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Air quality still an issue at soccer fields

By John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff
Wednesday July 24, 2002
An ongoing air study at the popular Harrison soccer fields in west Berkeley continues to show elevated levels of particulate matter, which some say can aggravate respiratory problems. -more-

Take a look at the bigger picture

Peter H. Kostmayer President Population Connection Washington, DC
Wednesday July 24, 2002
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Children can be better prepared for dangerous situations

Estelle Jelinek Berkeley
Wednesday July 24, 2002
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Alta Bates Hospital expansion to move forward

By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday July 24, 2002
Medical staff at Berkeley’s only hospital with an emergency room got the go-ahead from city leaders Tuesday to upgrade the interior of its aging emergency department. -more-

What’s in your cereal bowl?

Charmaine Soedat Berkeley
Wednesday July 24, 2002
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Playgrounds pass national safety test

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday July 24, 2002
Berkeley playgrounds are among the safest in the country, according to a nationwide study by the Consumer Federation of America and the Public Interest Research Group. -more-

Berkeley media activists set up new polling service

By Ethan Bliss Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday July 24, 2002
Retro Poll, a new organization planning to find out what Berkeley residents really think about things, is challenging the polling practices of the major media networks by doing some polling of its own. -more-

SF may get into pot-growing business

By Kim Curtis The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Berkeley drug supplier arrested in Richmond

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Family of shooting victim wants $3.5 million from city of Oakland

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Lead prosecutor in Yosemite murder case to call additional witness

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Car makers plan to sue state for law restricting exhaust

By Robert Jablon The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Charles Schwab says market in worst decline of his career

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Dividends appreciated again

By Amy Baldwin The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

State No. 1 in ice cream production

By Colleen Valles The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

San Francisco puts $1.6 billion for water system on Nov. ballot

By Olga R. Rodriguez The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Fears of child abductions prompt parental, police responses

By Paul Wilborn The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Travelers no more likely to get a cold on planes with re-circulated air

By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Olive fruit flies discovered for first time in Shasta County

Wednesday July 24, 2002

Law school applications soar, as does interest in other graduate programs amid weak job market

By Mary Claire Dale The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

Salvadoran generals ordered to pay millions to three torture victims

By Jill Barton The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

7-year-old girl kidnapped, caller demands $150,000

Wednesday July 24, 2002

Iowa popcorn plant worker diagnosed with lung disease

The Associated Press
Wednesday July 24, 2002

City Clerk Sherry Kelly poses with 4,500 pages of community matters City Council dealt with Tuesday before a one-month recess. Photo by Ethan Bliss
City Clerk Sherry Kelly poses with 4,500 pages of community matters City Council dealt with Tuesday before a one-month recess. Photo by Ethan Bliss

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Berkeley students help residents slash energy bills

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday July 24, 2002
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