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Cal falls apart in 2nd half, loses to St. Louis 88-66

The Associated Press ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis surp
Thursday November 30, 2000

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Youth in control of radio program

By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday November 30, 2000

By Robin Shulman -more-



Why our schools are not winning hearts and minds

Thursday November 30, 2000

By Robert W. Fuller -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

— compiled by Chason Wainwright
Thursday November 30, 2000


Thursday, Nov. 30

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Lady ’Jackets start season with easy win over Vallejo

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 30, 2000

The Berkeley High women’s basketball team played its first game of the season Wednesday, and got its opening-day jitters out of the way early. -more-



Landlord may face civil charges in death

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 30, 2000

Already facing criminal charges for allegedly transporting immigrants to the United States for cheap labor and sex, Lakireddy Bali Reddy now faces civil charges in the wrongful death of Chanti Jyotsna Devi Prattipati. -more-



Carter, Harris named All-Pac-10

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 30, 2000

Cal defensive end Andre Carter and punter Nick Harris were named to the All-Pac-10 first team this week, the league office announced. It was the second straight selection for both seniors. -more-



’50s era dining halls now face demolition

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Thursday November 30, 2000

When the UC Regents approved plans for the new central dining and office facility, the existing dining pavilions, classic examples of modernism, came closer to the wrecking ball. -more-



Water polo snubbed, denied tourney berth

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday November 30, 2000

The No. 4 Cal men’s water polo team, which finished the 2000 season 17-8 (5-3 in MPSF) and placed second in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament last weekend in Los Alamitos, CA, did not receive an at-large berth to the NCAA Championship. -more-



Poets’ Dinner looking for contest entries

Daily Planet staff
Thursday November 30, 2000

In accord with its mission to encourage the writing of poetry and to bring together people who enjoy it, Poets’ Dinner invites entries in its 75th annual poetry contest. -more-



Chilean president seeks high-tech investment

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

SAN JOSE — President Clinton and Chilean President Ricardo Lagos, commenting from opposite coasts, said Wednesday their countries have initiated talks on a free trade agreement and agreed that formal negotiations should start as soon as possible. -more-



Features

Oakland struggles with police scandal

Staff
Thursday November 30, 2000

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Border agents convicted of theft in San Diego

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

Court declines to consider Northridge claims suit

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

SACRAMENTO — The California Supreme Court refused Wednesday to consider the insurance industry’s challenge to a new state law that gives thousands of Northridge earthquake victims a year to refile their claims. -more-


Urban storm runoff makes ocean unsafe

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

WESTMINSTER — More than half of Southern California’s shoreline – from Santa Barbara to San Diego – is unsafe for swimming after rainstorms because of bacteria carried to the ocean by urban runoff, according to a new study. -more-


Three Marines face charges for rape in Australia

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

SAN DIEGO — Three San Diego-based Marines face military charges for allegedly raping two teen-age girls during a port stop in Australia. -more-


Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill visits tree

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

STAFFORD — Filled with sadness, environmental activist Julia “Butterfly” Hill returned Wednesday to the wounded tree that was her home for two years. -more-


Neighbor fatally shoots teen skateboarder

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

SAN DIEGO — Religious figurines and bright chrysanthemums stood beside the blood-stained sidewalk where a 17-year-old boy fell dead when a neighbor opened fire on a group of skateboarders. -more-


Yosemite murder convict to be sentenced to life

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

FRESNO — By his own words, motel handyman Cary Stayner guaranteed that he’ll never be a free man for murdering a naturalist in Yosemite National Park. -more-


L.A. posting big air pollution drop

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Don’t expect the smog jokes to stop anytime soon, but Southern California has made significant progress toward fighting air pollution – especially in the last five years. -more-


Scientists find way to protect monkeys against Ebola virus

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

For the first time, a vaccine protected monkeys against the lethal Ebola virus, raising doctors’ hopes of developing a means of inoculating people against the terrifying disease. -more-


Many knew of teen kidnapping but failed to call the police

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

SANTA BARBARA — More than 20 people knew 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz was being held by kidnappers who eventually killed him but none of them notified police, county grand jury transcripts show. -more-


Editorial

Bay Bridge FasTrak deemed a success

The Associated Press
Thursday November 30, 2000

OAKLAND — The launch of electronic toll collection on the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge is being called a “relative success” by Caltrans officials this morning. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Bay Bridge FasTrak deemed a success 11-30-2000

Man claims Napster is putting him out of business 11-29-2000

Bottled water, filtration system interest rises 11-28-2000

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

News

Cal falls apart in 2nd half, loses to St. Louis 88-66 The Associated Press ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis surp 11-30-2000

Youth in control of radio program By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2000

Why our schools are not winning hearts and minds 11-30-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 11-30-2000

Lady ’Jackets start season with easy win over Vallejo By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000

Landlord may face civil charges in death By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000

Carter, Harris named All-Pac-10 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000

’50s era dining halls now face demolition John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000

Water polo snubbed, denied tourney berth Daily Planet Wire Services 11-30-2000

Poets’ Dinner looking for contest entries Daily Planet staff 11-30-2000

Chilean president seeks high-tech investment The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Oakland struggles with police scandal Staff 11-30-2000

Border agents convicted of theft in San Diego The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Court declines to consider Northridge claims suit The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Urban storm runoff makes ocean unsafe The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Three Marines face charges for rape in Australia The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill visits tree The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Neighbor fatally shoots teen skateboarder The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Yosemite murder convict to be sentenced to life The Associated Press 11-30-2000

L.A. posting big air pollution drop The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Scientists find way to protect monkeys against Ebola virus The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Many knew of teen kidnapping but failed to call the police The Associated Press 11-30-2000

Hundreds protest Netanyahu By Judith Scherr and John Geluardi Daily Planet 11-29-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-29-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-29-2000

Private group hosts former Israeli leader By Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 11-29-2000

Beth El impact decision delayed John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-29-2000

Shooting investigations ongoing Daily Planet Staff Reports 11-29-2000

Environmentalists sue to block Cisco building plans The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Cannabis clubs’ future in Supreme Court hands The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Consumer advocate eyes initiative on deregulation The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Stanford may reserve right to build in foothills The Associated Press 11-29-2000

$710 million wanted by GOP for jails and anti-crime programs The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Alternate in police trial denies hearing juror misconduct The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Researchers defend testing water study on humans The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Restraining order issued against workers on strike The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Gore ‘simply wrong’ The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Bush considers Democrats for Cabinet The Associated Press 11-29-2000

Water pollutant warning came 10 years ago John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-28-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-28-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-28-2000

Center provides seniors healthy fare By Lisa Daniels Special to the Daily Planet 11-28-2000

Senior centers accessible in Berkeley By Helen Rippier Wheeler Special to the Daily Plan 11-28-2000

Gay history exhibit mostly unnoticed Rachelle A. Jones Special to the Daily Planet 11-28-2000

Police make arrests in recent Berkeley shootings Daily Planet Staff Reports 11-28-2000

Protests planned at Netanyahu speech Daily Planet staff 11-28-2000

UC Santa Cruz considers evaluation change The Associated Press 11-28-2000

Environmentalists want to challenge farmers over water The Associated Press 11-28-2000

ACLU returns to court on behalf of vote Web sites The Associated Press 11-28-2000

Chainsaw may have mortally wounded ‘Luna’ The Associated Press 11-28-2000

Volunteers take pollution pills in study on drinking water The Associated Press 11-28-2000

San Diego faces fine for dumping dirt The Associated Press 11-28-2000

Supreme court accepts medical marijuana case The Associated Press 11-28-2000

Researchers find mutated gene underlying autism The Associated Press 11-28-2000

Al Gore not about to bow out just yet The Associated Press 11-28-2000

Six in 10 say vice president should concede race now The Associated Press 11-28-2000

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