Halloween: GMOs are a Trick and not a Treat

We could all become Genetically Modified Zombies and Halloween would be 365 days a year. Vote Yes on Proposition 37...

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: 'No on 37' misleading public

The "No on 37" campaign, opposing the proposition to label GMOs in California, has once again hit trouble for misleading the public. This time from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The latest critique to the "No on 37" campaign comes in the form of a press release from the world's largest organization for food and nutrition professionals, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

This press release states that the "No on 37" campaign "misled" the public in its ballot argument, printed in the Secretary of State's Official California Voter Information Guide...  read more.

Border Patrol agent kills mother of five

In Chula Vista, California, a US Customs and Border Protection agent has shot and killed a 32-year-old mother of five after her car allegedly bumped into the man.

At 13h00 on Friday, Valeria "Monique" Alvarado was killed on a residential street in Chula Vista, California. Border Patrol officials are claiming that the woman "assaulted" the officer by running him down with her vehicle... read more.

'Yes on 37' new advert — Your child & Monsanto's 'Pesticide Corn'

The 'Yes to 37' campaign has produced another advertising video, which asks whether your children are eating Monsanto's 'Pesticide Corn'.

A new research study recently raised questions about the health risks of Monsanto's genetically engineered corn.

Due to this research, the Yes on 37 campaign have released a new ad on Friday, which highlights the fact that California children may be eating Monsanto's new GMO sweet corn, without their parents actually knowing it... read more and watch ad.

Monsanto and Co push $5.5 million more against GMO labeling

Monsanto and 'Big Pesticide' are paying plenty to try and defeat Proposition 37, requiring the labeling of genetically engineered food in California.

Digital Journal reported in August that opponents to Proposition 37, for the labeling of foods with GMO content, had some very deep pockets. The very next day, Monsanto dropped another $4.2 million into the 'No to 37' pot.

Now, according to campaign finance disclosure records filed with the California Secretary of State, Monsanto has just paid in an additional $2.89 million in their fight against Proposition 37. This bring's Monsanto's total contribution against Proposition 37 to a grand $7.1 million... read more.

Occupy Oakland rally in support of South African Miners (photos)

On Friday, August 24, Occupy Oakland was out in the streets, rallying in support of the striking Marikana miners, gunned down recently by South African police.

Digital Journal's contact at Occupy Oakland reports that a group of around 100 Occupy Oakland members turned out in Oscar Grant Plaza in downtown Oakland, CA on Friday, carrying banners and placards and handing out pamphlets to the public, about the recent shooting of striking miners at the Lonmin PLC Marikana platinum mine in South Africa... read more.

Huge fire engulfs Chevron California oil refinery (video)

Chevron's Richmond, California oil refinery erupted in flames yesterday. The fire is now contained, but still burning this morning. No injuries have been reported.

According to media reports, the fire started in the oil refinery's No. 4 crude distillation unit at 6:15 pm local time on Monday (01:15 GMT Tuesday).

Towers of black smoke and huge flames were seen issuing from the fire, as fire fighters struggled to bring it under control... read more and watch video.

Disneyland magic from a different perspective (video)

We Are Change has released a video about the magic of Disneyland - well, Anaheim anyway - the protests and riot police on the streets, and other police brutality.

Digital Journal has reported that the Anaheim protests are continuing with arrests being made. The protests follow two officer-involved shootings in the area, of Manuel Diaz on July 21 and Joel Acevedo on July 22.

Protests are still continuing in the California city, and many people think that the amount of police and riot police in the streets is excessive.... read more and watch video.

Anaheim protests continue with nine people arrested

Protests are continuing in Anaheim over the two recent officer-involved shootings that left two residents dead. At least nine arrests were made on Sunday.

Orange County Police arrested at least nine people, as they pushed protesters back during a street protest in outrage over the two officer-involved shootings of Manuel Diaz on July 21 and Joel Acevedo on July 22... read more and watch video.

3 major endorsements for 'Yes on 37' Right to Know GMO Campaign

The California "Yes on 37" Right to Know campaign received three major endorsements yesterday, including the California Labor Federation and two high ranking leaders in the U.S. Senate.

Digital Journal reported on July 25 on the "Yes to 37" Right to Know campaign, formed to organize one million more voters for Prop 37 in the November ballots.... read more.

Video: Anonymous launches #Operation Anaheim

Anaheim has seen two officer-involved shootings over the weekend and protests are continuing against police brutality in the city. Now Anonymous is getting involved.

A couple of days after officers with the Anaheim PD opened fire, killing two men within just two days, protests erupted in the area... read more and watch video.

San Francisco Police Department shoot man in handcuffs? (video)

In an "officer-involved" shooting in San Francisco, witnesses on an amateur video claim that the victim was handcuffed when the SFPD opened fire on him.

While the statements of the witnesses cannot be confirmed, the video was posted just 30 minutes after a news report appeared, stating that the SFPD had shot a man, believed to have a knife, yesterday morning.

Witnesses on an amateur video all state that the man was handcuffed when the police opened fire, and say he was shot twice in the chest... read more and watch video.

Video report: Occupy Bohemian Grove

Abby Martin interviews members of Occupy Bohemian Grove, where the most elite men meet in secrecy every year, to try and find out what is actually going on.

Digital Journal reported on July 15 that Occupy Bohemian Grove were in place to protest the secret meeting, and weird ceremonies, held by the elite each year in a secluded camp out in the redwoods of Monte Rio, CA.

While some think that the Bohemian Grove meeting each year is just a getaway and a bit of relaxation for the elite, protesters know different. Policy is discussed here, and major decisions are made.

Weird ceremonies are performed, such as the "Cremation of Care" ceremony, which seems to be an almost satanic event... read more and watch video.

CA Right to Know GMO labeling measure is Prop. 37 on Nov. ballot

Due to overwhelming support for the historic GMO labeling initiative, the California Right to Know Labeling Measure will be Proposition 37 on the November Ballot.

Digital Journal reported that on the evening of June 11, the California Secretary of State's office announced that the Right to Know initiative to label genetically engineered foods would be on the state's November ballot... read more.

San Onofre nuclear power plant — reasons for shut down reported

The San Onofre power station was shut down in January this year due to a scare, when the plant released trace amounts of radiation. Now a report is out explaining what actually happened.

The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is located 70 miles south of Los Angeles, and has been on temporary shut down since January 2012. At the time, Unit 2 of the San Onofre facility was shut down for routine maintenance and upgrades, when the plant’s crew was forced to halt operations of Unit 3 upon discovering a leak.

After months of meticulous investigation, Federal regulators have now published a report on the incident, and have told AP that design flaws have caused the tubing carrying radioactive water throughout the plant to be worn down extensively.

While it was initially thought that the release of trace amounts of radiation was a fluke, it now seems that this could have been very much worse.... read full article.

California voters to decide on GMO labeling in November

On the evening of June 11, the California Secretary of State's office announced that the Right to Know initiative to label genetically engineered foods will be on the state's November ballot.

The announcement by the California Secretary of State's office can be viewed here.

Polls show overwhelming support for this historic labeling initiative and this will be the first law in the United States to require labeling of a wide range of genetically modified foods.

Stacy Malkan, a spokesperson for the California Right to Know campaign, said, “We’re thrilled that Californians will have the opportunity this November to vote for the right to know what’s in our food.”... read full article.

Monsanto's tactics to avoid the labeling issue

Monsanto has no end of tactics in play to avoid the labeling of its GMOs. As we can always ask, if your products are so great, why not advertise them? Now a P.R. guy is in place to fight back.

Digital Journal reported on June 1 that the American Medical Association is considering the labeling of genetically modified foods... read full article.

Video of CA cops beating homeless man to death shown in court

Almost a year ago, 2 California police officers beat a 37-year-old homeless man, Kelly Thomas to death. Now video footage of the brutal attack has been revealed in court.

Digital Journal reported in September 2011 on the case against the 2 Fullerton police officers, Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli.

On July 5 last year Kelly Thomas, a 37-year-old schizophrenic homeless man, was so badly beaten and stun-gunned by Fullerton California police officers that he was left unrecognizable. He died 5 days later from blunt force trauma to the head... read full article and view video (warning! graphic!).

Video: Right to know GMOs — The food fight of our lives

The 'Right to Know' initiative is growing by leaps and bounds with 9 out of 10 Americans insisting that GMOs be labeled.

Digital Journal reported on May 3 that Californians are all set to vote on the labeling of genetically modified food.

Almost 75% of all supermarket foods sold in the U.S.A. are genetically modified, or contain GMO ingredients and currently the U.S.A. does not require labeling of these foods. Shoppers thus have no idea what they are buying. The produce could be natural, or you could be buying vegetables that have been modified with fish genes.

Monsanto does not want to label these products and now California is out there fighting for the imposition of labeling of all GMO related products... read full article and view video.

Oakland report: 'Overwhelming military-type response' criticized

A federal judge has issued an ultimatum to the city of Oakland, CA. Find a way to handle all the complaints against the police or start being sanctioned.

Many accusations of unnecessary brutal force have been filed against the police in Oakland, California, particularly in regard to the Occupy movement.

Now District Judge Thelton Henderson is demanding that police officials in the city must determine this week how to deal with the flood of accusations being filed with Oakland authorities. The judge specifically refers to the flood of complaints on how law enforcement handle themselves during raids on the local Occupy Wall Street protests.

This week's decision states that the Oakland Police Department must submit a proposal stating how they can handle all the accusations against them, or else be sanctioned by federal authorities... read full article.