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Council to consider new pepper spray rule

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday January 16, 2001
After reviewing a case in which police officers pepper sprayed a mentally disturbed man, the Police Review Commission has recommended the department call mental health specialists when dealing with similar situations in the future. -more-

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Tuesday January 16, 2001

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Tuesday January 16, 2001
If you’re angry, do something about it -more-

Parents make ‘stone soup’ to save students

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday January 16, 2001
About 70 parents and community members came together Monday to challenge the boundaries of the possible and save 250 struggling Berkeley High School freshmen. -more-

Back to school

Jon Mays/Daily Planet
Tuesday January 16, 2001
The length of the line outside bookstores on Bancroft Way Monday was clear indication that classes were beginning at the University of California today. A worker at one store across from the campus expected crowds throughout the week and said the best time to avoid a line is as early as 8:30 a.m. -more-

City looks to fight the power– of PG&E

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday January 16, 2001
A recommendation from Mayor Shirley Dean requesting that PG&E implement a power-reduction plan for Berkeley residents and businesses will be tabled, said Councilmember Linda Maio. -more-

Layoffs, other cost-cutting measures coming to 3Com

The Associated Press
Tuesday January 16, 2001
SAN JOSE — 3Com Corp., a struggling maker of computer network equipment, said Monday it plans to lay off workers as part of a plan to save at least $200 million a year. -more-

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The Associated Press
Tuesday January 16, 2001
Nestles SA deal includes takeover of Ralston Purina -more-

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