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Second meningitis case spurs action

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday May 12, 2001

Ten days after the bacterial meningitis death of 9-year-old Nambi Phelps, Berkeley Health Officer Dr. Poki Namkung held a press conference Friday to announce a second case of the contagious disease. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday May 12, 2001


Saturday, May 12

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Letters to the Editor

Saturday May 12, 2001

Berkeley needs to clean up -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Saturday May 12, 2001


Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music

By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 12, 2001

José-Luis Orozco, a long time Berkeley musician, is an expert in bilingual education through music and song. -more-



Cal women drop to 10th place after two rounds

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday May 12, 2001

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – No. 25 Cal shot a 312 in the second round of the NCAA Central Regional Friday to drop from eighth to 10th place (621) with the final round of the 21-team tournament slated for Saturday. The Bears are only one stroke back of being one of eight teams to advance to the NCAA Championship, May 23-26, in Florida. -more-



Quilting group brings parents together to talk school, kids

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Saturday May 12, 2001

The huge galaxy of volunteer committees that serve Berkeley public schools give parents a chance to bring professional expertise to bear on a baffling range of problems. -more-



Bears led by senior, freshman

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday May 12, 2001

The Cal women’s tennis team heads into the postseason today with two leaders: one senior and one freshman. -more-



Dad marches with moms against guns

By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff
Saturday May 12, 2001

It took Griffin Dix a year to get over the initial shock that his 15-year-old son Kenzo was shot and killed by a friend with a gun that the friend’s father left loaded and unlocked. -more-



Late rally snaps skid

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday May 12, 2001

EUGENE, Ore. - The No. 6 California Golden Bears scored three times in the top of the seventh to break a 4-4 tie to eventually defeat the Oregon Ducks, 7-4, at Howe Field on Friday afternoon. -more-



John Woolley House conveys layers of history

By Susan Cerny
Saturday May 12, 2001

The John Woolley House stands forlornly between a weedy empty lot and a large parking lot. -more-



Inventor trying to harness energy

Bay City News
Saturday May 12, 2001

A Berkeley inventor has started a company to harness the power in ocean waves to provide renewable energy to coastal communities. -more-



Features

Hispanics, blacks over-represented in San Diego traffic stops

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

SAN DIEGO — Hispanics and blacks are over-represented in traffic stops, but there isn’t enough evidence to conclude racism is the cause, the police chief said Friday. -more-


Both California unemployment, jobs up in April

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California’s unemployment rate jumped slightly in April, but the number of people with jobs also increased, state officials said Friday. -more-


GOP lays low in power crisis while Dems take heat

The Associated Pres
Saturday May 12, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Republicans from the state Legislature to the White House are standing back as California’s Democratic leaders, including Gov. Gray Davis, sweat out the power crisis. -more-


Rate hikes set to hit businesses

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Like prisoners before a judge, lawyers representing farmers, manufacturers and small businesses appealed for leniency Friday as California’s top power regulators mulled who will suffer most under the largest electricity rate hike in state history. -more-


Power woes, economy force tough state budget choices

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

SACRAMENTO — With a sagging economy and billions of state dollars flowing to buy power, Gov. Gray Davis is facing tough budget choices and possible cuts for the first time since he took office. -more-


10,000 Kias recalled

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

IRVINE — Kia Motors America on Friday voluntarily recalled 9,461 Optima mid-sized sedans built this year because of problems with wire harnesses that might prevent air bags from working properly. -more-


Future of gill-netters rests on research into new net

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

ASTORIA, Ore. — Fingers moved frantically through 35 feet of nylon netting, seeking the wild spring chinook salmon trapped inside. -more-


At turning point, wolf recovery project needs change

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

PHOENIX — With the first significant number of wild-born pups expected this spring, scientists say a program aimed at restoring the Mexican gray wolf to its native Southwest is at a turning point. -more-


Medicare agency prepaid for dead

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — Over the past decade, the government paid a total of $4.1 million to cover future medical costs for patients who had already died, government inspectors said Friday. -more-


U.S. plans new AIDS contribution

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — With the Nigerian president and the United Nations secretary-general at his side, President Bush on Friday pledged $200 million – and promised more money later – for fighting AIDS and other diseases ravaging Africa. -more-


EPA requires cleaner refineries

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency settled a case Friday in a Detroit federal court requiring seven petroleum refineries to reduce smokestack pollutants by more than 23,000 tons per year. -more-


FBI ends up with more egg on their face

By Karen Gullo The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — For an agency still reeling from the discovery of an alleged spy in its ranks, the last thing the FBI needed was the disclosure that it withheld evidence from lawyers representing the man convicted of the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. -more-


Many facets to building a successful butterfly garden

by Sally Levinson Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 12, 2001

Is a caterpillar a butterfly? Yes and no: Although a caterpillar has no wings, it is only a different life stage of the same animal. -more-


Election Section

Upcoming Microsoft features worry rivals and government

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — When computer users install the next generation of Microsoft’s Windows operating system this fall, they will get an Internet chat program automatically. Plus a new security program, a DVD player and software to make personal CDs. -more-


Allergy medications get over-the-counter OK

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Three popular allergy medications are safe enough to be sold without prescription, a federal advisory panel ruled Friday in an unprecedented case that could save the health insurance industry billions of dollars but increase costs for many consumers. -more-


Oklahoma bomber execution delayed

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — Timothy McVeigh’s countdown to execution was suddenly interrupted Friday, five days before he was to die, as Attorney General John Ashcroft ordered an investigation into the FBI’s bungling of records in the Oklahoma City bombing. -more-


Bush says U.N. dues should be paid

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

WASHINGTON — President Bush criticized the House vote to withhold some overdue payments to the United Nations in a display of anger over the ouster of the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Commission. -more-


Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music

By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet
Saturday May 12, 2001

José-Luis Orozco, a long time Berkeley musician, is an expert in bilingual education through music and song. -more-


Comfortable retirement is a choice – pain now or later

By John Cunniff The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

If Americans appear to be not fully sold on the idea of saving for their retirement, the explanation might lie in two very broad and different possibilities: -more-


EarthLink co-founder could face claims of $600 million or more

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

SANTA BARBARA — A co-founder of EarthLink, one of the nation’s largest Internet service providers, could face claims of $600 million or more for alleged investment fraud that netted Internet moguls, Santa Barbara socialites, venture capitalists and Hollywood producers. -more-


Next big stock sector search won’t be easy

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

NEW YORK — With the stock market appearing its firmest in months, investors looking for the best bets for profitability when the economy and corporate profits begin improving will find little consensus among analysts. -more-


Editorial

San Jose student possibly infected with meningitis

The Associated Press
Saturday May 12, 2001

SAN JOSE— A San Jose middle school student is hospitalized after being diagnosed with what doctors say is probably meningococcal meningitis. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

San Jose student possibly infected with meningitis 05-12-2001

Funeral arrangements scheduled for Oxford girl 05-10-2001

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

News

Second meningitis case spurs action By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-12-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-12-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 05-12-2001

Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001

Cal women drop to 10th place after two rounds Daily Planet Wire Services 05-12-2001

Quilting group brings parents together to talk school, kids By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001

Bears led by senior, freshman By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-12-2001

Dad marches with moms against guns By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001

Late rally snaps skid Daily Planet Wire Services 05-12-2001

John Woolley House conveys layers of history By Susan Cerny 05-12-2001

Inventor trying to harness energy Bay City News 05-12-2001

Hispanics, blacks over-represented in San Diego traffic stops The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Both California unemployment, jobs up in April The Associated Press 05-12-2001

GOP lays low in power crisis while Dems take heat The Associated Pres 05-12-2001

Rate hikes set to hit businesses The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Power woes, economy force tough state budget choices The Associated Press 05-12-2001

10,000 Kias recalled The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Future of gill-netters rests on research into new net The Associated Press 05-12-2001

At turning point, wolf recovery project needs change The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Medicare agency prepaid for dead The Associated Press 05-12-2001

U.S. plans new AIDS contribution The Associated Press 05-12-2001

EPA requires cleaner refineries The Associated Press 05-12-2001

FBI ends up with more egg on their face By Karen Gullo The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Many facets to building a successful butterfly garden by Sally Levinson Special to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001

Upcoming Microsoft features worry rivals and government The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Allergy medications get over-the-counter OK The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Oklahoma bomber execution delayed The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Bush says U.N. dues should be paid The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001

Comfortable retirement is a choice – pain now or later By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-12-2001

EarthLink co-founder could face claims of $600 million or more The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Next big stock sector search won’t be easy The Associated Press 05-12-2001

’Jackets lose, fall into second place Staff 05-10-2001

05-10-2001

It is time to get tough against the Energy Cartel 05-10-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-10-2001

Pot clubs create zoning problems By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-10-2001

St. Mary’s falters in seventh By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 05-10-2001

05-10-2001

Panel looks at impact of Proposition 21 By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-10-2001

Questions arise in interfaith marriage By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2001

Janet Reno speaks of public service at UC graduation By Jonathan Kiefer Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2001

UC Regents appear ready to purge anti-affirmative action vote The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Another dead as Caltrain installs signs to deter suicides The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Space tourist welcomed home The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Hospital closures due to finances The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Suit alleges misuse of federal immigrant education funds The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Court doesn’t tip hand on gun maker’s liability The Associated Press 05-10-2001

PUC plan would make some consumers pay big The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Prosecutors will challenge delay in SLA trial The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Feds probe suspected Jewish hate crime near university The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Education plan recieves bipartisian support The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Drug could help millions with osteoporosis The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Bus trip to mark anniversary of Freedom Rides The Associated Press 05-10-2001

NAACP chief lends support to anti-discrimination bill The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Whitman to launch EPA civil rights initiatives The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Congress hears continued debate over using phones while driving The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Bush nominates 11 for Supreme Court The Associated Press 05-10-2001

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