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Cottage razing angers residents

By John GeluardiDaily Planet Correspondent
Friday October 27, 2000
When Harvey Smith went away on vacation, he had no idea that when he came back to his quiet north Berkeley neighborhood, he would find that a modest cottage a half block from his house had disappeared. -more-

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Friday October 27, 2000

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BHS cruises to victory over hapless Spartans

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday October 27, 2000
The Berkeley High girls’ volleyball team gave up just four points in three games against the Pinole Valley Spartans. They haven’t lost a match in league play. So they must be playing very well, right? Wrong, according to their coach. -more-

Friday October 27, 2000
Elect knowledgeable bus rider to AC board -more-

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Friday October 27, 2000

Lawsuit says living wage discriminates

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Friday October 27, 2000
Attorneys for Skates by the Bay have sued the city, saying the amended Living Wage Ordinance that covers Marina properties unfairly discriminates against them and will cause them and their employees irreparable harm. -more-

Bears looking to clinch tournament bye with wins in L.A. this weekend

Daily Planet Wire Services
Friday October 27, 2000

Man dies in recycling plant explosion

Daily Planet wire reports
Friday October 27, 2000
RICHMOND — An explosion and fire rocked a plastics recycling center Thursday morning, killing one worker, injuring several others and forcing 12 nearby schools to cancel classes. -more-

Ex- Democratic hopeful supporting Republican

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000
SAN JOSE— Bill Peacock, the leading opponent of Democrat Mike Honda in the March primary, is crossing party lines to endorse Republican Jim Cunneen in the hotly contested 15th Congressional District race. -more-

Homeless numbers tallied

The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Volunteers
Friday October 27, 2000
SAN FRANCISCO — Volunteers spread out across the city Thursday night to tally how many homeless people call San Francisco home. -more-

Graduation standards revoked

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Napster for Mac now available

The Associated Press Legally troubled Napster, In
Friday October 27, 2000

Scientists to sequence genes of poisonous fish

The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A poisonous
Friday October 27, 2000

Overhaul urged for state Earthquake Authority

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Money given for special education

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Countertops can make or break a kitchen

By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Carpeted stairs help quiet house, lessen slipping

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Vote auction site changes its name

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Pollutants behavior puzzle scientist throughout state

The Associated Press \
Friday October 27, 2000

Bush campaign steps up in state

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Study monitors impact of Internet on society

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

State drug courts face challenge from Prop. 36

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Border agents report witnessing gunfire

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Smoke-free bars aren’t loosing revenue

The Associated Press
Friday October 27, 2000

Editorials

UC Berkeley election site is a ‘deep Web’

Daily Planet staff
Friday October 27, 2000
Want to find out which Hollywood stars donated to Vice President Al Gore’s Presidential campaign? How about the home prices of the donors to Texas Governor George Bush’s campaign? Or the crime rates in the neighborhoods of donors to either candidate? -more-

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