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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-


Survey: Foreign-born residents earn less, pay more

The Associated Press
Friday December 08, 2000

SAN JOSE — Foreign-born residents of Silicon Valley earn less on average than U.S.-born residents, but pay more for housing, a new government survey concludes. -more-


Explosion at pipe factory; no deaths, several injuries,

The Associated Press
Thursday December 07, 2000

UNION CITY — An explosion at a pipe factory late Wednesday afternoon injured at least 12 people, rescue officials said. -more-


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-


Flu vaccine may take form of Nasal spray

The Associated Press
Tuesday December 05, 2000

SAN JOSE — Those afraid of needles may breathe easier with news of an experimental flu vaccine that takes the form of a nasal spray. -more-


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-


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