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Claremont closer to designation

By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff
Wednesday August 22, 2001

The 86-year-old Claremont Hotel came one step closer to achieving landmark status last month when the Oakland Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board voted unanimously to send the proposal on to the Planning Commission. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday August 22, 2001

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Arts

Staff
Wednesday August 22, 2001


Construction starting soon at King school

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Wednesday August 22, 2001

When the 900 students of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School return to campus next week, they’ll find the main building wrapped with a chain link fence and looking forlorn. -more-



Local women prepare for racism conference

Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Wednesday August 22, 2001

As the United Nations World Conference Against Racism approaches, a group of Bay Area activists is getting ready to travel to the city that will host it: Durban, South Africa. -more-



Parents getting first report of school toxins

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Children heading back to California public schools this fall will be bringing home something new in their backpacks – a list of all the pesticides likely to be used at the schools during the new school year. -more-



Bill creates state ‘do not call’ list for telemarketers

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

SACRAMENTO — You get them, even politicians get them – those annoying telemarketing calls selling anything from long distance to siding, right when you sit down to dinner. -more-



Features

Attorneys, unions attempt to raise benefits

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Labor leaders and an attorneys’ group Tuesday launched another attempt to raise benefits for workers who suffer on-the-job injuries. -more-


Jesse Helms says he’ll retire

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sen. Jesse Helms, the former newspaper editor and TV commentator who has been one of the most fiercely conservative voices on Capitol Hill for three decades, has decided not to run for re-election next year, sources said Tuesday. -more-


Feds try to curb recession with another cut

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve, still trying to keep the U.S. economy out of a recession, cut a key interest rate Tuesday for the seventh time this year, lowering the federal funds rate by a quarter-point to 3.50 percent. -more-


Program will award air quality credits for telecommuting

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Businesses were offered a powerful incentive Tuesday to allow workers to telecommute – pollution credits that can be used to reduce taxes or sold to other companies for cash. -more-


Stock prices take another tumble

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

NEW YORK — Stock prices tumbled yet again Tuesday, carrying the Dow Jones industrials down 145 points after the Federal Reserve made its seventh interest rate cut of 2001 but failed to predict that a business recovery will occur soon. -more-


Arafat calls for Mideast truce talks in Germany

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

JERUSALEM — Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Tuesday proposed truce talks in Germany, and Israel’s Foreign Minister Shimon Peres appeared likely to accept. Israel said the talks would focus on a plan for a gradual cease-fire to end 11 months of violence. -more-


NATO decides to send troops into Macedonia

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

SKOPJE, Macedonia — With his miniature spy planes at 16,000 feet and guided by remote control, U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Dittenber’s pilots camped on the ground aren’t exactly in any danger. -more-


Editorial

Murder suspect’s 3-year-old son discovered dead

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 22, 2001

SACRAMENTO — A 3-year-old boy’s body was found in a cardboard TV box in a grassy field just a few miles from where his father, Nikolay Soltys, is suspected of also killing his wife, aunt, uncle and two young cousins. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Murder suspect’s 3-year-old son discovered dead 08-22-2001

Make smart changes to decrease power bill 08-21-2001

Two-fifths of schools in Davis program slip on test 08-20-2001

Video shows city employees disposing of homeless’ belongings 08-18-2001

Court mandate says officers must make traffic stops safely 08-17-2001

News

Claremont closer to designation By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-22-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-22-2001

Arts Staff 08-22-2001

Construction starting soon at King school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-22-2001

Local women prepare for racism conference Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-22-2001

Parents getting first report of school toxins The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Bill creates state ‘do not call’ list for telemarketers The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Attorneys, unions attempt to raise benefits The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Jesse Helms says he’ll retire The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Feds try to curb recession with another cut The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Program will award air quality credits for telecommuting The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Stock prices take another tumble The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Arafat calls for Mideast truce talks in Germany The Associated Press 08-22-2001

NATO decides to send troops into Macedonia The Associated Press 08-22-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-21-2001

Gaia – tourist attraction? Victor Herbert Berkeley 08-21-2001

Arts Staff 08-21-2001

Mentoring program bridges gap By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-21-2001

Pacifica trying to remove left voices Richard Wiebe 08-21-2001

Tribune staff calls editorial ‘embarrassing’ By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001

Lights OK; need better drivers Ann Sieck 08-21-2001

Brainchild is for kids who love to compete By Mary Barrett Daily Planet correspondent 08-21-2001

Opinions are just that – opinions Katherine Thomas 08-21-2001

BHS students elated after 600-mile ride By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001

Missile buildup danger, waste Bruce Joffe 08-21-2001

Berkeley environmentalist honored By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001

New web page for healthcare services Bay City News 08-21-2001

Agilent cutting 4,000 jobs The Associated Press 08-21-2001

Key economic indicators stable The Associated Press 08-21-2001

Companies could be forced to clean MTBE sites The Associated Press 08-21-2001

A bit of bayou in Berkeley By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-20-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-20-2001

Smoke detector laws can be deadly Robert Hagedorn Berkeley 08-20-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 08-20-2001

KPFA reaches out to disabled community By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff ff 08-20-2001

Rhetoric can’t fully explain a complicated market John Koenigshofer Berkeley 08-20-2001

Skaters get their power from the sun By Jon MaysDaily Planet staff 08-20-2001

Bush’s stem-call ‘compromise’ fails to satisfy either side Dr. Max Alfert Professor of Biology, U.C. Berkeley 08-20-2001

Using the tax break for something worthwhile Kate S. Elman Emeryville 08-20-2001

Blighted industrial sites home of new development The Associated Press 08-20-2001

UC Berkeley extends public input on construction Bay City News Service 08-20-2001

Davis renews hopes of saving Edison By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 08-20-2001

State power traders to be pulled from control room The Associated Press 08-20-2001

When things go wrong, companies often re-install retired CEOs By Linda A. Johnson AP Business Writer 08-20-2001

When things go wrong, companies often re-install retired CEOs By Linda A. JohnsonAP Business Writer 08-20-2001

Ford says ignition design safe, but lawsuits allege 11 deaths By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 08-20-2001

Crucible fires burn for those practicing, learning metal arts By Erika Kelly Daily Planet correspondent 08-18-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-18-2001

Community fights back and protests Maio’s firing of popular disability commissioner By Miya Rodolfo-Sioson chair, Commission on Disability 08-18-2001

Slamming fits lifestyle for one poet Marc Polonsky Daily Planet correspondent 08-18-2001

Arts 08-18-2001

Rock climbing novices celebrate achievements By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001

District may lag in testing for play structure arsenic By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001

Craig one of best advocates for disabled Philip Martin Chavez Berkeley Philip Martin Chavez Berkeley 08-18-2001

Vigil strives to honor those who have died By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001

Removed commissioner caring, dedicated Peni Hall Berkeley 08-18-2001

Students weave Web sites, careers By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001

Center Street restaurant brings back memories By Susan Cerny 08-18-2001

Court says police wrongfully relegates disabled officers The Associated Press 08-18-2001

Thousands of dollars spent to alter state term limits The Associated Press 08-18-2001

Owner should be singing happy tune for new engine By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-18-2001

Tech turnaround more elusive after latest warnings By Lisa Singhania The Associated Press 08-18-2001

Ford Motor Co. plans to cut 4,000 jobs The Associated Press 08-18-2001

Israeli tanks move into Palestinian territory The Associated Press 08-18-2001

Jamaica considers legalizing marijuana for private use despite U.S. protests The Associated Press 08-18-2001

Lamile Perry breaks 5 wheelchair track records By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001

08-17-2001

Tribune should retract prejudiced editorial Kriss Worthington Berkeley City Council member 08-17-2001

08-17-2001

City nets 4 redistricting plans By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001

Cal athletic director preps for success Daily Planet wire services 08-17-2001

Karen Craig: hard-working commissioner Carol Denney Berkeley 08-17-2001

Little change seen in scores of state tests By Erika Kelly Daily Planet correspondent 08-17-2001

Nonprofit fights environmental degradation By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001

BRIEFS BDP Staff 08-17-2001

Groups lobby for national Juneteenth Day The Associated Press 08-17-2001

State conservation buoyed by incentives, weather The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Stores continue pulling gel candies linked to deaths The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Blazes under control in Northern California The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Marine World fatality after ride The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Report says feds discriminate with grants The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Committee proposes some Internet access to federal court records The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Pollution killing more people than traffice crashes The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Unusual circumstances in Texas stay of execution The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Study finds hands-free phones still distracting The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Gardening isn’t just gardening, it’s life By Sari Friedman Daily Planet correspondent 08-17-2001

Industry Standard magazine to file for bankruptcy The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Economists encouraged by falling consumer prices The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Nosebleeds can signify something serious The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Make changes, lose the medicine The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Career stems baseball, military, school services By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 08-16-2001

Oakland’s Brown right on Letters to the Editor 08-16-2001

08-16-2001

BHS senior takes seat on board By Erika KellyDaily Planet correspondent 08-16-2001

08-16-2001

Something constructive can come of the quandary By Mayor Shirley Dean 08-16-2001

Gay group criticizes ‘homophobic’ editorial By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-16-2001

City sponsors safety light program By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-16-2001

Berkeley lab nabs computer funding Bay City News 08-16-2001

Bristol-Myers offers competing drug for free The Associated Press 08-16-2001