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Lights Out

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002
Two years ago, Berkeley received a $450,000 state grant to install two sets of traffic lights along Telegraph Avenue and make several other street improvements. Today, those lights sit dark, covered with yellow caution tape. -more-

Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten

Christopher Cantor Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002
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Churches remain important south of campus institutions

Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 14, 2002
Until the late 1930s the blocks south of the university were a family oriented, residential neighborhood with churches of different denominations. St. Marks Church and other churches in the area are survivors of a residential neighborhood that no longer exists. When St. Marks was constructed, for example, there was a full residential neighborhood across the street, between Bancroft and Allston, where the sports facilities now stand. -more-

The Cheap suit Serenaders

By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 14, 2002
The Cheap Suit Serenaders just weren’t made for these times. The impetus for the band came when two collectors of vintage 78 rpm records bumped into each other at an Alameda Flea Market more than 30 years ago. An animated discussion between the two men revealed a shared love for the recorded music of the late 1920s, a boom time in the music industry. -more-

Calendar of Community Events

Saturday September 14, 2002
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Six nightmarish minutes doom Panthers to loss

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002
The St. Mary’s Panthers played 42 minutes of pretty good football on Friday, but it wasn’t nearly enough to make up for six minutes of horrible football. -more-

State pressures city planners

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002
Berkeley must reduce barriers to development if it hopes to comply with the state’s housing law and retain control of its zoning ordinances, state regulators say. -more-

Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten

Jeanne Gray Loughman Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002
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Golden Bears upset Santa Clara

By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent
Saturday September 14, 2002
Senior midfielder Brittany Kirk had a goal and an assist to lead the Cal women’s soccer team past third-ranked Santa Clara, 2-1, Friday at Edwards Stadium. -more-

Check overhead: Council says weapons not allowed there

By Elizabeth Gettelman Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 14, 2002
A Congressman crusading against weapons in space who is scheduled to visit Berkeley Saturday won’t need to worry about weapons assaults above his head. This week – in a statement of protest – the Berkeley City Council passed a resolution declaring a person’s space directly overhead a weapons-free zone. -more-

How many more people?

Mark Johnson Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002
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Sports Shorts

Saturday September 14, 2002
Cal men’s soccer beats St. Mary’s 4-0 -more-

City considers biodiesel

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002
A plan to reduce Berkeley air pollution and possibly save a homeless shelter may have to wait until the city budget crisis clears up. -more-

How many more people?

Mark JohnsonBerkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002
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Senior aerobics reinstated

- Matthew Artz
Saturday September 14, 2002
A senior water aerobics class canceled by the city two weeks ago was reinstated Friday. -more-

Varmints again

David Shefik Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002
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UC employee unrest spreads

By Ian Stewart The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

New landlord at Reddy tenants

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002

Police Briefs

Saturday September 14, 2002

Bay Area Briefs

Saturday September 14, 2002

Prosecutor shows Oakland cops’ pattern of setting up suspects

By Kim Curtis THe Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

Weed whacker spark caused Oakland fire

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

Arrest made in Alameda County stalking

Daily Planet Wire Service
Saturday September 14, 2002

Agents raid farm, arrest medical pot grower

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

Monaco seeks ‘silence’ in memories of Princess Grace

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

Burning Man attendance in Black Rock Desert sets record

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

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Editorials

Three held in possible terrorism hoax

By Rachel La Crote The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002
NAPLES — Three men reportedly overheard talking about a terrorist plot were pulled over and detained for 17 hours Friday before authorities said the men were apparently kidding around and released them. -more-

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