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UC Theater closing imminent

By William Inman Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 14, 2000


Calendar of Events & Activities

Thursday September 14, 2000


Thursday, Sept. 14

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Arab/Muslim stereotypes hurt

By Nabil Al-Hadithy
Thursday September 14, 2000

Friday, author and film critic, Jack Shaheen will present Arab Screen Images at the Fine Arts Cinema in Berkeley as part of the Fourth Annual Cinamyaat series. Using a compilation of film and television clips, Dr. Shaheen presents the development of misrepresentation of Arabs in American entertainment as well as current examples of positive efforts in film to counter this bias. This highly provocative presentation will be followed with an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. -more-



Bears may feature all-Hawaiian backfield against Illinois

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 14, 2000

The best laid plans... -more-



Ex- chancellor in the hospital for brain tumor

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Former University of California at Berkeley Chancellor Chang-Lin Tien has been hospitalized for treatment of a brain tumor, UC officials confirmed. -more-



St. Mary’s runs record to 4-0 by mauling El Cerrito in straight sets

By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent
Thursday September 14, 2000

Last Thursday against Contra Costa Christian High, the St. Mary’s women’s volleyball team relied on their serves for an easy win. On Tuesday night against the El Cerrito Gauchos, a balanced attack enabled the Panthers to corral a three-set victory (15-3, 15-6, 15-9) and expand upon their undefeated record (4-0, 0-0). -more-



Initial council meeting filled with squabbles

By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 14, 2000


Cal gets verbal commitment from Oregon wide receiver

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 14, 2000

Cal’s receiving corps got a boost in their opener against Utah, as true freshmen Geoff McArthur and Chase Lyman made several outstanding catches and redshirt freshman James Smith showed that he can catch the ball after all. But that didn’t stop wideout recruit John Rust from verbally committing to play at Cal next year. -more-



Entrepreneurs taking their shots

By William Inman Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 14, 2000

UC Berkeley graduate Matt Martello strapped his “Fat-Melt Magnet Belt” on over his suit coat and stepped under the hot lights and in front of the camera. -more-



Almost $10 million awarded in grants to UC Berkeley

Bay City News
Thursday September 14, 2000

Computer scientists at the University of California at Berkeley have received about $9.5 million in grants to research computers and information technology. -more-



Features

State offers home discount for teaching in troubled schools

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Teaching at troubled schools could earn some California educators a discount on a new home. -more-


Metals, petroleum found near burning landfill

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — The Navy announced Tuesday that metals and petroleum have been found in the ground and benzene in the air around a landfill which has been burning underground for four weeks. -more-


San Jose couple who fled to Caribbean land in court

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SAN JOSE — Eight months after fleeing to the Caribbean to avoid charges that they stole $10 million from their insurance clients, a San Jose couple appeared in court for the first time and were each ordered held on $10 million bail. -more-


Napster files final brief in its appeal

Bay City News
Thursday September 14, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Napster Inc. has told a federal appeals court in San Francisco that recording companies suing it for copyright violations are seeking “to kill or control a technology that is not theirs.” -more-


Groups wants low-sulfur diesel fuel plan dead

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

WHITTIER — Fearful that a proposal to sell only low-sulfur diesel fuel in Southern California will lead to fuel shortages, truck drivers and school districts called on officials Wednesday to kill the plan. -more-


Weekend sewage spill goes undetected

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SACRAMENTO — Up to four million gallons of raw sewage seeped into the American River before it was detected over the weekend, said Sacramento County health officials. -more-


Board wrestles with planned forestry rules

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SACRAMENTO — California forestry officials grappled Wednesday with proposed logging rules that would ease timber-harvesting restrictions next year across thousands of acres of forests. -more-


Schools’ academic index scores due out

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SACRAMENTO — California’s public schools, teachers and workers will learn on Oct. 4 if they might be eligible for bonuses of up to $25,000 for their students’ test scores. -more-


Yosemite suspect convicted of one death

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

FRESNO — Motel handyman Cary Stayner was convicted Wednesday of murdering a Yosemite naturalist in a deal that spares his life but guarantees he will never be free and never be able to tell his story. -more-


California takes aim at online escrow companies

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SACRAMENTO — The state is asking online escrow companies that hold consumers’ money until goods ordered online are delivered to get licensed by the state or stop doing business in California. -more-


California looks for health coverage solutions

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

LOS ANGELES — With no work for nearly six months, electrician Michael Everett barely had money to survive, let alone supply medical coverage for his wife and daughter. -more-


Wen Ho Lee set free after pleading guilty

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Nine months after he was branded a threat to national security and put in solitary confinement, Wen Ho Lee was set free Wednesday with an apology from a judge who said the government’s actions “embarrassed our entire nation.” -more-


Election Section

‘Scary Story’ tops group’s list of banned books

Staff
Thursday September 14, 2000

NEW YORK — Harry Potter made the list. So did “The Catcher in the Rye” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” The most popular children’s books? No. The ones adults most wanted removed from library shelves in the 1990s. -more-


Editorial

UC president to convene conference on admissions

The Associated Press
Thursday September 14, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — The issue of which students are admitted to the University of California resurfaced Wednesday as UC President Richard Atkinson told regents he wants to evaluate new approaches to admissions in light of developments since the school scrapped affirmative action. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

UC president to convene conference on admissions 09-14-2000

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

Man arrested for hacking into Livermore lab 09-12-2000

On-line advertising fortunes may be on the line 09-11-2000

News

UC Theater closing imminent By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-14-2000

Arab/Muslim stereotypes hurt By Nabil Al-Hadithy 09-14-2000

Bears may feature all-Hawaiian backfield against Illinois By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2000

Ex- chancellor in the hospital for brain tumor The Associated Press 09-14-2000

St. Mary’s runs record to 4-0 by mauling El Cerrito in straight sets By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 09-14-2000

Initial council meeting filled with squabbles By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2000

Cal gets verbal commitment from Oregon wide receiver By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2000

Entrepreneurs taking their shots By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2000

Almost $10 million awarded in grants to UC Berkeley Bay City News 09-14-2000

State offers home discount for teaching in troubled schools The Associated Press 09-14-2000

Metals, petroleum found near burning landfill The Associated Press 09-14-2000

San Jose couple who fled to Caribbean land in court The Associated Press 09-14-2000

Napster files final brief in its appeal Bay City News 09-14-2000

Groups wants low-sulfur diesel fuel plan dead The Associated Press 09-14-2000

Weekend sewage spill goes undetected The Associated Press 09-14-2000

Board wrestles with planned forestry rules The Associated Press 09-14-2000

Schools’ academic index scores due out The Associated Press 09-14-2000

Yosemite suspect convicted of one death The Associated Press 09-14-2000

California takes aim at online escrow companies The Associated Press 09-14-2000

California looks for health coverage solutions The Associated Press 09-14-2000

Wen Ho Lee set free after pleading guilty The Associated Press 09-14-2000

‘Scary Story’ tops group’s list of banned books Staff 09-14-2000

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