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Residents say possible office site is toxic

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 14, 2000

Neighbors of an office complex proposed at Cedar and Fourth streets say the site may be contaminated and the development would increase traffic more than 12 times the current volume. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday November 14, 2000


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Letters to the Editor

Tuesday November 14, 2000

PTA Council says ‘Thank You Berkeley!’ -more-



Skate park still needs ordinance

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 14, 2000

Topping tonight’s City Council meeting will be the yet-to-be completed Berkeley Skate Park. -more-



Ordinance would mandate gas checks

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 14, 2000

Last December – after the Nov. 24 death of Indian immigrant Chanti Jyotsna Devi Prattipati from carbon monoxide poisoning – Vice Mayor Maudelle Shirek called on her council colleagues to mandate yearly tests for presence of the deadly gas in rental units equipped with gas appliances. -more-



Berkeley artist dies after long illness

Daily Planet staff
Tuesday November 14, 2000

Phyllis (Meagan) Metal, who contributed to the Berkeley community during the many years she lived here, died Friday. She was 82 years old. -more-



UC faculty say lecturer’s remarks were racist, sexist

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

BERKELEY — Some faculty members at the University of California, Berkeley say they were offended during a lecture by James Watson, one of the men who discovered the double-helix structure of DNA. -more-



Features

Anti-growth measure is sign that some want change

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Although the second of two measures to regulate growth in San Francisco was close to failing, as the first one did on election night, those for and against Proposition L said it sent a message that voters want change in how the city handles growth. -more-


High cost of living prompts San Carlos mayor to quit, leave

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

SAN CARLOS — Frustrated with the high cost of living in Silicon Valley, the mayor of San Carlos is quitting the City Council and moving to the Sacramento area. -more-


The cost of mailing a letter raising a penny

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

For the second time in as many years, Americans are being asked to spend a penny more to mail a letter. -more-


State unemployment drops

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

California’s unemployment rate hit an eight-month low in October, an indication the state’s economy remains strong despite signs of a national slowdown. -more-


Couple donates $271,000 to school

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

SAN JOSE — Robert Downs always dreamed of becoming a professor, but Bell Labs paid better and university jobs were scarce. -more-


Jury request to hear four testimonies in L.A. police trial

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

LOS ANGELES — The jury deliberating corruption charges against four Los Angeles police officers asked Monday to hear a repeat of testimony from four witnesses to a gang raid that is crucial to the case. -more-


IBM set to debut recycling program for computer parts

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

A vast glut of obsolete computer equipment was all but inevitable in an era in which a common cliche is that your new computer is outdated by the time you get it home. -more-


Autopsy confirms Selena Bishop was stabbed

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

SACRAMENTO — There’s no indication the daughter of blues guitarist Elvin Bishop and two other persons were drugged or tortured before they were killed and their bodies dismembered, the coroner said Monday. -more-


New plan may help Yosemite Park

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — The force of nature and the hand of man often have competed for control in this awe-inspiring valley of towering granite, tumbling waterfalls and pristine waters. -more-


State builds case for consumer electricity refunds

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

SACRAMENTO — The Davis administration is putting the final touches on a plan to assure refunds to San Diego ratepayers hit by this summer’s dramatic rise in electricity costs. -more-


Farmers, homeless shelters prepare for low temperatures

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Record low temperatures in California had farmers scrambling to protect citrus and vegetable crops from potential frost while homeless shelters prepared to welcome an influx of street-people fleeing near-freezing cold. -more-


Small countries sell their Internet suffixes

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 14, 2000

MARINA DEL REY — With some 20 million ”.com” Internet addresses now registered, any moderately easy-to-remember domain name is apt to be claimed by now. -more-


Presidential election heads toward court

Staff
Tuesday November 14, 2000

The Associated Press -more-


Editorial

Study cites welfare reform success

Bay City News
Tuesday November 14, 2000

BERKELEY — A report by the University of California at Berkeley suggests welfare reform legislation increasing local control has inspired some flexible and innovative county-level programs in the Bay area. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Study cites welfare reform success 11-14-2000

Documentary highlights a jewel in history 11-13-2000

Anti-growth measure now trailing in S.F. 11-11-2000

Seven child suspects charged with rape 11-10-2000

Mendocino County voters partially decriminalize marijuana 11-09-2000

Schools, parks, pool bonds win vote 11-08-2000

News

Residents say possible office site is toxic John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-14-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-14-2000

Skate park still needs ordinance John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2000

Ordinance would mandate gas checks By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2000

Berkeley artist dies after long illness Daily Planet staff 11-14-2000

UC faculty say lecturer’s remarks were racist, sexist The Associated Press 11-14-2000

Anti-growth measure is sign that some want change The Associated Press 11-14-2000

High cost of living prompts San Carlos mayor to quit, leave The Associated Press 11-14-2000

The cost of mailing a letter raising a penny The Associated Press 11-14-2000

State unemployment drops The Associated Press 11-14-2000

Couple donates $271,000 to school The Associated Press 11-14-2000

Jury request to hear four testimonies in L.A. police trial The Associated Press 11-14-2000

IBM set to debut recycling program for computer parts The Associated Press 11-14-2000

Autopsy confirms Selena Bishop was stabbed The Associated Press 11-14-2000

New plan may help Yosemite Park The Associated Press 11-14-2000

State builds case for consumer electricity refunds The Associated Press 11-14-2000

Farmers, homeless shelters prepare for low temperatures The Associated Press 11-14-2000

Small countries sell their Internet suffixes The Associated Press 11-14-2000

Presidential election heads toward court Staff 11-14-2000

ZAB votes down ‘dense’ building on San Pablo Ave. By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-13-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-13-2000

Perspective 11-13-2000

Cal weekend roundup Daily Planet Wire Services 11-13-2000

Bush and Gore backers head to court today The Associated Press 11-13-2000

Pac-10 roundup 11-13-2000

Logging protester bares all The Associated Press 11-13-2000

Broncos end Cal’s season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-13-2000

Bayer to construct new facility By Juliet LeybaDaily Planet Staff 11-13-2000

Piedmont capitalizes on Panther mistakes, takes EBAL title game By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 11-13-2000

UC Berkeley physicist John Reynolds dies at 77 Daily Planet wire services 11-13-2000

Bears put up a solid fight, but fall to Oregon By Landon Hall AP Sports Writer 11-13-2000

Risk of toxic accidents puts Richmond housing in jeopardy The Associated Press 11-13-2000

Bay briefs 11-13-2000

Only black female on legislature leaving this month By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 11-13-2000

New legislature more diverse, but not enough By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 11-13-2000

Bay Area billionaire raising hackles in Montana The Associated Press 11-13-2000

Lab worker donates $271,000 to needy San Jose school The Associated Press 11-13-2000

Environmentalists fighting Cisco’s $1.3 billion campus The Associated Press 11-13-2000

Veterans mark day of remembrance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-11-2000

Thinking globally, acting with love By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 11-11-2000

Mexicans are astonished over uncertainty of U.S. presidential elections By Martin Espinoza Pacific News Service 11-11-2000

Rare acoustic performance by Dave Alvin By Timothy Lynch Special to the Daily Planet 11-11-2000

Too little, too late for Bears against Washington By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 11-11-2000

Report gives Beth El favor John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 11-11-2000

Cal looking to play spoiler on Saturday The Associated Press 11-11-2000

School begins to deal with rape incident By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2000

Bears looking to knock off Broncos in second round Daily Planet Wire Services 11-11-2000

Berkeley has on-line Vietnam memorial Daily Planet staff 11-11-2000

Recantations surface in L.A. police trial The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Report shows how Veterans’ homes can improve The Associated Press 11-11-2000

L.A. Superior Court clerks accepted bribes for searches The Associated Press 11-11-2000

State orders later date for standardized test The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Mexican president-elect vies for open border The Associated Press 11-11-2000

FBI arrests man for making racial threats, newsletter The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Witness testifies in trial of date rape drug death The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Bush’s lead continues; wants Gore to concede The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Florida recount seems to head through weekend The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Lawmakers talk about electoral college changeThe Associated Press NEW YORK — Amid calls in Congress to scrap the Electoral Col The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Bookmakers bet on the 2004 presidential race The Associated Press 11-11-2000

For Gore or Bush, the agony of ‘what ifs’ awaits By Walter Mears The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Desperate for workers, companies recruit ex-cons The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Arizona governor calls session to cut car subsidies The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Tobacco study shows influence of movies The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Documentary will shed light on internment camp The Associated Press 11-11-2000

Plotting Berkeley’s future By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000

’Jackets finish ACCAL undefeated By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-10-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Chason Wainwright 11-10-2000

Fair trade coffee flourishes By Angel Gonzalez Special to the Daily Planet 11-10-2000

Mighty Maite looking to end Cal career on a high note By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000

Landmarks officials refuse city attorney advice, go to Council StaffJohn Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000

Playoff spot still to be determined By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 11-10-2000

Escorts help with safety By Chason Weinwright Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000

Measure T has dim future By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000

UC biologist: Play bridge for health The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Three billionaires set to push drug reform debate By DON THOMPSON The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Construct a compost pile that does wonders The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Construct a compost pile that does wonders Staff 11-10-2000

Frosted refigerator problem probably an easy fix The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Use in-home filters and devices to purify water The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Divided government emerges as winner The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Rush on to implement Proposition 36 The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Few morning-after regrets for die-hard Greens The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Bush still leads Gore by under 300 votes The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Democrats look to courts for help The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Hispanic voters show they are a political force The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Race gives living lesson in civics The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Biologists hope to multiply condors The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Comedians getting the best of Election 2000 The Associated Press 11-10-2000

S&L player Keating won’t be retried The Associated Press 11-10-2000

Progressives win in all local contested races By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000

Three Cal players make All-Pac-10 teams By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000

U.S. presidential elections are a worldwide event 11-09-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-09-2000

Rivera returns to post StaffBy Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000

Braun inks top-10 recruiting class for next year Daily Planet Wire Services 11-09-2000

Race for president remains a question By David Royse The Associated Press 11-09-2000

Election not over till it’s over John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000

California, four others soften drug laws; nation next? By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000

Brown in danger of losing control By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000

Democratic candidates rule the day in California By Scott Lindlaw AP Political Writer 11-09-2000

Big voter turnout could set record The Associated Press 11-09-2000

California left waiting for election results with the rest of the country By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000

Approval of Prop 39 eases school bond requirements By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000

The glitch that stole Berkeley’s elections By Judith Scherr, John Geluardi and Juliet Leyba 11-08-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-08-2000

Letters to the Editor Staff 11-08-2000

Measure Y, progressive rent board lead in polls John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2000

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2000

Presidential race still on The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Poll workers report heavy turnout in southwest Berkeley John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2000

Daewoo motor declares bankruptcy The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Lieberman’s neighbors watch returns anxiously The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Votes-for-sale Web site a hoax The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Voter survey shows demographic habits The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Man who bit his dog to stand trial The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Missing Oregon girl found after 15 years The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Another study shows Medicare no guarantee of adequate care The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Nebraska abortion doctor threatened with eviction The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Californians vote on schools, drugs, hot seats The Associated Press 11-08-2000

State House races come down to the wire The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Voters approve measure on campaign finance The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Mayor Willie Brown loses power in SF measures The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Voters priorities split The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Legislative Dems keep majorities, Independent loses The Associated Press 11-08-2000

First GOP Senate win in Nevada in a dozen years The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Dead Missouri governor wins senate seat The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Voter polls conducted with interviews, telephone calls The Associated Press 11-08-2000

11 states vote on new governors The Associated Press 11-08-2000

House, Senate still under GOP control The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Tight election is ultimate TV The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Western voters decide ballot propositions The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Gore pulls support from moderates, women, Latinos The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Call her senator: Hillary Clinton wins seat The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Columns

President ‘proud of Hillary ’ The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Americans turnout to vote in droves The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Some Web sites leak exit poll results early The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Prosecutors argue Olson endangered police officers By ROBERT JABLON Associated Press Writer By ROBERT 11-08-2000

See’s candymakers settle dispute By The Associated Press 11-08-2000

Human waste used on San Joaquin crops causes stir By KILEY RUSSELL The Associated Press 11-08-2000