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Raging Grannies Evicted for Singing on Streets (Grandparents Day Action)

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson (info [at] raginggrannies.com)

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

Raging Grannies in the heart of Silicon Valley were evicted from streets in San Jose for singing anti-war songs on Grandparents Day, Sept 10. Our appearance was part of a National Grandparents for Peace Action endorsed by Yoko Ono and centered in NYC. The local Grannies are in an ongoing battle with the owners of the tony shopping area "Santana Row" built on streets that are used as public spaces. The press including FOX affiliate KTVU (San Francisco), Metro Silicon Valley, and the Chinese World Journal have been following our story...

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Earlier coverage of our performances at Santana Row, shopping streets dedicated to Gucci style haute couture (ugh) and sidewalk cafes perfect for Grannies serenading shoppers with our message of peace:

http://www.metroactive.com/metro/07.19.06/fly-0629.html

http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/07/17/18288738.php

For more information: http://www.RagingGrannies.com

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

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Grannies gathered around a charming, yet flummoxed, private security person. He explained that Santana Row, although in appearance a collection of public streets, is a owned by a privately held corporation. We pretended it was the first time we'd heard that line. He warned us that we were in danger of arrest by San Jose Police, who did indeed show up about 10 minutes later on very HUGE horses, but we were headed to bus stops and our hybrid cars for the trips home at that point. Plus, some of us are scared of very large animals.

§maybe they didn't like our signs?

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

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Signs included: "9/11: A Day of Mourning and Reflection, Not Hate"

§Who Doesn't Love Babies?

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

Another sign: "No One's Grandchild Should be Killed in a War"

§Maybe they didn't like our dancing?

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

Grannies joined strolling mariachis and shopped for produce at the farmer's market being held on the Row.

§Interview with Chinese Daily

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

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Granny Shirley interviews with the World Journal, a Chinese Daily following the story

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

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Granny Gail holds a sign and answers questions about the anniversary of 9/11 for reporter from the World Journal

§Grannies have a small goal...

by K. Kinoshita/R. Robertson

Mon, Sep 11, 2006 9:38AM

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We just want to save the world.

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