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City is prepared for possible blackouts

By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday January 17, 2001
Power officials brought California back from the brink of rolling blackouts Tuesday afternoon, but Berkeley city officials were already doing all they could to set a good example and conserve energy. -more-

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Wednesday January 17, 2001

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Wednesday January 17, 2001
Local juice may preclude PG&E dependency -more-

Study urged for park stink

By John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff
Wednesday January 17, 2001
The Department of Parks and Waterfront is asking a consultant to suggest ways to prevent foul smelling algae and attract more wildlife to the three lagoons at Aquatic Park. -more-

Berkeley High principal faces changing school

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday January 17, 2001
Principal Frank Lynch arrived at Berkeley High School in August, to facilities burned down from arson and a provisional school accreditation. -more-

Board expected to name interim superintendent

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday January 17, 2001
At the meeting of the Board of Education tonight, Berkeley Unified School District officials are expected to announce the name of the interim superintendent who will oversee the district when the current superintendent, Jack McLaughlin, leaves at the end of January. -more-

KPFA carrying attorney general hearings

By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday January 17, 2001
KPFA radio will continue its live broadcast of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee John Ashcroft through Thursday. -more-

Gwendolyn Brooks papers arrive at UC Berkeley library

Daily Planet wire services
Wednesday January 17, 2001

Groups blast state proposal to cut back electric vehicles

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 17, 2001

Quackenbush deputy pleads guilty to fraud, laundering

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 17, 2001

Agreement would help water dispute

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 17, 2001

Alert declared, utilities’ finances in turmoil

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 17, 2001

Intel beats Wall Street expectations

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 17, 2001

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The Associated Press
Wednesday January 17, 2001

Stock Market Brief

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 17, 2001

Editorials

SF cop on trial in Berkeley domestic abuse case

By Michael A. Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday January 17, 2001
The trial of a San Francisco police officer charged with assaulting a Berkeley woman during a domestic incident during which he allegedly bound her hands with a nylon strap began in Oakland Superior Court Tuesday, as prosecution and defense lawyers met privately with the judge to discuss evidence. -more-

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