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District foots bill for payroll snafu

Ben Lumpkin
Tuesday June 19, 2001

A Superior Court Judge issued an injunction against the Berkeley Unified School District Monday saying its plan for recovering the money it overpaid classified employees this March is illegal. -more-





We need an alternative to missile defense

By Dietrich Fischer Pacific News Service
Tuesday June 19, 2001

During his trip to Europe, President Bush faced opposition to his planned missile shield from Russia’s President Putin and from the leaders of France, Germany and the Netherlands. -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

MUSIC -more-



Workers reflect county diversity

By John Geluardi
Tuesday June 19, 2001

Minorities and women are “well represented” among the city’s full-time employees, according to a Human Resources Department informational report to be released to the City Council today. -more-



Who’s to blame?

Tuesday June 19, 2001

Editor: -more-



Council redistricting tops agenda

By John Geluardi
Tuesday June 19, 2001

The City Council will hear a presentation tonight from the city manager about the pending council redistricting based on the results of the 2000 Census. -more-



Reddy sentencing today

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

A Berkeley real estate tycoon, who admitted he brought Indian teen-age girls into the country for sex, will be sentenced today in an Oakland federal courtroom. -more-



Forget a V-shaped recovery, settle for a ‘U’

By John Cunniff, The Associated Press
Tuesday June 19, 2001

NEW YORK — In the midst of a muddled economic scene, one thing is becoming clearer by the day: Time has about run out on chances for a V-shaped recovery, in which the economy rises as abruptly as it fell. -more-



Features

POLICE BRIEFS

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

A 42-year-old man shot in the abdomen about 2 a.m. Monday on Forrest Street is recovering from surgery at Highland Hospital, according to police. -more-


BRIEFS

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

Bowl-a-thon will benefit B-TV -more-


Editorial

Companies charged in pyramid scheme

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 19, 2001

WASHINGTON — The government has charged four companies with using the Internet to con consumers around the globe out of about $175 million in a massive pyramid scheme. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Companies charged in pyramid scheme 06-19-2001

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

News

District foots bill for payroll snafu Ben Lumpkin 06-19-2001

Out & About Women Against Sexual Slavery 9 a.m. Federal Building & Courthouse 1301 Clay St. (13th & Clay) Oakland Protest Sex Slaver Lakireddy Reddy’s light sentence. Bring signs and flyers urging Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong to give Reddy the maximum Staff 06-19-2001

We need an alternative to missile defense By Dietrich Fischer Pacific News Service 06-19-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-19-2001

Workers reflect county diversity By John Geluardi 06-19-2001

Who’s to blame? 06-19-2001

Council redistricting tops agenda By John Geluardi 06-19-2001

Reddy sentencing today Staff 06-19-2001

Forget a V-shaped recovery, settle for a ‘U’ By John Cunniff, The Associated Press 06-19-2001

POLICE BRIEFS Staff 06-19-2001

BRIEFS Staff 06-19-2001

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