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Power crisis contributes to schools budget woes

By Ben LumpkinSpecial to The Daily Planet
Monday February 26, 2001
Skyrocketing energy costs, teacher pay raises and growing enrollments are just a few reasons the Berkeley Unified School District is facing a budget crunch in the fiscal year beginning July 1, according to a financial report released last week. -more-

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Monday February 26, 2001
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Monday February 26, 2001
Meeting seeks input -more-

Bears down Huskies

By Ralph Gaston Special to the Daily Planet
Monday February 26, 2001
In a special night at Haas Pavilion, Sean Lampley etched his name into the California record books, and the Bears followed his strong offensive lead to defeat Washington State, 84-65, on Saturday night. -more-

City fails to buy KBLX land for park

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Monday February 26, 2001
The city’s effort to resurrect a deal to purchase 4.5 acres from KBLX Radio as an addition to Aquatic Park stalled when the station’s management said it wasn’t interested. -more-

St. Mary’s wins BSAL title, earns berth to playoffs

By Tim Haran Special to the Daily Planet
Monday February 26, 2001
After St. Mary’s jumped to a 21-8 lead at the end of the first quarter in the BSAL title game against Salesian Saturday night, it appeared that the Panthers were on its way to recording yet another blowout in a season filled with lopsided victories. -more-

Celebrating Black History

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff
Monday February 26, 2001
The annual Black History Month celebration at the Martin Luther King Youth Services Center Saturday opened with a libation — the tradition of giving honor to ancestors and people before you. -more-

Consultant who lied about endangered frogs sentenced

Daily Planet wire report
Monday February 26, 2001
An Emeryville environmental consultant has been sentenced to community service and fined in federal court for moving and harming threatened California red-legged frogs at a Concord development site. -more-

Transportation planning workshop scheduled

Monday February 26, 2001
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission will hold a public workshop on the 2001 Regional Transportation Plan on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The plan will determine the way that government funds are spent for transportation infrastructure in the nine counties that make up the Bay Area. -more-

State GOP elects chairman to rally against Gov.Davis

The Associated Press
Monday February 26, 2001

Police investigate student’s intent in fatal crash

The Associated Press
Monday February 26, 2001

Hells Angels charged in drug ring

The Associated Press
Monday February 26, 2001

Terry McMillan’s latest novel is of missed opportunities

By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet
Monday February 26, 2001

Record industry blames Napster for low CD sales

The Associated Press
Monday February 26, 2001

Judge’s remarks may help Microsoft in breakup appeal

The Associated Press
Monday February 26, 2001

Editorials

Power problems could spread this summer

The Associated Press
Monday February 26, 2001
LOS ANGELES — As Californians brace for a summer of anticipated power shortages, their neighbors should be ready to share the pain, experts warn. -more-

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