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Tough semester for Rebound program teacher

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 23, 2001

“Welcome to my chaos,” said Katrina Scott-George, as she watched a reporter walk into her Berkeley High math classroom a few weeks ago. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday June 23, 2001


Saturday, June 23

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Letters to the Editor

Saturday June 23, 2001

Investigate pedestrian death -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Saturday June 23, 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-



‘Romeo and Juliet’ makes for good night at theater By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent The feud between a Nazi family and a Jewish family in 1930s Germany provides an updated framework for the strong Subterranean Shakespeare production o

By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent
Saturday June 23, 2001

The feud between a Nazi family and a Jewish family in 1930s Germany provides an updated framework for the strong Subterranean Shakespeare production of “Romeo and Juliet” currently running at LaVal’s in Berkeley. -more-



Cal basketball schedule released; Bears to host two tournaments

Staff Report
Saturday June 23, 2001

The Cal men’s basketball 2001-2002 schedule was released on Friday, highlighted by the Bears hosting two tournaments at Haas Pavilion. -more-



Perata calls for higher arsenic standards

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 23, 2001

OAKLAND – State Sen. Don Perata and representatives from a number of environmental and cancer prevention groups strongly criticized the Bush administration’s environmental policy during a press conference to support a bill to establish higher standards for arsenic in drinking water. -more-



Cal Ripkin is through, but nurse keeps on

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 23, 2001

When baseball-great Cal “Iron Man” Ripken, who holds the professional baseball record for playing the most consecutive games, announced he was calling it quits last week it caused more than a few of Elena Griffing co-workers at Alta Bates Hospital to snicker. -more-



Early 20th century laundry located near commercial hub

By Susan Cerny
Saturday June 23, 2001

Berkeley Observed -more-



Symphony honor

Jared Green/Daily Planet
Saturday June 23, 2001

Former mayor and Berkeley Symphony Orchestra Board member Jeffrey Leiter, center, was honored Thursday night as he prepared to leave Berkeley for a new home in Grass Valley. Leiter served as interim mayor between March and December 1994 when then mayor Loni Hancock left her post for a job in the -more-



Features

Judge halts oil, natural gas exploration off coast

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge halted oil and natural gas exploration off central California’s coast Friday, saying the area can’t be drilled or explored until the federal government studies the environmental impacts and the California Coastal Commission approves of the plan. -more-


San Diego police show off launcher for crowd control

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

SAN DIEGO — Demonstrators who get out of hand at next week’s biotechnology industry convention could get a blast from the newest weapon in the police department’s arsenal. -more-


Parents charged with kidnapping schools chief

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

LUCERNE VALLEY — Two parents barged into a school superintendent’s office, handcuffed him, announced he was under citizens’ arrest and drove him away in their vehicle, authorities said Friday. -more-


Bush nominates California conservative, to 9th Circuit

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

President Bush nominated conservative Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl of Los Angeles and Republican activist Richard Clifton of Honolulu on Friday to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, considered among the most liberal federal courts in the country. -more-


Slow recovery for victim of pit bull attack

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

RICHMOND — Shawn Jones, the 10-year-old boy mauled to the edge of life by pit bulls, faced an uphill road to recovery as local law authorities continued the search for the animals on Friday. -more-


Appeals court refuses to halt release of convicted murderer

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

LOS ANGELES — An appeals court refused Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling granting parole to a gay man who gunned down his boyhood friend 16 years ago. -more-


Ex-workers bring charges against energy plant

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Former workers at Duke Energy’s South Bay power plant accused the company of shutting down production units there in what they called a scheme to drive up electricity prices. -more-


Budget committee scales back education proposals

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

SACRAMENTO — State budget negotiators approved a massive education package Friday that scales back new spending proposals but still increases school funding by $2 billion. -more-


Supreme Court to take up voucher case

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration urged the Supreme Court to take up school vouchers Friday, arguing that an Ohio school choice program does not violate the Constitution’s ban on government promotion of religion. -more-


Employer protection on patients’ rights debated

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

WASHINGTON — Republicans on Friday proposed giving employers ironclad protection from lawsuits under patients’ rights legislation, while Democrats said they were willing to limit, if not eliminate, the liability contained in their bill. -more-


States reports problems with ‘motor voter’ registrations

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

WASHINGTON — Half the states using the “motor voter” program – which lets a voter sign up while renewing a driver’s license – suffered serious glitches last election. In some cases, Americans were denied ballots, a government review found. -more-


What to do about that nasty carbon buildup

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate
Saturday June 23, 2001

Dear Tom and Ray: -more-


Information and advice not fit to be believed

By John Cunniff The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

One day last week a high-tech company whose stock had collapsed from more than $170 to $3 and change in little more than a year, revealed that conditions were even worse than he had anticipated. -more-


Election Section

Tower Records downplays bankruptcy prospects

The Associated Press
Saturday June 23, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Tower Records, a worldwide music, book and video retailer that began in a family drug store, is downplaying the possibility it may have to file for bankruptcy because of tightening credit. -more-


Editorial

BRIEFS

Saturday June 23, 2001

Public can view project environmental review -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

BRIEFS 06-23-2001

Two versions of biotech protest story told 06-22-2001

Vice mayor celebrates 90th birthday 06-21-2001

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

News

Tough semester for Rebound program teacher By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-23-2001

Letters to the Editor 06-23-2001

Arts & Entertainment 06-23-2001

‘Romeo and Juliet’ makes for good night at theater By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent The feud between a Nazi family and a Jewish family in 1930s Germany provides an updated framework for the strong Subterranean Shakespeare production o By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 06-23-2001

Cal basketball schedule released; Bears to host two tournaments Staff Report 06-23-2001

Perata calls for higher arsenic standards By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001

Cal Ripkin is through, but nurse keeps on By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001

Early 20th century laundry located near commercial hub By Susan Cerny 06-23-2001

Symphony honor Jared Green/Daily Planet 06-23-2001

Judge halts oil, natural gas exploration off coast The Associated Press 06-23-2001

San Diego police show off launcher for crowd control The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Parents charged with kidnapping schools chief The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Bush nominates California conservative, to 9th Circuit The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Slow recovery for victim of pit bull attack The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Appeals court refuses to halt release of convicted murderer The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Ex-workers bring charges against energy plant The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Budget committee scales back education proposals The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Supreme Court to take up voucher case The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Employer protection on patients’ rights debated The Associated Press 06-23-2001

States reports problems with ‘motor voter’ registrations The Associated Press 06-23-2001

What to do about that nasty carbon buildup By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 06-23-2001

Information and advice not fit to be believed By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-23-2001

Tower Records downplays bankruptcy prospects The Associated Press 06-23-2001

06-22-2001

FORUM 06-22-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 06-22-2001

72-year-old business still going By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet correspondent 06-22-2001

BHS players head to Cuba for baseball tour By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-22-2001

BUSD accused of ignoring student help program By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001

Northern California’s top players facing off at Berkeley Tennis Club By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-22-2001

Residents want to purchase project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001

Playground soil tested for arsenic By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001

Teachers vie for prized housing spots on district land The Associated Press 06-22-2001

High-speed rail project trying to limp along The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Bluesman John Lee Hooker dies at 83 The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Liberal Democrats declare war on GOP, moderates The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Pit bulls’ owner faces charges in attack on boy The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Judge orders release of killer saying Gov. Davis can’t stop it The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Water conservation can take many forms By Lee Reich The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Test for radon leak before starting to fill cracks AP 06-22-2001

Poll shows Americans see divide in economy The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Trade deficit decreases The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Gene mutation helps fight malaria The Associated Press 06-22-2001

Pedestrian death spurs safer streets appeal By John Geluardi 06-21-2001

Panthers break school record at Adidas meet By Jared Green 06-21-2001

Forum 06-21-2001

‘Theater’ adaptation leaves something to be desired By John Angell Grant 06-21-2001

Music Staff 06-21-2001

City dedicates pathway to poet Staff 06-21-2001

Cal finishes 12th in Sears Cup standings Daily Planet Wire Services 06-21-2001

Many want help with new center By Daniela Mohor 06-21-2001

Bears place 20 on Pac-10 academic teams Daily Planet Wire Services 06-21-2001

Interim superintendent stepping down in July By Ben Lumpkin 06-21-2001

City of Franklin school microcity gets help By Ben Lumpkin 06-21-2001

Police Briefs Kenyatte Davis 06-21-2001

Study shows U.S. students lack knowledge about Asia The Associated Press 06-21-2001

Police seek second interview with California congressman The Associated Press 06-21-2001

Speculation begins on successor to Justice Stanley Mosk The Associated Press 06-21-2001

Mars looms 42 million miles from Earth The Associated Press 06-21-2001

Sudden Oak Death is hazard in worst fire season in years The Associated Press 06-21-2001

Greenspan not worried about tax cut The Associated Press 06-21-2001

State leaders discuss Microsoft The Associated Press 06-21-2001

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