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KPFA governing board sued by own members

Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff
Thursday September 21, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO – Trading in their faded jeans for three-piece grays and the raunchy “camp KPFA” tents that straggled along Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Berkeley last summer for the more sedate environs of San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club, community-radio activists once again went on the offensive. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Thursday September 21, 2000

Thursday, Sept. 21

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Letters to the Editor

Thursday September 21, 2000

My son is alive and still captive -more-


Citywide golf tourney returns for second year

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 21, 2000

Who wants to be the Berkeley’s Tiger Woods? -more-


Speech pleads for fire safety checks

By William Inman Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 21, 2000

An emotional Jonas Jusay, who lost his parents and his sister in the tragic Aug. 20 fire at 2160 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, gave a stirring plea to the City Council Tuesday in support of a resolution from the Associated Students of the University of California asking the city to regularly inspect apartment buildings and rent houses to ensure compliance with building codes. -more-


Perspective

By Iris Starr
Thursday September 21, 2000

Establishing a Youth Center in Berkeley has been talked about for many years. -more-


Sports shorts

Thursday September 21, 2000

Freshman hoopster Lawson leaves school -more-


Council hears security issues

By Josh ParrDaily Planet Staff
Thursday September 21, 2000

The voices of south and west Berkeley residents were in the house at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. -more-


Car-free day celebrates leaving auto at home

By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent
Thursday September 21, 2000

You could call H.H. Bliss a pioneer. No, he didn’t cross the Mississippi in a covered wagon. And he didn’t break any longstanding racial barriers. And, for that matter, he didn’t manage to revolutionize the fields of science, medicine or sport. On September 14, 1899 the 68-year-old New York City real estate broker was helping a woman off a streetcar when a cabdriver cut a corner a little too tightly and ran him over. -more-


No apparent motive for man’s stabbing

Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 21, 2000

A man was stabbed for no apparent reason at the corner of Adeline Street and Ashby Avenue Tuesday night about 10:20 p.m. -more-


Features

House approves a revised CalFed bill

The Associated Press
Thursday September 21, 2000

A revised water pact between California and the U.S. government was approved Wednesday in a House committee, but both administrations oppose the bill, leaving its fate uncertain. -more-


Median house prices rising 8.5 percent

The Associated Press
Thursday September 21, 2000

LOS ANGELES — The median price of a single-family home in California will hit a record $269,200 in 2001, according to a forecast by the California Association of Realtors. -more-


Oakland hostage asks for halt in assault on rebels

The Associated Press
Thursday September 21, 2000

JOLO, Philippines — An American held hostage by Muslim rebels appealed to the Philippine government to halt its massive rescue effort so that negotiations for his release can resume. -more-


45 Iraqis detained at U.S.-Mexican border

The Associated Press
Thursday September 21, 2000

SAN DIEGO — American authorities detained 45 Iraqi Christians on Wednesday after they tried to walk across the Mexican border and into the United States. -more-


Editorial

Probe into fatal fire still is inconclusive

By William InmanDaily Planet Staff
Thursday September 21, 2000

After a three-week investigation, it is still not known whether there was a smoke detector in the central Berkeley house that burned last month and took the lives of three people, Fire Chief Reginald Garcia said Wednesday. -more-


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Editorials

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News

KPFA governing board sued by own members Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-21-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-21-2000

Citywide golf tourney returns for second year By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Speech pleads for fire safety checks By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Perspective By Iris Starr 09-21-2000

Sports shorts 09-21-2000

Council hears security issues By Josh ParrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Car-free day celebrates leaving auto at home By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-21-2000

No apparent motive for man’s stabbing Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

House approves a revised CalFed bill The Associated Press 09-21-2000

Median house prices rising 8.5 percent The Associated Press 09-21-2000

Oakland hostage asks for halt in assault on rebels The Associated Press 09-21-2000

45 Iraqis detained at U.S.-Mexican border The Associated Press 09-21-2000

Democratic club backs mostly moderates By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities John Hinkle Park Southampton Ave. between San Di 09-20-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-20-2000

Residents work toward traffic control measures By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 09-20-2000

Chason Wainwright/Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

Transit pass details still need more work By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

School camera bids on board’s agenda Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

Massive buoy network to take ocean measure Staff 09-20-2000

Dislike on evicting HUD tenants unaware of relatives’ drug use The Associated Press 09-20-2000

Gov. Davis signs diesel smog, homeless bills The Associated Press 09-20-2000

Air bags are newest lure for car thieves The Associated Press 09-20-2000

State officials promise more water than it can deliver The Associated Press 09-20-2000

Reports of hostage sightings raise hopes The Associated Press 09-20-2000

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