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Vietnam trip teaches students valuable life lessons

Stephen Denney Berkeley
Monday July 29, 2002
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Tuiasosopo could be just a play away

By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002
NAPA – Marques Tuiasosopo is trying not to drop any center snaps in practice. That’s something the official backup quarterback just shouldn’t do. -more-

Smooth sailing at kite festival

By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet
Monday July 29, 2002
For those who think of kites as the simple diamond-shaped menaces that caused eternal frustration for cartoon character Charlie Brown, kite flying took on a new meaning at the Berkeley Marina last weekend. For the leagues of professionals that competed there, kite flying was more than just a day in the sun. It was fierce competition. -more-

Out and About

Monday July 29, 2002
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Snoopy and the Red Baron will fly again

By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet
Monday July 29, 2002
At Berkeley Marina’s Adventure Playground, adult staffers and a revolving door of local kids did more than just hammer together and paint a wooden doghouse, fighter plane and beagle last Saturday – they rebuilt a piece of Berkeley lore. -more-

Turn lanes may better protect pedestrians and bicyclists

Drew Keeling Berkeley
Monday July 29, 2002
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City pushes AT&T for better service

By Katie Flynn Special to the Daily Planet
Monday July 29, 2002
Berkeley is one of the first cities in the state to reject plans for cable service provider AT&T Broadband to merge with its umbrella company. -more-

Mayoral race may get ugly

Victoria Liu Berkeley
Monday July 29, 2002
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Critics say UC admissions policy creates sob-story sweepstakes

By Michelle Locke The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

Science for sale at UC physics auction

By Celeste Biever Special to the Daily Planet
Monday July 29, 2002

California’s surf economy growth causes serious dealer turf war

The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

Johnson urges black professionals to look after their own finances

By Sandra Marquez The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

After quiet summer, gasoline prices jump

The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

Federal reports show UCSF violated patients’ rights

The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

S.F. provides perfect venue for street luge competition

By Angela Watercutter The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

DJ suspended after joking about abduction

The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

FBI busts prostitution, bribery and money laundering enterprise

The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

Billions worth of bonds face voters in November

By Louise Chu The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

Wildfire threatening sequoias continues to grow

By Don Thompson The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

California fighting water war over major projects

By Mark Sherman The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

Powerful chief of correctional officers union stepping down

The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

Five LAX terminals temporarily evacuated after security breach

The Associated Press
Monday July 29, 2002

The 17th annual Berkeley Kite Festival brings together kite flyers from around the globe.  Photo by Peter Crimmins.
The 17th annual Berkeley Kite Festival brings together kite flyers from around the globe. Photo by Peter Crimmins.

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Oakland ballot measure would help fight crime

Daily Planet Wire Service
Monday July 29, 2002

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