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City seeks consultant for study

John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff
Saturday December 09, 2000

Focus on risks of 170-foot antenna tower -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday December 09, 2000


Saturday, Dec. 9

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The Berkeley Free Clinic where doctors are not gods and patients don’t have to pay

Jennifer DixDaily Planet Correspondent
Saturday December 09, 2000

It’s not your ordinary medical clinic. No doctors in white lab coats, and they don’t ask for your insurance information at the door. But for more than 30 years, the Berkeley Free Clinic has provided thousands of clients with basic health services. -more-



Forum

By Robbie Osman
Saturday December 09, 2000

Demonstration began, did not squelch Middle East discussion -more-



Cal’s Schott named NSCAA All-American

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday December 09, 2000

California sophomore forward Laura Schott was one of 12 players selected to the 2000 NSCAA/adidas first team All-America team announced Wednesday at the NCAA Men’s College Cup in Charlotte, N.C. -more-



Library leader was known for advocacy, humor

By Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent
Saturday December 09, 2000

Adelia Lines was a lover of words. Director of the Berkeley Public Library, Lines died Dec. 7 of brain cancer at her home in Richmond. The 56-year-old library advocate, known as Dede to her friends, was a champion of literacy and of bringing resources to the under-served. She was also a wicked punster who, according to friends, could use humor to ease tension in the most stressful of situations. -more-



Corley leads Bears past USF

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday December 09, 2000

Guard scores 20 as defense stifles Dons -more-



Free speech debate continues for many

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Saturday December 09, 2000

Protests that caused cancellation of a lecture by former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Community Theater last week have sparked heated debate around free speech issues. -more-



Tough D spurs win over Reno

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday December 09, 2000

Backcourt comes through in victory -more-



Web site offers insight into Votomatic inventor

Daily Planet reports
Saturday December 09, 2000

Interested in learning more about the Votomatic? Now a household word, the vote-counting machine spawned numerous similar machines, including the one at center stage in the Al Gore-George Bush battle for the presidency. -more-



’Jackets pick up intensity in second-round win

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday December 09, 2000

From a D- to a B+ in one day. That’s pretty impressive. -more-



Lecture series provides intellectual entertainment

Judith Scherr/Daily Planet Staff
Saturday December 09, 2000

Bruce Vogel’s been putting on a lecture series for 10 years. “I’m in the business of providing people with intellectual entertainment,” he said. -more-



Features

Five arrested for fake initial public offering

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Federal agents have arrested five employees of a San Fernando Valley telemarketing firm that sold initial public offering shares of a company that never existed. -more-


Band rages against Napster service

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Socially conscious rockers Rage Against the Machine have apologized to their fans after Napster Inc. blocked access for users swapping the band’s mosh-rock favorites. -more-


Violence against Jews and Muslims on the rise worldwide

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

LOS ANGELES — As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, violence abroad against Jews and Muslims is rising, say leaders of civil rights groups that track hate crimes. -more-


Proposal would cut into California’s electric-car mandate

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

LOS ANGELES — In a move that alarmed environmentalists but failed to placate automakers, staff for the state’s air-quality board proposed Friday to sharply scale back a rule that would put thousands of battery-powered vehicles on California roads by 2003. -more-


One dead in L.A. apartment building collapse

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A 77-year-old Echo Park apartment building partially collapsed Friday, killing a man and causing minor injuries to 36 other people. -more-


Daughter ‘rejected because of body type’ Mother files complaint with Human Rights Commission

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Energetic fourth grader Fredrika Keefer glides across a rehearsal floor, showing off some of the moves the San Francisco Ballet School refused to watch when it rejected her, apparently for being too short and too chubby. -more-


Californians cut back on power usage

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

With a Stage Two power emergency declared almost every day recently, Californians are being asked to turn off lights and bundle up instead of cranking their heaters – and they have. -more-


Election uncertainty persists for market

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

NEW YORK — Wall Street went on a buying spree Friday, encouraged by a government employment report that could bolster the case for an interest rate cut early next year. Investors were so optimistic they shrugged off an earnings warning from Intel. -more-


California Rep. Julian Dixon dies at age 66

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

WASHINGTON — Rep. Julian Dixon, a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus who represented his west Los Angeles district for 22 years, has died. He was 66. -more-


Florida Court orders manual recount

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

In a stunning decision that resurrected Al Gore’s presidential candidacy, the Florida Supreme Court ordered an immediate count of the “undervote” across Florida and put the vice president within a razor-thin 154 votes of George W. Bush’s in the race for the White House. -more-


Civil Rights Commission to convene hearings

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

WASHINGTON — Floridians who believe they were denied their right to vote because of discrimination, fraud or other illegal practices will get a chance to testify next year before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. -more-


Fans gather to mark John Lennon’s life

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

NEW YORK — Hundreds of John Lennon devotees made their annual pilgrimage to Central Park on Friday to sing and reminisce about the former Beatle 20 years after he was shot to death by an obsessed fan. -more-


Pearl Harbor survivors’ personal recollections sharp after 59 years

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Denver Gray remembers the carnage created by a bomb dropped at Hickam Air Field. -more-


Editorial

Authorities say federal officer abducted teen, eludes police

The Associated Press
Saturday December 09, 2000

BERMUDA DUNES — Authorities were hunting Friday for a federal police officer who allegedly abducted a middle school student from a bus stop and escaped after a high-speed freeway chase. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Authorities say federal officer abducted teen, eludes police 12-09-2000

Survey: Foreign-born residents earn less, pay more 12-08-2000

Explosion at pipe factory; no deaths, several injuries, 12-07-2000

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

News

City seeks consultant for study John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 12-09-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-09-2000

The Berkeley Free Clinic where doctors are not gods and patients don’t have to pay Jennifer DixDaily Planet Correspondent 12-09-2000

Forum By Robbie Osman 12-09-2000

Cal’s Schott named NSCAA All-American Daily Planet Wire Services 12-09-2000

Library leader was known for advocacy, humor By Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-09-2000

Corley leads Bears past USF Daily Planet Wire Services 12-09-2000

Free speech debate continues for many By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-09-2000

Tough D spurs win over Reno By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-09-2000

Web site offers insight into Votomatic inventor Daily Planet reports 12-09-2000

’Jackets pick up intensity in second-round win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-09-2000

Lecture series provides intellectual entertainment Judith Scherr/Daily Planet Staff 12-09-2000

Five arrested for fake initial public offering The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Band rages against Napster service The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Violence against Jews and Muslims on the rise worldwide The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Proposal would cut into California’s electric-car mandate The Associated Press 12-09-2000

One dead in L.A. apartment building collapse The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Daughter ‘rejected because of body type’ Mother files complaint with Human Rights Commission The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Californians cut back on power usage The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Election uncertainty persists for market The Associated Press 12-09-2000

California Rep. Julian Dixon dies at age 66 The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Florida Court orders manual recount The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Civil Rights Commission to convene hearings The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Fans gather to mark John Lennon’s life The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Pearl Harbor survivors’ personal recollections sharp after 59 years The Associated Press 12-09-2000

Sluggish ’Jackets still win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-08-2000

12-08-2000

out and about calender Staff 12-08-2000

A historic move John Geluardi/Daily Planet 12-08-2000

Arts & Entertainment 12-08-2000

School board approves parking plan Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-08-2000

Second west Berkeley air study delayed John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-08-2000

Muslim students fast during Ramadan By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet 12-08-2000

Class action suit filed against ‘Riders,’ police department The Associated Press 12-08-2000

Many schools still have unqualified teachers The Associated Press 12-08-2000

Stage Three alert, but no immediate blackouts The Associated Press 12-08-2000

$1 billion proposed for school construction The Associated Press 12-08-2000

Smart growth popular in theory, not in practice The Associated Press 12-08-2000

Mother of American hostage in Philippines appeals for his release The Associated Press 12-08-2000

More women than men sought Kevorkian’s help The Associated Press 12-08-2000

Switching on to solar power Green Mountain Energy opens facility in west Berkeley By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 12-08-2000

Finding matches for hand-crafted tiles The Associated Press 12-08-2000

Replacing cracked putty on windows The Associated Press 12-08-2000

Proposed Chavez Street ignites controversy Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-07-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 12-07-2000

Letters to the Editor 12-07-2000

’Jackets dominate outmanned Balboa By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000

Train strikes Truck, driver John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000

Cal shakes shooting blues to beat Cleveland State By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000

U.S. can benefit from technology investment By Carla Mozeé Special to the Daily Planet 12-07-2000

Hills’ fire station issue heats up John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000

Oakland officers plead innocent to ‘Riders’ charges The Associated Press 12-07-2000

Interest group sues Kaiser Permanente The Associated Press 12-07-2000

More people paying for holiday lights The Associated Press 12-07-2000

Power crunch driving businesses to consider solar energy projects The Associated Press 12-07-2000

Handyman pleads innocent in Yosemite tourist killings The Associated Press 12-07-2000

LAPD may cancel program over Boy Scouts’ gay ban The Associated Press 12-07-2000

State board approves Oakland charter school The Associated Press 12-07-2000

Al Gore’s fight goes on at breakneck speed The Associated Press 12-07-2000

Holiday shoppers hit Fourth Street By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 12-07-2000

Hewlett-Packard says it is making changes The Associated Press 12-07-2000

Market Roundup The Associated Press 12-07-2000

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