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David Brower remembered

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Monday December 04, 2000

They wept with Katie Lee as her songs of the flowing river brought David Brower’s spirit into the Berkeley Community Theater Saturday. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday December 04, 2000


Monday, Dec. 4

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Letters to the Editor

Monday December 04, 2000

Netanyahu deserves -more-



Florida International spoils Cal’s home tourney hopes

By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday December 04, 2000

Cal led in nearly every statistical category against Florida International University on Sunday, but in a game littered with poor shot selection, missed layups and general sloppy play, the 30 percent the Bears shot from the field proved to be the difference. -more-



Holiday workforce found early

By Ana Campoy Special to the Daily Planet
Monday December 04, 2000

While some mall retailers flagged down shoppers the day after Thanksgiving to convince them to work over the holiday season, stores in downtown and south Berkeley reported that they had already hired for the Christmas season. -more-



Cal freshman wins five events at Texas meet

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday December 04, 2000

AUSTIN, TX - The University of California women’s swim team, behind a phenomenal performance by freshman standout Natalie Coughlin, finished in sixth place with 367 points at the 2000 Texas Invitational. -more-



Street names to honor local heroes

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Monday December 04, 2000

Several streets in the Berkeley Marina area may soon be designated with the venerable names of three local heroes. -more-



Men take second in Texas

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday December 04, 2000

AUSTIN, TX - The University of California men’s swim team finished in second place (563 points) at the 2000 Texas Invitational. Cal trailed only host and No. 1 ranked Texas (751). -more-



Church shines light on World AIDS Day

By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet
Monday December 04, 2000

For 52 years, 60-year-old social worker Doris Mack said she has depended on faith at McGee Baptist Church to keep her going. Yesterday, she drew on the strength of those around her again during the World AIDS Day Service while remembering those who have died of the disease. -more-



Carter voted team MVP

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday December 04, 2000

Senior All-American defensive end Andre Carter took home several awards, including the Bear Backer Award for the team’s Most Valuable Player, at the annual Cal Football team banquet on Sunday night. -more-



Affirmative action still a point of controversy

By Josh Harkinson Special to the Daily Planet
Monday December 04, 2000

A recent state supreme court ruling on employee recruitment practices in San Jose will deal a fatal blow to affirmative action in California, adversely affecting racial diversity in hiring and college admissions, a university law professor said. -more-



Anteaters upset Bears

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000

IRVINE – Ben Jones scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half Saturday as UC Irvine beat California 56-52. -more-



Features

Bay Briefs

Monday December 04, 2000

Oakland Zoo to get a facelift -more-


AIDS philanthropist accused of breaking regulations

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO – Lee Wildes can’t stand inaction when it comes to treating patients with HIV and AIDS. That’s why he has sent thousands of dollars of surplus drugs to HIV sufferers in Africa — all but ignoring federal and international guidelines against doing so. -more-


Former dot.com workers finding jobs quickly

By May Wong AP Technology Writer
Monday December 04, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO – The day Productopia.com shut down, Joanna Nissen was talking on her cellphone about being laid off as she rode the bus to the office to clear out her desk. -more-


Venture capitalists are leery of Internet investments

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Monday December 04, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO – When e-commerce companies began to evaporate this year, Silicon Valley venture capitalists Brad Garlinghouse and Joanna Strober paid a visit to Productopia.com to deliver a pep talk to the troops. -more-


Earthquake, aftershocks shake up Truckee

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000

TRUCKEE – Thousands of people were rudely awakened when a series of moderate earthquakes and aftershocks jolted this Sierra resort town early Saturday morning. -more-


Gay rights pastor leaves S.F. parish

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO – Rev. Jim Mitulski bid a fond farewell Sunday to his Protestant congregation at the Metropolitan Community Church, a place in the heart of the city’s predominantly gay Castro District where locals flock to hear sermons of compassion. -more-


Department of Corrections disputes Prop. 36’s merits

By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer
Monday December 04, 2000

STOCKTON – The Department of Corrections is disputing projections it will need 9,000 to 11,000 fewer beds because of a voter initiative that bars many drug users from prison. -more-


Editorial

UC Berkeley art facilities to undergo retrofit

Daily Planet wire report
Monday December 04, 2000

The Pacific Film Archive and Berkeley Art Museum will undergo a $4 million seismic retrofit starting in April of 2001, the University of California at Berkeley announced Friday. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

UC Berkeley art facilities to undergo retrofit 12-04-2000

Judge hears state’s case against oil drilling 12-02-2000

40 percent not informed about HIV transmission 12-01-2000

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

News

David Brower remembered By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-04-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-04-2000

Letters to the Editor 12-04-2000

Florida International spoils Cal’s home tourney hopes By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 12-04-2000

Holiday workforce found early By Ana Campoy Special to the Daily Planet 12-04-2000

Cal freshman wins five events at Texas meet Daily Planet Wire Services 12-04-2000

Street names to honor local heroes By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-04-2000

Men take second in Texas Daily Planet Wire Services 12-04-2000

Church shines light on World AIDS Day By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet 12-04-2000

Carter voted team MVP Daily Planet Wire Services 12-04-2000

Affirmative action still a point of controversy By Josh Harkinson Special to the Daily Planet 12-04-2000

Anteaters upset Bears The Associated Press 12-04-2000

Bay Briefs 12-04-2000

AIDS philanthropist accused of breaking regulations The Associated Press 12-04-2000

Former dot.com workers finding jobs quickly By May Wong AP Technology Writer 12-04-2000

Venture capitalists are leery of Internet investments By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 12-04-2000

Earthquake, aftershocks shake up Truckee The Associated Press 12-04-2000

Gay rights pastor leaves S.F. parish The Associated Press 12-04-2000

Department of Corrections disputes Prop. 36’s merits By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 12-04-2000

Radisson negotiators finalize contract By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-02-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-02-2000

East Bay Sanctuary’s Sister Maureen works at being her brothers’ keeper By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondant 12-02-2000

Letters to the Editor 12-02-2000

Berkeley wins season opener Staff 12-02-2000

Downtown area housing proposed for parking lot John Geluardi and Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staf 12-02-2000

St. Mary’s Alexander to be a Golden Bear Staff Report 12-02-2000

City addresses silent epidemic By Steve Brown Special to the Daily Planet 12-02-2000

New home for Vista College By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet staff 12-02-2000

Memorial celebrates life of David Brower Daily Planet staff 12-02-2000

San Jose police say they don’t target minorities The Associated Press 12-02-2000

Teamsters end strike against grocery warehouse The Associated Press 12-02-2000

Governor wants utilities to halt sell-off of facilities The Associated Press 12-02-2000

Man charged with murder for shooting skateboarder The Associated Press 12-02-2000

State lung cancer rates largest drop in nation The Associated Press 12-02-2000

Cisco Systems seeks new campus location The Associated Press 12-02-2000

One-third of charter schools fail to qualify for rewards program The Associated Press 12-02-2000

Cal Athletic Director Kasser resigns By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-01-2000

Berkeley battles HIV and AIDS John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-01-2000

Letters to the Editor 12-01-2000

12-01-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-01-2000

Setencich gets new two-year contract Daily Planet Wire Services 12-01-2000

Men targeted to fight disease By Lisa Daniels Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000

Older voters say blame the system, not ballots By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000

Church message of hope By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000

Drug-associated transmission goes beyond user Daily Planet Staff Reports 12-01-2000

Some facts to help explain AIDS and HIV 12-01-2000

Welcome gifts feature useful garden tools The Associated Press 12-01-2000

Dryer vents can create winter drafts The Associated Press 12-01-2000

Use the right tools when planting bulbs The Associated Press 12-01-2000

U.S. Olympic panel begins rebuilding The Associated Press 12-01-2000

FBI searches area for discarded security tapes The Associated Press 12-01-2000

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