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Reddy sentenced to extra jail time

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

OAKLAND – Adding 21 months to the original plea bargain agreement between prosecutors and the defense, a federal judge sentenced wealthy Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy Tuesday to 97 months in prison and the payment to his victims of $2 million in restitution. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday June 20, 2001


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letters to the Editor

Wednesday June 20, 2001

Caring for the caregivers -more-



Conductor returns to Berkeley Symphony

by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent
Wednesday June 20, 2001

Kent Nagano comes back to conduct the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra in a program that nicely reflects his career. -more-



Many applaud judge’s ruling

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

OAKLAND – Members of the organizations involved in the campaign for a just punishment for Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy reacted positively to U.S. District Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong’s decision Tuesday to sentence the Berkeley landlord to eight years in prison. -more-



Landmark officials can sue city

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

A Superior Court judge has ruled that three commissioners can sue the city for reinstatement of their full authority on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. -more-



Students sing lessons of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

Eighth graders at Martin Luther King Jr., Middle School know when they walk into English teacher Rachel Garlin’s classroom that they could be in for a show. -more-



AC Transit shows off information centers

By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

AC Transit, along with Berkeley officials held an unveiling ceremony Tuesday for the new informational displays to be installed at major bus stops throughout Berkeley. -more-



Features

California coast homes out of reach for most

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Coastal California slipped out of reach of all but the well-to-do in the ’90s as demand pushed house prices up and the poor and middle-income out. The problem was that households boomed, by 10.8 percent, but housing didn’t, growing only 9.2 percent, recent U.S. Census data show. At the same time, healthier seniors hung on to their homes, more people lived alone and immigrants entered the housing market. -more-


Bush mandates help for those who are disabled

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

WASHINGTON — President Bush ordered federal agencies Tuesday to help states locate and use community services – rather than institutions – for people with disabilities. -more-


Wal-Mart accused of discrimination

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was accused Tuesday of rampant discrimination against female employees in a federal lawsuit against the nation’s largest private employer. -more-


House construction falters in May, but remains at reasonable level

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

WASHINGTON — Housing construction dipped in May but remains at a healthy level, further evidence of the industry’s resilience in the face of a faltering national economy. -more-


Editorial

State Supreme Court Justice Stanley Mosk dead at 88

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Stanley Mosk, a self-described liberal whose 37-year tenure on the California Supreme Court made him the state’s longest-serving justice, died unexpectedly at his home here Tuesday. He was 88. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

State Supreme Court Justice Stanley Mosk dead at 88 06-20-2001

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

News

Reddy sentenced to extra jail time By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-20-2001

letters to the Editor 06-20-2001

Conductor returns to Berkeley Symphony by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 06-20-2001

Many applaud judge’s ruling By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001

Landmark officials can sue city By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001

Students sing lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001

AC Transit shows off information centers By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001

California coast homes out of reach for most The Associated Press 06-20-2001

Bush mandates help for those who are disabled The Associated Press 06-20-2001

Wal-Mart accused of discrimination The Associated Press 06-20-2001

House construction falters in May, but remains at reasonable level The Associated Press 06-20-2001

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