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Turkey Patrol

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 05, 2002
Ten Berkeley police officers assembled outside headquarters in the dark, early hours Wednesday. -more-

Disabled are able to be erotic

Teresa Cochran Berkeley
Thursday September 05, 2002
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Band Celebrates Silver Anniversary

By Mike Dinoffria Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday September 05, 2002
Mekons front man John Langford did not expect his band to last 25 days let alone a quarter of a century when he started the Mekons along with Tom Greenhaigh in the late ’70s. But low and behold the band that hails from England is on the first leg of its 25th anniversary tour. The Mekons will bring their signature brand of English country rock to the The Starry Plough Pub tonight. -more-

Arts Calendar

Thursday September 05, 2002
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A Trip to Remember – Part 2

Thursday September 05, 2002
The Mersey Hot Shots, a Berkeley club soccer team, recently made the journey to Europe to take part in two of the world’s biggest soccer tournaments. The players kept a diary of their travels and experiences. The conclusion of the diary: -more-

Sudden Oak strikes state’s redwood trees

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 05, 2002
California’s majestic coast redwood and Douglas fir trees are susceptible to a pathogen that causes Sudden Oak Death, UC researchers have confirmed. -more-

Your business is here, Mr. Worthington

Your business is here, Mr. Worthington
Thursday September 05, 2002
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New high school schedule unfair

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 05, 2002
An independent arbitrator ruled in favor of the local teachers’ union in a contract squabble with the Berkeley Unified School District over the new six-period class schedule at Berkeley High School. -more-

Not on my show

Frank Moore, Berkeley
Thursday September 05, 2002
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Harrison Park pollution threatens homeless shelter

By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Thursday September 05, 2002
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Why pay for this programming?

Jim Hultman Berkeley
Thursday September 05, 2002
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Suspicious suitcase contains only a sweater

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday September 05, 2002
Berkeley police closed off traffic through the intersection of Ashby and Telegraph avenues for nearly two hours while they investigated a suspicious suitcase that turned out only to contain a sweater. -more-

Livermore lab settles 1999 worker discrimination claim

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday September 05, 2002

Oakland police suspect 77th murder

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday September 05, 2002

Davis to sign budget, lawmakers prepare for next battle

By Jessica Brice The Associated Press
Thursday September 05, 2002

Gates debuts software as part of entertainment push

The Associated Press
Thursday September 05, 2002

Teachers and insurance companies are pushing public insurance

By Jessica Brice The Associated Press
Thursday September 05, 2002

Matthew Artz/Daily Planet Staff Brian Mathis of the Berkeley Police Department is among 10 police officers participating in this year’s Turkey Ride from Berkeley to South Lake Tahoe. The event’s proceeds provide holiday meals for needy Berkeley families.
Matthew Artz/Daily Planet Staff Brian Mathis of the Berkeley Police Department is among 10 police officers participating in this year’s Turkey Ride from Berkeley to South Lake Tahoe. The event’s proceeds provide holiday meals for needy Berkeley families.

Editorials

County health official fired

The Associated Press
Thursday September 05, 2002
WALNUT CREEK — The chief nursing home and hospital inspector in Contra Costa and Alameda counties was fired for what the state Department of Health Services called an “inexcusable neglect of duty,” the Contra Costa Times reported. -more-

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