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Interim police chief lays out vision for the city

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002
Roy Meisner, Berkeley’s new interim police chief, inherited a pile of paperwork when he took over for retired chief Dash Butler this weekend. But he seems more interested in what he calls “people work.” -more-

Thoughts on mayor’s intentions

Anne Marselis
Wednesday July 17, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

from one West Virginia miner

A memoir tells of forgotten black miners

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By Vicki Smith, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bob Armstead was a gentle man in a rough profession. -more-

Out & About Calendar

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

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Lions slap around bumbling Capitol Valley

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002
Pinguelo throws complete game as opponents make seven errors -more-

Berkeley High accreditation extended three more years

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002
School had been told to make improvements School had been told to make improvements -more-

All students should have a chance

Max Alfert
Wednesday July 17, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Cal’s Hunt decides 30 years of track coaching is enough

Staff Report
Wednesday July 17, 2002
Cal head track & field coach Erv Hunt will move into an executive administrative role at the university, the Cal Athletic Department announced this week. -more-

Bringing together farms and urban neighborhoods

By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002
Over the last year, three alternatives to high-cost, natural-food supermarkets have surfaced in Berkeley. -more-

Radioactivity causes more concerns

Mark McDonald
Wednesday July 17, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Free parking until Jan. on roads near Telegraph Avenue

By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday July 17, 2002
One hundred and sixty parking meters wearing green hoods could be doomed for the gallows if a six-month study concludes that the meters cost more than they earn. -more-

News of the Weird

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002
Nuclear worms
threaten aquatic life -more-

West needs to conserve, recycle for more water

By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

AIDS organization honors U.S. Rep. Lee for service

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Report says charter schools fail to make improvements

By Lisa Snedeker, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Teacher pay jumps, beats out national advances

By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

2 held in alleged extortion of nuclear plant 2 held in alleged extortion of nuclear plant

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Intel Corp. to cut 4,000 jobs

By Matthew Fordahl, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Apple forecasts a ‘slight profit’ for this quarter

By May Wong, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

State Farm to close some California offices

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Spanish arrests lead to heightened security

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Ex officials warn that U.S. policies threaten repression

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Energy companies exploited state’s market, GAO says

By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Report: Tight border led to more illegal immigrants

By Ben Fox, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

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Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002
Today’s Highlight in History:f -more-

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