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Four landmarks commissioners barred

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday December 06, 2000

The Landmarks Preservation Commission was able to get through its entire agenda on Monday night, but it wasn’t pretty. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday December 06, 2000


Wednesday, Dec. 6

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Letters to the Editor

Wednesday December 06, 2000

Prioritize new housing over more parking -more-



Proposed Walnut Street antennas questioned

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday December 06, 2000

Wireless antennas proposed for the Berkeley-Richmond Jewish Community Center on Walnut Street are causing consternation in some quarters. -more-



Forum addresses youth violence issues

Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday December 06, 2000

At a regional forum titled “Safe From the Start,” sponsored by the office of California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, parents, educators and health and social services professionals drew battle plans Tuesday to combat youth violence. -more-



AIDS quilts on display at community theater

By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday December 06, 2000

The Berkeley High School AIDS memorial quilts already have nearly two hundred squares. -more-



Tobacco settlement money to insure children

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

SAN JOSE — Santa Clara County approved an unprecedented plan Tuesday to use its share of the national tobacco settlement to provide health coverage for all uninsured children in the county. -more-



Features

Razor USA wins injunction against six scooter makers

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday barring six makers of popular aluminum scooters from selling models that allegedly infringe on a patent held by industry leader Razor USA. -more-


Autopsy finds actor shot in back by L.A. officer

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A policeman who killed an actor holding a realistic fake gun at a Halloween party shot the man in the back of the head and in the back, an autopsy report showed. -more-


State hospitals settle 10-year suit

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

SACRAMENTO — California hospitals have settled a 10-year-old lawsuit with the state for $350 million to cover Medi-Cal reimbursement rates that a federal court said were set too low. -more-


MP3.com renews its controversial service

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

LOS ANGELES — MP3.com restored its beleaguered music locker service Tuesday, seven months after lawsuits from record labels and music publishers forced its shutdown. -more-


Lawsuit threatened over sale of wildlife corridor

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

INDUSTRY — Conservationists have threatened a lawsuit to block the sale of a 2,533-acre wildlife corridor by the Boy Scouts of America to a city redevelopment agency. -more-


EPA cleanup plan could take 240 years

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

SACRAMENTO — Polluted groundwater caused when a Sacramento County company dumped contaminants into wells and landfills can be cleaned, according to a new plan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. -more-


San Diego teen allegedly planned to shoot student

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

SAN DIEGO — A 15-year-old student who showed off a handgun on campus and threatened to shoot a classmate escaped the attention of school officials because no one reported him, authorities said Tuesday. -more-


AMA recommends over-the-counter selling for the morning after pill

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Medical Association approved a resolution Tuesday asking the government to consider making the “morning-after” contraceptive available over-the-counter. -more-


Florida court will hear Al Gore appeal

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

Al Gore suggested Tuesday that even a rejection of his Florida Supreme Court appeal might not drive him from the presidential race, though many Democrats said that would be the limit of their loyalty. -more-


Online shopping expecting big sales

By Bret Sigler Special to the Berkeley Daily Plane
Wednesday December 06, 2000

The year’s busiest shopping season is here, and online retailers and shipping services are hoping to avoid the fiasco of last December when online giants like BarnesandNoble.com and ToysRUs.com failed to deliver thousands of packages in time for Christmas. -more-


BRIEFS

— The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

SAN JOSE — Apple Computer Inc. became the latest personal computer maker to warn of disappointing earnings, saying Tuesday that first-quarter earnings will fall well short of Wall Street’s expectations because of a slowdown in sales. -more-


MARKET ROUNDUP

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

Wall Street had its first rush of euphoria in months Tuesday, with the Nasdaq composite posting its biggest one-day advance ever amid optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Blue chip stocks also soared, carrying the Dow Jones industrials up more than 338 points. -more-


Suit filed against clothing supplier for the military

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

WASHINGTON — A Nicaraguan garment factory that supplies discounted clothing to American soldiers imposes sweatshop conditions and starvation wages on its workers, a lawsuit filed Tuesday contends. -more-


Election Section

Courts rules homeowners can’t sue companies for negligence

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Homeowners cannot sue construction companies for negligence anymore, unless building code violations or other defects cause injury or economic loss, the California Supreme Court decided Monday. -more-


San Jose remains No.1 in high-tech job employment

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — San Jose maintained its position as the No. 1 place for high-tech jobs, but other cities with high employment growth were closing the gap. -more-


Editorial

Power outages leading to holiday light display delay

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 06, 2000

Energy shortages have strained electrical and natural gas supplies, prompting the state to ask residents to keep their holiday lights off in the early evening and leading utilities to warn customers of skyrocketing heating bills. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Power outages leading to holiday light display delay 12-06-2000

Flu vaccine may take form of Nasal spray 12-05-2000

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

News

Four landmarks commissioners barred John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-06-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-06-2000

Letters to the Editor 12-06-2000

Proposed Walnut Street antennas questioned By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-06-2000

Forum addresses youth violence issues Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-06-2000

AIDS quilts on display at community theater By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 12-06-2000

Tobacco settlement money to insure children The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Razor USA wins injunction against six scooter makers The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Autopsy finds actor shot in back by L.A. officer The Associated Press 12-06-2000

State hospitals settle 10-year suit The Associated Press 12-06-2000

MP3.com renews its controversial service The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Lawsuit threatened over sale of wildlife corridor The Associated Press 12-06-2000

EPA cleanup plan could take 240 years The Associated Press 12-06-2000

San Diego teen allegedly planned to shoot student The Associated Press 12-06-2000

AMA recommends over-the-counter selling for the morning after pill The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Florida court will hear Al Gore appeal The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Online shopping expecting big sales By Bret Sigler Special to the Berkeley Daily Plane 12-06-2000

BRIEFS — The Associated Press 12-06-2000

MARKET ROUNDUP The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Suit filed against clothing supplier for the military The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Courts rules homeowners can’t sue companies for negligence The Associated Press 12-06-2000

San Jose remains No.1 in high-tech job employment The Associated Press 12-06-2000

Resolution would help residents in winter John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-05-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-05-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-05-2000

Letters to the Editor 12-05-2000

City removing heavy polluters By Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-05-2000

Credit card debt traps students By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet 12-05-2000

Critics don gas masks as state plans to go diesel The Associated Press 12-05-2000

New leukemia drug heralded The Associated Press 12-05-2000

SFO transferring flights to new international terminal The Associated Press 12-05-2000

Suit over tobacco ads heads toward class-action status The Associated Press 12-05-2000

Ninth circuit rules race can be used in law school admissions The Associated Press 12-05-2000

Shelters blame law for overcrowding kennels The Associated Press 12-05-2000

Evidence found of lakes on ancient Mars The Associated Press 12-05-2000

Experimental pay plan OK’d for community college teachers The Associated Press 12-05-2000

New trial sought for convicted L.A. cops The Associated Press 12-05-2000

State lawmakers begin new session The Associated Press 12-05-2000

U.S. economy shows signs of slowing The Associated Press 12-05-2000

PepsiCo shares soar after merger deal The Associated Press 12-05-2000

Excite calls off venture The Associated Press 12-05-2000

9-year-old will be skating on new ice soon By Susan Parker 12-05-2000

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