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Council mandates mediation for Beth El debate

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday April 19, 2001
The City Council directed opposing factions in the dispute over the Beth El development to meet with a mediator and find common ground and possibly a solution to their differences. -more-

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Scrappy ’Jackets go down fighting to Acalanes

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday April 19, 2001
Against a strong opponent and under an unexpected rain, the Berkeley girls’ lacrosse team put up a valiant effort Wednesday, coming up just short in a 13-10 loss. -more-

Young talent means a new start for Berkeley High boys’ golf team

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday April 19, 2001
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Seniors say taxi service needs repair

By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff
Thursday April 19, 2001
A group of senior citizens recounted stories to the City Council of poor service and mistreatment by taxi drivers who they say are rude, unhelpful and overcharge. That is, of course, if they show up at all. -more-

Gaels pummel Cal pitchers, win 10-6

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday April 19, 2001
MORAGA – Cal allowed Saint Mary’s to score four runs in the third inning and six runs in the fifth inning on the way to a 10-6 loss to the Gaels Tuesday at Louis Guisto Field in Moraga. The Bears fall to 22-19 overall and Saint Mary’s improves to 14-25. -more-

Many BUSD pupils hold interdistrict permits

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Thursday April 19, 2001
As the Berkeley school board considers ways to reduce an estimated $5 million budget shortfall next year, including possibly increasing class sizes slightly for some grades, some are wondering if the district can still afford to take hundreds of students each year from outside the city. -more-

Former hostage returns home

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Five days after he was rescued from nearly eight months in the hands of Muslim rebels in the Philippines, Jeffrey Schilling arrived home Wednesday to an emotional welcome. -more-

Survivors gather to mark 1906 quake

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Survivors of San Francisco’s devastating 1906 earthquake gathered at a historic fountain Wednesday morning for a wreath-laying ceremony marking the 95th anniversary of the temblor that leveled much of the city. -more-

Channel Islands marine reserve talks hit a snag

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Legislators seek answers to issue of unqualified teachers

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Men arrested for growing pot acquitted

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

NASA unveils new plane for hypersonic flight

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Possibility of power, natural gas collusion

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Gov. Davis endorses plant in San Jose

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Democrats accuse Bush of neglecting state

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Bush to tighten arsenic in water standard

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Supreme Court draws roadmap for redistricting, race

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Job lost, job found – two faces of free trade

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Mississippi votes to keep flag with Confederate emblem

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Surprise Fed rate cut bolsters Dow

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Federal Reserve’s power remarkable

By John Cunniff The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Israel enters Gaza Strip

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Benin question passengers in slave boat saga

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

Drug companies talk about settlement with South Africa

The Associated Press
Thursday April 19, 2001

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Thursday April 19, 2001
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