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Berkeley dance troupe gains in its popularity

By William Inman Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday September 19, 2000

Betty Ladzepko’s West African Dance Troupe at Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary sing and dance to the beat of a different drum. -more-



Letters to the Editor

Tuesday September 19, 2000

Actually, five stories plus bonuses is enough -more-



‘Philanderer’ is perfect paradoxal play

By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic
Tuesday September 19, 2000


Tuesday September 19, 2000


24-hour youth center hot topic for City Council

By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday September 19, 2000

At tonight’s City Council meeting, funds originally allocated for “front-line law enforcement needs,” including anti-gang and community crime prevention programs, will likely be re-routed for youth recreation and service programs in south and west Berkeley. -more-



Housing Authority will discuss five-year plan

By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday September 19, 2000

Tomorrow night could be the Second Coming, said Councilmember Polly Armstrong. -more-



Harry Low sworn in as insurance commissioner

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Insurance Commissioner Harry Low took the oath of office Monday, promising to restore public trust in the position his predecessor left under threat of impeachment. -more-



State teen drug use down

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

Drug use among California teens is down for the first time in a decade, according to a report released Monday by the state attorney general’s office. -more-



Features

Decision on dumping tobacco stock delayed

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

Personal TV recorders to offer powerful new ad tool

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

SAN JOSE — The companies that are revolutionizing the way people watch television, letting them zip past commercials at the push of a button, are still giving marketers a chance to catch viewers’ attention. -more-


Heat wave hits Bay Area, taxing power supply

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco sweltered Monday as residents braced for a heat wave expected to last all week. High temperatures already are straining California’s overburdened power grid. -more-


L.A. deals with first weekday of transit strike

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

School bus pollution targeted by agencies

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

WHITTIER — Polly Bobadilla’s ride may not have quite the power of her old set of wheels, but she’s happy to be seen driving down the street in it. -more-


Editorial

Prosecutors urge court to allow SLA history in case

The Associated Press
Tuesday September 19, 2000

Prosecutors urged a state appeals court Monday to allow evidence about the violent history of the Symbionese Liberation Army into former fugitive Sara Jane Olson’s bombing conspiracy trial. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Prosecutors urge court to allow SLA history in case 09-19-2000

Planners OK Cisco expansion 09-16-2000

Larger fines for nursing home negligence 09-15-2000

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

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

News

Berkeley dance troupe gains in its popularity By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-19-2000

‘Philanderer’ is perfect paradoxal play By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic 09-19-2000

09-19-2000

24-hour youth center hot topic for City Council By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000

Housing Authority will discuss five-year plan By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000

Harry Low sworn in as insurance commissioner The Associated Press 09-19-2000

State teen drug use down The Associated Press 09-19-2000

Decision on dumping tobacco stock delayed The Associated Press 09-19-2000

Personal TV recorders to offer powerful new ad tool The Associated Press 09-19-2000

Heat wave hits Bay Area, taxing power supply The Associated Press 09-19-2000

L.A. deals with first weekday of transit strike The Associated Press 09-19-2000

School bus pollution targeted by agencies The Associated Press 09-19-2000

Complex near Ashby BART raises questions By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-18-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-18-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-18-2000

Bears miss opportunities, lose 17-15 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-18-2000

All in one day’s work By Josh ParrDaily Planet Staff 09-18-2000

Pac-10 teams get impressive wins over Michigan, Longhorns 09-18-2000

Group endorses Gore, Hawley, incumbents By Josh HarkinsonSpecial to the Daily Planet 09-18-2000

Mother of Oakland hostage awaits word The Associated Press 09-18-2000

‘Jackets can’t keep it together against efficient Logan By Tuukka HessDaily Planet Correspondent 09-18-2000

Friends Church hosts anti-sanctions crusaders By William InmanDaily Planet Staff 09-16-2000

Carving out life’s blessings By Jennifer Dix Special to the Daily Planet 09-16-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-16-2000

Panthers’ comeback falls just short By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 09-16-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-16-2000

Many hurdles before hills fire station built StaffBy Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-16-2000

Bears upset Deacons, continue perfect season Daily Planet Wire Services 09-16-2000

Regents OK pay raises, health coverage Staff 09-16-2000

Sports shorts 09-16-2000

Thanks to Jerry, Raiders make TV Bay City News Service 09-16-2000

Father devastated by police killing The Associated Press 09-16-2000

FBI investigating former Stanford surgeons for fraud The Associated Press 09-16-2000

FBI investigating former Stanford surgeons for fraud The Associated Press 09-16-2000

Punk band battling record label over Internet The Associated Press 09-16-2000

LAPD officer charged with shooting senior The Associated Press 09-16-2000

Judge releases murderer The Associated Press 09-16-2000

Accused scientist’s daughter fights for his rights Staff 09-16-2000

Fines raised for nursing homes found negligent The Associated Press 09-16-2000

Lawsuits target drug makers, psychiatrists The Associated Press 09-16-2000

Bill requires HMOs to give referrals to AIDS patients The Associated Press 09-16-2000

Gov. Davis vetoes 42 bills The Associated Press 09-16-2000

Council to decide historical merit of Shattuck Ave. cottage By William InmanDaily Planet Staff 09-15-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-15-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-15-2000

‘Green Bird’ a colorful, psychological play by John Angell Grant Daily Planet theater critic 09-15-2000

09-15-2000

St. Mary’s JV takes it to the next level at Emery By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-15-2000

Regents OK building many are fighting By Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 09-15-2000

Bears looking to duplicate Illinois’ success By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-15-2000

Nader calls for grassroots efforts By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-15-2000

Natural Law touts platform By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-15-2000

Book shows internal jewish culture struggles By Nerissa Pacio Special to the Daily Planet 09-15-2000

UC will require students to get health insurance The Associated Press 09-15-2000

LA transit negotiations near strike deadline The Associated Press 09-15-2000

Past houses all about shingles and shakes The Associated Press 09-15-2000

Bay laurel brings home a bit of the Mediterranean The Associated Press 09-15-2000

Two solutions for fixing worn-out tubs The Associated Press 09-15-2000

Police kill 11-year-old boy during drug raid The Associated Press 09-15-2000

State strengthens fight for oak trees The Associated Press 09-15-2000

Candidate loses fight to be called a ‘peace activist’ The Associated Press 09-15-2000

Ex-judge charged with corruption The Associated Press 09-15-2000

Government defends actions in Lee case The Associated Press 09-15-2000

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