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Judge rules Reddy case will be public

By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent
Tuesday October 31, 2000

Guilty pleas expected to be entered by a Berkeley landlord and four relatives facing criminal charges for sex, immigration and tax offenses were put off Monday after the judge hearing the case refused a request by government and defense lawyers to seal the plea agreement and close the courtroom to the public. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday October 31, 2000

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Supporters urge “yes” on AA and BB

Tuesday October 31, 2000

Editor: A recent letter by John Cecil contained erroneous statements about about Berkeley public school ballot Measures AA and BB. It is important to correct those errors so that Berkeley voters can understand what is at stake. -more-


Forum rallies teens

By Juliet LeybaBerkeley Daily Planet Corresponden
Tuesday October 31, 2000

Students hear from several party delegates -more-


Report too vague to help Beth El cause

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday October 31, 2000

The release of a Final Environmental Impact Report has done little to deter what promises to be a long battle pitting the Congregation of Beth El against neighbors and environmentalists. -more-


Recovering addict opposing Prop. 36

By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday October 31, 2000

When Tom Gorham was 37, he lived in a house in Half Moon Bay so close to the ocean he could hear the waves. -more-


DMV snafu may leave many folks unregistered

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday October 31, 2000

If you turned in a form to register to vote at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Oakland and you didn’t receive a sample ballot, you may not be registered. -more-


Features

Initiative may help homeowners

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Aspiring homeowners who borrow from the federal government could save $1,650 in upfront mortgage fees under an initiative announced Monday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. -more-


Court upholds CBEST test for state teachers

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — For the second time, a federal appeals court Monday upheld the legality of a test that California teachers are required to pass, despite claims it is racially discriminatory. -more-


Online music site gets Sony rights

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Musicbank, a start-up promising to give consumers online access to their personal CD collections, said Monday it signed a licensing agreement with Sony Music. -more-


Black population declines in S.F.

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — The black population in San Francisco has declined, and with it, the political power of the community to address issues such as affordable housing, poverty, education and crime. -more-


Campbell trailing Feinstein by 15

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Republican Tom Campbell remains far behind incumbent Dianne Feinstein in the race for U.S. Senate, according to a poll by the San Francisco Examiner and KTVU-TV. -more-


Reports show dangerous water was discharged

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Industrial runoff water with dangerously high levels of chromium 6 was discharged for two decades into storm drains that flowed to the Los Angeles River, it was reported Monday. -more-


Minorities see higher arrest rate by state patrol

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SACRAMENTO — The California Highway Patrol was slightly more likely to arrest Latinos and blacks than whites, according to a CHP report that looked at 2.1 million traffic stops over nine months. -more-


Vigil planned over police killing at Halloween party

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Police Chief Bernard C. Parks on Monday blamed a realistic-looking prop gun for the police shooting of an actor at a Halloween party. -more-


Judge unseals papers in Yosemite murderer cases

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

FRESNO — A federal judge Monday agreed to unseal court papers that spell out why prosecutors sought the death penalty in the case of Yosemite murderer Cary Stayner. -more-


Lawsuit thrown out over radioactive waste dump

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SAN DIEGO — A Superior Court judge has thrown out a lawsuit against the state over the abandoned development of a radioactive waste dump near Needles. -more-


Gay Boy Scout leader fired

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

SANTA BARBARA — A Boy Scout executive was stripped of his Eagle Scout status and fired by the Boy Scouts of America National Council 10 days after he publicly admitted he was a homosexual, his attorney said. -more-


Zaplets content unzips the power of e-mail

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

REDWOOD SHORES — You know the drill: Message. Reply. Delete, delete, forward, reply, delete. -more-


Brown pelicans make their return

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

MALIBU — Southern California’s brown pelicans are returning to swoop and dive along the coast as the population bounces back from declines caused by El Nino. -more-


Election Section

Judge dismisses two counts in LAPD corruption case

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

LOS ANGELES — As prosecutors rested their case, a judge dismissed two perjury counts against one of the officers charged in the LAPD corruption trial. -more-


Independent incumbent fighting for re-election

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 31, 2000

OAKLAND — Audie Bock stunned California’s political establishment last year when she won a special legislative election to become the highest-ranking Green Party officeholder in the country. -more-


Editorial

Landmark ACLU suit over education begins

Bay City News
Tuesday October 31, 2000

A lawsuit filed by civil rights groups against the state got under way today, charging that California schools are plagued by filthy facilities, outdated textbooks and uncredentialed teachers. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Landmark ACLU suit over education begins 10-31-2000

Costumed man with toy gun killed by L.A. cop 10-30-2000

No. 2 Cardinal blank weary Bears 10-30-2000

Army Corps of Engineers approve new Bay Bridge repair designs 10-28-2000

UC Berkeley election site is a ‘deep Web’ 10-27-2000

Dellums praised in dedication 10-26-2000

Airports’ data processing malfunctions 10-25-2000

News

Judge rules Reddy case will be public By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 10-31-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 10-31-2000

Supporters urge “yes” on AA and BB 10-31-2000

Forum rallies teens By Juliet LeybaBerkeley Daily Planet Corresponden 10-31-2000

Report too vague to help Beth El cause John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 10-31-2000

Recovering addict opposing Prop. 36 By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet 10-31-2000

DMV snafu may leave many folks unregistered By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 10-31-2000

Initiative may help homeowners The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Court upholds CBEST test for state teachers The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Online music site gets Sony rights The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Black population declines in S.F. The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Campbell trailing Feinstein by 15 The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Reports show dangerous water was discharged The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Minorities see higher arrest rate by state patrol The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Vigil planned over police killing at Halloween party The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Judge unseals papers in Yosemite murderer cases The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Lawsuit thrown out over radioactive waste dump The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Gay Boy Scout leader fired The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Zaplets content unzips the power of e-mail The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Brown pelicans make their return The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Judge dismisses two counts in LAPD corruption case The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Independent incumbent fighting for re-election The Associated Press 10-31-2000

Parents clash over Berkeley High standards By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 10-30-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 10-30-2000

Perspective By Andrew LamPacific News Service 10-30-2000

Cal spikers still looking for wins By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-30-2000

Measure Y to outline tenant protections Berkeley Daily Planet Staff 10-30-2000

Oregon outlasts Sun Devils, can smell the roses Staff 10-30-2000

Voter bond aims to redo rehab pool By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 10-30-2000

Powell’s big return leads Cal to win over Trojans The Associated PressThe Associated Press 10-30-2000

Clinton hits campaign trail to support Gore By Lawrence L. Knutson Associated Press Writer 10-30-2000

St. Mary’s dominates action-packed game By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-30-2000

Environmentalists square off on wetlands recovery By Leon Drouin Keith Associated Press Writer 10-30-2000

Women’s soccer falls 4-1 Daily Planet Wire Services 10-30-2000

Health officials now suspect bacteria in salsa killed diner The Associated Press 10-30-2000

Dog days at pet site lead to many layoffs The Associated Press 10-30-2000

Republicans rest as Gore and Leiberman hit Michigan By Sandra Sobieraj Associated Press Writer 10-30-2000

California briefs 10-30-2000

Mistrial declared in kava tea DUI case The Associated Press 10-30-2000

Chemical companies settle pesticide dispute The Associated Press 10-30-2000

Students slam landlord for alleged violations By David Olson Special to the Daily Planet 10-28-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 10-28-2000

Life’s ups and downs just a carousel ride away By Jennifer Dix Special to the Daily Planet 10-28-2000

10-28-2000

Bears edge USC in overtime Daily Planet Wire Services 10-28-2000

Center celebrates 10 years of activism in civil rights By Jennifer DixSpecial to the Daily Planet 10-28-2000

Practice pays off for Simmonds as Cal beats OSU 2-0 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-28-2000

Popular parks measures face limited resistance John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 10-28-2000

Spartans’ offense too much for BHS By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 10-28-2000

Judge sticks to his guns on Ford Motor recall By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 10-28-2000

No. 5 Wildcats tear into Bears volleyball Daily Planet Wire Services 10-28-2000

Berkeley poet and translator Grosjean dies of liver cancer Daily Planet Wire Services 10-28-2000

Sports shorts 10-28-2000

Berkeley researcher disputes flu epidemic toll Daily Planet Wire Services 10-28-2000

Northern California briefs 10-28-2000

Neo-Nazis to march in protest of judge’s decision against them By Nicholas K. Geranios Associated Press Writer 10-28-2000

Lake County man sentenced to six months for threats Bay City News Services Bay City News Services Bay 10-28-2000

Health benefits provider to lose $96 million The Associated Press 10-28-2000

Quite a fish story: angler snags ancient whale fossil The Associated Press 10-28-2000

Charges may be filed in frat death The Associated Press 10-28-2000

Investors, residents clash over Pebble Beach By Brian Bergstein Associated Press Writer 10-28-2000

California trial judges need reason to seal records By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 10-28-2000

‘Sausage Killer’ pleads innocent The Associated Press 10-28-2000

Pac Bell faces state fines The Associated Press 10-28-2000

Green Party protestors add spice to debate By John Howard AP Political Writer 10-28-2000

Record-high voter registration in state By Scott Lindlaw AP Political Writer 10-28-2000

Bay briefs 10-28-2000

Cottage razing angers residents By John GeluardiDaily Planet Correspondent 10-27-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 10-27-2000

BHS cruises to victory over hapless Spartans By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-27-2000

10-27-2000

Arts & Entertainment 10-27-2000

Lawsuit says living wage discriminates By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 10-27-2000

Bears looking to clinch tournament bye with wins in L.A. this weekend Daily Planet Wire Services 10-27-2000

Man dies in recycling plant explosion Daily Planet wire reports 10-27-2000

Ex- Democratic hopeful supporting Republican The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Homeless numbers tallied The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Volunteers 10-27-2000

Graduation standards revoked The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Napster for Mac now available The Associated Press Legally troubled Napster, In 10-27-2000

Scientists to sequence genes of poisonous fish The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A poisonous 10-27-2000

Overhaul urged for state Earthquake Authority The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Money given for special education The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Countertops can make or break a kitchen By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Carpeted stairs help quiet house, lessen slipping The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Vote auction site changes its name The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Pollutants behavior puzzle scientist throughout state The Associated Press \ 10-27-2000

Bush campaign steps up in state The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Study monitors impact of Internet on society The Associated Press 10-27-2000

State drug courts face challenge from Prop. 36 The Associated Press 04-15-2010

Border agents report witnessing gunfire The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Smoke-free bars aren’t loosing revenue The Associated Press 10-27-2000

Council sends clear parking message Daily Planet Correspondent By John Geluardi Daily Planet Correspondent 10-26-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 10-26-2000

10-26-2000

’Jackets sweep Alameda; boys undefeated in ACCAL By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-26-2000

KPFA airwaves still a battle By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 10-26-2000

Hornets dominate BHS women’s tennis By George Thomas Daily Planet Correspondent 10-26-2000

Charges in Reddy case get specific By Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 10-26-2000

$3.5 million ‘rusty wall’ OK’d By John Geluardi Daily Planet Correspondent 10-26-2000

Bay Area hospital workers strike Bay City News 10-26-2000

S. F. drivers unlikely to get a ticket for hitting pedestrians The Associated Press 10-26-2000

$10,000 in grants go to community Daily Planet staff 10-26-2000

Drug czar speaks out on Prop. 36 The Associated Press 10-26-2000

Former Pelican Bay guard’s conviction upheld The Associated Press 10-26-2000

Santa Cruz passes living wage The Associated Press 10-26-2000

Malibu beaches fail health test The Associated Press 10-26-2000

$1.1 billion sales tax cut announced by Davis The Associated Press 10-26-2000

More San Diego AIDS cases involve drug use The Associated Press 10-26-2000

CBS, technicians settle sex lawsuit The Associated Press 10-26-2000

Officials press state to toughen water standards The Associated Press 10-26-2000

Gore slips in California polls The Associated Press 10-26-2000

Tenants’ Rights Week offers answers By John GeluardiDaily Planet Correspondent 10-25-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 10-25-2000

10-25-2000

Reddy will plead guilty By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 10-25-2000

Industry-backed airline discounter takes off The Associated Press 10-25-2000

Berkeley woman dies in head-on car crash Bay City News 10-25-2000

Fallen tree limb kills 11-year-old Petaluma boy The Associated Press 10-25-2000

Former FBI agent settles sex discrimination case The Associated Press 10-25-2000

Government chips in to help smog plaguing trucks The Associated Press 10-25-2000

Starbucks’ workers go from lattes to lotto win The Associated Press 10-25-2000

State mountains, desert latest national monument The Associated Press 10-25-2000

Police arrest man using DNA warrantThe Associated Press SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento man charged with a 1994 rape might be the fir The Associated Press 10-25-2000

Prison director says drug measure won’t help Most crowding is worst among violent convicts not narcotic offenders The Associated Press 10-25-2000

Beermaker yanks cattle from Sierra Nevada The Associated Press 10-25-2000