Page One

School finds nutritional advantage

By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet Staff
Saturday March 03, 2001

“Can we have some carrots?” -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday March 03, 2001


Saturday, March 3

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Perspective

By Valerie Yerger, PCAD steering committee
Saturday March 03, 2001

Rebound! Program offers needed help; still have to fix underlying BHS ills -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Saturday March 03, 2001


Lady ’Jackets beat Pittsburg, will play Monte Vista in final

By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent
Saturday March 03, 2001

A genuine team effort vaulted the Berkeley High girls’ basketball team over Pittsburg High Friday night and into the North Coast Section championship game, as 14 players contributed in the Lady ’Jackets 73-58 win over the visiting Pirates. -more-



Bickering panel makes up

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Saturday March 03, 2001

The formerly bickering Community Environmental Advisory Commission conducted its meeting Thursday with the harmonious rapture of newlyweds making up after their first fight. -more-



Berkeley falls to defending state champ De La Salle in NCS semis

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday March 03, 2001

Combine an excellent opponent, an unfamiliar court and a cold shooting day, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. All those ingredients came together on Friday night for the Berkeley boys’ basketball team, and the Yellowjackets ended their season with a 66-32 loss to defending state champion De La Salle in the North Coast Section semifinals at St. Mary’s College. -more-



Berkeley clothing ministry helps homeless

By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff
Saturday March 03, 2001

Just five years ago, Terry Abeyta lived on the streets of California. Today she has a home and is coordinator and manager of the Clothing Ministry for the nonprofit Chaplaincy to the Homeless. -more-



Founder’s Rock marks the beginnings of UC

By Susan Cerny
Saturday March 03, 2001

Berkeley Observed -more-



Dog involved in fatal attack may be closer to death

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — The district attorney’s office has completed its behavioral testing of Hera, a 113-pound dog involved in the deadly attack on a San Francisco woman in late January, a move that could clear the way for killing the dog. -more-



Features

Census will provide more than just numbers

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

A snapshot taken of California on a single day last year captured the most detailed look of the nation’s largest melting pot, a portrait that will help shape its future. -more-


Gov. Davis tells analysts of utility plan

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis told Wall Street analysts this week that he can’t raise electricity rates to solve California’s power crisis because voters would approve an initiative blocking them “in a heartbeat.” -more-


Decade after beating, Rodney King still a symbol

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

LOS ANGELES — His name is known throughout the country, and a decade after his notorious beating he remains a potent symbol of police abuse and racial unrest. -more-


Report: Blacks three times as likely to be in special ed

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

WASHINGTON — Black students end up in special education classes much more often than whites, setting them apart and saddling them with less-demanding work and lower expectations, new studies say. -more-


Labor unions fight to keep safety rules

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

WASHINGTON — Labor unions, struggling to block an attempted repeal of new safety rules, brought out workers to describe careers wrecked and lives ruined by workplace injuries. -more-


EToys takes dramatic fall to bankruptcy

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

LOS ANGELES — As the calendar flipped over into the year 2000, the future looked promising for fledgling Internet retailer eToys. -more-


Napster will begin blocking songs

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Napster wrangled in court Friday with record industry attorneys over exactly how an injunction against the song-swapping service would work, and who should bear the heavy burden of detailing exactly what music to keep off the service. -more-


Market Watch

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

NEW YORK — Enticed by bargain prices and heartened by the possibility of a tax cut, investors did some tentative buying Friday, limiting most of their purchases to safer blue chips. -more-


Editorial

S.F. has plan to close own school gap

The Associated Press
Saturday March 03, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — The city is offering a sweeping plan to integrate its schools and close gaps in achievement between different races. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

S.F. has plan to close own school gap 03-03-2001

Next week’s graduation test debut in doubt 03-02-2001

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

News

School finds nutritional advantage By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet Staff 03-03-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 03-03-2001

Perspective By Valerie Yerger, PCAD steering committee 03-03-2001

Arts & Entertainment 03-03-2001

Lady ’Jackets beat Pittsburg, will play Monte Vista in final By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 03-03-2001

Bickering panel makes up By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 03-03-2001

Berkeley falls to defending state champ De La Salle in NCS semis By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-03-2001

Berkeley clothing ministry helps homeless By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 03-03-2001

Founder’s Rock marks the beginnings of UC By Susan Cerny 03-03-2001

Dog involved in fatal attack may be closer to death The Associated Press 03-03-2001

Census will provide more than just numbers The Associated Press 03-03-2001

Gov. Davis tells analysts of utility plan The Associated Press 03-03-2001

Decade after beating, Rodney King still a symbol The Associated Press 03-03-2001

Report: Blacks three times as likely to be in special ed The Associated Press 03-03-2001

Labor unions fight to keep safety rules The Associated Press 03-03-2001

EToys takes dramatic fall to bankruptcy The Associated Press 03-03-2001

Napster will begin blocking songs The Associated Press 03-03-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 03-03-2001

City camp seeks more ethnic diversity By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 03-02-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 03-02-2001

03-02-2001

Arts & Entertainment 03-02-2001

St. Mary’s lights up Justin-Siena 82-65 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-02-2001

‘Racist’ ad in campus paper protested By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 03-02-2001

Cal men fall in final minutes The Associated Press 03-02-2001

Landlords want rent control out of General Plan By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 03-02-2001

Bears complete sweep of UCLA By Ralph Gaston Daily Planet Correspondent 03-02-2001

POLICE BRIEFS Staff 03-02-2001

Group claims high lead levels in medications hidden The Associated Press 03-02-2001

2 space shuttles on way to Florida The Associated Press 03-02-2001

Administration accused of misusing funds The Associated Press 03-02-2001

1996 initiative unconstitutional The Associated Press 03-02-2001

Film raises a ruckus with WTO protest story By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 03-02-2001

Home decorating can be easier if it is done little bit by little bit The Associated Press 03-02-2001

Adding extra cable outlets can be simple By James and Morris Carry The Associated Press 03-02-2001

Travelers often bring the world home with them The Associated Press 03-02-2001

Flurry of downloads as end nears for Napster The Associated Press 03-02-2001

Manufacturing activity ready ‘to hit bottom’ The Associated Press 03-02-2001

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