Page One

Panthers win boys’ title at NCS meet; girls just miss

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday May 21, 2001

On a brutally hot day in Stockton, several members of the St. Mary’s track & field team didn’t have a chance to take a break at the Bayshore Regional championships. With qualifying spots for the Northern California Meet of Champions next week on the line, the Panthers’ top performers had to be at their bests. -more-


Monday May 21, 2001

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FORUM

Monday May 21, 2001

What side are you on in the marijuana fight? -more-


Volunteers spruce up preschools

By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet
Monday May 21, 2001

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Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff
Monday May 21, 2001

Monday, May 21

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NCAA bid likely for young Bears squad

By Ralph Gaston Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday May 21, 2001

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Teachers working on test protest

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Monday May 21, 2001

As Berkeley school administrators decide what to do with more than $500,000 awarded to the district for improved standardized test scores, a growing core of frustrated Berkeley teachers are studying ways to protest the test. -more-


Stadium lighting creates neighborhood heat

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday May 21, 2001

A plan to install permanent lighting inside UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium has Panoramic Hill residents worried that glaring, unsightly lighting towers will be visible from all over the city. -more-


Ball rolling on ‘small learning communities’

By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet
Monday May 21, 2001

There were at least as many questions as there were people at the Berkeley Alternative High School on Saturday. Yes, that’s right — on Saturday. -more-


Teachers to get discounted class rates from UC Berkeley

Bay City News Service
Monday May 21, 2001

The University of California at Berkeley is offering summer courses at a discounted price for teachers from the Berkeley, Oakland, West Contra Costa and San Francisco unified school districts. -more-


Features

Death row inmate speaks at Occidental College ceremony

By Andrea Cavanaugh Associated Press Writer
Monday May 21, 2001

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Consumer complaints rise against state’s telephone companies

The Associated Press
Monday May 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Complaints against some of the state’s largest telephone companies are on the rise, according to an analysis of 47,000 complaints filed with state utility regulators over the past two years, a newspaper reported. -more-


California braces for $5.7 billion electric rate hike

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Monday May 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Higher power costs zapped restauranteur Marino Sandoval and his customers even before California regulators decided this week how to allocate a $5.7 billion electricity rate hike — the highest in the state’s history. -more-


Head of PUC show companies cut power generation for more money

The Associated Press
Monday May 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES – The head of the California Public Utilities Commission provided a state Senate committee with evidence showing three power generators reduced electricity production and then benefited from the resulting high prices. -more-


FBI investigating San Francisco school system

By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer
Monday May 21, 2001

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Burgeoning wild pigs force parks to hire trappers

The Associated Press
Monday May 21, 2001

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Kenyans sweep Bay to Breakers

The Associated Press
Monday May 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Two runners from Kenya won San Francisco’s most popular race Sunday, the 12K Bay to Breakers. -more-


Editorial

Fungus a threat to young grapevines

Bay City News Service
Monday May 21, 2001

The glassy-winged sharpshooter and the Pierce's Disease that it spreads are seen as a major threat to the state's wine industry. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Fungus a threat to young grapevines 05-21-2001

Fungus a threat to young grapevines 05-21-2001

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

News

Panthers win boys’ title at NCS meet; girls just miss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-21-2001

05-21-2001

FORUM 05-21-2001

Volunteers spruce up preschools By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 05-21-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 05-21-2001

NCAA bid likely for young Bears squad By Ralph Gaston Daily Planet Correspondent 05-21-2001

Teachers working on test protest By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-21-2001

Stadium lighting creates neighborhood heat By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-21-2001

Ball rolling on ‘small learning communities’ By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-21-2001

Teachers to get discounted class rates from UC Berkeley Bay City News Service 05-21-2001

Death row inmate speaks at Occidental College ceremony By Andrea Cavanaugh Associated Press Writer 05-21-2001

Consumer complaints rise against state’s telephone companies The Associated Press 05-21-2001

California braces for $5.7 billion electric rate hike By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 05-21-2001

Head of PUC show companies cut power generation for more money The Associated Press 05-21-2001

FBI investigating San Francisco school system By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 05-21-2001

Burgeoning wild pigs force parks to hire trappers The Associated Press 05-21-2001

Kenyans sweep Bay to Breakers The Associated Press 05-21-2001

’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