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St. Mary’s wins battle for bragging rights

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 22, 2001
When the two Berkeley-based high school baseball teams play against each other, the players don’t just want to do well to help their team. They want to win bragging rights over their friends on the other team. The St. Mary’s Panthers did just that on Wednesday, downing Berkeley High, 7-5. -more-

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Thursday March 22, 2001

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Trying to buck backaches

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 22, 2001
“The spelling book is heavier than it looks,” said sixth-grader Margaret Lawrence, as she leaned forward against the weight of her giant backpack Wednesday. -more-

Thursday March 22, 2001
Better plan for Beth El possible -more-

’Jackets can’t find their offense against University

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 22, 2001
The Berkeley High boys’ lacrosse team started its game against University (San Francisco) with a bang, with midfielder Ed Hill scoring the game’s first goal on the Yellowjackets’ opening possession. Unfortunately, the ’Jackets went out with a whimper, as they were held scoreless for the next 40 minutes and lost 11-2. -more-

City Council attacks power crisis

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 22, 2001
The City Council adopted an energy plan Tuesday that will take some of the financial sting out of the energy crisis and begin implementing programs for renewable energy and energy conservation. -more-

Lecture aims to help parents talk to kids

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 22, 2001
More than 50 parents – many with their children – filled the Berkeley Arts Magnet School Auditorium Tuesday night to hear Dr. Barbara Staggers talk about strategies for better communication between parents and children. -more-

Two more plead guilty in girl’s assault last fall

The Associated Press
Thursday March 22, 2001
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Latin jazz musician takes his act south

Daily Planet wire services
Thursday March 22, 2001
After bringing his salsa sounds to the Bay Area for five decades, a Latin jazz institution is headed south. -more-

Berkeley film focuses on cosmetic surgery

By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent
Thursday March 22, 2001

Energy futures rise, prices under pressure

The Associated Press
Thursday March 22, 2001

Minority-owned businesses growing

The Associated Press
Thursday March 22, 2001

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Thursday March 22, 2001

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Court rules workers can be forced into arbitration

The Associated Press
Thursday March 22, 2001
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