Concerned about another negative media blitz, the City Council put the brakes on a letter-writing campaign to elected officials and major news organizations on Tuesday. The letter called for an end to the “attack on the First Amendment” resulting from Sept. 11. -more-

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The group Culture Clash consists of three 40-ish male Latino performers who write and perform political sketch comedy. They did their first gig nearly 18 years ago in a San Francisco Mission District gallery that sponsored political work. -more-

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Friday, Feb. 8

The season ended abruptly for the St. Mary’s High boys’ soccer team on Thursday, as the Panthers slipped and slid around their own field in a 2-1 loss to Berean Christian. -more-

The City Council sent the new Public Safety Tower back to the drawing board after neighbors complained that the 170-foot structure is too unsightly for a residential neighborhood. -more-

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LOS ANGELES — “Moulin Rouge” and “A Beautiful Mind,” already recognized by the directors’ and actors’ guilds, were among the movies receiving nominations Thursday for Writers Guild Awards. -more-

California shot a season-high 57.1 percent from the floor and held Oregon State to just 19 rebounds as the Golden Bears moved to 16-5 on the season with a 73-58 victory over the Beavers Thursday night in Haas Pavilion. -more-

During opening statements in the Samson murder trial on Tuesday, the prosecution called Oct. 29, 1996 “a very dark day.” -more-

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NEW YORK — Fire and police union officials expressed concerns Wednesday that former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s appearance at a screening of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new movie might appear to link a Sept. 11 charity to the film. -more-

The Berkeley boys’ soccer team avenged its only league loss Thursday with a 3-1 win over Alameda. Today, the ’Jackets play Richmond for the ACCAL title. -more-

The March 5 primary election is approaching quickly but the Feb. 19 registration deadline is approaching even faster, and a recent change – essentially ending open primaries in California – may mean that many people will want to re-register. -more-

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Girls’ Soccer – Berkeley 4, Alameda 0 -more-

Today is Friday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2002. There are 326 days left in the year. -more-

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Candidates for the 14th State Assembly District seat outlined competing visions on education and sparred over experience during a debate in a UC Berkeley political science class Wednesday. -more-

Science teachers object to the superintendent’s proposed schedule -more-

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