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SUMMER SESSIONS

Friday June 08, 2001

The members of Jsac from the Jazzschool jam during a free concert at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station on -more-


BHS crew heads to nationals

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday June 08, 2001

Aroner: California must do more to stop AIDS

From the office of Assmblymember Dion Aroner:
Friday June 08, 2001

As California and the nation mark the 20th anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS on June 5th, Assemblywoman Dion Aroner (D-Berkeley) expressed concern that California is failing to do all it can to prevent new HIV infections among its residents, and urged support for Assembly Bill 1292, the Pharmacy Sale and Disease Prevention Act (Aroner), which would allow for the sale of syringes at licensed pharmacies without a prescription. -more-


City’s traffic management faces road blocks

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Friday June 08, 2001

City Manager Weldon Rucker has taken steps to organize the city’s traffic and pedestrian safety efforts after two traffic specialists from different departments recently quit. -more-


FORUM

Friday June 08, 2001

Conflict not about good works -more-


3 new principals named

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Friday June 08, 2001

The Berkeley school board approved the hire of three new principals Wednesday and expects to announce the appointment of two more early next week. -more-


Latinos call for better education

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Friday June 08, 2001

While the growth of Berkeley’s Latino population may not be dramatic – the 2000 Census says there’s approximately 2,000 more Latinos (about 10,000 total) in the city today than 10 years before – a new faith-based movement of Hispanic families promises to make a profound impression on the local political scene. -more-


County budget shows slower growth rate

Bay City News
Friday June 08, 2001

OAKLAND – Alameda County Administrator Susan Muranishi presented a $1.8 billion proposed budget to the Board of Supervisors Thursday. While bigger than last year’s, the budget reflects a lower growth rate because of the slowing down of the economy. -more-


Rep. Barbara Lee honored for work in AIDS and HIV

Bay City News
Friday June 08, 2001

Rep. Barbara Lee was recognized on Wednesday for her efforts to fight AIDS and HIV around the world. -more-


Electric bill down for low-income ratepayers

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

Low-income ratepayers of California’s public utilities will save 5 percent more on their electric bills, state power regulators ordered Thursday. -more-


Board sets passing grades for high school test

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

SACRAMENTO — The state school board, wary of possible legal challenges, Thursday set lower passing grades for the new state high school graduation test than those recommended by an advisory group. -more-


Obesity greater health risk than smoking, survey indicates

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Obese adults have more chronic health problems than smokers, heavy drinkers or the poor, according to a study released Wednesday. -more-


The art of inspection: monitoring your remodel

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

The contractor who Phil Smith hired for his addition last year is one of the best in Columbia, Mo. But every night after the contractor and his crew went home, Smith took out a flashlight, tape measure and the architect’s plans to inspect the work. Smith presented any questions at a twice-weekly meeting. When something looked really wrong, he called his contractor from work. And when Smith’s concerns resulted in a change from the original plans, a change order was written. The result? A job that went smoothly for homeowner and contractor. -more-


The Gardener’s Guide: Be careful with pink seeds

By Lee Reich AP Weekly Features
Friday June 08, 2001

Hot pink is an eye-catching color. That’s why seeds are dyed that bright hue to show they’ve been coated with a poisonous pesticide. -more-


Improving home accessibility for the disabled

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

If you or a member of your family should become physically disabled, how “user-friendly” would your home be? How accessible is your home? When making home improvements, are you thinking ahead to your “twilight years”? Accessible design and construction is becoming increasingly important to American homeowners, as longevity increases. -more-


Friday June 08, 2001

Habitot Children’s Museum “Back to the Farm” An interactive exhibit gives children the chance to wiggle through tunnels, look into a mirrored fish pond, don farm animal costumes, ride on a John Deere tractor and more. “Recycling Center” Lets the kids crank the conveyor belt to sort cans, plastic bottles and newspaper bundles into dumpster bins. $4 adults; $6 children age 7 and under; $3 for each additional child age 7 and under. Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day) Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-


Refiners warn of shortages if no blackout exemptions

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — As the peak summer driving season shifts into high gear, several major oil companies are warning that California could face gasoline shortages and higher prices unless their refineries are shielded from the blackouts facing the electricity-starved state in the weeks ahead. -more-


Juno, NetZero set to merge

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Former bitter rivals NetZero and Juno Online Services, the two biggest providers of free Internet access, said Thursday they will merge in a deal that is expected to create the nation’s second-largest Internet connection company. -more-


Bush signs tax cut, says rebates will happen

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

WASHINGTON — In a White House victory celebration, President Bush put his signature to the nation’s first across-the-board tax cut in a generation on Thursday and promised American families rebate checks in time to help with September school bills. -more-


Hearings will focus on work-related injuries

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday she will hold three hearings on work-related injuries, and the findings will help determine how the Bush administration will pursue a new policy to protect workers. -more-


Giants stay local, draft Cash, Meyer

Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday June 07, 2001

If all goes according to plan, the San Francisco Giants could have a serious Berkeley connection going at some point in the next few years. They drafted three players with Berkeley connections in Tuesday’s Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. -more-


Thursday June 07, 2001

New mayor faces the two cities of L.A.

By Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service
Thursday June 07, 2001

Calendar of Events & Activities

Thursday June 07, 2001


Thursday, June 7

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Minority numbers up in advanced classes

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 07, 2001

Berkeley High is often criticized for lacking diversity in its high level classes, particularly its Advanced Placement classes, but one group has tackled the problem head on. -more-


Gladstone makes his first change, fires two

Staff Report
Thursday June 07, 2001

New Cal athletic directory Steve Gladstone put his first stamp on the athletic department this week, firing two long-time employees and starting a search for five new associate athletic directors just four days after officially taking over his new position. -more-


FORUM

Thursday June 07, 2001

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Council opens public hearing on Beth El

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 07, 2001

The City Council opened the first round of what promises to be a long public hearing concerning a neighborhood land-use issue that has attracted citywide interest – the proposed synagogue and school at 1301 Oxford St. -more-


Pacifica Radio troubles continue

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 07, 2001

Sen. John Burton, D-San Francisco, president pro-tem of the State Senate, plunged last week into the conflict between the Pacifica Foundation Board – the nonprofit holder of licenses to five radio stations including KPFA in Berkeley – and a number of the radio stations’ listener-sponsors and their paid and unpaid staffs. -more-


Beth El: project blends into area area

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 07, 2001

More than 160 people signed up to address the City Council during a public hearing on the controversial Beth El proposal to build a synagogue and school at 1301 Oxford St. -more-


BRIEFS

Staff
Thursday June 07, 2001

Senate votes to limit fat, sugar content in school food

The Associated Press
Thursday June 07, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Worrying about “an epidemic” of sedentary, obese and unhealthy students, the Senate voted Wednesday to limit the fat and sugar content in much of the food served at California schools. -more-


Smoker wins $3 billion in Philip Morris suit

The Associated Press
Thursday June 07, 2001

Bill will expand rights for domestic partners

The Associated Press
Thursday June 07, 2001

SACRAMENTO — After a long emotional debate involving scripture and hardball politics, the Assembly approved a bill Wednesday that would give new rights to domestic partners. -more-


New L.A. mayor winner inherits a political dynasty

The Associated Press
Thursday June 07, 2001

LOS ANGELES — His dad was known as the “pothole guy” – a gregarious pol who couldn’t pass up a chance to shake a hand, a man who also got things done for his constituents during 45 years in office. -more-


Lucent offers voluntary buyouts

The Associated Press
Thursday June 07, 2001

TRENTON, N.J. — Lucent Technologies Inc. is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to more than 10,000 U.S.-based employees in an effort to accelerate restructuring of the struggling telecommunications giant. -more-


State’s economy at risk as power crunch continues

The Associated Press
Thursday June 07, 2001

CHOWCHILLA — When Tom Fry gets up in the middle of the night these days, it’s likely not for a snack or to check on his 3-year-old daughter. -more-


MARKET ROUNDUP

Thursday June 07, 2001

NEW YORK — A warning from Hewlett-Packard about future growth and concerns about weakness in the banking sector Wednesday prompted investors to cash in profits following Wall Street’s four-session advance. -more-


Residents take up tree causes with Parks panel

By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday June 06, 2001

Twenty or so residents met in one of the North Berkeley Senior Center’s more cozy, upper rooms Monday evening to share their views with the Parks and Recreation Commission about two ordinances intended to protect trees within the city. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday June 06, 2001


Wednesday, June 6

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Letters to the Editor

Wednesday June 06, 2001

Murders in Nepal produce sorrow and deep suspicion -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Wednesday June 06, 2001

Habitot Children’s Museum “Back to the Farm” An interactive exhibit gives children the chance to wiggle through tunnels, look into a mirrored fish pond, don farm animal costumes, ride on a John Deere tractor and more. “Recycling Center” Lets the kids crank the conveyor belt to sort cans, plastic bottles and newspaper bundles into dumpster bins. $4 adults; $6 children age 7 and under; $3 for each additional child age 7 and under. Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day) Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-


Jerry Rice becomes newest Oakland Raider

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

ALAMEDA — Jerry Rice put on the silver and black for the first time and couldn’t help but admire himself. -more-


Entrepreneur taps winery business right in Berkeley

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 06, 2001

When Tom Leaf moved to San Francisco from Texas in 1988, he liked to drink beer. Then one day he took a trip to the wine country, tasted a Hop Kilm 1985 Reserve Zinfandel and had a revelation. -more-


San Pablo Avenue plan back to ZAB

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 06, 2001

Just before folks crowded into and overflowed out of the Council Chambers Tuesday night to voice pros and cons of a development across the street from Live Oak Park, another highly controversial development proposal was quietly and temporarily derailed. -more-


Film prompts discussion about male teen needs

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 06, 2001

Some 500 parents and youth from Berkeley and beyond turned out for a screening of “Boys Will Be Men,” a film dealing with the difficulties of growing up male in America, at the Longfellow Middle School auditorium Monday night. -more-


Board will hear public input on district budget

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 06, 2001

The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its adopted budget tonight. -more-


Package for foster care housing, training OK’d

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California’s foster-care system for 115,000 children who can’t live with their own parents is broken, say state lawmakers who are pushing a $63 million package of bills. -more-


City Attorney leads L.A. mayor’s race

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

LOS ANGELES — City Attorney James Hahn led Antonio Villaraigosa, a former state legislator hoping to become the city’s first Hispanic mayor in 129 years, in early returns in the race for mayor Tuesday. -more-


Community backs teachers on strike

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

FAIRFIELD — Parents rallied outside the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District office Tuesday afternoon to show their support for the teachers who are striking for higher wages. -more-


San Jose police say 7 hostages taken at DMV

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

SAN JOSE — San Jose police responded to a call Tuesday evening that several armed men took hostages at a Department of Motor Vehicles office. -more-


Senate floor calm in last GOP run meeting

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

WASHINGTON — On the eve of a historic shift in power, Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle pledged Tuesday to “reach out and create bipartisan coalitions” on health care and other issues when his party takes control for the first time in six years. Republicans said they would demand fair play for President Bush’s nominees and fight to keep his agenda at the forefront. -more-


Department urged to look into Florida election process

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department should investigate the possibility that minorities were intentionally denied voting rights in last year’s elections in Florida, the chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says. -more-


Cancer rates on the decline, maybe thanks to science

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

WASHINGTON — Rates for cancer cases and deaths went down in the 1990s, led by declines for prostate, lung and colon cancer, according to combined government and private studies. More breast cancer cases were detected, apparently because of aggressive screening. -more-


Napster close to deal with three record labels

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Napster, the former music industry bad-boy, announced Tuesday it had struck a distribution deal with three major record labels that are launching a music subscription service this summer. -more-


U.N. AIDS chief says global pandemic in early stages

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Though more than 22 million people have died of AIDS and 36 million others are infected with HIV, the pandemic is still in its early stages, the United Nations’ top AIDS fighter said Tuesday as he marked 20 years since the first official report of AIDS. -more-


Mideast cease-fire in fragile state

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

JERUSALEM — Hamas cast doubt Tuesday on how long a fragile cease-fire can last when its spiritual leader said the militant group is not bound by Yasser Arafat’s call to end attacks on Israel. -more-


Earth study launched by scientists

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

UNITED NATIONS — On World Environment Day, the United Nations joined forces Tuesday with 1,500 leading scientists and a host of public and private organizations to launch the first major study of the health of planet Earth. -more-


Panel seeks ways to tackle chronic BHS problems

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

In advance of a communitywide meeting on May 19 to consider a major overhaul in the way Berkeley High School delivers its academic programs, small groups of high school staff and parents have met weekly to ponder the question. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday June 05, 2001


Saturday, May 5

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Letters to The Editor

Tuesday June 05, 2001

Four stories on San Pablo good for community -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Tuesday June 05, 2001

Habitot Children’s Museum “Back to the Farm” An interactive exhibit gives children the chance to wiggle through tunnels like an earthworm, look into a mirrored fish pond, don farm animal costumes, ride on a John Deere tractor and more. “Recycling Center” Lets the kids crank the conveyor belt to sort cans, plastic bottles and newspaper bundles into dumpster bins, and become little “dump” workers. $4 adults; $6 children age 7 and under; $3 for each additional child age 7 and under. Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day) Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-


Pinole Valley gets revenge, shuts out Yellowjackets

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Kopmar hurt in 3-0 loss; ACCAL title up for grabs -more-


Visionary builds tool shed for ‘cheaper than dirt’

By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Four years ago Jim Cisney had a vision for the Northside Community Art Garden. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Tuesday June 05, 2001


Tuesday, June 5

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Letters to the Editor

Tuesday June 05, 2001

Sewer tax should flow to sewers -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Tuesday June 05, 2001

Judah L. Magnes Museum “Telling Time: To Everything There Is A Season” through May 2002. An exhibit structured around the seasons of the year and the seasons of life with objects ranging from the sacred and the secular, to the provocative and the whimsical. 2911 Russell St. 549-6950 -more-


Power panel points to water district

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Public power advocates spoke out Thursday evening at a forum hosted by Assemblymember Dion Aroner, D-Berkeley. -more-


Panthers romp, 28-0

By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Call it glorified batting practice. -more-


Beth El issue goes before City Council

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

After months of controversy, the City Council will hold the first of two public hearings tonight on a synagogue and school proposed for 1301 Oxford St. -more-


City not ready for big quake

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

In anticipation of a major earthquake that could isolate Berkeley for up to seven days, the City Council and the Board of Education are holding a joint meeting Tuesday to discuss a preparedness plan. -more-


Student reform forum gets lukewarm response

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

“Stand up if you think students have the power to make this school a better place,” Berkeley High senior Maryan Katouli sang out over the PA system. -more-


The Dempster House: a prominent example of a Berkeley Brown Shingle

By Austene Hall and Susan Cerny
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Berkeley Observed -more-


Moe’s, Walden School founder dies

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Known for her straight talk, determination and generous spirit, Barbara Ann Hicks Moscowitz died of natural causes at her Berkeley home May 24. -more-


Huff, a fighter for life and patients’ rights

Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday June 05, 2001

At age 4 Stephanie Huff’s parents were told she could possibly live until 11. -more-


Engineers working on bomb-safe buildings

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

BERKELEY — The building of the future will be able to keep standing even after a bomb blast knocks out first-floor supports, scientists say. -more-


California crisis brings new talk of energy conservation

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

In the 1970s, energy conservation was Jimmy Carter in a cardigan telling people to bundle up and turn down the heat. Today, it’s about using energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs, computerized thermostats and motion sensors. -more-


Conservation group buys Sierra forest land

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

A conservation group plans to buy more than 30,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada from a timber company and make that land available for public use in the next two to three years. -more-


Judge rules against bill in smog fee suit

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Attorneys who argued against the state’s vehicle smog fees are unlikely to receive an $88 million fee an arbitration board once awarded them, a judge ruled Friday. -more-


Scientists unveil tactile book of astronomical images for blind

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

PASADENA — A new book that translates color images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope into tactile illustrations will allow the blind to touch the stars – as well as galaxies, planets and other astronomical objects captured by the orbiting observatory. -more-


Baja California broke from Mexico 6 million years ago

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Baja California was wrenched from mainland Mexico 6 million years ago by a series of earthquakes, starting in earnest the peninsula’s 160-mile push to the northwest, a study says. -more-


L.A. mayor election offers two liberals, one could make history

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Tuesday’s mayoral election is more than just a choice between two popular Democrats in a city that has long been friendly to the politics of both. -more-


Immigrant may be sedated before deportation

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SACRAMENTO — A federal attorney is suing the Immigration and Naturalization Service over the case of an illegal immigrant whom the agency has said it might sedate before deporting to China. -more-


Health plans would have to cover drug, alcohol abuse

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California health care plans would have to cover treatment for drug and alcohol abuse under a bill approved Monday by the state Senate. -more-


Legislators bracing for summer blackouts

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

MONTEREY — Despite months of seeking solutions to the energy crisis, state officials are still preparing for blackouts this summer, Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg said Friday. -more-


Doctor who first noticed AIDS reflects on 20 years

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Michael Gottlieb sent the researcher up to 5-East in the UCLA Medical Center. -more-


State seizes tax boycotter’s records

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

HUNTINGTON BEACH — State tax officials have raided the home and office of an Orange County business owner who has refused to withhold taxes from employee paychecks. -more-


Nevada OKs medical marijuana defelonization

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Seriously ill patients should be able to use marijuana for medical purposes, Nevada lawmakers decided Monday, in a vote that puts the state on a potential collision course with the federal government. -more-


Farmers will be paid for water diverted to save fish

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

CORCORAN— A federal judge has ruled that the government must pay farmers in the arid Central Valley for depriving them of irrigation water to protect endangered fish. -more-


Conviction overturned for defendant deemed mentally disabled

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

WASHINGTON — Texas jurors who sentenced a retarded killer to death did not get clear instructions about how to weigh the defendant’s mental abilities against the severity of his crime, the Supreme Court ruled Monday. -more-


Number of independent voters nearly doubled

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SACRAMENTO — The number of California voters shunning political parties has nearly doubled in 10 years, but Democratic and Republican officials say they aren’t worried. -more-


Arizona, Nevada economic growth leaders

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

WASHINGTON — Arizona and seven other Western states outperformed the rest of the country in economic growth during much of the 1990s while Hawaii and Alaska suffered the worst growth rates, the Commerce Department said Monday. -more-


Kidnapper says he’ll commit child crimes from jail

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

The man found guilty Wednesday of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl has had a lot to say to media representatives in the day following his conviction. -more-


Light trading spurs moderate advances

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

NEW YORK — Caution asserted itself on Wall Street Monday as investors, still nursing doubts about when the economy will improve, bought stocks but made few major commitments. -more-


Capital murder, felonies charged in L.A. bus hijacking

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors filed a potential death penalty murder case Friday against a man who allegedly shot a man and tried to get away by hijacking a bus that sped through downtown until a violent collision that killed a minivan driver. -more-


3 injured on I-80

Daily Planet staff
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Three people, who tried to change a flat tire in the left lane of Interstate 80, were sent to the hospital with minor injuries after the car they were driving was rearended by another. -more-


Death penalty opponents ready for McVeigh execution

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SPENCER, Ind. — In a fluorescent-lit barn 40 miles from a federal penitentiary, Glenda Breeden applies paint to 14-foot-tall papier-mache puppets of Uncle Sam and Jesus. -more-


Lawmakers angry over U.N. panel ejection of U.S.

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

WASHINGTON — The ejection of the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Commission has infuriated lawmakers, and some are calling for withholding $650 million in payments to the United Nations. -more-


Forest road ban to take effect, then be amended

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration will allow a ban on road-building in much of the nation’s federal forest lands to take effect next week but will propose changes to it in June, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said Friday. -more-


Unemployment hits 4.5 percent as companies shed jobs

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate jumped to 4.5 percent in April, reviving fears of recession as companies shed the largest number of jobs in a decade. The White House stoked that concern, suggesting that economic growth in the first quarter might be less than originally reported. -more-


Florida lawmakers overhaul election system

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Six months after Florida plunged the presidential race into chaos, lawmakers approved a sweeping election overhaul Friday that will banish the hanging chads and butterfly ballots that made the state a laughingstock. -more-


Grocers want clarity on biotech food products

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

WASHINGTON — Food companies reeling from recalls of biotech corn products say the government shouldn’t let genetically engineered crops go to market unless there are tests to tell those crops apart from conventional varieties. -more-


Pope arrives in Greece, faces centuries of mistrust

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

ATHENS, Greece — Pope John Paul II arrived in Greece on Friday for a personal pilgrimage with much wider implications: trying to heal nearly 1,000 years of discord between the Vatican and Orthodox churches. -more-


Computer chip designer loses key ruling

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Computer chip designer Rambus Inc. has lost a crucial round in its legal fight to enforce patent claims that could generate $1 billion in royalties. -more-


Fed study suggests investors are sluggards

By John Cunniff The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

Popular assumptions can create vast misimpressions, such as the one that the typical American household has become a daring investor in stocks, devouring market data and trading aggressively. -more-


Market Watch

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

NEW YORK — Stocks moved higher Friday as more dismal economic news raised hopes that the Federal Reserve will aggressively cut interest rates. -more-


Businesses focus on Cinco de Mayo to enter Hispanic market

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Tracking growth of the nation’s Hispanic population, the Cinco de Mayo holiday has become a bull’s-eye for businesses targeting a largely untapped market. -more-


Possibility of an even weaker economy

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

NEW YORK — Wall Street has no doubt that the stock market and the economy will eventually regain the kind of strength they enjoyed for much of the last decade. -more-


Berkeley schools seek more teacher diversity

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Monday June 04, 2001

That national teacher shortage hasn’t hit Berkeley as hard as some districts. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday June 04, 2001


Monday, June 4

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Letters to the Editor

Monday June 04, 2001

Oil triumvirate in the big white house -more-


Cal crew claims 3rd straight IRA title

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday June 04, 2001

The No. 1 ranked Cal men’s varsity eight won its third-consecutive IRA National Championship in Cherry Hill, NJ, on Saturday. Cal raced from the front all the way down the 2000-meter Cooper River racecourse to cross the line in 5 minutes and 34 seconds – three seconds faster than runner-up Princeton. The Bears capped another undefeated and secured Steve Gladstone a ninth IRA Championship. Cal’s JV eight and varsity four won IRA titles of their own and the freshman eight took bronze. It was the Bears 12th varsity IRA title moving Cal into a tie with Navy at No. 2 on the all-time list. -more-


Not so scary clown

Jon Mays/Daily Planet
Monday June 04, 2001

Muralist Juana Alicia paints a “scary clown” face on Mike Pratt, 5, at a Rosa Parks School ice cream social yesterday afternoon. Alicia, a parent of a Rosa Parks student, is a -more-


St. Mary’s boys finish third at state meet

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday June 04, 2001

Guy finishes 3rd in hurdles race, relays falter; Warren, Duffy both win medals -more-


University Avenue 71-unit housing project approved

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday June 04, 2001

The Zoning Adjustments Board approved a use permit for a proposed development of 71 residential units and 7,200 square feet of commercial space at 1392 University Ave. at Acton Street late last week. -more-


Little public input on disabled access plan

Staff
Monday June 04, 2001

By Matthew Lorenz -more-


BUSD reacts to alleged racial slur

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 02, 2001

A number of African-American students at Willard Middle School walked out of a classroom in protest Wednesday after a teacher allegedly used a racial slur, according to sources at the school. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday June 02, 2001


Saturday, June 2

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Letters to the Editor

Saturday June 02, 2001

Corp yard still noisy, polluting -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Saturday June 02, 2001

Judah L. Magnes Museum “Telling Time: To Everything There Is A Season” through May 2002. An exhibit structured around the seasons of the year and the seasons of life with objects ranging from the sacred and the secular, to the provocative and the whimsical. 2911 Russell St. 549-6950 -more-


St. Mary’s Guy avoids disaster at state meet

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday June 02, 2001

What was supposed to be the culmination of Halihl Guy’s high school track career nearly went down in flames Friday night at the CIF State Championship Meet qualifiers, but everything turned out fine in the end. -more-


Helping juveniles goal for League

By Andrea Buffa Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday June 02, 2001

The Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville chapter of the League of Women Voters joined forces last year with Californians for Justice, Coleman Advocates for Youth and Families and other organizations to fight against Proposition 21, the Gang Violence and Juvenile Crime Prevention Act. -more-


City may add incentives for solar energy

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 02, 2001

To kick start the use of alternative energy in residences, the mayor will ask the City Council on Tuesday to consider fast-tracking the city’s permit process and waiving fees for those who install solar devices. -more-


Early north Berkeley house celebrated its natural surroundings

By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday June 02, 2001

Berkeley Observed -more-


BRIEFS

Staff
Saturday June 02, 2001

La Peña event honors activist, union leader Dolores Huerta -more-


Man convicted of planting Fremont bombs

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

HAYWARD — An unemployed crime lab technician has been found guilty on all 11 counts, including attempted murder, for planting bombs under the homes of Fremont’s police chief and other city officials. -more-


Creator of ‘Dennis The Menace’ dies at 81

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Hank Ketcham, whose lovable scamp “Dennis the Menace” tormented cranky Mr. Wilson and amused readers of comics for decades, died early Friday morning at age 81. -more-


Southern California teacher dies of meningitis

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

REDLANDS — A first-grade teacher died suddenly from meningococcal disease but her students were at little risk of contracting the bacterial infection, officials said Friday. -more-


Activists talking energy to 250,000 this summer

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

LOS ANGELES — An environmental group has launched a door-to-door campaign to remind 250,000 Californians to conserve energy this summer. -more-


Gov. Davis announces agriculture program

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

BAKERSFIELD — Gov. Gray Davis announced a “Buy California” program Friday, promoting native farm products as part of an initiative to invigorate economic growth in the farm-rich Central Valley. -more-


Firefighters prepare for wildfire to spread

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

SUSANVILLE — Firefighters battling a 4,459-acre blaze in the Sierra Nevada were forced to deal with windy conditions Friday. Gusts up to 40 mph pushed estimates for full containment to Monday. -more-


PG&E bankruptcy judge won’t challenge state

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

California power regulators can still order the state’s largest utility to perform an accounting change the company claims will end its chance to recover billions in undercollected electric rates from its customers, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled Friday. -more-


U.S. cancer patient arrested buying painkillers in Mexico

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

SAN DIEGO — An elderly American cancer patient who says he traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to buy Valium to relieve his pain has been arrested and jailed on suspicion of drug smuggling. -more-


Environmentalists sue to help Sierra amphibians

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

Two rare amphibian species in the Sierra Nevada are in danger of extinction and likely would be protected under the Endangered Species Act except for a federal moratorium on new listings, a government biologist acknowledged Friday. -more-


Young African AIDS activist dies at 12

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Nkosi Johnson, a boy who was born with HIV and became an outspoken champion of others infected with the AIDS virus, died Friday of the disease he battled for all 12 of his years. -more-


Build an in-ground gardening bed

By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

Gardening is a favorite pastime for both of us. While neither claims to have a green thumb, we can hold our own. -more-


Markets rally may have been just right

By Joyce Rosenberg The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

NEW YORK — The Nasdaq surges more than 41 percent over seven weeks and then drops back nearly 10 percent in just five days. -more-


Ford, DaimlerChrysler sales decline in May

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler arm reported sharp declines in U.S. auto sales for May, while General Motors Corp. managed a slim gain. -more-


In saturated market, PC makers woo Hispanics

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

SAN JOSE — The technology economy’s downturn has opened the eyes of personal computer makers to the nation’s booming Hispanic population, which has grown 58 percent to 35.3 million in the past decade. -more-


Opinion

Editorials

Rookie testifies against ex-Oakland police officers

The Associated Press
Friday June 08, 2001

California auto insurance rates defy upward trend

The Associated Press
Thursday June 07, 2001

While Californians are getting squeezed by electricity costs, they’re getting the best deal in the country on car insurance because of a unique state law, a new study by a consumer group shows. -more-


Activist settles suit with publisher over book

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 06, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Random House Inc. has agreed to stop distributing copies of a philosophical memoir by Bryan Magee that accuses a noted lecturer, author and one-time confidant of Bertrand Russell of being a CIA operative. -more-


UC Regents set to revisit affirmative action vote

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

BERKELEY — Six years after capturing the national spotlight by dropping affirmative action admissions, University of California regents are poised to revisit the contentious topic. -more-


Trial begins for alleged killer of dog

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 05, 2001

SAN JOSE — Trial begins this week for a former telephone repairman accused of an infamous act of road rage – throwing a woman’s little white dog into traffic after a minor accident. -more-


Bear bursts into rental store

The Associated Press
Saturday June 02, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A 200-pound black bear crashed through a glass door and was holed up in a Hertz rental store in Salinas for 4.5 hours Friday before police officers closed off the street, surrounded the building and tranquilized the animal. -more-