OccupySacto.org

Hello everybody!

I assume a lot of you do not have the time to check each of the various ports as the day goes on, so I'll be posting updates as I get them, the time of my writing this is 8:38 a.m on 12/12/11. As of right now the Port of Oakland has already been closed for the day. Also, the port of Portland has announced its closure for the day.

As of right now in Long Beach, Police (My internet ustream guess-timate- about 100-120) in riot gear are launching a three pronged attacked on the road blockage, and threatening to use lrad, dogs, projectiles, and chemical agents on the protesters, even if they leave the street in favor of the sidewalk, the police are demanding on loud speaker that they retreat all the way back to the occupation, which I guess is on the otherwise of a bridge (fourth party internet knowledge).

Out of San Francisco, a middle-aged female protester has claimed to be assaulted by a police officer, who wield and struck her twice in the legs with a baton.


The National Gaurd, have been sighted and confirmed, in Long Beach, and Oakland.

I'll update the more, I can, if you happen to read this please share or add something.

These are the confirmed updates from Occupywallst.org

the times are based off of the eastern shoreboard

Oakland

10:00AM PST: It has been confirmed that the ILWU union arbiter has told the first shift at the Port of Oakland not to work. The port of Oakland is CLOSED. Protesters danced and celebrated in front of lines of riot police at the entrance of the port. Occupy Oakland plans to rally at 3PM PST and return at 4PM PST for the second shift.
Los Angeles / Port of Long Beach

10:43AM PST: Most of the Occupiers have been dispersed from the pier entrance by the police's threat of employing brutal force. They are currently marching on highways.
9:50AM PST: Protesters began the day by picketing in front of SSA Marine, a shipping company owned by Goldman Sachs. Hundreds then marched into the streets and took over the intersection this morning and are still there. They have set up a tent, flags, and banners to prevent access to the pier. Blocks-long lines of police cars are further blocking traffic. The entrance to the pier has been closed for the past few hours, and shipments are backed along the highway. The blockade has been corralled by riot police, who are gathering in large groups and have threatened to use (and may have already used) chemical weapons, dog bites, rubber bullets, beanbag guns, and tear gas. After an attack from police, at least one nonviolent protester has been violently arrested.
Portland

9:58AM PST: Mainstream media reported earlier this morning that the port has shut down. Groups of several hundred protesters each are blocking various terminal entrances to the port. Several terminals are confirmed to be closed. Reports of riot police mobilizing.
Seattle / Longview

10:00AM PST: From Occupy Seattle: Occupy Longview has effectively SHUT DOWN the terminals and they're moving on to the EGT offices! ILWU workers go home with pay. In solidarity with the West Coast Port Shutdown and Occupy Longview, come on down to Westlake for a rally at 1pm! We'll head to the Port from there!
San Diego

11:30AM PST: This morning, Occupiers gathered at Chicano Park and then headed to Caesar Chavez Park in a march led by veterans to set up a picket line. The street and entrance to the port were closed four hours ago and remained closed for around one hour. Around three hours ago, police in riot gear moved in. Protesters were tossed on the ground and tackled by San Diego police and Harbor Police. Cameras from media were also taken and smashed on the ground. Occupiers were eventually forced from the intersection and the port is now open. However, demonstrations remain nearby.
Houston

2:00AM CST: Several protesters are using nonviolent civil disobedience to close lanes. Port of Houston sucessfully shut down. Police on horses reported on the scene. Protesters are chanting "Who do you protect? Who do you serve?"
Anchorage

10:00AM AKST: A rally is planned at Town Square at 1:00PM AKST followed by a march to the port.

How about blasting some of these police with some loud music when they get out of hand?!!