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No new safety officers at Berkeley High School

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 09, 2001

More than a month after the city and school district said they would move immediately to double Berkeley High’s safety officer force, there are still no new officers on the campus. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday June 09, 2001


Saturday, June 9

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Letters to the Editor

Saturday June 09, 2001

California’s oil crisis wafts away – maybe we can thank the Saudis -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Saturday June 09, 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-



Experts meeting to find ways to curb youth sports violence

By Mario Fox Associated Press Writer
Saturday June 09, 2001

Conference will try to set guidelines for parents to follow -more-



New superintendent gets formal district welcome

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Saturday June 09, 2001

Everyone in the School Board meeting room seemed excited about the new superintendent at the gathering Friday where district personnel turned out to meet and greet Michele Barraza Lawrence, the new superintendent. -more-



Sports Shorts

Staff
Saturday June 09, 2001

St. Mary’s track stars head to national meet -more-



La Peña benefit honors hard work of Dolores Huerta

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 09, 2001

La Peña Cultural Center is celebrating its 26th anniversary by throwing a benefit tonight to honor the work of Dolores Huerta and to help raise money for the labor leader’s medical expenses. -more-



Crossing the Bay before bridges

By Susan Cerny
Saturday June 09, 2001

Berkeley Observed -more-



BRIEFS

Staff
Saturday June 09, 2001

Fire departments training at Tilden Park -more-



Features

Grid operators ask for refunds

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

Four major power suppliers to California have shown they can control prices in the wholesale electricity market and should have to refund excess charges, possibly up to billions of dollars, state grid officials said Friday. -more-


One dead, three others infected with meningitis

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

MARTINEZ — Contra Costa County health officials ordered a recall Friday of certain medications following one man’s death and the infection of three others with a non-contagious form of meningitis. -more-


Rookie testifies he was pressured to quit

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

OAKLAND — A former Oakland rookie cop testified Friday that a group of renegade officers known as “The Riders” pressured him to quit after he disapproved of their practices. -more-


Web site helps people get out of California

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — California, here I go. -more-


Underside of Saturn’s rings seen

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

PASADENA — The Hubble Space Telescope has caught Saturn’s rings in full tilt, revealing new clues about the origin of the gossamer band that encircles the giant planet. -more-


Airlines held liable for asthmatic’s death

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — A federal judge ruled two airlines were liable for an elderly asthmatic’s death because they refused to let the woman carry a bag containing her medication on board and then baggage handlers lost the bag. -more-


Trial of alleged synagogue bombers delayed

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

SACRAMENTO — A federal judge has postponed the trial of a man accused of firebombing three Sacramento synagogues until October. -more-


Charges dismissed against one SLA lawyer

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — A judge dismissed misdemeanor charges Friday against a lawyer for former SLA fugitive Sara Jane Olson after the city attorney’s office conceded she had nothing to do with the improper release of information in the Olson case. -more-


Judge sets deadline for Disney to turn in injury data

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

LOS ANGELES — A Superior Court judge has set a deadline for the Walt Disney Co. to turn over a list of patrons who suffered brain hemorrhages after riding on park attractions. -more-


1,660 bills make it past legislative deadline

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Bills helping overworked nurses, nursing mothers, ferrets, shepherds, backpack-lugging students and supporters of an official state tartan have survived a major legislative deadline. -more-


Jury convicts foster mother in death of 4-year-old boy

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

RIVERSIDE — Jurors needed two hours to convict a Perris foster mother in the 1999 beating death of a 4-year-old boy. -more-


Bears make a splash in LA

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

BRADBURY— A couple of bears took off early from the forest Friday and headed into the city for dip and a bite to eat. -more-


Investigation shows Florida voting plagued

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights approved a report Friday that found black voters’ ballots were disproportionately tossed out in Florida’s presidential elections and suggested widespread violations of the Voting Rights Act. -more-


Election Section

McCain campaign veterans say GOP departure unlikely

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

WASHINGTON — Around the country, top organizers in Sen. John McCain’s failed presidential bid say they feel it’s very unlikely he would leave the Republican Party to run for president in 2004 as an independent. -more-


More global warming research proposed

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

WASHINGTON — As President Bush prepares for a potentially contentious European trip, the White House and congressional leaders sought to soothe the environmental worries of allies Friday by promising more money for research and technology on global warming. -more-


Preparations finalized for McVeigh execution

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Timothy McVeigh awaited transfer Friday to the windowless brick building where he will be put to death – a journey that will be his last chance to see the sky and breathe fresh air. -more-


Schools cut back on PB-and-J because of allergic kids

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

RYE BROOK, N.Y. — The stickiest problem at Ridge Street Elementary School this year wasn’t discipline in the classroom. It was peanut butter in the lunchroom. -more-


Juniper Networks warns on earnings, will cut jobs

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

SAN JOSE — Network equipment maker Juniper Networks Inc. said Friday it will cut its work force by as much as 9 percent, or about 100 jobs, as second-quarter earnings and revenue will fall well below Wall Street expectations. -more-


Intel says it will meet expectations

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

SAN JOSE — Intel Corp.’s revenue for the second quarter will be within forecasts, signaling a possible end to the months-long slide and a return to stability in the semiconductor industry. -more-


Iran’s reformist president headed for landslide victory

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

TEHRAN, Iran — Reformist President Mohammad Khatami headed for a landslide victory in Iran Saturday, a widely expected result that would lend powerful support to his drive to bring more freedoms to the Islamic nation, according to early voting results. -more-


U.S. steps up Mideast efforts

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

JERUSALEM — CIA chief George Tenet brought together Israeli and Palestinian security chiefs Friday in a high-level joint effort to stabilize a cease-fire and prepare the way for resuming peace negotiations. -more-


Police begin probe into school stabbings

The Associated Press
Saturday June 09, 2001

IKEDA, Japan — In 15 minutes of horror, a man brandishing a kitchen knife walked into an elementary school Friday and wordlessly began slashing at students, killing eight young children. -more-


Editorial

Store in quandary over pigeons

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 09, 2001

When they see us coming, the birdies try an’ hide, -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Store in quandary over pigeons 06-09-2001

Rookie testifies against ex-Oakland police officers 06-08-2001

California auto insurance rates defy upward trend 06-07-2001

Activist settles suit with publisher over book 06-06-2001

UC Regents set to revisit affirmative action vote 06-05-2001

Trial begins for alleged killer of dog 06-05-2001

News

No new safety officers at Berkeley High School By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-09-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-09-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-09-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-09-2001

Experts meeting to find ways to curb youth sports violence By Mario Fox Associated Press Writer 06-09-2001

New superintendent gets formal district welcome By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 06-09-2001

Sports Shorts Staff 06-09-2001

La Peña benefit honors hard work of Dolores Huerta By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-09-2001

Crossing the Bay before bridges By Susan Cerny 06-09-2001

BRIEFS Staff 06-09-2001

Grid operators ask for refunds The Associated Press 06-09-2001

One dead, three others infected with meningitis The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Rookie testifies he was pressured to quit The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Web site helps people get out of California The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Underside of Saturn’s rings seen The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Airlines held liable for asthmatic’s death The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Trial of alleged synagogue bombers delayed The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Charges dismissed against one SLA lawyer The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Judge sets deadline for Disney to turn in injury data The Associated Press 06-09-2001

1,660 bills make it past legislative deadline The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Jury convicts foster mother in death of 4-year-old boy The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Bears make a splash in LA The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Investigation shows Florida voting plagued The Associated Press 06-09-2001

McCain campaign veterans say GOP departure unlikely The Associated Press 06-09-2001

More global warming research proposed The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Preparations finalized for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Schools cut back on PB-and-J because of allergic kids The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Juniper Networks warns on earnings, will cut jobs The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Intel says it will meet expectations The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Iran’s reformist president headed for landslide victory The Associated Press 06-09-2001

U.S. steps up Mideast efforts The Associated Press 06-09-2001

Police begin probe into school stabbings The Associated Press 06-09-2001

SUMMER SESSIONS 06-08-2001

BHS crew heads to nationals By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-08-2001

Aroner: California must do more to stop AIDS From the office of Assmblymember Dion Aroner: 06-08-2001

City’s traffic management faces road blocks By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-08-2001

FORUM 06-08-2001

3 new principals named By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-08-2001

Latinos call for better education By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-08-2001

County budget shows slower growth rate Bay City News 06-08-2001

Rep. Barbara Lee honored for work in AIDS and HIV Bay City News 06-08-2001

Electric bill down for low-income ratepayers The Associated Press 06-08-2001

Board sets passing grades for high school test The Associated Press 06-08-2001

Obesity greater health risk than smoking, survey indicates The Associated Press 06-08-2001

The art of inspection: monitoring your remodel The Associated Press 06-08-2001

The Gardener’s Guide: Be careful with pink seeds By Lee Reich AP Weekly Features 06-08-2001

Improving home accessibility for the disabled The Associated Press 06-08-2001

06-08-2001

Refiners warn of shortages if no blackout exemptions The Associated Press 06-08-2001

Juno, NetZero set to merge The Associated Press 06-08-2001

Bush signs tax cut, says rebates will happen The Associated Press 06-08-2001

Hearings will focus on work-related injuries The Associated Press 06-08-2001

Giants stay local, draft Cash, Meyer Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-07-2001

06-07-2001

New mayor faces the two cities of L.A. By Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service 06-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-07-2001

Minority numbers up in advanced classes By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001

Gladstone makes his first change, fires two Staff Report 06-07-2001

FORUM 06-07-2001

Council opens public hearing on Beth El By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001

Pacifica Radio troubles continue By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001

Beth El: project blends into area area By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001

BRIEFS Staff 06-07-2001

Senate votes to limit fat, sugar content in school food The Associated Press 06-07-2001

Smoker wins $3 billion in Philip Morris suit The Associated Press 06-07-2001

Bill will expand rights for domestic partners The Associated Press 06-07-2001

New L.A. mayor winner inherits a political dynasty The Associated Press 06-07-2001

Lucent offers voluntary buyouts The Associated Press 06-07-2001

State’s economy at risk as power crunch continues The Associated Press 06-07-2001

MARKET ROUNDUP 06-07-2001

Residents take up tree causes with Parks panel By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 06-06-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-06-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-06-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-06-2001

Jerry Rice becomes newest Oakland Raider The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Entrepreneur taps winery business right in Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001

San Pablo Avenue plan back to ZAB By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001

Film prompts discussion about male teen needs By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001

Board will hear public input on district budget By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001

Package for foster care housing, training OK’d The Associated Press 06-06-2001

City Attorney leads L.A. mayor’s race The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Community backs teachers on strike The Associated Press 06-06-2001

San Jose police say 7 hostages taken at DMV The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Senate floor calm in last GOP run meeting The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Department urged to look into Florida election process The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Cancer rates on the decline, maybe thanks to science The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Napster close to deal with three record labels The Associated Press 06-06-2001

U.N. AIDS chief says global pandemic in early stages The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Mideast cease-fire in fragile state The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Earth study launched by scientists The Associated Press 06-06-2001

Panel seeks ways to tackle chronic BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-05-2001

Letters to The Editor 06-05-2001

Arts & Entertainment 06-05-2001

Pinole Valley gets revenge, shuts out Yellowjackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-05-2001

Visionary builds tool shed for ‘cheaper than dirt’ By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 06-05-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-05-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-05-2001

Arts & Entertainment 06-05-2001

Power panel points to water district By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001

Panthers romp, 28-0 By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 06-05-2001

Beth El issue goes before City Council By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001

City not ready for big quake By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001

Student reform forum gets lukewarm response By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001

The Dempster House: a prominent example of a Berkeley Brown Shingle By Austene Hall and Susan Cerny 06-05-2001

Moe’s, Walden School founder dies By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001

Huff, a fighter for life and patients’ rights Special to the Daily Planet 06-05-2001

Engineers working on bomb-safe buildings The Associated Press 06-05-2001

California crisis brings new talk of energy conservation The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Conservation group buys Sierra forest land The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Judge rules against bill in smog fee suit The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Scientists unveil tactile book of astronomical images for blind The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Baja California broke from Mexico 6 million years ago The Associated Press 06-05-2001

L.A. mayor election offers two liberals, one could make history The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Immigrant may be sedated before deportation The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Health plans would have to cover drug, alcohol abuse The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Legislators bracing for summer blackouts The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Doctor who first noticed AIDS reflects on 20 years The Associated Press 06-05-2001

State seizes tax boycotter’s records The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Nevada OKs medical marijuana defelonization The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Farmers will be paid for water diverted to save fish The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Conviction overturned for defendant deemed mentally disabled The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Number of independent voters nearly doubled The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Arizona, Nevada economic growth leaders The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Kidnapper says he’ll commit child crimes from jail The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Light trading spurs moderate advances The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Capital murder, felonies charged in L.A. bus hijacking The Associated Press 06-05-2001

3 injured on I-80 Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001

Death penalty opponents ready for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Lawmakers angry over U.N. panel ejection of U.S. The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Forest road ban to take effect, then be amended The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Unemployment hits 4.5 percent as companies shed jobs The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Florida lawmakers overhaul election system The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Grocers want clarity on biotech food products The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Pope arrives in Greece, faces centuries of mistrust The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Computer chip designer loses key ruling The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Fed study suggests investors are sluggards By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Businesses focus on Cinco de Mayo to enter Hispanic market The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Possibility of an even weaker economy The Associated Press 06-05-2001

Berkeley schools seek more teacher diversity By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-04-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-04-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-04-2001

Cal crew claims 3rd straight IRA title Daily Planet Wire Services 06-04-2001

Not so scary clown Jon Mays/Daily Planet 06-04-2001

St. Mary’s boys finish third at state meet By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-04-2001

University Avenue 71-unit housing project approved By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-04-2001

Little public input on disabled access plan Staff 06-04-2001