Seattle Scream29 June 2071 Issue 48

US expands MilitaryCommitment in California

The US has stepped updeployment of forces to Californiaand announced the expansion of theCalifornia National Guard. Theprotection of American citizens andlands in California is a vital nationalinterest, said California GovernorBiafra in a joint statement with thePresident of the US.

The Air Force has deployedtwo additional squadrons of fightersand their associate drone wings andmaintenance support. The Navy isupgrade its base defenses andadditional Marines have been taskedwith shore line security. The Armyhas deployed two training brigadesto assist the CNG.

Both Aztlan and TirTairngire have denounced thedeployment as unnecessary andprovocative. The US Joint Chiefsreplied, This move is not aimed atany nation, California has beenunder-defended for decades andthese actions are to bring itsdefensive capabilities in line withthose possessed by the rest of thenation.Manhunt continues for Most

Wanted Criminal ThrackFederal and international law

enforcement continues their hunter forthe infamous shadowrunner andwanted murderer Thrack.

Unfortunately, Thrack hasused his connections to escape fromthe Seattle Metroplex, reported KECaptain Sylvia Blue. But we haveeyes everywhere, he will be caught.

A 35K Reward is offered forany information leading to the arrest ofThrack. The FBI warns that Thrackshould be considered armed anddangerous at all times and if spottedshould not be approached.

Body Lottery-Seattle for theweek of 22-28 June 2071, thewinning number is:

141Congratulations to the luckywinners! Condolences to the relativesof the victims.CaliSol Expands Luxury Sea

Transport to CaliforniaCaliSol Water Transport is

increasing its Sea Liner route fromSeattle to San Francisco to fourdepartures a week up from thecurrent two adding five ships to theroute, Aurora, Dolphin, EmeraldCity, Hollywood and Star ofCalifornia.

The response to our SeaLiner has been wonderful, saidCaliSol Spokesperson LiviaWednesday. To insure qualityservice and added flexibility for ourpassengers we have added additionaldepartures and in August we will adda direct route to Los Angles.

The CaliSol Sea Liners cantransport around 850 passengers and200 vehicles arriving at theirdestination the next day for feesstarting at 45 per person.Seattle Screamers confront LA

Bolts at HomeThe Seattle Screamers are

hoping for a win at home after losingtheir last two Urban Brawl matchesaway in Boston and Denver. TheCalifornia vs Seattle rivalry hascooled slightly since reunificationbut neither team wants to lose thismatch.

The game is 7pm on Friday,Moonshadow will sing the NationalAnthem before the match and afireworks display is promised afterthe match whoever wins.

Freedom MusicCelebration this Weekend

The Freedom MusicCelebration honoring bothIndependence Day and CaliforniaReunion Day on the 4 of July withthmusic across the Seattle Metroplex. Sponsored by Rebel Entertainmentwith venues across Seattle, freedomwill sing.

International musicians mixwith local groups to preform allacross the metroplex, with showsstarting on Friday the 3 andrdcontinuing until Sunday the 5 . thWith the big event downtown on the4 with top name musical acts,thpyrotechnics and otherentertainments. We want tocelebrate America as a welcomingplace for all people and all forms ofmusic, says Metroplex Spokes-person Quanli Davis.

More than one hundred eventsare tied in with the festival ranging fromintimate acoustical performances in smallvenues to the big Independence Dayevent downtown featuring more thanthirty acts on six stages.

Most events are free withpremier seating being extra in somecases. Check availability via the SeattleGrid.Police crack down on Tempo

DistributionKnight Errant in cooperation

with the Coast Guard and FBI hasstepped up investigation and interdictionof Tempo distribution in the Metroplex. The scourge of this new drug will not beallowed to spread unchecked, said FBISpecial Agent Laramie Hoover.

Tempo is a recently developeddrug made from awakened plants thatusers claim gives them the ability toperceive magic. Reputable researchersdismiss such claims as fantasies broughton by the hallucinogenic properties ofthe drug.