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By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 01, 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-


Calendar of Events & Activities

— compiled by Chason Wainwright
Thursday March 01, 2001

Thursday, March 1

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Thursday March 01, 2001

One can be both citizen and scientist -more-


Berkeley rolls over San Leandro to reach semifinal against DLS

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 01, 2001

Talk about your good timing. -more-


Community holds answer to health disparity

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 01, 2001

Health officials gave the City Council a progress report Tuesday on the community outreach and education program designed to close the city’s health disparity gap through empowering the communities most effected. -more-


Lady ’Jackets run over Warriors to start North Coast Section playoffs

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 01, 2001

It wasn’t supposed to be the same old story, but it was. -more-


Pet owner becomes ‘owner/guardian’

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 01, 2001

The City Council adopted a resolution to change the terms expressing the relationship between Berkeley residents and their pets in hopes of using language as a tool to reduce animal abuse. -more-


Software will help school schedules

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 01, 2001

Anyone who wants to understand the heroic efforts it takes to keep the 3,200-student Berkeley High School running need only visit the school’s temporary administrative office – a collection of trailers plopped down in the middle of the campus, presumably by the swinging arm of a construction crane. -more-


FBI arrests alleged terrorist group fund-raisers

The Associated Press
Thursday March 01, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Federal agents arrested seven people who used a charity scam to solicit money from travelers arriving in Los Angeles to support a terrorist Iranian opposition group believed to have used the funds to buy arms, the FBI said Wednesday. -more-


Features

Congresswoman supports repealing prohibitive law

Daily Planet wire services
Thursday March 01, 2001

Congresswoman Barbara Lee today voiced her support for legislation to repeal a provision in the 1998 Higher Education Act (HEA) that prohibits students convicted of any state or federal drug related offense from receiving federal financial aid for college. -more-


Book investigates ‘What Really Killed Rosebud’

By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday March 01, 2001

Free speech… People’s rights…. Anarchy rules…. -more-


Editorial

Not answering drug conviction question could mean no aid

The Associated Press
Thursday March 01, 2001

WASHINGTON — People who fail to answer a drug conviction question on their federal college financial aid applications may be denied the money. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Not answering drug conviction question could mean no aid 03-01-2001

Independent booksellers press their case 02-28-2001

Iranian national who allegedly threatened to ‘kill all Americans’ held without bail 02-28-2001

School test will likely be practice 02-27-2001

Power problems could spread this summer 02-26-2001

Growing white asparagus, a garden delicacy 02-24-2001

State moves out of power alert for first time in weeks 02-23-2001

News

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 03-01-2001

03-01-2001

Berkeley rolls over San Leandro to reach semifinal against DLS By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2001

Community holds answer to health disparity By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2001

Lady ’Jackets run over Warriors to start North Coast Section playoffs By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2001

Pet owner becomes ‘owner/guardian’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2001

Software will help school schedules By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2001

FBI arrests alleged terrorist group fund-raisers The Associated Press 03-01-2001

Congresswoman supports repealing prohibitive law Daily Planet wire services 03-01-2001

Book investigates ‘What Really Killed Rosebud’ By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 03-01-2001

Locals celebrate Mardi Gras By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-28-2001

Letters to the Editor 02-28-2001

Arts & Entertainment 02-28-2001

Transportation panel seeks input By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001

CEO defends hospital’s plans By Hank Sims Berkeley Daily Planet 02-28-2001

Out and About Calendar compiled by Guy Poole 02-28-2001

Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 02-28-2001

Don’t denounce those who oppose Lee vote Dennis Kuby 02-28-2001

Wary networks begin fall season delayed by attacks By Lynn Elber AP Television Writer 02-28-2001

Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 02-28-2001

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001

District still short teachers, despite pay raise By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001

School district files suit against employees to return overpayment By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 02-28-2001

Only Words? Joy Flaherty 02-28-2001

Schott-Kirk combo lifts Cal to victory By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 02-28-2001

Neighbors get specific in criticism of UC plan By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001

Housing Authority looking for low income tenants By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 02-28-2001

Let the mayor be proud of her cutting-edge city Maris Arnold 02-28-2001

City manager named in closed meeting By Judith Scherr and John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001

When the School Board doesn’t follow the rules.... By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 02-28-2001

Elected officials support Barbara Lee Terry S. Doran, President, Berkeley School Board 02-28-2001

Shot fired into grocery store By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001

Student district bad idea Doris E. Willingham 02-28-2001

Back on planes, fear of racial profiling remains By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 02-28-2001

Scientists ready for smog fight The Associated Press 02-28-2001

Police Briefs Staff 02-28-2001

Pardon may not stop Hearst disclosure The Associated Press 02-28-2001

Car questions beget car answers in the world of Tom and Ray By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 02-28-2001

Bush’s tax plan will need bipartisan support The Associated Press 02-28-2001

Slower growth in Silicon Valley could lessen strain on resources By Colleen Valles Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001

Court upholds Clean Air Act The Associated Press 02-28-2001

State utilities expect natural gas bills lower than last winter By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001

Young poet embraces past and future Marc Polonsky Special to the Daily Planet 02-28-2001

Test scoring error sends reward money to the wrong schools Associated Press 02-28-2001

Consumer confidence continues to drop The Associated Press 02-28-2001

Female state senator doesn’t celebrate women’s suffrage By John Hanna Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001

Jury awards $100 million to plaintiffs who sued drug-maker over heartburn medicine By Deborah Bulkeley Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001

Defense spending to favor spying, communication over bombs By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer 02-28-2001

Keep notes on today’s garden to help you grow tomorrow’s By George Bria Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001

White is a versatile color in the flower garden By Lee Reich AP Weekly Features 02-28-2001

News from around the state related to the terrorist attacks By The Associated Press 02-28-2001

Safeway earnings rise as chain girds for possible strike By Michael LiedtkeAP Business Writer 02-28-2001

Landmark chairman won’t quit By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-27-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-27-2001

02-27-2001

Student gap top issue in district search By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 02-27-2001

Council to hear report on health disparities Daily Planet Staff 02-27-2001

Two players accused of academic fraud The Associated Press 02-27-2001

Berkeley professor honored Daily Planet wire services 02-27-2001

Driver charged with murder in pedestrian deaths The Associated Press 02-27-2001

Justices refuse to consider reviving disabled placard fee The Associated Press 02-27-2001

California home sales, prices rise in January The Associated Press 02-27-2001

State electricity hunger, but is no power glutton The Associated Press 02-27-2001

U.S.-Russian project tests space sail The Associated Press 02-27-2001

Power crisis contributes to schools budget woes By Ben LumpkinSpecial to The Daily Planet 02-26-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-26-2001

Letters to the Editor 02-26-2001

Bears down Huskies By Ralph Gaston Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001

City fails to buy KBLX land for park By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-26-2001

St. Mary’s wins BSAL title, earns berth to playoffs By Tim Haran Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001

Celebrating Black History By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-26-2001

Consultant who lied about endangered frogs sentenced Daily Planet wire report 02-26-2001

Transportation planning workshop scheduled 02-26-2001

State GOP elects chairman to rally against Gov.Davis The Associated Press 02-26-2001

Police investigate student’s intent in fatal crash The Associated Press 02-26-2001

Hells Angels charged in drug ring The Associated Press 02-26-2001

Terry McMillan’s latest novel is of missed opportunities By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001

Record industry blames Napster for low CD sales The Associated Press 02-26-2001

Judge’s remarks may help Microsoft in breakup appeal The Associated Press 02-26-2001

Terms elevate pet relationship By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-24-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-24-2001

Letters to the Editor Staff 02-24-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 02-24-2001

Berkeley ends season with 14-game winning streak By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-24-2001

Campus plan aims to taper truancy By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-24-2001

Preschool can’t make rent, closes down By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-24-2001

West Berkeley origins on grazing land By Susan Cerny 02-24-2001

Creosote leak from chimney is dangerous The Associated Press 02-24-2001

Hundreds want to watch McVeigh execution The Associated Press 02-24-2001

Jeb Bush in tears over criticism of staff The Associated Press 02-24-2001

Investors give $435 million to start-up The Associated Press 02-24-2001

State hits 30-year unemployment low The Associated Press 02-24-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 02-24-2001

Panthers maul St. Elizabeth to reach championship game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-23-2001

Residents fight eviction By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-23-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-23-2001

02-23-2001

Arts & Entertainment 02-23-2001

Cal women fall to UW Staff Report Staff Report 02-23-2001

School Board votes to back Rebound program By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-23-2001

Bears bounce back to beat Washington The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Chinese church redefines itself By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 02-23-2001

SFO system will warn of quakes The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Second dog in mauling case ordered destroyed The Associated Press 02-23-2001

California syphilis outbreak alarms officials The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Avalanche claims lives of two skiers The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Bush declares Iraq strike successful The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Skylights can brighten up a room during the winter The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Possible suspects in Washington chopping legend By Lee Reich The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Bay Area musicians in Grammy winner mix The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Venture capital funds down 33 percent The Associated Press 02-23-2001

Last McDonnell Douglas plane delivered The Associated Press 02-23-2001