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Bears going for 11th straight title

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday May 04, 2001


Friday May 04, 2001

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Calendar of Events & Activities

Friday May 04, 2001


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Students rally against Bush tax cuts

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Friday May 04, 2001

A group of UC Berkeley sociology students donned traditional blues garb and took up instruments to mock a congressional agreement approving President George W. Bush’s $1.25 trillion tax cut: -more-



Berkeley falls to Gauchos

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday May 04, 2001

The Berkeley High boys’ volleyball team has had a tough year. A collection of underclassmen, some of whom never played organized volleyball before this year, the ’Jackets have yet to win a match. Thursday, ACCAL leaders El Cerrito came calling, and the outcome was fairly predictable, as the Gauchos ran off an easy 15-2, 15-12, 15-2 win. -more-



Mayor’s State of the City address sheds light

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Friday May 04, 2001


School Board balances budget with cuts

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Friday May 04, 2001

After months of discussion and hand-wringing, the Board of Education cut more than $4 million from the district’s 2001-2002 budget Wednesday. -more-



Sports this weekend

Staff
Friday May 04, 2001

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Suspicious box found at building

Daily Planet staff
Friday May 04, 2001


Wind-aided fire burns Oakland residential neighborhood

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

OAKLAND — A six-alarm fire whipped by 45 mph winds destroyed a four-story building under construction and damaged or destroyed 11 homes early Thursday, fire officials said. -more-



Features

Convicted kidnapper admits part in Xiana case

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

EBay bans Nazi artifacts and hate-group material

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

Internet auction giant eBay Inc. is banning the sale of artifacts from Nazi Germany, the Ku Klux Klan and notorious criminals, in hopes of avoiding legal problems in other countries. -more-


U.S. breaks up Ukrainian immigrant smuggling ring

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Federal agents broke up a ring that smuggled hundreds of people from the Ukraine into the United States through Mexico and forced some into prostitution, authorities said Thursday. -more-


Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble strong

By Miko Sopler Daily Planet correspondent
Friday May 04, 2001

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Gardening lilacs can yield many varieties

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

POUND RIDGE, N.Y.— Lilacs bring mixed emotions, linked in poetry to love but also death. Prized by gardeners in many lands, the flowers’ beauty and fragrance, aside from promptings of joy or sadness, proclaim Spring has fully arrived. -more-


Federal agents seize 260 pounds of ivory at airport

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Dining-room chairs and statues concealed more than 200 pounds of ivory in the nation’s biggest seizure of elephant tusks since laws banning their import took effect. -more-


N.Y. students protest standardized testing

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

SCARSDALE, N.Y. — Nearly 200 eighth-graders boycotted a state science exam with their parents’ blessing Thursday in this well-to-do community of doctors, corporate executives and other high-achievers. -more-


N.J. Senate approves resolution asking for resignation of justice

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate approved a resolution Thursday urging Supreme Court Justice Peter G. Verniero to resign because he allegedly lied about racial profiling by state police. -more-


Bush orders California agencies to conserve

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

WASHINGTON — Federal workers in power-strapped California could be taking the stairs and sweating out the summer under an energy conservation directive signed by President Bush Thursday. -more-


Study: Bottled water no better than tap water

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

GENEVA — Despite perceptions that it’s healthier, there is little difference between bottled water and tap water – apart from cost – a conservation group said Thursday. -more-


U.S. losses seat on U.N. human rights council

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

UNITED NATIONS — The United States lost its seat Thursday on the top U.N. human rights body for the first time since the commission was formed in 1947. -more-


Napster stands by claim company is healthy

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

Lucent scientist arrested by FBI for stealing software

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

NEWARK, N.J. — Two Lucent Technologies scientists and another man – all three of them Chinese-born – were arrested by the FBI on Thursday and accused of stealing Lucent software and sharing it with a company largely run by the Chinese government. -more-


Election Section

Market Brief

Friday May 04, 2001

Delta pilots now prepare for vote

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines pilots will soon begin voting on a new contract now that their union’s leadership has endorsed a tentative agreement that could end the threat of a strike at the nation’s third-largest carrier. -more-


Editorial

State Supreme Court gives boost to seniors’ patient rights

The Associated Press
Friday May 04, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — About 1.5 million California seniors covered by Medicare-contracted HMOs got a legal boost Thursday from the state’s highest court, which ruled they can sue their health maintenance organizations for damages. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

State Supreme Court gives boost to seniors’ patient rights 05-04-2001

Man pleads guilty to helping Reddy 05-03-2001

Report shows schools need more money 05-02-2001

Berkeley runners to ‘Breeze’ through Devil Mountain 05-01-2001

Community helps nonprofits rebuild together 04-30-2001

State retirement funds benefitting from power crisis 04-28-2001

News

Bears going for 11th straight title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-04-2001

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Calendar of Events & Activities 05-04-2001

Students rally against Bush tax cuts By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001

Berkeley falls to Gauchos By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-04-2001

Mayor’s State of the City address sheds light By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001

School Board balances budget with cuts By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001

Sports this weekend Staff 05-04-2001

Suspicious box found at building Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001

Wind-aided fire burns Oakland residential neighborhood The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Convicted kidnapper admits part in Xiana case The Associated Press 05-04-2001

EBay bans Nazi artifacts and hate-group material The Associated Press 05-04-2001

U.S. breaks up Ukrainian immigrant smuggling ring The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble strong By Miko Sopler Daily Planet correspondent 05-04-2001

Gardening lilacs can yield many varieties The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Federal agents seize 260 pounds of ivory at airport The Associated Press 05-04-2001

N.Y. students protest standardized testing The Associated Press 05-04-2001

N.J. Senate approves resolution asking for resignation of justice The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Bush orders California agencies to conserve The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Study: Bottled water no better than tap water The Associated Press 05-04-2001

U.S. losses seat on U.N. human rights council The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Napster stands by claim company is healthy The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Lucent scientist arrested by FBI for stealing software The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Market Brief 05-04-2001

Delta pilots now prepare for vote The Associated Press 05-04-2001

Mayor’s state of the city address calls for unity John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-03-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-03-2001

A neighbor tries to save a very special little girl By Tom Yamaguchi 05-03-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-03-2001

Cal makes crew coach Gladstone new AD By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-03-2001

Speech stirs up parking controversy By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-03-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-03-2001

Bears pound USF Daily Planet Wire Services 05-03-2001

Standardized tests rules schools By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 05-03-2001

’Quakes beat Cal in exhibition Daily Planet Wire Services 05-03-2001

Measures in place to help school deal with meningitis death By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-03-2001

Sports shorts Staff 05-03-2001

Police say two should be happy morning scuffle didn’t slice them By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-03-2001

One killed, seven injured as hijacked L.A. transit bus crashes The Associated Press 05-03-2001

Vallejo man found guilty of kidnapping 8-year-old girl The Associated Press 05-03-2001

Feinstein cosponsors bill requiring better gas mileage for SUVs The Associated Press 05-03-2001

The new economy is really old stuff By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-03-2001

test Staff 05-02-2001

05-02-2001

05-02-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-02-2001

Student dies of meningitis By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 05-02-2001

May Day fest celebrates workers By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 05-02-2001

Immersion classes popularity soars By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-02-2001

Conflict continues over Civic Center lot By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-02-2001

Bridge bike lanes may be possible By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 05-02-2001

125 arrested in Long Beach May Day protest The Associated Press 05-02-2001

Juror dismissed for discussing kidnapping case The Associated Press 05-02-2001

Users say Yahoo quietly extending porn crackdown to chat rooms The Associated Press 05-02-2001

Chemical leak in Richmond contained, shelter in place The Associated Press 05-02-2001

Lung Association gives 33 counties failing air grades The Associated Press 05-02-2001

Man sentenced to life for 1963 church bombing The Associated Press 05-02-2001

GOP agrees on tax cut plan The Associated Press 05-02-2001

Weakest link in economy: manufacturing The Associated Press 05-02-2001

High job growth linked to population surges The Associated Press 05-02-2001

Market Brief AP 05-02-2001

05-01-2001

Vietnamese father answers his American son: living with defeat 05-01-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 05-01-2001

Students rally to condemnBush’s environmental record By Judith ScherrDaily Planet staff 05-01-2001

Divided panel looks at SAT issue By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-01-2001

Homeless agencies vie for $1.5 million By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-01-2001

Annual celebration honors struggles of People’s Park By Jonathan Kiefer Special to the Daily Planet 05-01-2001

Berkeley Daily Planet earns reporting honors Staff reports 05-01-2001

Mayor’s speech will address energy, housing, schools By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-01-2001

Cajoun-Creole band member dies at age 63 By Suzy Thompson Special to the Daily Planet 05-01-2001

SLA fugitive defense given time to appeal for delay The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Sex-change benefits approved in San Francisco The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Potential gubernatorial candidate to tour state The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Illegal immigrants swamp INS offices to beat deadline The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Closing arguments in Vallejo kidnapping trial The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Medical residents want shorter work hours Staff 05-01-2001

Lead levels deemed safe can still be harmful to child’s IQ The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Many senators don’t want investigation into Kerrey The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Teens drink,drive less in states with stricter limits The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Record number of girls going to jail The Associated Press 05-01-2001

‘Slings & Arrows’ players hits their mark By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 05-01-2001

Reading the consumer mind can be difficult By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Video game industry reports rapid growth The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Wireless data standard gaining much support The Associated Press 05-01-2001

Water is the star at Berkeley Bay Festival By Erika FrickeDaily Planet staff 04-30-2001

Trash causes trouble at Berkeley High By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 04-30-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 04-30-2001

Letters to the Editor 04-30-2001

Cardinal use late surge to avoid Bear sweep By David Stanton Daily Planet Correspondent 04-30-2001

St. Mary’s has up-and-down day at Top 8 Staff Report 04-30-2001

City plans for more affordable housing By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 04-30-2001

Sierra Club suggests energy crisis solutions By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 04-30-2001

People’s Park skate Jon Mays/Daily Planet 04-30-2001

Berkeley High School beefing up its security By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 04-30-2001

Maximum-security inmates managed outside murders, feds say Associated Press Writer By Kim Curtis 04-30-2001

Maximum-security inmates managed outside murders, feds say By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 04-30-2001

Utility’s bankruptcy hurting conservation rebates The Associated Press 04-30-2001

Municipal utilities get second look as energy woes grow The Associated Press 04-30-2001

The battle for digital living rooms is joined By May Wong AP Technology Writer 04-30-2001

Witnesses describe 1969 attack on Vietnamese village By Tini Tran Associated Press Writer 04-30-2001

District trying to increase revenue By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 04-28-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 04-28-2001

Letters to the Editor 04-28-2001

Arts & Entertainment 04-28-2001

Fielder on a tear as Panthers beat up on St. Joe’s By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-28-2001

Seeing the need for a service By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 04-28-2001

No power outage: Homers carry Bears past Stanford By Ralph Gaston Daily Planet Correspondent 04-28-2001

Council readies to split $7 million among nonprofits By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 04-28-2001

Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead By Susan Cerny 04-28-2001

Albany police seek rap entries about safety Bay City News 04-28-2001

Judge powerless to stop Napster copyright infringement The Associated Press 04-28-2001

First black public defender in S.F. dead The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Daughter arrested for mother’s murder The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Propisition 21 ruled legal in school shooting case The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Feds, states spar over regional electric grid The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Big rig driver charged in multi-vehicle morning crash The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Ex-professor’s widow gives $4 million to Fresno State The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Milk prices down, but farmers add to herd The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Bush education plan could cost $7 billion The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Two new reports released on former Senator’s Vietnam unit The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Jurors hear tape in trial of 1963 bombing The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Navy resumes bombing in Puerto Rico The Associated Press 04-28-2001

FDA cautions drug makers about AIDS advertising The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Illegal immigrants trying to beat deadline The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Economy doing better, but recession lingers The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Teens pump revenue into car market The Associated Press 04-28-2001

Stock picking tricky even for pros The Associated Press 04-28-2001