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’Jackets lose again; NCS playoff spot in jeopardy

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday May 19, 2001

For the fourth game in a row, the Berkeley Yellowjackets couldn’t put together a big inning. For the fourth game in a row, they gave the other team a big inning. So for the fourth game in a row, they lost. -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Saturday May 19, 2001


Forum

Staff
Saturday May 19, 2001

Progressives? Call them radical -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday May 19, 2001


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Learning centers may help ease BHS problems

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Saturday May 19, 2001

Battle lines are being drawn in the discussion about whether “small learning communities” could help Berkeley High School tackle problems with truancy, campus violence, teacher turn-over, and the achievement gap that separates Asian and white students from their African-American and Latino peers. -more-



Berkeley crew up against unique challenges

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday May 19, 2001

The Berkeley High crew team will compete in the state championship meet today, but they will be unique among the 15 teams racing at Lake Natoma. -more-



Sewer Fund used inappropriately

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday May 19, 2001

The City Council asked two commissions to monitor the city’s Sewer Fund, which generates about $14 million a year in local fees, because of “inappropriate use and allocation.” -more-



Bears move on with 2-0 win

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday May 19, 2001

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A day after defeating Connecticut, 2–0, the second–seeded California Golden Bears used eight hits on offense and an excellent three–hit shutout pitching performance by junior Jocelyn Forest to defeat the Florida Atlantic Owls, 2–0, in the winner's bracket of the South Region of the NCAA Regional. -more-



Council rolled over to developer Kennedy

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Saturday May 19, 2001

Berkeley Lite is an occasional column illuminating those who’d like to shine us on. -more-



Cal tennis ousted by Arizona St.

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday May 19, 2001

STONE MOUNTAIN, Georgia – The No. 7-ranked California women’s tennis team suffered a major loss, when they fell in the NCAA Round of 16 to the No. 11-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils, 4-2, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The Bears met up with the Sun Devils for the third time this year, the first two coming in the regular season. -more-



West Berkeley’s has hidden surprises

By Susan Cerny
Saturday May 19, 2001

West Berkeley’s past is evident today through its diverse building stock. It presents a heterogeneous mix of old and new buildings, residential and industrial buildings often side by side. -more-



POLICE BRIEFS

Saturday May 19, 2001

A woman was battered and raped by two men who forced her into a bathroom on the Berkeley School District’s east campus about 2 a.m. Tuesday, police said. -more-



Features

SF school system under investigation by FBI

The Associated Press
Saturday May 19, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — After years of complaints from parents about San Francisco’s crowded, ill-equipped and run-down schools, the FBI has been called in to find out whether the mess is more than just a matter of bad management. -more-


Groups excluded from PG&E bankruptcy filing

The Associated Press
Saturday May 19, 2001

A committee of nine ratepayer groups will not be allowed to take part in the proceedings involving the bankruptcy filing of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., a judge ruled Friday. -more-


Dying smoker seeks $10 billion from Philip Morris

The Associated Press
Saturday May 19, 2001

LOS ANGELES — The lawyer for a dying smoker suing tobacco giant Philip Morris Inc. suggested Friday that a jury award $10 billion in punitive damages. -more-


Principal backs slaughter of steer at school

The Associated Press
Saturday May 19, 2001

BREA — A 1,000-pound steer raised at a parochial school was slaughtered in front of more than 100 students, some as young as 5, to teach them where meat comes from – a demonstration that has drawn protests from some quarters. -more-


Exhibit’s different mediums offer different messages

By Miko Sloper Daily Planet Correspondent
Saturday May 19, 2001

“ALIVE IN HER: Icons of the Goddess” -more-


Editorial

UC Berkeley seeks to change admission evaluation rules

The Associated Press
Saturday May 19, 2001

Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

UC Berkeley seeks to change admission evaluation rules 05-19-2001

Diagnosis of bacterial meningitis confirmed 05-18-2001

Street gangs place $25,000 bounty for Rampart cop killings 05-17-2001

Ruling puts worry into medical marijuana users 05-16-2001

Supporters of Oakland club say they’ll keep fighting 05-15-2001

Deregulation hits infamy in just five years 05-14-2001

News

’Jackets lose again; NCS playoff spot in jeopardy By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-19-2001

Forum Staff 05-19-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-19-2001

Learning centers may help ease BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-19-2001

Berkeley crew up against unique challenges By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001

Sewer Fund used inappropriately By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-19-2001

Bears move on with 2-0 win Daily Planet Wire Services 05-19-2001

Council rolled over to developer Kennedy By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001

Cal tennis ousted by Arizona St. Daily Planet Wire Services 05-19-2001

West Berkeley’s has hidden surprises By Susan Cerny 05-19-2001

POLICE BRIEFS 05-19-2001

SF school system under investigation by FBI The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Groups excluded from PG&E bankruptcy filing The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Dying smoker seeks $10 billion from Philip Morris The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Principal backs slaughter of steer at school The Associated Press 05-19-2001

Exhibit’s different mediums offer different messages By Miko Sloper Daily Planet Correspondent 05-19-2001

St. Mary’s Guy has high hopes for himself, team By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-18-2001

05-18-2001

Forum 05-18-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-18-2001

School Board slashes district’s budget By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-18-2001

Bears shut out Huskies in NCAA first round Daily Planet Wire Services 05-18-2001

Two-wheel valet parking Daily Planet staff 05-18-2001

Council deals with commissioner conflict By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-18-2001

Community can tackle global warming woes By Tracy Chocholousek, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2001

Resident gets cash for trash Daily Planet Staff 05-18-2001

Court overturns ruling on nonunion workers’ obligations The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Teens protest slaughter of cow The Associated Press 05-18-2001

SLA lawyer pleads innocent The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Feds get one more chance to keep cattle off reserved land The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Protesters prepare to upstage biotech industry gathering The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Panel keeps prospects of high-speed rail funding alive The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Hospital paying out $10 million The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Cancer-striken man sues Philip Morris Inc The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Bush warns of ‘darker future’ if energy plan rejected The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Census shows single-father homes on the rise The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Cancer drug tests stopped over toxicity findings The Associated Press 05-18-2001

Simple ways to fix a leaky faucet The Associated Press 05-18-2001

European automakers make the grade The Associated Press 05-18-2001

’Jackets drop third straight; title hopes gone By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-17-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-17-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-17-2001

UC Regents drop system’s ban on affirmative action By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-17-2001

Eight individuals, one team named to Cal Hall of Fame Daily Planet Wire Services 05-17-2001

Council squabbles over task force By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-17-2001

Bike-to-work day is every day for some By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-17-2001

SLA trial lawyer wants quick trial for himself The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Governor signs bill creating state power authority The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Alien hunt signs up 3 millionth volunteer The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Californians cut back on gas usage SThe Associated Press 05-17-2001

State receives string of dreary economic news The Associated Press 05-17-2001

No agreement for fishermen, environmentalists The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Former trucker sought in family killings The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Bush presses to increase oil production The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Colin Powell trying to arrange new Mideast talks The Associated Press 05-17-2001

FBI finds more evidence in Timothy McVeigh case The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Senators propose help for Cuban dissidents The Associated Press 05-17-2001

U.S. aid won’t go to groups advocating abortion rights The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Arrest unveils draft-dodging scandal The Associated Press 05-17-2001

Truancy forum lets students speak out By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-16-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-16-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-16-2001

Attendant shortage alarms the disabled community By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001

Pacifica under scrutiny on Hill By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001

Board member resigns By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001

POLICE BRIEFS Staff 05-16-2001

San Diego State changing image of Aztec mascot The Associated Press 05-16-2001

State PUC OKs plan allocating record rate hike The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Public transportation usage rises The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Dalai Lama projects hope for peaceful 21st century The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Cal OSHA investigates accident at Marine World The Associated Press 05-16-2001

High-speed rail project suffers from budget cuts The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Democrats lose bid to hire thousands of school teachers The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Top-secret agency breaks code of silence for dollars The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Expert predicts Memorial Day gas pump prices relief The Associated Press 05-16-2001

WALL STREET ROUNDUP The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Survey shows big money pressures for kids The Associated Press 05-16-2001

Applied Materials misses expectations The Associated Press 05-16-2001

05-15-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-15-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-15-2001

Hundreds attend clinicsfor meningitis screenings By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001

Court decision won’t affect local pot rule By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001

Tenant law at top of council agenda By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001

Willard students to show off ‘talent’ in play By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001

Nontraditional church undergoes restoration By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 05-15-2001

Governor releases pared down state budget The Associated Press 05-15-2001

Prisons, law enforcement take cut in Davis proposal The Associated Press 05-15-2001

CSU considers sweeping alcohol policy The Associated Press 05-15-2001

Israelis target Palestinian police for retaliation The Associated Press 05-15-2001

Techs fall as market awaits Fed meeting The Associated Press 05-15-2001

Today’s problems were addressed several years ago By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-15-2001

Remodeled Civic Center is ready for rumble By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-14-2001

Letter to the Editor 05-14-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-14-2001

Piedmont makes Panthers work for BSAL track title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2001

Student housing still crunched By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet 05-14-2001

Cal women move on Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001

School tax helps soften budget blow By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001

Bear golfers squeak through to NCAAs Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001

Inventor wants to harness energy Bay City News 05-14-2001

Cal men advance to round of 16 playoff Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001

New cancer drugs show little punch in early testing By Daniel Q. Haney The Associated Press 05-14-2001

Federal judge expands racial profiling lawsuit against CHP By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001

Landlords offer prizes as S.F. office market dives By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001

AMD to introduce new mobile chips The Associated Press 05-14-2001

Bay Briefs 05-14-2001