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Study: County bad on violence, good on prevention

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 19, 2002
Soaring assault rates and a large number of self-inflicted wounds make Alameda County one of the most dangerous areas in the state for young people. But the county does a better job than most in providing after-school programs, job training and other violence prevention programs, according to a new study. -more-

The glass half empty

Brit Harvey Berkeley
Tuesday November 19, 2002
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Tuesday November 19, 2002
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Rios–Sotelo: Winning big, running long

By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent
Tuesday November 19, 2002
Gabriela Rios-Sotelo doesn’t have her mentor around anymore but has become a leader in her place. -more-

Judge goes easy on Reddy son

By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 19, 2002
Vijay Lakireddy, 32, was sentenced to two years in a minimum security prison Monday for his role in a family operation to smuggle young Indian girls into the country for sex and cheap labor. -more-

The Greens this election

David Heller Berkeley
Tuesday November 19, 2002
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Raiders avenge last year’s postseason loss to Pats

By Janie McCauley The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002
ALAMEDA — For once, it was the Oakland Raiders who got the ball and kept hold of it as the clock slowly ticked away. -more-

Cal’s bowl ban stands

By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002
The NCAA upheld its one-year bowl ban on California’s football team Monday, but restored nine scholarships it revoked in June after an investigation into academic fraud and other infractions. -more-

A kinder, gentler BART

Charles Smith Berkeley
Tuesday November 19, 2002
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It’s college basketball season again

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002
Alabama hasn’t been regarded this highly in 25 years. -more-

Need for runoff uncertain in District 8

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 19, 2002
With absentee ballots counted, 8th District City Council candidate Gordon Wozniak has inched closer to winning an outright victory in the Nov. 5 general election and avoiding a runoff against his nearest competitor, UC Berkeley graduate student Andy Katz. -more-

Music man speaks

Russ Ellis Co-chairperson, Tom Bates for Mayor
Tuesday November 19, 2002
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Justice Dept. wins wiretap powers

By Curt Anderson The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department moved swiftly Monday to take advantage of a court ruling broadening its ability to track suspected terrorists and spies using wiretaps and other surveillance techniques. -more-

Downtown creek is one step closer

By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Body found in Bay confirmed from party boat

Daily Planet Wire Service
Tuesday November 19, 2002

College admissions up

By Steve Giegerh The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Court blocks detention challenge by Afghan prisoners of war

By David Kravetis The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

South Bay worker strike shuts down courthouses

By Maria-Belen Moran The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Bay Area Briefs

Tuesday November 19, 2002

Ice cream makers reduce ’the brick’ to less than half-gallon

By JOHN CURRAN The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Naptster’s assets sold

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Wal–Mart, Iraq hurt market

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

California’s GOP future may rest in the ‘Terminator’

By Erica Werner The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Mayors meet to find solutions to energy, security issues

By Ron Harris The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Tree saved from sprawl

By Lisa Leff Associated Press Writer
Tuesday November 19, 2002

Stephanie Powell/Special to the Daily Planet Berkeley High School students Craig Hollis, Erica Bautista and Owen Goldstrom leave school Monday. A new study finds that Alameda County is one of the most dangerous areas for teenagers.
Stephanie Powell/Special to the Daily Planet Berkeley High School students Craig Hollis, Erica Bautista and Owen Goldstrom leave school Monday. A new study finds that Alameda County is one of the most dangerous areas for teenagers.

Editorials

New police recruits ready for Oakland streets

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 19, 2002
OAKLAND — Two dozen recruits will soon hit the streets as Oakland Police Department officers — one of the first classes to graduate from the police academy since the department instituted reforms in the face of a series of scandals. -more-

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