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St. Mary’s season ends on sour note

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday February 08, 2001

Two weeks ago, the St. Mary’s soccer team beat St. Joseph Notre Dame (Alameda) 2-1. At the time, the Panthers were at the top of their game, looking forward to a run at first place, and the Pilots were scuffling along at 1-4 in BSAL play, just hoping to eke out a spot in the playoffs. -more-


Berkeley resident earns county honor

By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday February 08, 2001

Berkeley resident Linda Levitsky has recently been recognized as the Alameda County’s Outstanding Woman of the Year in the category of environment for 2001. -more-


Perspective

By Akilah Monifa Pacific News Service
Thursday February 08, 2001

Black History Month has turned into a mundane, meaningless and commercialized farce. -more-


St. Mary’s Alexander heads new class of Bears

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday February 08, 2001

The Cal football program got its yearly infusion of talent on Wednesday, as 17 high schoolers and three junior college players signed letters of intent to play for the Bears. Headlined by a local star who head coach Tom Holmoe caught on the rebound, the class is considered to be Cal’s strongest in several years. -more-


School blamed for child’s jaunt

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Thursday February 08, 2001

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Inconsistent to ask utilites to build more plants

Thursday February 08, 2001

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Pivnik, Zabala drafted by WUSA

SStaff Report
Thursday February 08, 2001

Cal goalkeeper Maite Zabala and defender Tami Pivnik were selected in the Women’s United Soccer Association supplemental college draft this week, and will both play in the fledgling league’s inaugural season beginning in April. -more-


Housing board airs ‘dirty linen’

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Thursday February 08, 2001

First the Berkeley Housing Authority Board heard how the troubled agency has failed property owners and Section 8 tenants Tuesday night. Then it listened to a plan to save the agency from -more-


UC study finds a ‘first love’ never leaves

Daily Planet wire services
Thursday February 08, 2001

Whether your heart belongs to anyone this Valentine's Day may depend on what happened the first time you fell in love. -more-


Dog attack may have been seen by one other

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — At least one other person may have witnessed the fatal mauling of a college lacrosse coach, and the victim’s partner says it wasn’t the first attack. -more-


Features

Nuclear power pushed as long-term energy solution

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Nuclear energy has a daunting list of negatives – economics, fears about safety and waste disposal, and the potential to fuel the creation of nuclear weapons. -more-


Court strikes down part of juvenile law

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

SAN DIEGO — An appeals court Wednesday struck down a key provision of Proposition 21 which, with strong support from voters last year, allowed prosecutors to charge youths as adults for certain serious crimes. -more-


Web site featuring animated fare set to close down

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

The Associated Press -more-


Court allows suit over naval station to proceed

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court has ruled that environmental and preservation groups can sue the U.S. Navy over demolition of the Long Beach Naval Station that was home to bird habitats and historic buildings. -more-


Actress Dale Evans dies at 88

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Dale Evans, the singer-actress who teamed with husband Roy Rogers in popular Westerns and wrote their theme song, “Happy Trails to You,” died Wednesday at 88. -more-


Electronic filing can lessen IRS contact

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

WASHINGTON — In its quest to persuade more taxpayers to file returns electronically, the Internal Revenue Service this year is making 23 more forms available in e-format and scrapping the requirement that taxpayers mail in a separate paper signature form. -more-


Drug-resistant AIDS virus appears to be growing

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

CHICAGO — People who catch HIV are increasingly likely to encounter mutant forms of the virus that are able to resist some of the drugs commonly used to treat the infection. -more-


Company challenges drug manufacturers

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

NEW DELHI, India — In a challenge to big drug manufacturers, an Indian company is offering to supply AIDS drugs to a medical relief agency at 3.5 percent of the cost charged in Western countries, as long as they are distributed for free. -more-


Editorial

Caltrans admits FasTrak mistakes

The Associated Press
Thursday February 08, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Caltrans officials admit they made some mistakes when they rolled out the FasTrak electronic toll system on Bay Area bridges and have discussed several plans to alleviate continuing traffic backups. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Caltrans admits FasTrak mistakes 02-08-2001

Killer’s execution date set for March 02-07-2001

Businesses, drivers angered by proposed ban on trucks 02-06-2001

Telegraph shut down 02-05-2001

State now has to deal with utilities’ debts 02-03-2001

Panel says UC hiring fewer women professors 02-02-2001

News

St. Mary’s season ends on sour note By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

Berkeley resident earns county honor By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 02-08-2001

Perspective By Akilah Monifa Pacific News Service 02-08-2001

St. Mary’s Alexander heads new class of Bears By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

School blamed for child’s jaunt By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

Inconsistent to ask utilites to build more plants 02-08-2001

Pivnik, Zabala drafted by WUSA SStaff Report 02-08-2001

Housing board airs ‘dirty linen’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

UC study finds a ‘first love’ never leaves Daily Planet wire services 02-08-2001

Dog attack may have been seen by one other The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Nuclear power pushed as long-term energy solution The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Court strikes down part of juvenile law The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Web site featuring animated fare set to close down The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Court allows suit over naval station to proceed The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Actress Dale Evans dies at 88 The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Electronic filing can lessen IRS contact The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Drug-resistant AIDS virus appears to be growing The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Company challenges drug manufacturers The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Lab poses health risk in fire, report says By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-07-2001

Perspective Staff 02-07-2001

Taste testers Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 02-07-2001

City attorney’s office cites commissioners’ conflicts By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-07-2001

Chronicle asks court to unseal Reddy papers By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 02-07-2001

Questions surround lobotomized cop shooter The Associated Press 02-07-2001

CNET planning layoffs The Associated Press 02-07-2001

AIDS quilt moving to Atlanta from SF The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Donations for school measures top $116 million The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Record number of DNA matches with suspects The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Judge drops hate-crime charge in beating case The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Jurors told father’s neglect led to death of child with AIDS The Associated Press 02-07-2001

UC Irvine builds global warming lab The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Judge issues order to keep power flowing The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Senator calls for full deregulation, end of rate freeze The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Book offers ways to talk about gay parenting By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 02-07-2001

Investment gains can be a surprise tax issue The Associated Press 02-07-2001

BRIEFS Staff 02-07-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Campaign will try to halve new HIV infections cases The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Reconnecting residents, nature-New magazine strives to bring it all together By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 02-06-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-06-2001

02-06-2001

02-06-2001

City may give help to Section 8 landlords By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001

ACommunity says public must take over private utilities By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001

Musicians seek change for PG&E By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001

Global chip market tops $200 billion The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Volunteers react to news of Xiana Fairchild’s death Staff 02-06-2001

Woman gets life for killing sister The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Canadian students take credit for Golden Gate Bridge stunt The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Reagan turns 90; faces broken hip and Alzheimer’s The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Gov. Davis seizes PG&E contracts The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Bush to let emergency electricity-sales order expire on schedule The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Kafka-based fable is a feeble attempt By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-06-2001

Parents can earn big tax break The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Sunshine basketball Jon Mays/Daily Planet 02-05-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-05-2001

Letters to the Editor 02-05-2001

USC ends Cal’s hot streak The Associated Press 02-05-2001

City Council considers power help for the poor By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-05-2001

Forney’s layup gives Bears a big victory Daily Planet Wire Services 02-05-2001

Berkeley doctor on call for philanthropy By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 02-05-2001

Jackson caps Cal’s ninth-inning comeback By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-05-2001

UC to study high-tech society with Finnish researchers Daily Planet Wire Report 02-05-2001

Davis hangs tough, but fall to Bears Staff 02-05-2001

New president to lead theological union in Berkeley Daily Planet staff report 02-05-2001

California not living up to its green reputation, experts say By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001

Energy-efficient products selling at record pace By Greg Risling Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001

Volunteers, authorities say search for Xiana’s killer to continue The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Thousands flocking to woman’s home hoping to witness miracles The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Bay Briefs 02-05-2001

Wireless revolution turning to voice portals By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Older taxpayers can get breaks – and help finding them By Curt Anderson The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Alternative minimum tax is becoming more common By Curt Anderson Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001

Office development ban in works By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-03-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-03-2001

Letters to the Editor 02-03-2001

Play ‘tough’ to take By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-03-2001

Panthers smother St. Joseph’s 78-50 By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-03-2001

Technology in schools: blessing and burden Staff 02-03-2001

St. Mary’s loss to Bruins will cost them some rest By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-03-2001

Schools awarded state money By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-03-2001

’Jackets contain league’s leading scorer, get a win at De Anza By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-03-2001

House ablaze Barbarah Hendrickson/Special to the Daily Planet 02-03-2001

Union activists file charges against online’s Webvan The Associated Press 02-03-2001

FERC finds no abuses in market The Associated Press 02-03-2001

State’s $60 million railroad investment questioned The Associated Press 02-03-2001

Corruption informant will not go to state prison The Associated Press 02-03-2001

Lawyers spar over sale of handguns The Associated Press 02-03-2001

Salmon considered for endangered list The Associated Press 02-03-2001

Stock market forecast murky The Associated Press 02-03-2001

New fire officials promoted Daily Planet Staff 02-02-2001

02-02-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-02-2001

02-02-2001

Bears go on shooting spree, trounce UCLA By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-02-2001

Opinions clash over uses for Oxford St. lot By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-02-2001

Albany grapplers pound on ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-02-2001

Rocky start for class to help failing teens By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-02-2001

Unidentified man admitted to hospital Daily Planet staff 02-02-2001

Record number of applicants to UC Berkeley Daily Planet wire services 02-02-2001

UCSF establishes Internet database of tobacco papers The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Man shot to death on Highway 280 The Associated Press 02-02-2001

State encourages students to apply for expanded aid The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Poll finds Californians losing confidence in the economy The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Alleged school attack plotter pleads not guilty The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Dog owner says attack could have been prevented The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Governor signs $10 billion power-buying bill The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Measure adds to reversal of energy deruglation deal The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Poll shows many Americans worried about energy The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Changing bulb doesn’t help lack of refrigerator light Q: Our refrigerator light bulb went out, and we tried replacing it with two new ones, but we’re still in the dark. What should we check out next? A: There are two obvious causes for a refrigerator The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Materials, systems, appliances have a fairly long life The Associated Press 02-02-2001

Refinishing an old-house floor The Associated Press 02-02-2001