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Smaller schools up for community discussion

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Monday April 16, 2001
A powerful education reform movement sweeping the nation has hit Berkeley High School, and now parents are being invited to join the discussion. -more-

Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday April 16, 2001

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Letters to the Editor

Monday April 16, 2001
Treatment of Wozniak unfair -more-

Arts & Entertainment

Monday April 16, 2001
Habitot Children’s Museum “Back to the Farm”An interactive exhibit gives children the chance to wiggle through tunnels like an earthworm, look into a mirrored fish pond, don farm animal costumes, ride on a John Deere tractor and more. “Recycling Center” Lets the kids crank the conveyor belt to sort cans, plastic bottles and newspaper bundles into dumpster bins, and become little “dump” workers. $4 adults; $6 children age 7 and under; $3 for each additional child age 7 and under. Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day) Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-

Bears beat USC in extra innings, avoid sweep

By David Stanton Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday April 16, 2001
Saturday, the Golden Bears hosted the USC Trojans at Evans Diamond for the third and final time in this week’s series. Having dropped the first two games, the Bears needed a win badly to salvage the series. But Cal got off to a rough start with starter Ryan Atkinson not lasting past the first inning, and it looked like the Trojans were gearing up for a sweep. -more-

Always prepared

By Jonathan Kiefer Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday April 16, 2001
A loose coalition of local businesses and city organizations gathered in Civic Center Park Saturday for Berkeley’s first Safety and Preparedness Fair. -more-

McNamee selected for collegiate national side

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday April 16, 2001
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Cal volleyball player Candace McNamee has been selected as one of 14 athletes from around the nation who will train as part of the A-2 Women’s National Volleyball Team this summer at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. -more-

Renewable energy might keep lights on

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday April 16, 2001
The City Council will likely adopt a recommendation Tuesday directing the city manager to “vigorously pursue” the transformation of energy sources in public-owned buildings to renewable sources using mostly solar-based technologies. -more-

St. Mary’s struggles at Arcadia

Staff Report
Monday April 16, 2001
When the St. Mary’s track & field team shows up for a meet, they usually expect to do well, with several top finishers. Even though the Arcadia Invitational on Saturday was the top meet in California, the Panthers had high hopes. But when all was said and done, they came home with some disappointing performances and just one win. -more-

UC kicks off Earthweek 2001

By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff
Monday April 16, 2001
Most people think of Greenpeace and recycling when they think of Earth Day, but UC Berkeley kicked off its Earthweek 2001 events yesterday with panel discussions on political reform and nuclear weapons. -more-

Cal and Stanford split softball doubleheader

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday April 16, 2001
The No. 4 Cal Bears softball team split a doubleheader with No. 3 Stanford on Saturday in Pacific-10 Conference action in front of a standing room only crowd of 450 at Levine-Fricke Field. The Bears dropped the first game 5-4, but came back to shutout the Cardinal in game two, 1-0. -more-

Ready for the Big One?

Monday April 16, 2001
Earthquakes act on structures in two ways: -more-

Senator demands Bay Bridge hearing

Daily Planet wire report
Monday April 16, 2001

Trucks to run on vegetables

Daily Planet wire report
Monday April 16, 2001

Report: Some UCs not complying with crime reporting law

The Associated Press
Monday April 16, 2001

Bay Briefs

Staff
Monday April 16, 2001

Drug initiative trims state’s prison population

By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer
Monday April 16, 2001

Freed Oakland man finally leaves for home

By Jim Gomez Associated Press Writer
Monday April 16, 2001

PG&E sent hard-nosed proposal to Gov. Davis demanding no regulation

The Associated Press
Monday April 16, 2001

State energy officials push for San Jose power plant

The Associated Press
Monday April 16, 2001

Looking ahead to a more Asian-influenced America

By John Rogers Associated Press Writer
Monday April 16, 2001

Stock option holders face devastating tax bills

By May Wong AP Technology Writer
Monday April 16, 2001

How to not be overpowered by summertime energy problems

By Joyce M. Rosenberg AP Business Writer
Monday April 16, 2001

Editorials

Police look for missing elderly Berkeley woman

Daily Planet wire report
Monday April 16, 2001
Berkeley Police officials are looking for Pauline Grana, a 79 year old, white woman with white shoulder length hair and blue eyes. -more-

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