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Working the weekend

By Carol Hunter Special to the Daily Planet
Monday September 02, 2002
When workers in New York declared the first Labor Day in 1882, they dedicated it to the economic and social achievements of American workers and celebrated it with parades and speeches. But today, for many retail and restaurant workers, Labor Day will be just another business day. -more-

A vote for pedestrian safety

Deborah Green, Berkeley
Monday September 02, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday September 02, 2002
Monday, September 2 -more-

Instant impact

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 02, 2002
Big plays and the breaks. Two things the Cal football team hasn’t gotten much of in the past few seasons. But on Saturday against Baylor, the Golden Bears got both in spades. -more-

Pacifica radio at it again

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 02, 2002
The Pacifica Foundation radio network, slated to return to Berkeley this year after fleeing amid controversy two and a half years ago, may not be coming home as soon as thought. -more-

Don’t forget water sports at Eastshore

Paul Kamen, Chairperson, Berkeley Waterfront Commission
Monday September 02, 2002
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High School says less is more

By Mike Rosen-Molina Special to the Daily Planet
Monday September 02, 2002
What might sound like every student’s dream – a school day with fewer classes – turned out to be less than exciting to returning Berkeley High School students last week. The familiar seven-period schedule has been reduced to six, but the school day is no shorter. In fact, for some it’s longer. -more-

A vote for City Council

James Bianco, Berkeley
Monday September 02, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

New bus rates take effect Sunday

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 02, 2002
After handing out a proverbial carrot to student riders this August – in the form of lower bus rates for youth – AC Transit swung its stick at the rest of its estimated 235,000 patrons. -more-

News of the Weird

Monday September 02, 2002
Doctor loses custody of hippo -more-

Bay Area Briefs

Monday September 02, 2002

State legislature finally passes budget, adjourns

By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press
Monday September 02, 2002

California financial privacy issues go down fighting

By Louise Chu The Associated Press
Monday September 02, 2002

Kurtis Alexander/Daily Planet Staff Meheret Fikre-Sellassie, a Claremont Resort spa worker, addressed the congregation at the Berkeley Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday to discuss efforts of Claremont employees to unionize. The church was one of nearly a dozen that took part in Labor in the Pulpits, advocating justice in the workplace over the holiday weekend.
Kurtis Alexander/Daily Planet Staff Meheret Fikre-Sellassie, a Claremont Resort spa worker, addressed the congregation at the Berkeley Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday to discuss efforts of Claremont employees to unionize. The church was one of nearly a dozen that took part in Labor in the Pulpits, advocating justice in the workplace over the holiday weekend.

Editorials

Oakland considers tram system

The Associated Press
Monday September 02, 2002
OAKLAND— Transit officials are taking a look at a new mass transit system that would use small trams instead of trains and would look similar to a freeway with rest areas. -more-

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