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Cal Athletic Director Kasser resigns

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday December 01, 2000

In a surprise announcement, Cal Athletic Director John Kasser resigned from his post Thursday to become the executive director of Pac-10 Properties. -more-


Berkeley battles HIV and AIDS

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Friday December 01, 2000

While Berkeley’s efforts to reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases has been successful over the last six years, the city’s infection rate is still higher than that in Alameda County and California. -more-


Letters to the Editor

Friday December 01, 2000

City should provide drop-off space at BHS -more-


Friday December 01, 2000

Calendar of Events & Activities

Friday December 01, 2000


Friday, Dec. 1

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Setencich gets new two-year contract

Daily Planet Wire Services
Friday December 01, 2000

Men targeted to fight disease

By Lisa Daniels Special to the Daily Planet
Friday December 01, 2000

Older voters say blame the system, not ballots

By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet
Friday December 01, 2000

Church message of hope

By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet
Friday December 01, 2000

Drug-associated transmission goes beyond user

Daily Planet Staff Reports
Friday December 01, 2000

Sharing syringes and other equipment for drug injection is a well known route of HIV transmission, yet injection drug use contributes to the epidemic’s spread far beyond the circle of those who inject. -more-


Some facts to help explain AIDS and HIV

Friday December 01, 2000

What is HIV? -more-


Welcome gifts feature useful garden tools

The Associated Press
Friday December 01, 2000

POUND RIDGE, N.Y. — To please a gardener with a holiday gift, think useful. What can he or she do with it in the garden? -more-


Dryer vents can create winter drafts

The Associated Press
Friday December 01, 2000

Q: We are trying to tighten up our home for the winter and are tracking down and eliminating sources of drafts. The doors and windows were no problem, but we noticed a bad draft coming from our clothes dryer vent. What’s the best way to handle this situation? -more-


Use the right tools when planting bulbs

The Associated Press
Friday December 01, 2000

U.S. Olympic panel begins rebuilding

The Associated Press
Friday December 01, 2000

WASHINGTON — Aiming to overcome the scandals and infighting that have tarnished its image, U.S. Olympic Committee leaders began a four-day meeting Thursday to choose a new chairman and decide whether to keep an interim chief executive officer. -more-


FBI searches area for discarded security tapes

The Associated Press
Friday December 01, 2000

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-


Oakland struggles with police scandal

Staff
Thursday November 30, 2000

The Associated Press -more-


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-


Hundreds protest Netanyahu

By Judith Scherr and John Geluardi Daily Planet
Wednesday November 29, 2000

Chanting and waving signs, condemning the visit of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demonstrators broke through police lines Tuesday evening and prevented lecturegoers from entering the high school gates, the entrance to the theater where Netanyahu was to speak. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday November 29, 2000


Wednesday, Nov. 29

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Letters to the Editor

Wednesday November 29, 2000

University is going too far -more-


Private group hosts former Israeli leader

By Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 29, 2000

Some people can’t rent the school district’s Berkeley Community Theater – rap groups, for instance, are barred, according to theater management. -more-


Beth El impact decision delayed

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 29, 2000

The Zoning Adjustments Board put off a decision Monday to approve an environmental study on the proposed Beth El project. -more-


Shooting investigations ongoing

Daily Planet Staff Reports
Wednesday November 29, 2000

Lt. Russell Lopes describes the series of shootings in the area of 2700 Sacramento Street as a battle between the Hatfields and the McCoys. -more-


Environmentalists sue to block Cisco building plans

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

Charging that the city of San Jose violated the California Environmental Quality Act, environmentalists and communities to the south sued to block Cisco Systems, Inc.’s 688-acre research park proposed for one of Silicon Valley’s last remaining rural tracts. -more-


Cannabis clubs’ future in Supreme Court hands

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Cancer is eating away at Creighton Frost. His lymph glands, thyroid, larynx and much of the muscles on the right side of his body have been removed. Marijuana, he says, is his only comfort. -more-


Consumer advocate eyes initiative on deregulation

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

SACRAMENTO — A consumer group outraged at spiraling electric bills wants to put a ballot initiative before voters that would reverse the 1996 law deregulating California’s power industry. -more-


Stanford may reserve right to build in foothills

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

SAN JOSE — Stanford University may go ahead with its development plans and reserve the opportunity to build on its nearby foothills, something environmentalists were hoping to prevent. -more-


$710 million wanted by GOP for jails and anti-crime programs

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

SACRAMENTO — Eyeing a projected $10.3 billion state budget surplus, Republican leaders Tuesday proposed spending $710 million on jails, crime labs, law enforcement equipment and prosecution of gun-related crimes. -more-


Alternate in police trial denies hearing juror misconduct

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

LOS ANGELES — An alternate juror in the corruption trial of four police officers told a judge Tuesday she did not hear an alleged statement by the jury foreman that he believed the defendants were guilty before testimony began. -more-


Researchers defend testing water study on humans

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

LOMA LINDA — The risk a study of a toxic water pollutant poses to its human participants is outweighed by its potential benefit to the general public, doctors conducting the research said Tuesday. -more-


Restraining order issued against workers on strike

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

TRACY — Allegations of picket line violence prompted a judge to issue a restraining order against workers striking at the massive warehouse that supplies Safeway stores in three western states. -more-


Gore ‘simply wrong’

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

George W. Bush’s point man in Florida argued Tuesday it was “wrong, simply wrong” for Al Gore to claim that thousands of votes have never been counted in the state’s bitterly contested presidential election. The vice president said so anyway, and asked a state court to oversee a hurry-up manual recount of thousands of ballots. -more-


Bush considers Democrats for Cabinet

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

AUSTIN, Texas — George W. Bush is “on track” in planning a new government, one that would include Democrats in key positions, aides suggested Tuesday. Still, continuing legal clouds subdued some of Bush’s optimism. -more-


Water pollutant warning came 10 years ago

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 28, 2000

The vice president of WRE Color Tech, who is responsible for the chrome 6 plume beneath the partially-constructed West Berkeley Skate Park, is curious about why the site at Fourth and Harrison streets was chosen for the park. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday November 28, 2000


Tuesday, Nov. 28

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Letters to the Editor

Tuesday November 28, 2000

Post Proposition 36: what will happen to the incarcerated? -more-


Center provides seniors healthy fare

By Lisa Daniels Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday November 28, 2000

The bill of fare is both healthy and gourmet: baked chicken, lamb, salmon, steamed vegetables and fruit. To drink, there is natural fruit juice and spring water. Everything is cooked with herbs, free of salt and animal fat. -more-


Senior centers accessible in Berkeley

By Helen Rippier Wheeler Special to the Daily Plan
Tuesday November 28, 2000

What makes an older person a senior citizen? “Older” than whom? -more-


Gay history exhibit mostly unnoticed

Rachelle A. Jones Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday November 28, 2000

A huge poster of the Berkeley Golden Bear adorns the wall of the Bernice Layne Brown Gallery on the UC Berkeley Campus. But the bear’s not rooting for Cal’s football team. -more-


Police make arrests in recent Berkeley shootings

Daily Planet Staff Reports
Tuesday November 28, 2000

Berkeley police arrested one suspect Saturday evening in connection to last week’s shooting at Ward and Sacramento streets and arrested the suspect’s wife on unrelated charges. -more-


Protests planned at Netanyahu speech

Daily Planet staff
Tuesday November 28, 2000

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak tonight at the Berkeley Community Theater at about 7:30 p.m. -more-


UC Santa Cruz considers evaluation change

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

SANTA CRUZ — Professors at the mellow and proudly unique University of California campus in Santa Cruz rejected a contentious proposal Monday that would have ended the school’s practice of requiring that students get written evaluations in every class. -more-


Environmentalists want to challenge farmers over water

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

FRESNO — Citing widespread contamination in state waterways, environmental groups plan to file a challenge Tuesday to a loophole they say allows farmers to discharge toxic pesticides. -more-


ACLU returns to court on behalf of vote Web sites

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A civil rights group has returned to federal court in an attempt to stop Secretary of State Bill Jones from shutting down future vote-swapping Web sites. -more-


Chainsaw may have mortally wounded ‘Luna’

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

STAFFORD — Someone has taken a chainsaw to Luna, the redwood environmentalist Julia “Butterfly” Hill sat in for two years. Activists fear the thousand-year-old tree was mortally wounded. -more-


Volunteers take pollution pills in study on drinking water

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

SAN BERNARDINO — A hundred volunteers are participating in a drinking water study which requires them to take pills containing an industrial pollutant found in rocket fuel. -more-


San Diego faces fine for dumping dirt

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

SAN DIEGO — The city could be fined up to $25,000 a day unless officials devise a plan to keep runoff from a heap of polluted dirt from getting into a creek and Mission Bay. -more-


Supreme court accepts medical marijuana case

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court entered the debate over medical marijuana Monday, agreeing to decide whether the drug can be provided to patients out of “medical necessity” even though federal law makes its distribution a crime. -more-


Researchers find mutated gene underlying autism

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

WASHINGTON — Scientists have long theorized that about 15 different genes play a role in who is born with the severe brain disorder autism – and now they’ve finally found one of those genes. -more-


Al Gore not about to bow out just yet

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

George W. Bush begins planning; says ‘give it up’ -more-


Six in 10 say vice president should concede race now

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

WASHINGTON — Six in 10 Americans, including a fourth of Al Gore supporters in a new poll, say it is time for the vice president to concede now that George W. Bush has been certified as the winner of Florida’s 25 electoral votes. -more-


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-


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-


Skate park halted due to contamination

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Sunday November 26, 2000

Work has halted on the skateboard park near Fifth and Harrison streets following a Friday morning emergency meeting among city officials and skate park enthusiasts. -more-


Homeless vet grateful for generosity

By Millicent Mayfield Special to the Daily Planet
Sunday November 26, 2000

For two weeks John Christian has been sitting in front of the downtown Berkeley BART station on Shattuck Avenue each day, asking for change. And so far, the people of Berkeley have come through. -more-


Skate park halted due to contamination

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

Work has halted on the skateboard park near Fifth and Harrison streets following a Friday morning emergency meeting among city officials and skate park enthusiasts. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday November 25, 2000


Saturday, Nov. 25

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Letters to the Editor

Saturday November 25, 2000

Christians’ role must be examined -more-


Women hoopsters fall to Alabama, still winless

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

New coach Horstmeyer starts 0-3 with Bears -more-


Homeless vet grateful for generosity

By Millicent Mayfield Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday November 25, 2000

Cal signs member of Croatian national volleyball team

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday November 25, 2000

The University of California women’s volleyball program has signed Mia Jerkov to a National Letter of Intent, it was announced by Golden Bear head coach Rich Feller. -more-


Residents angry with AC Transit

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

A long-time Berkeley resident and public transportation user is more upset than a baby’s stomach after eating hot links. And that’s all Candice Etter said she wanted – hot links. -more-


Local star, national champ commit to Cal crew team

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday November 25, 2000

The Cal women’s crew team received two important commitments during last week’s early signing period for the National Letter of Intent. Two of the top recruits in the country, Shaina Kennedy and Laura Terheyden, signed NLI’s and will be joining the Golden Bears next fall. -more-


PG&E tops in complaints statewide

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. received 56 percent of the total number of consumer gas and electric complaints filed statewide between 1997 and 1999, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. -more-


School holding canned food drive

Daily Planet Staff Report
Saturday November 25, 2000

Got canned food? -more-


Retrofit course for contractors

Daily Planet wire services
Saturday November 25, 2000

The magnitude 5.2 Napa-Yountville earthquake in September 2000 caused $50-$100 million of damage. When a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurs on the Hayward fault, we expect over 150,000 housing units to be made uninhabitable, over 350,000 people to be forced from their homes, and over 110,000 people to require public shelter. -more-


County to give away free marijuana to AIDS patients

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

SAN MATEO — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration approved a program Wednesday that will allow San Mateo County to give away government-grown marijuana to 60 AIDS patients as part of a first-of-its-kind study to assess the potential benefits of the drug. -more-


Century-long growth restrictions for Stanford

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

STANFORD — Nestled at the base of oak-studded foothills, Stanford University attracts some of the country’s brightest minds to a place where the high-tech firms that drive Silicon Valley are mere minutes from hiking and horseback riding. -more-


Three of four would-be drivers flunk written test

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

SAN JOSE — Three out of every four would-be California drivers flunked the state’s written driving test on their first attempt after the state overhauled the exam last summer. -more-


San Diego facing fine for dumping dirt in open lot

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

SAN DIEGO — The city could be fined up to $25,000 a day unless officials devise a plan to keep runoff from a heap of polluted dirt from getting into a creek and Mission Bay. -more-


Court upholds gag order on Vallejo kidnapping case

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

A state appeals court has upheld an earlier ruling imposing a gag order on attorneys, police and witnesses in a kidnapping case involving an 8-year-old Vallejo girl. -more-


Feds tell Arco to join in at Superfund site

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

MARKLEEVILLE — The federal Environmental Protection Agency has formally told Atlantic Richfield Co. to assist in the cleanup of the Leviathan Mine, recently designated a Superfund environmental site. -more-


Recreational area closed off in part to protect rare plant

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

BRAWLEY — A portion of a popular off-road vehicle playground was closed for the holiday to protect a rare plant, and prevent accidents. -more-


Teamsters threaten to picket Safeway

Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

The Associated Press -more-


NASA craft survives solar flare hit

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

PASADENA — A NASA spacecraft on a seven-year mission to collect comet dust survived a blinding zap from an enormous solar flare this month. -more-


L.A. school project still unresolved

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Ten months after the Los Angeles Board of Education voted to abandon the Belmont Learning Complex because of environmental contamination concerns, the future of the nearly completed high school remains unresolved. -more-


Computer mistake may have mislead L.A. jurors

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A computer mistake on key evidence used to convict three Rampart officers of framing gang members may have misled jurors, defense attorneys claimed, and a judge said it was an important issue. -more-


Bittersweet holiday for Los Alamos fire victims

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Ask 9-year-old Thomas Hemsing what he’s thankful for this holiday season, and he doesn’t hesitate: -more-


Nations scored, ranked on their manners, hospitality

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

COLUMBIA, S.C. — They say hospitality is the Southern way, and once again Charleston tops the nation’s most mannerly cities list released Friday by etiquette expert Marjabelle Young Stewart. -more-


Homeless shelter asks gay congressman not volunteer to serve meal

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

TUCSON, Ariz. — Rep. Jim Kolbe was asked not to volunteer at a Tucson homeless shelter’s Thanksgiving dinner because he’s a homosexual. -more-


Chromium 6 shown to be dangerous when inhaled

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

The following Associated Press Article was originally published in late October. -more-


Opinion

Editorials

40 percent not informed about HIV transmission

The Associated Press
Friday December 01, 2000

ATLANTA — A survey of what people know about AIDS found that four out of 10 mistakenly believe it is possible to get the disease by sharing a drinking glass or being coughed or sneezed on by an infected person. -more-


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-


Man claims Napster is putting him out of business

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 29, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — A self-described “old hippie” and music producer has filed suit against Bertelsmann BMG’s e-commerce unit, alleging it is helping to finance Napster Inc.’s online music-sharing service. -more-


Bottled water, filtration system interest rises

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 28, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Fears of chromium 6 contamination of drinking water has sparked consumer interest in bottled water and home filtration systems, but health officials assure tap water is still safe to drink. -more-


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-


Nobelist’s speech linking sunshine, sex found ignoble

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

BERKELEY — A Nobel laureate’s provocative speech on sunshine and sex left some at the University of California Berkeley campus aghast. -more-