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Interim superintendent won’t seek post

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Wednesday May 09, 2001

In a surprise reversal, Stephen Goldstone, interim superintendent of the Berkeley Unified School District, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the permanent position. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday May 09, 2001


Wednesday, May 9

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Letters to the Editor

Wednesday May 09, 2001

Israel discriminates -more-



Berkeley Community Chorus tries something new

By Miko Sopler Daily Planet correspondent
Wednesday May 09, 2001

The Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra usually performs mainstream classics, the so-called “workhorses,” the core of the classical music tradition. -more-



Youth Court gets boost from feds

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday May 09, 2001

The City Council accepted a federal grant for about $50,000 Tuesday that it will turn over to the nonprofit that runs the popular Youth Court in which juvenile offenders are tried by juvenile attorneys and sentenced by juvenile juries. -more-



200 protest medical pot rules

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Wednesday May 09, 2001

A Berkeley City Council ordinance says 10 cannabis plants per patient is enough medicine, but some 200 protesters demonstrating outside a City Council meeting Tuesday said it’s not. -more-



Former UC president honored

Bay City News
Wednesday May 09, 2001

Richard C. Atkinson, president of the University of California system has announced the creation of a lecture series to honor Clark Kerr, who served as UC president from 1958 to 1967. -more-



Review will determine gun maker liability in killing

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Eight years after a mentally disturbed man killed eight people in a skyscraper massacre, the California Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday focusing on whether crime victims can sue a gun’s manufacturer. -more-



Features

Court backs Forest Service decision to ban drilling

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court has upheld the U.S. Forest Service decision to bar natural gas exploration on the Rocky Mountain Front in Montana. -more-


State sued for not accommodating disabled for exam

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A disability rights group has sued California’s Education Department for failing to accommodate children with disabilities during the state’s newly implemented high school exit exam. -more-


New study reports rich-poor gap shrinking in California

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — The rich are getting richer in California – but so too are the poor, and they’re getting there faster. -more-


L.A. mayoral hopefuls argue about crime, policing

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Mayoral candidates James Hahn and Antonio Villaraigosa met Tuesday in the first debate of their runoff campaign, arguing over who would be better at fighting crime and boosting morale in the understaffed Police Department. -more-


Lawsuit charges substandard care at state nursing homes

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — A self-described advocate for nursing home reform sued a national nursing home chain Tuesday for allegedly providing substandard care at nine facilities in California. -more-


Hot temperatures force second day of blackouts

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California grid operators cut power to nearly 300,000 customers Tuesday, saying hot temperatures and scarce supplies left the state short of electricity for a second straight day. -more-


Possible referendum would threaten bonds for power buys

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Despite dodging Republican opposition to $13.4 billion in bonds for power buys, Democratic lawmakers have opened the potential for a referendum and delays in repaying the state treasury. -more-


Secret energy contracts could lead to higher bills

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Secret power deals Gov. Gray Davis is making with power generators to buy electricity eventually could wind up costing customers more money, a newspaper reported Tuesday. -more-


Songwriters sue MP3.com for $40.5 million

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Songwriters Randy Newman, Tom Waits and members of the rock band Heart have filed a $40.5 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Internet music site MP3.com. -more-


Postponement in SLA trial

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — A state appeals court on Tuesday ordered another lengthy delay in the attempted-murder trial of former Symbionese Liberation Army fugitive Sara Jane Olson. -more-


Fifth test of unmanned craft complete

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE — NASA successfully completed the fifth flight test of its unmanned X-40A on Tuesday, dropping the prototype reusable spacecraft from a helicopter in a 75-second fall to Earth. -more-


Program study confirms early childhood education

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

CHICAGO — A 15-year study of a Head Start-style preschool program for poor children bolsters the idea that early childhood education yields big benefits later in life, reducing crime and dropout rates. -more-


Motorists in shock again as gas prices jump; $3 a gallon may follow

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

CHICAGO — Summer vacations are just around the corner, and once again soaring gasoline prices are driving some motorists around the bend. -more-


Election Section

Study claims gays can turn straight if they want

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

NEW ORLEANS — An explosive new study says some gay people can turn straight if they really want to. -more-


Cheney says nuclear waste dump can be built safely

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration’s turn to nuclear power as a long-term energy strategy will necessitate a permanent nuclear waste dump, Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday. -more-


Senate contemplates allocating money to schools

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Senate is considering an amendment that would give states enough money to hire 58,000 teachers next year and help schools reduce class sizes. -more-


Cisco posts first quarterly loss

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SAN JOSE — In the latest sign of how the New Economy has faltered, Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday posted the first net loss in its history, though its third-quarter results beat analysts’ reduced expectations. -more-


Dell Computers Corp. cutting more jobs

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

DALLAS — The slumping personal computer business was hit by more bad news as Dell Computer Corp. executives announced another round of layoffs, this time cutting 3,000 to 4,000 jobs. -more-


Market Watch

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

Skittishness about future earnings sent financial issues lower Tuesday, while technology stocks advanced modestly in subdued trading. -more-


China refuses to let spy plane fly home

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

BEIJING — China on Tuesday protested the resumption of U.S. surveillance flights and said it would refuse to let the United States fly out a crippled Navy spy plane. The Bush administration responded by stepping up its drive to get the plane back. -more-


Israeli leader accuses Palestine of risking children

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Ariel Sharon charged Tuesday that the Palestinians were knowingly endangering children in their struggle with Israel, as anguished Gazans laid to rest a 4-month-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli fire. -more-


Man arrested for animal cruelty

Daily Planet staff
Wednesday May 09, 2001

Just after 11 p.m. Saturday Berkeley police received a flurry of calls from witnesses saying they heard a man screaming and a dog howling outside their windows. -more-


Editorial

Missing millions lead to FBI probe of S.F. schools

The Associated Press
Wednesday May 09, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Millions of dollars in missing grant money, shoddy bookkeeping and poor management are at the center of an FBI investigation into San Francisco schools focusing on the mishandling of federal grants and bond funds. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Missing millions lead to FBI probe of S.F. schools 05-09-2001

NAACP presses San Jose police for changes 05-08-2001

Efforts to avoid blackouts could lead to more pollution 05-07-2001

UC Regents set to revisit affirmative action vote 05-05-2001

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

Man pleads guilty to helping Reddy 05-03-2001

News

Interim superintendent won’t seek post By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-09-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-09-2001

Berkeley Community Chorus tries something new By Miko Sopler Daily Planet correspondent 05-09-2001

Youth Court gets boost from feds By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

200 protest medical pot rules By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

Former UC president honored Bay City News 05-09-2001

Review will determine gun maker liability in killing The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Court backs Forest Service decision to ban drilling The Associated Press 05-09-2001

State sued for not accommodating disabled for exam The Associated Press 05-09-2001

New study reports rich-poor gap shrinking in California The Associated Press 05-09-2001

L.A. mayoral hopefuls argue about crime, policing The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Lawsuit charges substandard care at state nursing homes The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Hot temperatures force second day of blackouts The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Possible referendum would threaten bonds for power buys The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Secret energy contracts could lead to higher bills The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Songwriters sue MP3.com for $40.5 million The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Postponement in SLA trial The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Fifth test of unmanned craft complete The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Program study confirms early childhood education The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Motorists in shock again as gas prices jump; $3 a gallon may follow The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Study claims gays can turn straight if they want The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Cheney says nuclear waste dump can be built safely The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Senate contemplates allocating money to schools The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Cisco posts first quarterly loss The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Dell Computers Corp. cutting more jobs The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 05-09-2001

China refuses to let spy plane fly home The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Israeli leader accuses Palestine of risking children The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Man arrested for animal cruelty Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

Home tours take historic turns By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-08-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-08-2001

Author examines faith and fiction By Kathleen Kisner Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001

Interim superintendent won’t seek post By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Teachers question test bonuses By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Chinese writer talks of hate and displacement By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001

Council decision likely on San Pablo project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Outdoor market almost reality in West Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Demonstration protests medical marijuana ordinance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Criminal charges filed against defense lawyers in SLA case The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Grid managers order rolling blackouts The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Lawmakers OK $13.4 billion in revenue bonds The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Study finds traffic congestion increasing The Associated Press 05-08-2001

New L.A. ordinance goal is closing campaign finance loophole The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Bush can’t prevent soaring prices of gas The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Investors cautious after last week’s rally The Associated Press 05-08-2001

3Com plans to cut 3,000 more jobs The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Ugly, damaged B Building days numbered By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-07-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-07-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-07-2001

Bears finish sweep of UCLA with 8-6 victory Daily Planet Wire Services 05-07-2001

Celebrating tradition, unity and freedom Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2001

Stanford downs Cal in lacrosse final Daily Planet Wire Services 05-07-2001

Council ponders pot club permits By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-07-2001

11th straight national title for Cal rugby Daily Planet Wire Services 05-07-2001

Sailing club helps land lovers find sea legs By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 05-07-2001

Panthers dominate Meet of Champions By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2001

Tobacco still powerful despite “radioactive” donations By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001

Legislative leaders set to sue federal energy regulators By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001

Bay briefs Staff 05-07-2001

‘Minority’ has uncertain future in no-majority state By Erica Werner Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001

Bay restoration underway; more money, work needed By Colleen Valles Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001

Bay Bridge bungee jumper arrested By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001

Solvency woes lead to fees for once-free services By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 05-07-2001

Panel seeks ways to tackle chronic BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-05-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-05-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-05-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 05-05-2001

Pinole Valley gets revenge, shuts out Yellowjackets By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-05-2001

Power panel points to water district By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-05-2001

Panthers romp, 28-0 By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 05-05-2001

City not ready for big quake By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-05-2001

The Dempster House: a prominent example of a Berkeley Brown Shingle By Austene Hall and Susan Cerny 05-05-2001

Huff, a fighter for life and patients’ rights Special to the Daily Planet 05-05-2001

California crisis brings new talk of energy conservation The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Baja California broke from Mexico 6 million years ago The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Judge rules against bill in smog fee suit The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Immigrant may be sedated before deportation The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Legislators bracing for summer blackouts The Associated Press 05-05-2001

State seizes tax boycotter’s records The Associated Pres 05-05-2001

Farmers will be paid for water diverted to save fish The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Number of independent voters nearly doubled The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Kidnapper says he’ll commit child crimes from jail The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Capital murder, felonies charged in L.A. bus hijacking The Associated Press The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Death penalty opponents ready for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Lawmakers angry over U.N. panel ejection of U.S. The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Forest road ban to take effect, then be amended The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Unemployment hits 4.5 percent as companies shed jobs The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Florida lawmakers overhaul election system The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Grocers want clarity on biotech food products The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Pope arrives in Greece, faces centuries of mistrust The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Computer chip designer loses key ruling The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Fed study suggests investors are sluggards By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Businesses focus on Cinco de Mayo to enter Hispanic market The Associated Press 05-05-2001

Possibility of an even weaker economy The Associated Press 05-05-2001

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

05-04-2001

05-04-2001

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