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Power regulator proposes 42-46 percent rate hike

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 27, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — California’s top power regulator proposed immediate electricity rate hikes of up to 46 percent Monday, saying this should encourage customers to cut back on usage and conserve enough power to avoid blackouts this summer. -more-


Two-time killer to be executed Tuesday morning

By David Kravets Associated Press Writer
Monday March 26, 2001

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Break takes students on exploration of Cesar Chavez

Daily Planet wire service
Sunday March 25, 2001

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UC Berkeley marks 133 years

Bay City News
Friday March 23, 2001

The University of California at Berkeley is turning 133 years old, and the campus is taking the occasion to celebrate its history, particularly its “Nobel” past. -more-


Court rules workers can be forced into arbitration

The Associated Press
Thursday March 22, 2001

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Lawsuit against bookstore chains allowed to continued

The Associated Press
Wednesday March 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge Tuesday allowed a lawsuit to proceed against Barnes & Noble Inc. and Borders Group Inc. filed by independent booksellers who allege the chains receive illegal preferential treatment from publishers for secret deals and steep discounts. -more-


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