By Brent E. Beltrán
Last week, floundering Republican City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, at the behest of Bank of America, began the prosecution of San Diego protester Jeff Olson for writing anti-bank slogans on the sidewalk, in washable chalk, in front of their North Park branch.
Mr. Olson was charged with 13 counts of vandalism and faced a year in jail and a $1000 fine on each count. He faced a total possible sentence of 13 years in jail and $13,000! Luckily a San Diego jury on Monday, July 1st, using common sense, found him not guilty on all counts.
City Attorney Jan Goldsmith may have wasted over one hundred thousand dollars of taxpayer’s money to prosecute someone for exercising their 1st amendment rights, on public property, to do the bidding of his corporate master.
Freedom loving progressives and liberals all over San Diego are tired of right wing politicians working on behalf of corporations and the rich instead of defending the rights and interests of average citizens like Jeff Olson.
So tired that a Recall Jan Goldsmith Facebook page has garnered over 230 likes in less than a week. So tired that a nationwide Chalk-In is taking place this Saturday at various Bank of America branches throughout San Diego and the rest of the country.
I’m so tired of this that I have decided to take action in my own community to protest Bank of America’s policies that not only pushed Goldsmith to prosecute Mr. Olson but also lead to the financial crisis that has almost virtually destroyed the middle class (the poor and working class have already been devastated).
This Saturday, in conjunction with the national call of protest, I am organizing a free speech Chalk-In at the Barrio Logan branch of Bank of America. The protest will take place from noon until 2pm at 2209 National Ave. Protesters will be asked to write anti-bank and anti-Goldsmith slogans (though what you decide to write is totally up to you) in washable chalk on the sidewalk outside this BofA. I will bring some chalk to share please do so as well (kneepads might be a good idea too).
If you have a Bank of America in your neighborhood take some chalk on Saturday and have at it. If not, come on down to Barrio Logan, we don’t bite.
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Here is my Las Monthly Ondas event list, in chronological order, of some of the ondas that are taking place in San Diego in July. By no means is it a complete list (for more events click on the Calendar tab at the top of the page). These are events that I’ve personally chosen to highlight because they take place in Barrio Logan and surrounding communities or have some personal significance to me. My selection is totally biased. Enjoy.
July 2-3 at 7pm & July 6-7 at 1:30pm – $8.50-$10.50
LA CAMIONETA
Screening of the documentary La Camioneta.
Digital Gym Cinema
2921 El Cajon Blvd
For more info visit.
July 6 – 12pm-2pm
Nationwide Bank of America Chalk Protests
A sidewalk chalk protest in front of Bank of America’s Barrio Logan branch. This free speech action is in opposition to BofA policies which helped create the financial crisis and because they pushed to prosecute Jeff Olson for writing anti-bank slogans on the sidewalk in chalk in front of a North Park BofA branch. Bring chalk.
Bank of America.
2209 National Ave. in Barrio Logan.
For more info on the various BofA chalk protests visit.
July 7 – 12pm-6:30pm – $10, $20 & $25
SAN DIEGO GRAND SUMMER 2013 HEALING CONCERT & EXPO
Get your healing on with a Mayan music healing concert by Maestro Xavier Quijas Yxayotl. Plus, workshops, vendors and other performances.
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2004 Park Blvd
For more info visit.
July 11 – 5:30pm –Free
Todos Somos Arizona: Reclaiming Nuestra Cultura with Dr. Cintli
Writer/professor/activist Roberto “Dr. Cintli” Rodriguez will make a presentation regarding the attacks on Mexican American and Ethnic Studies that have been taking place in Arizona.
SD Public Library Logan Heights Branch
567 S. 28th St.
For more info visit.
July 11 – 6pm – Free
NOT MY LIFE
The UN Association presents a screening of Not My Life a documentary by Academy Award nominee, Robert Bilheimer, that depicts the cruel and dehumanizing practices of global human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
Women’s Museum of California
2730 Historic Decatur Road, Barracks 16, Liberty Station
For more info email.
July 13 – 10am-6pm
BARRIO LOGAN MOPED FESTIVAL
Vintage moped show from 10-2pm and a ride in the park from 2-4pm.
Fink’s Moped Co-Op
1878 Main St.
For more info visit.
July 15 – 4pm-8pm – Free
LUZ EN MI OSCURIDAD
A solo art show by Juan Zermeño. Come out to this reception and support an artist showing his work publicly for the first time.
Sherman Heights Community Center
2258 Island Ave
For more info visit.
July 17-21 – Sold Out
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
I’ll be stepping outside Barrio Logan to provide social media coverage of Comic-Con all five days for San Diego Free Press. Follow on Twitter: @sdfreepressorg, Instagram: @sdfreepress and here at SDFP.
July 19 & 20 – 8pm – $20
JAZZ MEETS STAR WARS
Get your geek on as jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos & his sextet welcome Comic-Con with a special presentation featuring straight ahead jazz arrangements of The Music of Star Wars.
Dizzy’s on Friday. 4275 Mission Bay Dr
98 Bottles on Saturday. 2400 Kettner Blvd Suite #110
For more info visit.
July 20 – 6pm – Free
LE OBELISQUE
A group art exhibit dedicated to the male form aka the penis show.
Voz Alta Project Gallery
1754 National Ave.
For more info visit.
July 20 & 21 – 11am-7pm – Free
8th Annual FIESTA DEL SOL SAN DIEGO
This community-driven family event is a two-day street festival celebrating the history, diverse cultures, and civic engagement of the people of San Diego. Fiesta del Sol features music, food, vendors and more.
Logan Ave in Barrio Logan
For more info visit.
July 23 – 7pm-10pm
AFROJAZZIACS AND LOS SONEX
Live music in the barrio by these two local bands.
Voz Alta Project Gallery
1754 National Ave
For more info visit.
July 29 – 7pm – Free
57 CHEVY
Los Amigos del Rep presents a reading of the play 57 Chevy, written by Chris Franco and performed by Ric Salinas of Culture Clash.
San Diego Rep
79 Horton Plaza
Regular Barrio Logan area happenings:
LATIN JAZZ JAM – Donations Welcome
Check out one of San Diego’s finest musical treasures, Bill Caballero, as he hosts his weekly Latin jazz jam every Thursday from 7-10pm atVoz Alta Project, 1754 National Ave., Barrio Logan
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC MARKET – Free
Buy organic fruits, vegetables and other goodies every Sunday from 9am-2pm at the San Diego Public Market, 1735 National Ave., Barrio Logan. For more info visit.
SOBRERUEDAS EN EL BARRIO: A Neighborhood Market – Free
Micro-businesses and community vendors have come together for this every other Sunday afternoon neighborhood mercado. July 14 & 28from 10am-2pm on 30th St. and Imperial Ave. in Sherman Heights.
If you want your event to be considered for a future Desde la Logan listing send an email with event info to desdelalogan@gmail.com.
Brent E. Beltrán
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