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State study: demand high for SF-Berkeley ferry service

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday July 23, 2002
Berkeley ranks second only to Treasure Island when it comes to Bay Area demand for a new ferry service, according to a recent state-commissioned study. The results make the city a leading candidate for commuter boats. -more-

B-TV proposal is limiting

Linda Mac Berkeley
Tuesday July 23, 2002
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Rumph still out, but Niners are sunny on first day of camp

By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002
STOCKTON — The only things missing from the first day of the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp were the projected 100-degree temperatures — and first-round draft pick Mike Rumph. -more-

City to decide fate of 3 developments

By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday July 23, 2002
As the city’s need for more housing is pitted against a burgeoning slow-growth movement, City Council will consider appeals against three proposed developments tonight that could result in 179 housing units, 31 of which would be designated for low-income residents. -more-

Campaign ought to be interesting

Leon Mayeri Berkeley
Tuesday July 23, 2002
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Fenway Park decked out for Ted Williams memorials

By Jimmy Golen The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002
BOSTON — Nine white doves took flight from home plate toward Fenway Park’s famous Green Monster, soaring over the outfield where Ted Williams once roamed before turning and climbing over the Red Sox dugout and out of the ballpark. -more-

Greenpeace teaches about ‘Frankenfoods’

By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday July 23, 2002
Called “"Frankenfoods” by critics because they’re designed in a lab, genetically engineered foods are increasingly drawing attention and raising concerns among Berkeley residents. -more-

A fair system is needed

Bruce Joffe Piedmont
Tuesday July 23, 2002
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Armstrong’s smooth bid for 4th title takes suspense out of Tour de France

By Michael McDonough The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002
VAISON-LA-ROMAINE, France — Lance Armstrong is taking the suspense out of the Tour de France. -more-

A fair system is needed

Bruce Joffe Piedmont
Tuesday July 23, 2002
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Oakland council to decide on baseball-only stadium site

Daily Planet Wire Service
Tuesday July 23, 2002
OAKLAND – The Oakland City Council will vote Tuesday on an exclusive negotiating agreement with developer Forest City Residential West, which is looking to build on a plot of land that has been deemed as the most suitable location for a new baseball-only stadium. -more-

Apartment rents flat in most Western markets

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002

Japanese supercomputer beats top U.S. machine

By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002

Suspect in kidnap-murder could face death penalty

By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002

Port labor talks end weekend with finger pointing

By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002

Stock groups object to state’s arbitration rules

Tuesday July 23, 2002

Forest Service considering quarry in national forest near I-80

Tuesday July 23, 2002

Cave paintings offer glimpse of tribal past few can see

By Michelle Locke The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002

Yosemite killer says he would have struck again if not caught

The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002

President promotes new department in Illinois visit

By Scott Lindlaw The Associated Press
Tuesday July 23, 2002

John Hardgrove and his dog, Tucker, leave the Oakland to San Francisco ferry on his way to work. The Water Transit Authority is considering expanding San Francisco Bay ferry service to Berkeley.
John Hardgrove and his dog, Tucker, leave the Oakland to San Francisco ferry on his way to work. The Water Transit Authority is considering expanding San Francisco Bay ferry service to Berkeley.

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Police ask for help with finding mother of abandoned baby

Tuesday July 23, 2002
OAKLAND – Oakland police searching for the parents of an abandoned newborn baby girl said they will run out of leads unless someone who knows the mother steps forward. -more-

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