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Another UC strike considered

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 16, 2002
Just two months after hundreds of UC Berkeley office assistants, childcare workers and library assistants walked off the job, the university’s clerical employees, locked in a bitter contract dispute with the university over wages and workplace safety, began a new round of voting Tuesday to authorize a second strike. -more-

Is today a ‘rainy day’ for UC?

Susan Peabody Boalt Hall School of Law
Wednesday October 16, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Calendar

Wednesday October 16, 2002
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Alameda proves to be more than a pushover

By Dominic Perrone Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday October 16, 2002
Alameda High was supposed to be just another speed bump in Berkeley High’s road to a third straight volleyball league championship, but they turned out to be more of a traffic jam. -more-

City rediscovers budget deficit

By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 16, 2002
City Council spared two popular programs from the chopping block Tuesday, including winter swimming at Willard Pool. But as officials dealt with city budget forecasts, they agreed that additional across-the-board cuts would be inevitable. -more-

Iraq links to al-Qaida could be useful to U.S.

Fred Foldvary Berkeley
Wednesday October 16, 2002
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The Bonds dilemma: pitch to him or not to pitch to him

By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002
ANAHEIM – Everywhere the Anaheim Angels go, the question is the same: Pitch to Barry Bonds or walk him? -more-

School board raise hinges on voters

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 16, 2002
Board of Education members want a raise. But first, they’ll have to get past a skeptical public. -more-

We want more protests

Howard Oggman Berkeley
Wednesday October 16, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Berkeley smoking ban to begin in November

By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 16, 2002
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Why sacrifice Berkeley for sprawl?

Bob Kubik Berkeley
Wednesday October 16, 2002
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Senator: Park Service must explain

By Matt GourasThe Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002
HELENA, Mont. — A U.S. senator is demanding an explanation from the National Park Service for why it cut short the season of a Yellowstone National Park ranger who earlier was ordered to stop speaking out about unscrupulous hunters. -more-

Oakland school district hires advisor to find missing money

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Juvenile suspected of shooting officer

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Lawmakers urged to legalize undocumented workers

By Deborah Kong The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Opening statements today in Bonds’ ball lawsuit

Daily Planet Wire Services
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Accused family-killer blames tragedy on faulty accelerator

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Bay Area Briefs

Wednesday October 16, 2002

Nursing home regulators set stricter rules for elderly care

By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

S.F. supervisors approve Olympic bid

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday October 16, 2002

State has 58 of nation’s fastest-growing companies

By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Pressplay adds BMG catalog to online music

By Ron Harris The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Jet-powered train could speed across nation

By Laurence Arnold The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

DNA evidence doesn’t match Zodiac suspect

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Nevada protests result in charges

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Suspected terror cell member pleads innocent

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Trial opens for toxicologist accused of killing husband

By Seth Hettena The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Mauna Loa stirring, scientists warn eruption could be dangerous

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

Satellite rescue beacons soon to be widely available

By David Ho The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

David Letterman gets his wish

By David Bauder The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002

David Scharfenberg/Daily Planet Staff About 100 UC Berkeley clericals, lecturers and supporters rallied on campus Tuesday and marched to Chancellor Robert Berdahl’s office, calling for better wages and job security.
David Scharfenberg/Daily Planet Staff About 100 UC Berkeley clericals, lecturers and supporters rallied on campus Tuesday and marched to Chancellor Robert Berdahl’s office, calling for better wages and job security.

Editorials

Three hunters dead, one missing in North Dakota

By Dave Kolpack The Associated Press
Wednesday October 16, 2002
BISMARCK, N.D. — Duck hunters in two boats died in separate accidents after their vessels capsized or sank in choppy North Dakota lakes. Three bodies were recovered by Tuesday as divers continued searching for a fourth man. -more-

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