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AC Transit pact still in limbo

By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday September 13, 2000

For years, AC Transit employees have worked through thick and thin with management to keep service on the streets. Claudia Hudson, vice president of Amalgamated Transit Workers Local 192, representing over 1800 AC Transit workers, says their dedication has not been rewarded. Already working since June without a contract, bus operators, maintenance workers and clerical workers represented by Local 192 voted 940-299 to reject AC Transit’s newest contract offers last Tuesday. -more-



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Scathing letter publicly faults top cops

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday September 13, 2000

In a move that has catapulted the normally low-key Berkeley Police Association into the public arena, a strongly-worded letter sent by the association’s attorneys to Police Chief Dash Butler was also sent to the city manager and to the City Council, rendering the caustic document public. -more-



Reddy case could get new defendants

By Justin Pritchard Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday September 13, 2000

OAKLAND – A federal judge did not hear motions Tuesday to dismiss some of the charges against Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy and his son accused of sex and immigration offenses. -more-



Cuban library, UC Berkeley sign up for joint project

By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday September 13, 2000

UC Berkeley and the Jose Marti National Library of Cuba proudly announce a unique and historic pact in which, retrieved from the depths of the Cuban archives, the University has received – grocery bags. -more-



Residents object to planned SFO runway construction

Bay City News
Wednesday September 13, 2000

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Features

State temporarily banning coastal gillnet fishing

The Associated Press
Wednesday September 13, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — New restrictions that keep halibut gill nets farther from shore have the fishing industry wondering how it will make its catch and wildlife conservation groups cheering over potentially fewer wildlife drownings. -more-


Groups say auto insurance industry violating measure

The Associated Press
Wednesday September 13, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Consumer advocates told an appeals court Tuesday that the state is giving its blessing to insurance companies that violate a voter-approved measure to reduce auto insurance rates. -more-


Yosemite suspect may escape death

The Associated Press
Wednesday September 13, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Motel handyman Cary Stayner has agreed to plead guilty to the murder of a Yosemite naturalist in a deal that will spare him a federal execution, but he still faces a possible death sentence if convicted of killing three sightseers. -more-


Immersion program gets A+

By William Inman Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday September 13, 2000

Greg Martin hushes his first grade, two-way immersion class, and cuts out the lights. -more-


Editorial

County guards sue for more jail staff

The Associated Press
Wednesday September 13, 2000

SAN JOSE — Corrections officers are suing Santa Clara County on behalf of their greatest antagonists – inmates – claiming that low staffing levels have made the area’s jails unsafe. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

County guards sue for more jail staff 09-13-2000

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News

AC Transit pact still in limbo By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-13-2000

09-13-2000

Scathing letter publicly faults top cops By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2000

Reddy case could get new defendants By Justin Pritchard Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2000

Cuban library, UC Berkeley sign up for joint project By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-13-2000

Residents object to planned SFO runway construction Bay City News 09-13-2000

State temporarily banning coastal gillnet fishing The Associated Press 09-13-2000

Groups say auto insurance industry violating measure The Associated Press 09-13-2000

Yosemite suspect may escape death The Associated Press 09-13-2000

Immersion program gets A+ By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2000

Five to compete for District 5 race Judith Scherr 09-12-2000

‘The Illusion’ is odd, rambling story by John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic 09-12-2000

Letters to the Editor Pacific News Service 09-12-2000

Out & About 09-12-2000

Marina area employees to receive living wages By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-12-2000

ADA trainings on council agenda Daily Planet Staff If all goes as planned, the Berkeley Marina restaurants and hotel will be pa By Josh Parr 09-12-2000

Prescription drug coverage debated The Associated Press 09-12-2000

POLICE BRIEFS Staff 09-12-2000

EPA blasts lax communication on Superfund fire The Associated Press 09-12-2000

Approval expected for transforming terminal The Associated Press 09-12-2000

Decision may cause wave of drug appeals Judges say they know ruling will dramatically change trial policy The Associated Press 09-12-2000

Bay Area residents react to Lee plea bargain Bay City News 09-12-2000

LAPD ‘fosters hostility,’ according to report The Associated Press 09-12-2000

Biggest state scholarship program created The Associated Press 09-12-2000

Man seems to have bled to death after wounding leg Staff 09-12-2000

Business booms for Vivarium By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-11-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-11-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-11-2000

Bears build big lead, hold on to beat Utah By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-11-2000

Marines won’t practice in town By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-11-2000

Washington upsets No. 4 Miami; Stanford loses to SJSU again 09-11-2000

Growing local papers doing Bay Area battle The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Vaccine shortfalls limit city clinics Bay City News 09-11-2000

Reaction sends chemical cloud into air above homes The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Marin paper may be bought by bigger group The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Panel OKs new runways to go into Bay The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Environmental group offers $11 million to preserve land The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Fake tickets sold for arts festival Bay City News 09-11-2000

Possessions make Silicon Valley divorces messy The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Attorneys use technology to make their arguments The Associated Press 09-11-2000

New issues arise with Indian gambling The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Pact may short-change patients The Associated Press 09-11-2000

Barbara Christian broke the mold; community bids a pioneer professor farewell By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-09-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-09-2000

Rediscovering the Berkeley shoreline – way down under all that ugly trash By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-09-2000

Cal Shakes tackles the age-old question of fidelity By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic 09-09-2000

BHS gets off to rough start against Foothill By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 09-09-2000

BHS gets ready to go digital By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2000

Cinemayaat Arab Film Festival brings new perspectives to screen By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 09-09-2000

Wood-burning stoves create quandary By Nerissa Pacio Special to the Daily Planet 09-09-2000

Renters protest owners By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-08-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-08-2000

09-08-2000

Panthers serve up an easy victory over Contra Costa By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 09-08-2000

Department receives money from tobacco settlement suit By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2000

Smaller cinematic endeavors triumph Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 09-08-2000

Sports briefs Staff 09-08-2000

School Board approves high school cameras By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2000

Proposition 10 recipients Staff 09-08-2000

New league causes shifts in travel, traditional rivalries By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2000

Shellmound preservation effort strong Josh Parr 09-07-2000

09-07-2000

Indian-American community supports mom charged with children's attempted murder Viji Sundaram (Pacific News Service) 09-07-2000

Berkeley playwright will be at Fringe Festival John Angell Grant 09-07-2000

2000 is a make-or-break season for Bears, Holmoe 09-07-2000

Recycling in city expands William Inman 09-07-2000

Pac-10 2000 Preview Jared Green 09-07-2000

Parking lot protester trial delayed Michael Coffino 09-07-2000

BHS volleyball kicks off league play with a win 09-07-2000

Bike station promoter earns clean air award Julian Foley 09-07-2000

First Golden Bear Classic brings teams in from east Daily Planet Correspondent Berkeley High responded to the first challenge o 09-07-2000

Measure banned race-, gender-based preferences The Associated Press 09-07-2000