Very interesting framing by #California state senator Dave Cortese and assemblyman Ash Karla on the recent highway offramp closures around #SanJose during #CincoDeMayo. They claim that Caltrans’ action was “racist targeting” and “blatantly unconstitutional”.

I disagree, of course: the closures were prudent as they prevented predictable #sideshows and #takeovers from occurring during a Friday night celebration.

But maybe I’m missing something here. I know racist anti-cruising laws were only recently repealed, but I think this closure allowed *more* cruising, not less. I would appreciate it if someone from #sfba could help me learn why this action can be perceived as racially motivated.

“Two State Lawmakers Question Cinco de Mayo Weekend Off-Ramp Closures in San Jose”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/two-state-lawmakers-question-cinco-de-mayo-weekend-off-ramp-closures-in-san-jose/ar-AA1aQBkK

#Sideshows and #takeovers are a cancer on #sfba streets. I’m dismayed that cities like #Oakland can’t seem to be able to do much to stop this phenomenon.

“Man frustrated by Oakland sideshow gets attacked by crowd”

https://www.ktvu.com/news/man-frustrated-by-oakland-sideshow-is-attacked-by-crowd