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Locals celebrate Mardi Gras

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
The flock of the One True Church of the Great Green Frog adorned sacred vestments of capes, masks and wizard’s caps, for their annual parade through Berkeley streets to celebrate Fat Tuesday. -more-

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Wednesday February 28, 2001

Wednesday, Feb. 28

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Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Transportation panel seeks input

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
OAKLAND – The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is calling all those who spend their time waiting at bus stops, or idling in traffic, dreaming up ways to fix the transportation system. The primary agency for regional transportation planning, MTC is holding a series of meetings to receive public input on the development of the Regional Transportation Plan. The plan is revised every three years and guides funding priorities for Bay Area transportation projects. That includes highways, roads and public transit as well as bike and pedestrian roadways. -more-

CEO defends hospital’s plans

By Hank Sims Berkeley Daily Planet
Wednesday February 28, 2001
When Alta Bates Summit announced its plan to consolidate services between its two facilities – Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley and Summit Medical Center in Oakland – East Bay lawmakers cried foul. The plan, which calls for “Centers of Excellence” to be instituted at both hospitals, seemed to break an agreement the hospitals made with the community at the time of their merger in 1999. -more-

Out and About Calendar

compiled by Guy Poole
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Saturday, Sept. 29

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Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead

By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Don’t denounce those who oppose Lee vote

Dennis Kuby
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Wary networks begin fall season delayed by attacks

By Lynn Elber AP Television Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001
LOS ANGELES — Even as networks delay or drop potentially sensitive episodes and clip violent scenes in terrorism’s immediate wake, network executives expressed uncertainty Tuesday about how deep or lasting the effects of Sept. 11 will be. -more-

Arts and Entertainment Calendar

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Wednesday February 28, 2001
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By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer

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Wednesday February 28, 2001
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District still short teachers, despite pay raise

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
Even after teacher salaries jumped 9.5 percent last year as part of new four-year contact, Berkeley Unified School District is struggling to recruit the teachers it needs. -more-

School district files suit against employees to return overpayment

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
The Berkeley Unified School District filed suit in Alameda County Superior this week to recoup money mistakenly paid to dozens of service employees. -more-

Only Words?

Joy Flaherty
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Schott-Kirk combo lifts Cal to victory

By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday February 28, 2001
Laura Schott returned to her goal-a-game pace as the Cal women’s soccer team shut out Fresno State, 2-0. -more-

Neighbors get specific in criticism of UC plan

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Housing Authority looking for low income tenants

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
The Berkeley Housing Authority has opened up the Section 8 waiting list as part of the agency’s aggressive attempt to add 300 households to the housing-subsidy program by April. -more-

Let the mayor be proud of her cutting-edge city

Maris Arnold
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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City manager named in closed meeting

By Judith Scherr and John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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When the School Board doesn’t follow the rules....

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Elected officials support Barbara Lee

Terry S. Doran, President, Berkeley School Board
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Shot fired into grocery store

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Student district bad idea

Doris E. Willingham
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Back on planes, fear of racial profiling remains

By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday February 28, 2001
Bulent Altan put on his Planet Hollywood T-shirt Thursday to make sure no one thought he was a terrorist. -more-

Scientists ready for smog fight

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Police Briefs

Staff
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Pardon may not stop Hearst disclosure

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Car questions beget car answers in the world of Tom and Ray

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Bush’s tax plan will need bipartisan support

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Slower growth in Silicon Valley could lessen strain on resources

By Colleen Valles Associated Press Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Court upholds Clean Air Act

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001

State utilities expect natural gas bills lower than last winter

By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Young poet embraces past and future

Marc Polonsky Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Test scoring error sends reward money to the wrong schools

Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Consumer confidence continues to drop

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Female state senator doesn’t celebrate women’s suffrage

By John Hanna Associated Press Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Jury awards $100 million to plaintiffs who sued drug-maker over heartburn medicine

By Deborah Bulkeley Associated Press Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Defense spending to favor spying, communication over bombs

By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Keep notes on today’s garden to help you grow tomorrow’s

By George Bria Associated Press Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001

White is a versatile color in the flower garden

By Lee Reich AP Weekly Features
Wednesday February 28, 2001

News from around the state related to the terrorist attacks

By The Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Safeway earnings rise as chain girds for possible strike

By Michael LiedtkeAP Business Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001

Editorials

Independent booksellers press their case

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 28, 2001
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Iranian national who allegedly threatened to ‘kill all Americans’ held without bail

By Michelle DeArmond Associated Press Writer
Wednesday February 28, 2001
LOS ANGELES — An Iranian national who allegedly threatened to “kill all Americans” when he was caught smoking on an international flight was ordered held without bail Friday after a prosecutor argued his actions threatened thousands of lives. -more-

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