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Arts standards draw school board attention

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 19, 2001
The Berkeley School Board will consider at its regular meeting Wednesday whether to adopt new Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards published by the California State Board of Education in January. -more-

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Monday March 19, 2001
KPFA value is its diverse programs -more-

Conversation with James Schevill: reflection on false dreams, words and real stories

By Adam David Miller
Monday March 19, 2001
Recently, I was privileged to spend several afternoons visiting with James Schevill, esteemed friend and poet, Berkeley born and bred. I would like to share something of our talks about his life and work with Daily Planet readers -more-

Panthers slay Crossroads giant, win state title

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 19, 2001
Guards lead St. Mary’s past bigger foe -more-

Rules make it tough for disabled to get training and go to work

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 19, 2001
Aroner calls for legislation to stop punishing disabled who go to work -more-

Roberson’s heroics fall just short as Lady ’Jackets lose

Staff
Monday March 19, 2001
Senior scores 13 points in fourth quarter to lead furious comeback, but Berkeley falls to Narbonne in title game for third time -more-

BHA begins to address needs of Section 8 program

Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 19, 2001
In an attempt to facilitate rent hikes for Berkeley landlords approved by HUD two years ago, the interim manager of the Berkeley Housing Authority discussed the procedure with the Black Property Owners Association on Thursday. -more-

Cal rugby wins own Invitational

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday March 19, 2001
It took a while, but the Cal rugby team eked out a 25-0 win over Army Sunday to clinch its own Invitational Tournament. -more-

17-year-old San Pablo boy drowns in Lake Anza

Daily Planet Wire Reports
Monday March 19, 2001
A 17-year old boy from San Pablo drowned in Lake Anza Saturday afternoon, despite his friends’ attempts to rescue him. -more-

Traffic study finally here

Staff
Monday March 19, 2001
A joint city and university study has been released, about eight months after it had been anticipated. The study addresses traffic congestion and transit use in and around the campus area. It will play an important role in informing planning programs and strategies of the university and the city, particularly around such volatile questions as whether to increase parking. -more-

Benecia’s solar houses failed to bring anticipated savings

The Associated Press
Monday March 19, 2001

Emeryville-bound train derails; one person dead

By Joe Ruff Associated Press Writer
Monday March 19, 2001

Bay Briefs

Staff
Monday March 19, 2001

Census technology changes backroom politics to mouse-driven activism for redistricting

By Jennifer KerrAssociated Press Writer
Monday March 19, 2001

AltaVista to roll out online newsstand

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Monday March 19, 2001

Editorials

Singing officers release CD to educate kids

By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer
Monday March 19, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO – Several crooning Newark cops were rocking in their dress blues at Parkway Heights Middle School this week to promote the release of their new CD — all in the name of traffic safety education. -more-

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