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Superintendent may give students say in BHS cuts

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Superintendent Michele Lawrence may grant Berkeley High School students a role in determining which courses will be eliminated at BHS next year. -more-


Ferries: Get on Board

Jerri Holan
Friday March 29, 2002

For the environment, recreation and the future of inter-Bay transportationZ -more-


Going solo ...

By Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday March 29, 2002

The life of an independent musician can be hectic, but in between releasing an album, booking a tour, rehearsing and working a day job, Eileen Hazel finds time to laugh even if it is at her own expense. -more-


Arts and Entertainament Calendar

Staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Friday March 29, 2002


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Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Friday March 29, 2002


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’Jackets come out flat, still get a win

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday March 29, 2002

The Berkeley High boys’ lacrosse team played without inspiration against Marin Catholic on Thursday, but the ’Jackets’ tough defense carried them through for a 6-1 victory. -more-


Youth Radio wins a Peabody Award

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Youth Radio is aglow. -more-


Violence begets violence

Gray Brechin
Friday March 29, 2002

Editor: -more-


Images of a fight for freedom

By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday March 29, 2002

To look into the faces of the Afghan and Pakistan people in Patricia Monaco’s photographs — wide-eyed orphans in tattered clothes, gaunt-faced refugees waiting in ration lines, freedom fighters with their AK-47s — one can see that confidence comes from carrying a gun. -more-


Error-prone ’Jackets spiked by Richmond

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Coming off of the high of their first-ever ACCAL win on Tuesday, the Berkeley High boys’ volleyball team suffered a letdown against Richmond on Thursday, losing in straight games, 15-11, 15-12, 15-9. -more-


Disaster Council prepares priorities to present city

By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Unreinforced masonry, disaster support for businesses, preparedness for schools and terrorism are the four priorities to be presented to the City Council in April in the final draft of a report hammered out by the Disaster Council Wednesday night. -more-


Eviro-Friendly ferry would be nice

Martin Ilian
Friday March 29, 2002

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PBS’ ‘Media Matters’ gives the inside story on journalism

By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

LOS ANGELES— The time news consumers spend reading, watching and listening to the latest word out of Washington, Kabul or their local city hall can be enriched by adding one element: “Media Matters” on PBS. -more-


Sports shorts

Staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Horowitz named All-American -more-


Today in History

Staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Today is Good Friday, March 29, the 88th day of 2002. There are 277 days left in the year. -more-


Merced mother: there was no way to predict slaughter

The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

MERCED — The mother of four children killed by her ex-husband said Thursday there was no way to predict that the former sheriff’s deputy would commit such a “horrible, unthinkable act.” -more-


Oscar-winning filmmaker Billy Wilder dies at 95

By Anthony Breznican, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning filmmaker Billy Wilder, the Austrian-born cynic whose gifts for writing and directing led to such classics as “Sunset Boulevard,” “Some Like It Hot” and “Double Indemnity,” has died. He was 95. -more-


Victims of possible double homicide-suicide grew up together

By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

SANTA CRUZ — The three people found dead on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean grew up in the same small eastern California town and were excellent students, school officials said. -more-


Late storms punch Sierra snowpack to near-normal

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The Sierra snowpack has rebounded to near-normal levels thanks to a series of late winter storms, a California Department of Water Resources snow survey found Thursday. -more-


As weather warms, California leads climb in gas prices

By Michelle Morgante, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

SAN DIEGO — Drivers across the nation are digging deeper into their wallets to cover rising gasoline prices, which have leapt an average of 23 cents per gallon over the last month — the most dramatic change in more than a decade. -more-


Click and Clack Talk Cars

Staff
Friday March 29, 2002

Burning rubber hurts more than just your tires -more-


Floor-to-ceiling excitement

by James and Morris Carey
Friday March 29, 2002

We recently attended the “Surfaces 2002” trade show in Las Vegas. The focus was on all things new in flooring and coverings for your home’s interior. This included carpet, ceramic tile, laminate flooring and countertops. Also, all the latest and greatest additions and changes in colors, styles and textures in everything from wallpaper to wainscot were demonstrated. -more-


by James and Morris Carey

Tip of the week: Removing hard-water stains
Friday March 29, 2002

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Planning vegetable families’ seating arrangements

By Lee Reich, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

How many families are you having over to the vegetable garden this summer? You have to plan their seating arrangement, you know. -more-


Startups Moxi Digital, digeo to merge

By May Wong, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

SAN JOSE — Two startups that were in need of cash, but had ambitious goals to revolutionize the delivery of home entertainment, have decided to merge. -more-


Walter Hewlett sues HP Director claims it improperly won Compaq votes

By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

SAN JOSE — The fight against the computer industry’s biggest merger landed in court Thursday, with dissident director Walter Hewlett accusing Hewlett-Packard Co. of improperly enticing a big investor to back HP’s $19 billion buyout of Compaq Computer Corp. -more-


Endwave to cut 30 percent of work force, or 100 positions

The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

SUNNYVALE — Chip maker Endwave Corp. said Thursday it will cut 100 jobs, or 30 percent of its work force, and close its Los Angeles design facility, -more-


Bookseller’s legacy lives at Moe’s

By Claudine LoMonaco Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday March 28, 2002

Like so many literary towers of Pisa, piles of books teeter around the register at Moe’s Bookstore on Telegraph Avenue. -more-


’Jackets pound Richmond into submission

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

The Berkeley High baseball team was counting on an easy win against Richmond on Wednesday, and that’s exactly what the ’Jackets got, a 15-0 drubbing that lasted just 4 1/2 innings thanks to the “slaughter rule.” -more-


Library Gardens is designed safe

John H. DeClercq for Library Gardens, L.P.
Thursday March 28, 2002

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Finding a youthful take on life as ‘Oklahoma’s’ Aunt Eller

By Michael Kuchwara The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

NEW YORK — Quick. Think of Aunt Eller, the matriarchal heart of “Oklahoma!”, and you probably will conjure up the image of an older pioneer woman, wearing a gray bun and churning butter. -more-


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Thursday March 28, 2002


Thursday, March 28


Study shows six period move at BHS won’t hurt too much

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

Most of the courses available at Berkeley High School this year will be available next year, despite the move from a seven- to a six-period day, according to a new study conducted by former BHS computer science teacher Peter Bloomsburgh. -more-


Pro-Israeli mania endangers us all

Jeff Winkler Fairfield
Thursday March 28, 2002

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Seven local firefighters to be honored in state memorial

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

Seven Berkeley firefighters will be honored in a memorial that will be unveiled next week commemorating California firefighters killed in the line of duty. -more-


Today in History

Staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

Thursday, March 28 is the 87th day of 2002. There are 278 days left in the year. -more-


Actor Dudley Moore dies at 66

By Jeff WilsonThe Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Actor Dudley Moore, who became an unlikely Hollywood heartthrob as a cuddly pipsqueak in the movies ”10” and “Arthur,” died Wednesday at home in New Jersey. He was 66. -more-


Ask the Rent Board

By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

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Jewish community splits in its opinions on Intifada, Israel

By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday March 28, 2002

Lincoln Shlensky considers himself a Zionist with a strong connection to the state of Israel. But when he attends meetings of the Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC), a mainstream pro-Israel organization, he can’t help but feel a little defensive. -more-


Friends of Merced killer say he showed signs of depression

By Kim Baca The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

MERCED — Casey Simmons said she worried about her friend and employee, John Patrick Hogan, last year when he sent her an e-mail that may have indicated Hogan was in trouble. -more-


CA teachers launch network to share info on science education

By Michelle Morgante The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SAN DIEGO — A network of science teachers representing each of California’s 12,500 public and private schools is being built to share information on science education and, organizers hope, strengthen the field for the future. -more-


Police unsure if suicide pact led to Santa Cruz beach deaths

By Jessica Brice The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SANTA CRUZ — Investigators have identified the bodies of three people found on a cliff, but would not release their names until the relatives of all the victims were notified. -more-


State bars 15 lawn herbicides, citing vegetable damage

The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SACRAMENTO — California is banning the sale of 15 lawn herbicides, saying the accumulation of a particular chemical in compost can damage some vegetables. -more-


California pit bull owner waives formal extradition in Nevada

By Lisa Snedeker The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LAS VEGAS — A California man whose pit bulls allegedly attacked a neighbor was being returned to Fresno County, where he faces animal neglect charges, authorities said Wednesday. -more-


Four arrested in immigration scam

By Erica Werner The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Immigrants who recited the Pledge of Allegiance, took a citizenship oath and answered questions about American history were victims of a scam that cost them as much as $25,000 each, federal agents said. -more-


Book by Web site owner skewers dead dot-coms

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Without wise guys like Philip J. Kaplan, it might have taken a few more years before we could share a lusty laugh about the absurdities of the Internet economy. -more-


Developing the video game developers of the future

By William Schiffman The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Somewhere, in a darkened bedroom or a cinderblock basement, a kid is sitting at a computer, dreaming of creating the perfect video game. -more-


Seminary wants to demolish buildings that neighbors see as landmarks

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

On the dividing line of Dwight Avenue, where the southern edge of the UC Berkeley campus meets the northern edge of a leafy residential area, the American Baptist Seminary of the West is planning to build a five-story building on Benvenue Avenue, which will house residences, offices and classrooms. -more-


’Jackets suffer narrow defeat at hands of SI

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

At first glance, the Berkeley High boys’ lacrosse team’s two losses this season seem strikingly similar. Both came to private schools from San Francisco (University and St. Ignatius), both were close games all the way through (no lead bigger than two goals), and the ’Jackets gave up goals in the final minutes of each game to lose by one. -more-


Drama department needs to stay, so does Mr. Wiener

Wednesday March 27, 2002

We, the 27 undersigned Willard Middle School students, are deeply concerned about the Berkeley Unified School District’s plans to lay off Mr. Wiener, our drama teacher. Willard Middle School has had a drama program for many years. Drama is an exciting elective and has created a strong after school community, open to anyone who wants to be a part of it. It has been a place where one can make friends and interact with people of diverse minds, cultures and backgrounds. -more-


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Wednesday March 27, 2002


Compiled by Guy Poole
Wednesday March 27, 2002


Wednesday, Mar. 27


City’s crime rate jumps dramatically

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

Crime in Berkeley rose 16.5 percent between 2000 and 2001, well above the statewide average of 5.8 percent, according to statistics released Monday by state Attorney General Bill Lockyer. -more-


Storno leads Panthers past rival Piedmont

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

Joe Storno threw a complete game and the St. Mary’s Panthers exploded for five runs in the fifth inning to defeat Piedmont, 7-1, on Tuesday. -more-


Face facts about parking garage

Charlie Smith Berkeley
Wednesday March 27, 2002

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Sexual battery suspect in Dublin jail

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

A man suspected of sexual battery and attempted rape along the BART path running from Berkeley to El Cerrito is now in police custody at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. -more-


RE: Ferry to Gillman being considered

Martin Ilian Albany
Wednesday March 27, 2002

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Activists spar on Mideast issue

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

Local activists sparred over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday that was intended to focus on a more peaceful theme. -more-


Today in History

Staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

Wednesday, March 27, is the 86th day of 2002. There are 279 days left in the year. The Jewish holiday Passover begins at sunset. -more-


UC professor to call off Asian boycott of nuclear labs

By Michelle Locke The Associated Press
Wednesday March 27, 2002

A professor who urged Asian-Americans to boycott national weapons labs to protest the treatment of nuclear scientist Wen Ho Lee is close to calling off the action in exchange for promised workplace changes. -more-


Retired sheriff’s deputy kills four children, himself

SBy Kim Baca The Associated Press
Wednesday March 27, 2002

MERCED — A retired sheriff’s deputy fatally shot his 5-year-old daughter and his three teen-age stepchildren before killing himself Tuesday while his ex-wife was jogging, investigators said. -more-


Court says nonunion members must pay for unionizing activities

By David Krafvets The Associated Press
Wednesday March 27, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court says labor unions may charge nonmembers for recruiting new members at competing companies. -more-


Punk rocker Jello Biafra sues former Dead Kennedys bandmates

The Associated Press
Wednesday March 27, 2002

OAKLAND — A rift between singer Jello Biafra and his former band, Dead Kennedys, is growing wider with more legal action. -more-


PG&E could get reorganization plan by mid-June

By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press
Wednesday March 27, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The thousands of banks, businesses and power companies owed money by California’s largest utility may get to vote as early as June on one of two dueling plans to settle their debts. -more-


Investment manager charged with massive Ponzi scheme

By Danny Pollock The Associated Press
Wednesday March 27, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Investment manager Reed Slatkin was charged Tuesday with orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme in which he solicited more than $593 million from about 800 investors over a 15-year period, federal prosecutors said. -more-


State job statistics underestimated losses

The Associated Press
Wednesday March 27, 2002

SACRAMENTO— Government statistics appear to have underestimated job losses last year in California, a sign that the recession was worse than previously thought, according to a newspaper report Tuesday. -more-


A ‘Magic’ day for Davis

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Earvin “Magic” Johnson endorsed Gov. Gray Davis in an East Bay appearance Monday afternoon. -more-


Female wrestlers finish big to end their high school careers

By Nathan Fox Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday March 26, 2002

Wrestlers Christie Ravera and Regina Alexander wrapped up their Berkeley High careers in high style this weekend, finishing second and sixth in the nation at the United States Girls’ Wrestling Association high school tournament held in Lake Orion, Mich. -more-


Palestinians want to annihilate other religions

Gabe Kurtz student, UC Berkeley
Tuesday March 26, 2002

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Black actors’ reign at Oscars may not boost minority roles

By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Denzel Washington and Halle Berry made history with their Academy Award wins, but minority groups say diversity must extend beyond Hollywood’s glamour night — and include other groups such as Asians, Hispanics and American Indians. -more-


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Tuesday March 26, 2002


Tuesday, March 26


Solano eatery mysteriously closes

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002

The King Tsin restaurant, a neighborhood favorite for spicy Chinese food on Solano Avenue, has been closed for weeks. But the only notice to passersby and would-be diners is a padlock on the front door. -more-


Diamondbacks plow over A’s 7-1

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

PHOENIX — Luis Gonzalez hit his major league-leading eighth home run as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-1 Monday. -more-


What is the definition of insanity?

Tom Mitsoff
Tuesday March 26, 2002

Editor: -more-


TV Ratings for the Oscars hit low mark

By David Bauder The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

NEW YORK — Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and the makers of “A Beautiful Mind” may have been celebrating on Monday. But ABC wasn’t. -more-


Berkeley schools celebrate National Nutrition Month

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002

According to a December report issued by U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, obesity is reaching “epidemic proportions” and approaching tobacco as the most lethal killer in America. -more-


Raiders’ Russell pleads innocent to sexual assault

By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

ALAMEDA — Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Darrell Russell pleaded innocent to sexual assault charges on Monday. -more-


Today in history

Staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002

Tuesday, March 26, is the 85th day of 2002. There are 280 days left in the year. -more-


News of the Weird

Staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002

Iowa town gives away free land -more-


Body found in lake at Golden Gate Park

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Police pulled a body out of a lake at Golden Gate Park on Monday. -more-


Crime up 5.8 percent in most populous areas

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Crime in California’s most populous cities and counties rose 5.8 percent in 2001, and homicides rose more than 9 percent, according to preliminary state figures released Monday. -more-


Cardinal Mahony defends handling of child abuse, offers apology

By Robert Jablon The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

LONG BEACH — Cardinal Roger Mahony on Monday defended his handling of alleged child abuse by priests, while calling on Catholic clergy to renew their vows of celibacy. -more-


Gasoline prices jump a record 14 cents over two weeks

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

CAMARILLO — Gas prices surged a record 14 cents over the past two weeks as factors combined to increase demand and lower supply, according to an industry analyst. -more-


Existing homes sales hit record in February

By Simon Avery The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002

LOS ANGELES — The number of previously owned homes sold in California hit an all-time high in February, jumping 25.5 percent from a year earlier and lifting prices by a robust 19.8 percent. -more-


Centennial exhibit revives age-old beauty

By Mary Spicuzza, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday March 25, 2002

With her huge almond-shaped eyes and vulture wing headdress, she could draw a crowd in any room. But it’s been years since she had the opportunity. -more-


Israel wants less than peace

Will Youmans
Monday March 25, 2002

Editor: -more-


Out & About Calendar

Compiled By Guy Poole
Monday March 25, 2002


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Cal women, Tennessee men take titles at Cal Invitational

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday March 25, 2002

The California women’s track and field team opened its home season by winning the Cal Invitational with 179 points Saturday at Edwards Stadium. Top-ranked Tennessee easily won the men’s competition with 227.5 points. The Golden Bear men placed fourth with 102. -more-


Local woman worked for peace as towers fell

By Vince Briggeman, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday March 25, 2002

Jeanine Magill shared in the disbelief when she first heard news of the September 11th attack. -more-


Pray for peace in Jerusalem

Ferenc Raj, Rabbi
Monday March 25, 2002

Editor”: -more-


Berkeley crew sweeps varsity races at home

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 25, 2002

Novice boats finish second -more-


Today in History

Staff
Monday March 25, 2002

Today is Monday, March 25, the 84th day of 2002. There are 281 days left in the year. -more-


Sport Shorts

Staff
Monday March 25, 2002

Coughlin leads Bears to eighth-place finish<\b> -more-


News of the Wierd

Staff
Monday March 25, 2002

Customers unknowingly frighten away armed drugstore thief -more-


Sports this week

Staff
Monday March 25, 2002

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Berkeley name opens doors in sister city

By Steve Freedkin, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday March 25, 2002

College Board proposes sweeping changes to SAT

By Michelle Locke, Associated Press Writer
Monday March 25, 2002

Possible changes include writing test, putting Algebra II questions on math section of test -more-


California likely won’t see lower bills, despite end of freeze

By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press
Monday March 25, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – When the natural gas and electricity bill arrives each month, Jenny Lovrin splits the cost between herself and five roommates. She used to rip open the envelope and find they owed less than $100. This winter’s bills have hit $225, making her cringe. -more-


Hewlett, Packard foundations ponder life after merger

By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press
Monday March 25, 2002

SACRAMENTO – Two of California’s richest and most venerable family foundations face profound questions as the deal they most feared may come to pass: the merger of Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. -more-


20 mph speed limit debate races on

By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

When Councilmember Kriss Worthington made a proposal on the March 19 City Council agenda to lower residential speed limits to 20 mph, he did not expect the amount of media attention and ridicule that resulted. -more-


Cloyne Court Hotel was host to many illustrious university visitors

By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday March 23, 2002

The University of California was established in 1868, and classes were initially held in Oakland. When the Berkeley campus opened in 1873 there were only 10 professors or instructors and less than 200 students. By 1900 the university had grown to 4,000 students, one of the largest in the country, and attracted visitors from around the world. -more-


Fewer cars would mean more happy drivers

Mitch Cohen
Saturday March 23, 2002

Editor: -more-


Project Greenlight contest winner opens this weekend

By Christy Lemire, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

‘Stolen Summer” clearly is the work of a first-time filmmaker who has a lot to learn. That was supposed to be its charm; instead, it’s the film’s downfall. -more-


Art & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

Out & About Calendar

– Compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday March 23, 2002


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’Jackets put up strong showing at first day of DLS Invitational

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

The Berkeley High swimming team got a shot at some big-time competition on Friday, and the ’Jackets showed up well at the first day of the De La Salle Invitational. -more-


KPFA protester sues city for false arrest

By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a videotape is worth $35,000. -more-


Bicycles “roll” too

Evelyn Giardina
Saturday March 23, 2002

Editor: -more-


Oscars’ new, smaller Hollywood home means some people aren’t getting inside

By Anthony Breznican, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

LOS ANGELES — The Oscars’ new home is smaller than last year’s digs, leaving more people who wanted to attend the Academy Awards ceremony without seats this year. -more-


Bears start Pac-10 play with 5-1 win

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday March 23, 2002

LEWISTON, Idaho - Led by the pitching of senior right-hander Trevor Hutchinson, the Cal baseball team defeated Washington State, 5-1 Friday in the Pac-10 opener at Harris Field in Lewiston, ID. The Bears improve to 17-11 (1-0) on the year and the Cougars go to 10-11 (0-1). -more-


Superintendent meets with students behind closed doors

By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

A small group of Berkeley High School students met with Superintendent Michele Lawrence on Friday afternoon, after complaints that they had been left out of the district’s budget-cutting process. -more-


Help the schools: raise parcel tax!

Nathan Meyer
Saturday March 23, 2002

Editor: -more-


Study: Sex and violence are down on TV, but not in the movies

By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Television has become less infused with sex and violence over the past few years but movies are unchanged, according to a study released Thursday by a Washington think tank. -more-


Sports shorts

Staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

Cal softball 3-0 at Hawaii tournament -more-


Today in History

Staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

Saturday, March 23, is the 82nd day of 2002. There are 283 days left in the year. -more-


Give transit a chance and show just how different Berkeley is

Steve Geller
Saturday March 23, 2002

The “car-free” day in “try-transit” week is no joke. It's not just a bunch of bike people trying to make trouble for the car culture. -more-


Brokaw, Jennings anchoring evening news from Arab League summit

The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

NEW YORK — Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings will both anchor their evening news programs from Beirut, Lebanon next week, where the Arab League is holding its summit. -more-


Sports this weekend

Staff
Saturday March 23, 2002

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Family members seek to prove San Diego woman is oldest living person

By Catharine Ivey, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

New Vista College would add more mayhem to downtown

Sue Somit
Saturday March 23, 2002

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Television watchdog chief in Greece suspends reality shows

By Patrick Quinn, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

ATHENS, Greece — The head of Greece’s television regulatory agency suspended broadcasts Thursday of two popular reality television shows, including “Big Brother,” for violating laws on public decency and dignity. -more-


SF dog owners applaud mauling verdict, fear backlash

By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Bay Area dog owners applaud the guilty verdicts in the high-profile mauling trial of two San Francisco attorneys, but fear a backlash against responsible dog owners. -more-


Dog attack case opens door to new legal rights for gays

By David Kravets, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The case of two lawyers convicted after their dogs mauled and killed a San Francisco lesbian has opened the door to new legal rights for gays in California. -more-


Filmmakers hope Oscar entries raise cultural awareness

By Anthony Breznican, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Mention Iran, and most Americans are likely to think of President Bush’s “axis of evil.” -more-


Lindh’s lawyers say he only spoke to FBI agents to escape prison conditions

By Larry Margasak, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

ALEXANDRIA, Va.— An American who fought with the Taliban spoke with the FBI in Afghanistan only to escape horrible prison conditions, his lawyers said Friday. -more-


TB cases up slightly but rate the same in 2001

The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

Second alleged victim testifies against former priest

The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

SANTA ROSA — Testifying against her former priest, a woman said the man molested her when she was 13 and came to him seeking advice on a romantic dilemma. -more-


On The House

James and Morris Carey
Saturday March 23, 2002

stain Recently, wife Carol told us about an attractive floor finish that she had discovered in a new local eatery. She said the floor was rich looking and was something she hadn’t seen before. -more-


Help in the quest for a perfect lawn

By Lee Reich, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

About now is when many gardeners go through their annual ritual of overseeding their lawns, often sprinkling grass seed right on top of snow. The snow does make it easier to see the seed, so you can spread it more evenly. And snow provides moisture. -more-


Attack weeds wisely

By Lee Reich, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

Now, when enthusiasm for any gardening activity is high, is a good time to approach the problem of weeds. Most gardeners begin their annual attack by turning the soil with a rototiller or garden fork. But think back to last summer: didn’t weeds still eventually get the upper hand, drowning out beets and zinnias in a sea of green? -more-


Click and Clack Talk Cars

Tom and Ray Magliozzi
Saturday March 23, 2002

What the cars say about the man -more-


Analyst wants compliance with parking law

By Colleen Valles, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The state is increasing efforts to get companies with 50 or more employees to comply with a little-known 1992 law that says if the company pays for parking it must also offer cash to those employees who opt not to drive to work. -more-


Enron may be subpoenaed for names of investors

By Alan Fram, The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers may issue subpoenas in an effort to force Enron Corp. to disclose the names of investors in its numerous partnerships, a senator involved in Congress’ investigation said Friday. -more-


HP stock sags on report of low sales, merger distraction

The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

PALO ALTO — Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co. dropped nearly 2 percent Friday after an internal memo surfaced saying revenue and profit in the company’s services division were “well below plan.” -more-


Opinion

Editorials

Police probing alleged child abuse by priests

The Associated Press
Friday March 29, 2002

Milton Berle dies after long illness

By Bob Thomas The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Milton Berle, the acerbic, cigar-smoking vaudevillian who eagerly embraced a new medium and became “Mr. Television” in the dawn of the video age, died Wednesday, a spokesman said. He was 93. -more-


News of the Weird

Staff
Wednesday March 27, 2002

Some major static cling at Target -more-


Police continue investigating south Berkeley shooting

Staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002

Police are still investigating a Saturday night shooting that occurred at the intersection of Russell and McGee streets. -more-


Environmentalists sue to reinstate critical habitat for bird

The Associated Press
Saturday March 23, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Environmentalists are suing the federal government to have it re-protect the habitat of a songbird found in the Southwest that has been reduced to about 500 pairs. -more-