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Day laborer numbers on the rise in west Berkeley

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday June 18, 2001

The mayor will propose at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that the city manager examine ways to address problems created by the growing number of day laborers who gather on Hearst Avenue in west Berkeley hoping to find work. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday June 18, 2001


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Forum

Monday June 18, 2001

Texas energy companies keeping wind power under wraps -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Monday June 18, 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-



U.S. women finish tour with win over Aussies

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday June 18, 2001

Cal’s Lorenz leads Americans with two goals at Spieker -more-



Arts Festival is in full swing

By Daniela MohorDaily Planet staff
Monday June 18, 2001

A crowd of people clapped and danced in the streets of Berkeley Saturday during the opening celebration of the fourth annual Berkeley Arts Festival that runs through June 30. -more-



Self-testing for Berkeley teachers

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Monday June 18, 2001

At a time when the lack of fiscal resources has some Berkeley schools struggling to make ends meet, the Berkeley Federation of Teachers believes it has found a way to make sure the critical area of teacher training and evaluation isn’t a casualty. -more-



San Francisco’s black population plummets

Associated Press
Monday June 18, 2001

(AP) — A major drop in the city’s black population took place in the last decade reducing its numbers by 15 percent. -more-



Rhythm and Blues Juneteenth

Jon Mays/Daily Planet
Monday June 18, 2001

Ricardo Scales (on piano) plays with James Levi and Carl Lockett at the Juneteenth -more-



Features

Appeals court upholds domestic partner ordinance

By David Kravets Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

City contractors must offer health, other benefits to unmarried partners -more-


Embattled Napster CEO discusses copyright issues

By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Embattled Napster, Inc. CEO Hank Barry took the stage at a conference of librarians Saturday to speak about the thorny issues surrounding his troubled song-swap company — issues that could soon vex libraries as well. -more-


Fewer students get aid despite expanded grant program

The Associated Press
Monday June 18, 2001

Incorrect forms causing a big problem for needy California college students -more-


Caltrans declares cease-fire in graffiti war

By Robert Jablon Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

Department of Transportation to stop painting over vandalized murals -more-


Layoff-stricken tech workers find refuge in shelters

By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

SAN JOSE – Mike Schlenz, who recently installed computer networks for a living, had been sleeping in his Honda Civic for three months when he went to a homeless shelter. -more-


Market research says Compaq will surpass Palm in handheld revenues

By May Wong AP Technology Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

SAN JOSE – Palm Inc. remains the world’s leading supplier of handheld computers but will lose its top spot in terms of revenue to Compaq Computer Corp. in the second calendar quarter, according to Gartner Dataquest. -more-


Editorial

Mill Valley firm looks to clone pets — for a price

Associated Press
Monday June 18, 2001

(AP) — An aging dog named Missy walks with a limp and her time is winding down, but the unassuming pooch is at the forefront of research that could see her become the first cloned pet. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Mill Valley firm looks to clone pets — for a price 06-18-2001

A stranger discovers Berkeley with a local 06-16-2001

Jazzschool gears up for summer concerts 06-15-2001

Yosemite killer will face murder trial No. 2 06-14-2001

Environmentalists wary of plant pollution rules 06-13-2001

Federal probe widens into prices of natural gas 06-12-2001

News

Day laborer numbers on the rise in west Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-18-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-18-2001

Forum 06-18-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-18-2001

U.S. women finish tour with win over Aussies By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-18-2001

Arts Festival is in full swing By Daniela MohorDaily Planet staff 06-18-2001

Self-testing for Berkeley teachers By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-18-2001

San Francisco’s black population plummets Associated Press 06-18-2001

Rhythm and Blues Juneteenth Jon Mays/Daily Planet 06-18-2001

Appeals court upholds domestic partner ordinance By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001

Embattled Napster CEO discusses copyright issues By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001

Fewer students get aid despite expanded grant program The Associated Press 06-18-2001

Caltrans declares cease-fire in graffiti war By Robert Jablon Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001

Layoff-stricken tech workers find refuge in shelters By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001

Market research says Compaq will surpass Palm in handheld revenues By May Wong AP Technology Writer 06-18-2001

A bittersweet day for class of ’01 By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 06-16-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-16-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-16-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-16-2001

Jackets’ coach concerned over Council’s field debate By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-16-2001

Group wants stiffer penalty for Reddy By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-16-2001

Cal hosts Olympic final rematch Staff Report 06-16-2001

Meeting addresses Bay housing needs By Matthew Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 06-16-2001

Cal’s Muhammad to transfer to Portland St. Staff Report 06-16-2001

Eco Pass system could start in July for city workers Daily Planet staff 06-16-2001

Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead Susan Cerny 06-16-2001

POLICE BRIEFS Staff 06-16-2001

State announces new early blackout warnings The Associated Press 06-16-2001

More hype than hope in taking daily supplements The Associated Press 06-16-2001

Adding mothballs to gas tank is unnecessary By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 06-16-2001

Laid-off high-tech workers ending up in shelters The Associated Press 06-16-2001

State economy fifth in world The Associated Press 06-16-2001

Dark days still ahead for manufacturers The Associated Press 06-16-2001

U.N. officials find it hard to talk about AIDS The Associated Press 06-16-2001

Bush urges wary Russia to forge new ties The Associated Press 06-16-2001

Scientist find Mars meteorite that could shed light on planet The Associated Press 06-16-2001

Berkeley schools do well on math, English tests By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-15-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-15-2001

Arts & Entertainment 06-15-2001

Two-sport threat Nelson transfers to St.Mary’s By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-15-2001

Arts fest celebrates Berkeley By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 06-15-2001

Office ban shipped back to commission By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001

Pacifica board members resign under much heat By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001

Berkeley Juneteenth Festival Sunday Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001

Ensemble celebrates songs of Umm Kulthum By Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 06-15-2001

Education package, discrimination proposals pass Senate The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Bush ‘caving in’ on Vieques decision The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Lab study finds possible villainy in vitamin C pills The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Keep housing project fresh and on schedule The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Making the most of a steel pole support By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Lucent attempt to sell plants falls through The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Adobe earnings beat goal The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Bush spars with Europe with over global warming The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Shooting mars Mideast truce The Associated Press 06-15-2001

Council delays housing safety ordinance By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-14-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-14-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-14-2001

Berkeley crew 5th at national finals Staff Report 06-14-2001

UC Theatre stays in the dark while apartments next door fill with light By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001

Cal looks for highest Sears finish ever Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2001

New principal heads Willard Middle School By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001

Golfer recieves honor Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2001

UC grad earns post in summer program Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001

Cal loses two scholarships in academic fraud case Staff Report 06-14-2001

Feds silent on marijuana strategy The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Second meningitis death linked to clinic shots The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Smoke forces highway closure The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Blackout plan offers forecasts instead of warnings The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Judge may block national forest logging plan in Sierras The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Record-breaking sales of fuel-efficient vehicle The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Mp3.com adds its millionth song The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Mideast leaders express lingering doubts The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Still no confirmation in alleged beheading by rebels The Associated Press 06-14-2001

Arts & Entertainment 06-13-2001

Death penalty – a sign of moral failure, not justice Staff 06-13-2001

Parents want program reform By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-13-2001

06-13-2001

06-13-2001

Public input sought for disability plan By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-13-2001

Recycle workers happy with new contract By Kenyatte Davis Special to the Daily Planet 06-13-2001

Briefs 06-13-2001

EPA says California must use gasoline additive The Associated Press 06-13-2001

Budget panel to resume meetings after days of stalled talks The Associated Press 06-13-2001

Web site helps low-income families with health insurance The Associated Press 06-13-2001

Push on to prove poor can get AIDS drugs The Associated Press 06-13-2001

AltaVista unveils new business software The Associated Press 06-13-2001

AT&T defends decision to scale back interactive TV plan The Associated Press 06-13-2001

City may sign on to energy protest By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-12-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-12-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-12-2001

Arts & Entertainment 06-12-2001

Shoring up creek slope under consideration By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 06-12-2001

District unifies services By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-12-2001

Man, still claiming innocence, released from prison after 17 years The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Political pressure eases for Davis as power prices dip The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Yosemite killer could face more charges The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Review boards shown to favor HMOs in disputes The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Protesters few and far between for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Bomber’s death is satisfaction for some, doubful for others The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Peregrine Systems buying rival The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Numbers, history can’t explain market By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Rebel group claiming death of American hostage The Associated Press 06-12-2001

Family hangs on to hope report is false The Associated Press 06-12-2001