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City attorney/commission dispute heats up

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Monday November 27, 2000

The City Council voted Tuesday to seek outside legal council before deciding whether to support a city attorney’s opinion that has caused a legal revolt by four members of the Landmark Preservation Commission. -more-





Bears get first win over South Alabama

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday November 27, 2000

CHICAGO – California defeated South Alabama, 70-59, for the first victory of the Caren Horstmeyer era Saturday at UIC Pavilion. The Bears are 1-3 on the year, while the Jaguars fall to 2-2 with the loss to the Bears in the consolation game of the UIC Thanksgiving Tournament. -more-



Study: Race plays a factor in baby care

Daily Planet Staff Report
Monday November 27, 2000

A study conducted last year by the city’s Heath and Human Services Department, Public Health Division has identified a a significant difference in health between newborn African-American and Caucasian babies born in Berkeley during the last three years. -more-



Volleyball ends season with tourney championship

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday November 27, 2000

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The University of California women’s volleyball team (13-15) defeated host New Mexico (10-17), 3-0 (15-9, 15-8, 16-14) Saturday night in the championship match of the Albuturkey Classic held at the Johnson Center in Albuquerque, NM. -more-



Local Peruvians react to Fujimori’s resignation

By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet
Monday November 27, 2000

Peruvian immigrants in the Bay Area have mixed reactions to President’s Alberto Fujimori’s recent surprise announcement that he is resigning. -more-



Water polo downed by Bruins

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday November 27, 2000

LOS ALAMITOS – The No. 4 ranked California men’s water polo team (16-9) fell in a 6-5 squeaker to No. 2 ranked UCLA (21-3) in the title match of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament, Sunday in Los Alamitos. -more-



UC Davis researchers find that painful food tastes good

Daily Planet wire report
Monday November 27, 2000

University of California at Davis researchers say many of the substances we enjoy consuming actually trigger pain, and argue that pain makes up an important component of some flavors. -more-



Homeless animals sold at upscale store

Staff
Monday November 27, 2000

Daily Planet wire report -more-



Features

Lawn fumes sicken area

The Associated Press
Monday November 27, 2000

COVINA – Authorities evacuated 30 homes Saturday when a homeowner mixed pepper spray with water and spilled it onto his lawn, causing a police officer and several other residents to fall ill, firefighters said. -more-


Florida Secretary of State denies extension

By Walter R. Mears AP Special Correspondent
Monday November 27, 2000

Florida’s secretary of state prepared to certify the votes cast for George W. Bush and Al Gore in the near-deadlocked election that would determine which of them becomes 43rd president of the United States. But the struggle went on, the vote numbers under challenge even before they were declared. -more-


Lawyers looking for ways to influence vote count

By Linda Deutsch AP Special Correspondent
Monday November 27, 2000

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – While recounted Florida votes edged toward certification Sunday, lawyers for Al Gore and George W. Bush doggedly pursued more legal avenues for changing the totals yet again. -more-


Bay Area residents worry about high housing prices

The Associated Press
Monday November 27, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO – High housing costs pose a “major problem” for four of five residents in the San Francisco Bay area’s red-hot property market. -more-


FasTrak system to debut on Bay Bridge this week

Daily Planet wire report
Monday November 27, 2000

On Wednesday morning, commuters traveling from the East Bay to San Francisco will be able to use the FasTrak system on two lanes of the Bay Bridge, one of the busiest commute routes in the country. -more-


Bay briefs

Monday November 27, 2000

Santa Clara voters barely approve bond measure -more-


Editorial

4,000 Bush supporters protest in Sacramento

The Associated Press
Monday November 27, 2000

SACRAMENTO – Several thousand supporters of Texas Gov. George Bush rallied Saturday at the state Capitol, demanding a halt to the recount of Florida ballots and denouncing Vice President Al Gore. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

4,000 Bush supporters protest in Sacramento 11-27-2000

Nobelist’s speech linking sunshine, sex found ignoble 11-25-2000

Candidate Dick Cheney hospitalized, has surgery 11-24-2000

Ebay stock takes a plunge 11-22-2000

New roller coaster regulations hashed out 11-21-2000

News

City attorney/commission dispute heats up By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-27-2000

Manipulation of commission is a disgrace for city 11-27-2000

Bears get first win over South Alabama Daily Planet Wire Services 11-27-2000

Study: Race plays a factor in baby care Daily Planet Staff Report 11-27-2000

Volleyball ends season with tourney championship Daily Planet Wire Services 11-27-2000

Local Peruvians react to Fujimori’s resignation By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet 11-27-2000

Water polo downed by Bruins Daily Planet Wire Services 11-27-2000

UC Davis researchers find that painful food tastes good Daily Planet wire report 11-27-2000

Homeless animals sold at upscale store Staff 11-27-2000

Lawn fumes sicken area The Associated Press 11-27-2000

Florida Secretary of State denies extension By Walter R. Mears AP Special Correspondent 11-27-2000

Lawyers looking for ways to influence vote count By Linda Deutsch AP Special Correspondent 11-27-2000

Bay Area residents worry about high housing prices The Associated Press 11-27-2000

FasTrak system to debut on Bay Bridge this week Daily Planet wire report 11-27-2000

Bay briefs 11-27-2000

Skate park halted due to contamination By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-26-2000

Homeless vet grateful for generosity By Millicent Mayfield Special to the Daily Planet 11-26-2000

Skate park halted due to contamination By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-25-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-25-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-25-2000

Women hoopsters fall to Alabama, still winless By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-25-2000

Homeless vet grateful for generosity By Millicent Mayfield Special to the Daily Planet 11-25-2000

Cal signs member of Croatian national volleyball team Daily Planet Wire Services 11-25-2000

Residents angry with AC Transit By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-25-2000

Local star, national champ commit to Cal crew team Daily Planet Wire Services 11-25-2000

PG&E tops in complaints statewide The Associated Press 11-25-2000

School holding canned food drive Daily Planet Staff Report 11-25-2000

Retrofit course for contractors Daily Planet wire services 11-25-2000

County to give away free marijuana to AIDS patients The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Century-long growth restrictions for Stanford The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Three of four would-be drivers flunk written test The Associated Press 11-25-2000

San Diego facing fine for dumping dirt in open lot The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Court upholds gag order on Vallejo kidnapping case The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Feds tell Arco to join in at Superfund site The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Recreational area closed off in part to protect rare plant The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Teamsters threaten to picket Safeway Staff 11-25-2000

NASA craft survives solar flare hit The Associated Press 11-25-2000

L.A. school project still unresolved The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Computer mistake may have mislead L.A. jurors The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Bittersweet holiday for Los Alamos fire victims The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Nations scored, ranked on their manners, hospitality The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Homeless shelter asks gay congressman not volunteer to serve meal The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Chromium 6 shown to be dangerous when inhaled The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Woolley’s plans are happy ones By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Grading out a disappointing Cal season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Chason Wainwright 11-24-2000

OPINION By Martin Espinoza Pacific News Service 11-24-2000

Council approves removal of contaminated water John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Hagen out as offensive coordinator By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Residents miffed with Allston Way Corporation yard By Juliet LeybaDaily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

New event regulations include safety measures By Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet 11-24-2000

David Brower honored with day Daily Plant Staff Reports 11-24-2000

County stops recount in blow to Al Gore The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Judge questions jury foreman in LAPD case The Associated Press 11-24-2000

California election system changes proposed The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Group fights to strengthen Proposition 34 The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Tighter controls on electricity market proposed The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Burglarproofing locks can be a tricky business By Danny Lipford The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Many possibilities for growing cranberries The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Heath family plants have special soil requirements The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Storage alternatives for those who need more space The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Regrouting tile can be important to your health The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Tips on painting your woodwork The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Aurora gives strong production of ‘The Weir’ By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 11-24-2000

District 5 may provide council pacifist John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-22-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-22-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-22-2000

Students charged with sexual assault Staff 11-22-2000

Rain causes paint runoff By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-22-2000

Volunteers, police hand out turkey baskets to needy families By Chason Weinwright Daily Planet Staff 11-22-2000

EMusic set to use technology against Napster The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Woman found guilty of murdering and impersonating sister The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Illegal immigrants get help with citizenship from court The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Council changes recipient for tobacco funds The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Food donations at all-time low in Southern California The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Disabled woman becomes citizen under new law The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Imperial, San Mateo counties on opposite ends of poverty The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Deportee critically injured in escape attempt at airport The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Satellites put into orbit to study the Earth’s atmosphere The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Grape boycott called off in time for Thanksgiving The Associated Press 11-22-2000

LAPD settles lawsuit with man paralyzed by shooting The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Money needed for drug proposition The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Homeless advocates sue city of Los Angeles The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Disputed dimpled ballots could become key The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Oakland airport still has parking spots available Bay City News 11-22-2000

Powerful brain scanner inaugurates new era of research Daily Planet wire services 11-22-2000

Little progress in KPFA, Pacifica dispute By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-21-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-21-2000

Students publish new newspaper By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

Berkeley Guides need bigger budget By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

ZAB members questioned on conflict of interest By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

Groups give award to library fund-raisers By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

State mental health services said to be lacking The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Report: Working poor far from self sufficiency The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Council says youth rehab programs need help The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Judge moves from courtroom to mission to help homeless The Associated Press 11-21-2000

America waits for Gore, Bush lawyers The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Police investigate attempted murder Daily Planet wire report 11-21-2000