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Homeless voucher program OK’d

John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff
Thursday November 16, 2000

Berkeley’s homeless population will get some protection from the early cold snap: a temporary winter shelter opened in Oakland Wednesday and, thanks to a voucher program the City Council approved Tuesday, hotel space will be available for the most vulnerable. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Thursday November 16, 2000


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Letters to the Editor

Thursday November 16, 2000

Progressives should hang in -more-


O’Dowd ends Berkeley’s NCS hopes

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 16, 2000

Bad passing, serving doom Yellowjackets -more-


International community eyes election

By Ana Campoy Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday November 16, 2000

When elections take place in other countries, the U.S. government seems quick to pass judgment, lauding efficient elections as a measure of democracy. But now the champion of democracy is in the midst of electing its next president in a manner befitting a tale more surreal than orderly. It includes missing ballot boxes, a faulty ballot and an outcome dependent on returns from a state controlled by the brother of one of the candidates. -more-


Cal stands up to Bulldog big men

By Tuukka Hess Daily Planet Correspondent
Thursday November 16, 2000

Hampered by foul trouble and hobbled by a swollen right ankle and knee, Sean Lampley battled a powerful Mississippi State frontcourt to lead Cal to an 83-76 overtime victory in the first round of the NIT Preseason Tournament last Monday night. -more-


Council approves Underhill resolution

John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff
Thursday November 16, 2000

After a contentious exchange Tuesday, the City Council narrowly adopted a resolution to send the University of California Regents a letter calling for less parking and more housing in the Underhill Area Master Plan. They further asked the Regents to put off their decision on the project. -more-


Bears fall to Texas in 2nd-round game

The Associated Press
Thursday November 16, 2000

AUSTIN, Texas – Maurice Evans scored 17 points and Chris Owens hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with 50 seconds left as Texas beat California 57-54 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Preseason NIT. -more-


Charges dropped against alleged protest leaders

The Associated Press
Thursday November 16, 2000

PHILADELPHIA — A prominent activist said he felt vindicated after prosecutors dropped charges against him for allegedly leading hundreds of demonstrators on a night of mayhem during the Republican National Convention. -more-


Simmonds and Roner named All-Pac-10 for men’s soccer shorts

Thursday November 16, 2000

California senior forward Kendall Simmonds and junior midfielder Chris Roner were named first team All-Pac-10 for their outstanding play during the 2000 season. Golden Bear senior forward Ramiro Arredondo and freshman forward Mike Hickman were selected to the second team. -more-


Police seek body ID

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 16, 2000

Early Wednesday afternoon police were called to 2547 Channing Way, where they found a body wrapped in a sleeping bag under a bay window. -more-


Some find simplicity makes their lives better

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 16, 2000

Three years ago Jan Cecil’s life was full of stress. She was working as a systems analyst for two medical centers and was frantically driving back and forth between them. She was suffering from chronic back pain and her life was full of clutter. She wanted out. -more-


Lt. Governor says UC should snuff out tobacco investments

The Associated Press
Thursday November 16, 2000

A plan to sink millions of University of California investment funds into tobacco stocks stalled Wednesday as Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante vowed to push for a smoke-free portfolio. -more-


State warns of rotating blackouts

The Associated Press
Thursday November 16, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Californians are being warned they may face rotating power blackouts and higher natural gas bills because of the unseasonable cold snap that has enveloped much of the West. -more-


MP3.com ends disputes with settlement

The Associated Press
Thursday November 16, 2000

In agreeing to pay $53.4 million to Universal Music Group, MP3.com ended its legal dispute with the last of five major music makers and secured a licensing agreement that permits the online music service to use songs owned by the world’s largest record company. -more-


Officers convicted in L.A. corruption trial

The Associated Press
Thursday November 16, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Three of four police officers accused of framing gang members were convicted Wednesday of conspiracy and other crimes in the first trial involving allegations of widespread misconduct in a Police Department anti-gang unit. -more-


Court upholds Prop. 10 tobacco tax as valid

The Associated Press
Thursday November 16, 2000

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego Superior Court judge has rejected a broad legal challenge that sought to halt the collection of tobacco taxes under Propisition 10, the 1998 initiative that collects money for early childhood development programs across the state. -more-


Surprise protest interrupts Underhill plan meeting

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Attendees at the Underhill Area Project community open house Monday night at the Unit II Residence Hall on Haste Street were presented with an unscheduled performance protest complete with costumes, sound effects and stage blood. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday November 15, 2000


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Letters to the Editor

Wednesday November 15, 2000

Next president must be caretaker of all life -more-


UC panel discusses Florida recount

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Instead of grabbing a sandwich and heading for the lawns at lunchtime on Tuesday, many of UC Berkeley’s law students took their brown bags and bottled water and headed for Booth Auditorium at Boalt Law School. -more-


Oakland hostage says he is losing hope

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

ZAMBOANGA, Philippines — An American held hostage by Muslim rebels for 2 1/2 months in a Philippine jungle said Tuesday he is being kept in chains, has an infection in his leg, and is losing hope he will be released. -more-


Smoke, fire reported at Berkeley High

Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000

The Berkeley Fire Department was called to Berkeley High School to investigate a report claiming that the someone had smelled smoke in one of the buildings At about 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, said Deputy Fire Chief Debra Pryor. -more-


FBI says robbery suspect is 38-year-old from Oakland

Bay City News Service
Wednesday November 15, 2000

The Federal Bureau of Investigations today announced that it has arrested a 38-year-old Oakland man suspected in a string of East Bay robberies. -more-


Director of worldwide health network, speaks in Berkeley

Daily Planet Staff Reports
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Founding Director of Partners in Health, with branches in Haiti, Mexico, Cambodia, Peru, and Roxbury (Mass.), Dr. Paul Farmer will be speaking in Berkeley tonight. -more-


Court grapples with domestic partner benefits

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court considered Tuesday whether cities such as San Francisco can demand that city contractors offer health and other benefits to domestic partners of unmarried workers. -more-


Touch screen voting successful, but costly

Bay City News
Wednesday November 15, 2000

While Florida struggles with hand counts and “hanging chad,” several counties around the Bay area are saying easy-to-use touch-screen voting computers eliminate many Election Day problems. -more-


Central Valley farmers look to set some federal priorities

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

FRESNO — A handful of Central Valley farmers filed into a meeting hall Tuesday to tell state and federal agricultural officials what the nation’s farming priorities should be. -more-


Cop fired for writing novel about department

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

PASADENA — A policeman claims he was illegally fired for writing a novel alleging sexual abuse and corruption within his department. -more-


Drug agency head appointed after 2-year delay

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

SACRAMENTO — Nearly two years after he took office, and days after voters approved a sweeping drug treatment initiative, Gov. Gray Davis appointed his first director of the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. -more-


Watchdog group criticizes Pac Bell’s repair services

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

A consumer watchdog group has criticized Pacific Bell for taking too long to repair residential customers’ phone lines, according to a recent complaint filed with state regulators. -more-


Students punished after some overdose, pass out in class

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

LOS ALAMITOS — Three students accused of supplying drugs to three students who overdosed in class have been expelled from Los Alamitos Unified School District, officials said. The three students who overdosed on Soma, a prescribed muscle relaxant, also were suspended. -more-


Man convicted of City Hall shooting

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

RIVERSIDE — A man convicted of trying to kill the mayor, two council members and a policeman during a shooting spree at City Hall must now attempt to convince the jury he was insane when he committed the crimes. -more-


No murder charges against woman with remains in freezer

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors on Tuesday declined to file murder charges against a woman whose freezer contained human remains and whose elderly roommate is missing, since a preliminary autopsy proved inconclusive. -more-


DMV security lapses many, investigation could result

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

SANTA ANA — The state Department of Motor Vehicles reportedly took eight years to catch up with a convicted felon using aliases due in part to security lapses within the agency. -more-


Qualcomm creates fund to push technology

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

SAN DIEGO — Wireless firm Qualcomm Inc. is going on a $500 million shopping spree to acquire stakes in emerging companies that use or promote its patented technology. -more-


Mandate will remove impurities from water wells

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County supervisors on Tuesday ordered staff to come up with a plan to remove chromium 6 and other impurities from dozens of water wells. -more-


Politicians endure the waiting game Some seeking post in presidential administrations depend on race outcome

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

California Assemblyman Abel Maldonado is among legions of politicians, campaign workers, academics and businessmen whose futures may depend on the presidential election’s outcome. -more-


Lawyers claim parole denial for convicted client is illegal

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for a convicted murderer filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to overturn the governor’s decision denying him parole. -more-


CalPERS trustees to discuss benefits

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Trustees of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System were to meet Tuesday to discuss possible changes to the system’s health plans. -more-


Dairy farmers want state to raise milk prices

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

FRESNO — California dairy farmers, grappling with the lowest milk prices in 25 years, likely will ask state regulators for an emergency increase in the price they’re paid by cheese and butter makers. -more-


TV diversity makes progress, but not for all minorities

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

LOS ANGELES — More than a year after civil rights groups demanded more ethnically diverse programming from major broadcast networks, blacks alone have been the beneficiary, the groups said Tuesday. -more-


Critical habitat declared for fish

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

SAN DIEGO — Nine miles of waterways in Orange and San Diego counties will be designated as critical habitat for an endangered 2-inch fish, the tidewater goby, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday. -more-


Florida deadline past, ballots still being counted

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

One week into America’s election limbo, the secretary of state of Florida certified George W. Bush’s fragile lead, even as thousands of disputed ballots were counted into the night at the behest of Al Gore. “When is it going to end?” asked Bush aide James A. Baker III. -more-


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-


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

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ZAB votes down ‘dense’ building on San Pablo Ave.

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Monday November 13, 2000

Developer will likely appeal to City Council -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday November 13, 2000


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Perspective

Monday November 13, 2000

For youngest voters, the issue is education and victory is sweet -more-


Cal weekend roundup

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday November 13, 2000

Women beat Latvian squad in exhibition -more-


Bush and Gore backers head to court today

The Associated Press
Monday November 13, 2000

The legal skirmishing quickened in the overtime race for the White House as Al Gore’s lawyers argued Sunday night that painstaking election recounts have been allowed “since our nation’s founding.” Republicans said the practice exposes decisive Florida to political “mischief” and human error in Democratic-controlled counties. -more-


Pac-10 roundup

Monday November 13, 2000

No. 10 Oregon St. 33, Arizona 9 -more-


Logging protester bares all

The Associated Press
Monday November 13, 2000

WESTPORT — Mid-day in California redwood country and the cool, misty calm is unbroken save for a whisper of wind and the gravelly rumble of an approaching logging truck. -more-


Broncos end Cal’s season

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday November 13, 2000

Santa Clara beats Bears 2-0 in second-round matchup -more-


Bayer to construct new facility

By Juliet LeybaDaily Planet Staff
Monday November 13, 2000

One of Berkeley’s largest corporations recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the acquisition of 14.5 acres and the beginning of construction of a new day care facility for its employees. -more-


Piedmont capitalizes on Panther mistakes, takes EBAL title game

By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday November 13, 2000

Two teams took the field Saturday afternoon at St. Mary’s College High School, both unbeaten in the Bay Shore Athletic League. As evening set in Berkeley, only one remained. -more-


UC Berkeley physicist John Reynolds dies at 77

Daily Planet wire services
Monday November 13, 2000

John H. Reynolds, professor emeritus of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, and a pioneer in the isotopic dating of rocks and meteorites, died at his home in Berkeley on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the age of 77. He was recovering from pneumonia when he suffered a pulmonary embolism. -more-


Bears put up a solid fight, but fall to Oregon

By Landon Hall AP Sports Writer
Monday November 13, 2000

EUGENE, Ore. – Joey Harrington ran for two second-half touchdowns and passed for another as No. 6 Oregon clinched at least a tie for the Pac-10 title by rallying to beat California 25-17 Saturday. -more-


Risk of toxic accidents puts Richmond housing in jeopardy

The Associated Press
Monday November 13, 2000

RICHMOND – Richmond officials claim the Navy has told them the risk of toxic accidents is significant at Point Molate, an area where the city had hoped to build an upscale housing community. -more-


Bay briefs

Monday November 13, 2000

Piedmont looking to leash dogs -more-


Only black female on legislature leaving this month

By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer
Monday November 13, 2000

SACRAMENTO – When state Sen. Teresa Hughes’ final term ends this month, she will leave behind a California Legislature that has no black women for the first time in a quarter-century. -more-


New legislature more diverse, but not enough

By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer
Monday November 13, 2000

Lawmakers still not reflective of state’s population; 35 women, 27 Hispanics, first openly gay member among 120 officials -more-


Bay Area billionaire raising hackles in Montana

The Associated Press
Monday November 13, 2000

GRASS RANGE, Mont. – California computer billionaire Thomas M. Siebel has angered some central Montana ranchers by tearing down two historic buildings on the N Bar Ranch he bought last June. -more-


Lab worker donates $271,000 to needy San Jose school

The Associated Press
Monday November 13, 2000

Man dreamed of becoming a professor, gives an unsolicited donation to elementary school -more-


Environmentalists fighting Cisco’s $1.3 billion campus

The Associated Press
Monday November 13, 2000

Group looking to collect almost 28,000 signatures -more-


Veterans mark day of remembrance

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 11, 2000

No one truly understands what a veteran has gone through in a war better than another vet, says Bob DeRiti, Commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 25. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday November 11, 2000


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Thinking globally, acting with love

By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday November 11, 2000

Middle East Children’s Alliance Director Barbara Lubin, back from a recent visit to Palestine, reveals the horror of war, the thirst for a homeland -more-


Mexicans are astonished over uncertainty of U.S. presidential elections

By Martin Espinoza Pacific News Service
Saturday November 11, 2000

ACAMBARO, MEXICO -- Weeks before the U.S. elections, the Mexican press ran news agency reports about the probability of an electoral photo-finish. But few people here expected to see the world’s most powerful democracy thrown into embarrassing political turmoil. -more-


Rare acoustic performance by Dave Alvin

By Timothy Lynch Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday November 11, 2000

Most artists get pigeon-holed early in their careers. Not so Dave Alvin, whose work embraces nearly every style of American popular music. -more-


Too little, too late for Bears against Washington

By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff
Saturday November 11, 2000

Team can’t overcome three early Husky goals, lose 4-2 -more-


Report gives Beth El favor

John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff
Saturday November 11, 2000

Zoning Board yet to make decision -more-


Cal looking to play spoiler on Saturday

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

Dreams of a perfect conference record and a trip to the Rose Bowl are still alive for Oregon, but just barely. -more-


School begins to deal with rape incident

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 11, 2000

The alleged gang rape of a 12-year-old Berkeley girl by nine boys has left teachers, school officials and crisis management specialists scrambling for ways to deal with the aftermath of a crime that has shocked the middle school community. -more-


Bears looking to knock off Broncos in second round

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday November 11, 2000

The stage is finally set for the NCAA Women's College Cup second round games. No. 8 seed California entertains Santa Clara Saturday at 1 p.m. at Edwards Stadium. The Golden Bears had a first-round bye, while the Broncos defeated Cal Poly, 3-1, in the opening round Wednesday night at Buck Shaw Stadium. -more-


Berkeley has on-line Vietnam memorial

Daily Planet staff
Saturday November 11, 2000

The Internet's popularity has occasionally sparked concern that increasing reliance upon computers will cause community relationship and “real human interaction” to fade. -more-


Recantations surface in L.A. police trial

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A surprise recantation of murder allegations by the ex-lover of disgraced cop Rafael Perez surfaced Friday with a corruption case against four of his former colleagues already in the hands of a jury. Trial watchers said the timing couldn’t be more suspicious. -more-


Report shows how Veterans’ homes can improve

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

SACRAMENTO — California’s veterans’ homes, subject of recent allegations of abuse and neglect, could improve the health care they provide to 2,000 veterans with more staff, training and pay, according to a task force report released Friday. -more-


L.A. Superior Court clerks accepted bribes for searches

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Superior Court clerks accepted bribes of 50 cents to $1 per name to illegally conduct criminal record searches for a detective agency that performed background checks for businesses hiring new employees. -more-


State orders later date for standardized test

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

SACRAMENTO — The state Board of Education has adopted new regulations that will require schools to give the Stanford 9 standardized test later in the school year to give students more time to prepare. -more-


Mexican president-elect vies for open border

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A new era may be opening for California and Mexico, but some old problems may complicate the burgeoning relationship between Gov. Gray Davis and Mexican president-elect Vicente Fox. -more-


FBI arrests man for making racial threats, newsletter

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

SAN DIEGO — The 25-year-old publisher of a racist Internet newsletter and another man were arrested for threats and vandalism targeted at a Jewish congressman, a Hispanic mayor and others in what federal authorities called a campaign of intimidation. -more-


Witness testifies in trial of date rape drug death

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

JOSHUA TREE — A witness testified that the night her friend died from taking the rave party drug GHB, they were warned by the defendant not to drink too much of a mystery liquid. -more-


Bush’s lead continues; wants Gore to concede

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

In a war of nerves, George W. Bush’s camp pressed Al Gore to concede decisive Florida as the presidential race struggled through Election Day plus three. “The quicker we get this resolved the better off it is for the nation,” the Texas governor said Friday. The Democrats countered, “This election is not over.” -more-


Florida recount seems to head through weekend

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

DELAND, Fla. — Election workers in Volusia County were checking all of the 184,018 ballots there for write-in votes Friday as Democrats hoped for help in the still-undecided presidential election. -more-


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

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

NEW YORK — Amid calls in Congress to scrap the Electoral College system, some state legislators are looking to see if they can change their state laws to better reflect the popular vote. -more-


Bookmakers bet on the 2004 presidential race

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

LAS VEGAS — Forget about counting votes in Florida, a British bookmaker has its money on Hillary Rodham Clinton to return to the White House as soon as 2004 – as the president. -more-


For Gore or Bush, the agony of ‘what ifs’ awaits

By Walter Mears The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

WASHINGTON — For Al Gore or George W. Bush, the agony of “what ifs,” of second-guessers and hindsight await the loser in the presidential election so narrow that any of dozens of campaign calculations could have been the one that cost the White House. -more-


Desperate for workers, companies recruit ex-cons

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

CHICAGO — With the economy booming, many employers around the country are so desperate for workers that they are going to great lengths to recruit ex-convicts, former gang members and recovering drug addicts. -more-


Arizona governor calls session to cut car subsidies

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

PHOENIX — Gov. Jane Hull is urging the state to backtrack on a deal offering subsidies to motorists who drive alternative-fuel vehicles, now that costs of the program are spiraling out of control. -more-


Tobacco study shows influence of movies

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

CONCORD, N.H. — Brad Renfro stole a cigarette from his mother’s pocketbook when she wasn’t looking in the 1994 movie “The Client,” and some youths who watched think smoking is cool, according to a study. -more-


Documentary will shed light on internment camp

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

SAN ANTONIO — A group seeking restitution for Japanese Latin Americans detained in the United States during World War II began filming a documentary Friday on one man’s experience at an internment camp in South Texas. -more-


Plotting Berkeley’s future

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Friday November 10, 2000

’Jackets finish ACCAL undefeated

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday November 10, 2000

Letters to the Editor

Friday November 10, 2000

Consider the downside of high density development -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Compiled by Chason Wainwright
Friday November 10, 2000


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Fair trade coffee flourishes

By Angel Gonzalez Special to the Daily Planet
Friday November 10, 2000

Mighty Maite looking to end Cal career on a high note

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday November 10, 2000

Landmarks officials refuse city attorney advice, go to Council

StaffJohn Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Friday November 10, 2000

Playoff spot still to be determined

By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent
Friday November 10, 2000

Escorts help with safety

By Chason Weinwright Daily Planet Staff
Friday November 10, 2000

Measure T has dim future

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Friday November 10, 2000

UC biologist: Play bridge for health

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Three billionaires set to push drug reform debate

By DON THOMPSON The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Construct a compost pile that does wonders

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Construct a compost pile that does wonders

Staff
Friday November 10, 2000

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Frosted refigerator problem probably an easy fix

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Use in-home filters and devices to purify water

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Divided government emerges as winner

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Rush on to implement Proposition 36

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Few morning-after regrets for die-hard Greens

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

PORTLAND, Ore. — The TV monitors, tuned to network election coverage, didn’t even show the Green vote. It was always Democrats this, Republicans that. -more-


Bush still leads Gore by under 300 votes

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

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Democrats look to courts for help

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Hispanic voters show they are a political force

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Race gives living lesson in civics

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Biologists hope to multiply condors

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

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Comedians getting the best of Election 2000

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

S&L player Keating won’t be retried

The Associated Press
Friday November 10, 2000

Opinion

Editorials

Parishioner from Berkeley arrested at conference

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 16, 2000

Kara Speltz been called “objectively disordered.” And worse. -more-


Community Church’s new leader takes an inclusive approach

By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Some people will drive quite some distance to come to the Northbrae Community Church. The Rev. Ronald Sebring said he came all the way from Independence, Mo. -more-


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-


Documentary highlights a jewel in history

Staff
Monday November 13, 2000

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Anti-growth measure now trailing in S.F.

The Associated Press
Saturday November 11, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Days after the election, seemingly promising returns for Proposition L have taken a turn for the worse, but absentee and provisional ballots could spike the numbers for the city’s failing anti-growth measure. -more-


Seven child suspects charged with rape

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Friday November 10, 2000