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Measure R Loses: By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR By Slim Margin in Final Vote Count

By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR
Friday November 26, 2004
Final vote tallies posted from the Nov. 2 election show that despite significantly closing the margin in post-election counting, Berkeley’s medical marijuana Measure R has lost by 191 votes. The final totals were 25,167 to 24,976. -more-

A Televised Revolution: Pirate TV Comes to Berkeley: By ANNA OBERTHUR Special to the Planet

By ANNA OBERTHUR Special to the Planet
Friday November 26, 2004
To the untrained eye the mess of snaking wires and blinking electronics hardly looks revolutionary. -more-

Giving Thanks With 200 Free Dinners: By PATRICK GALVIN Special to the Planet

By PATRICK GALVIN Special to the Planet
Friday November 26, 2004
On Wednesday about 200 hungry East Bay residents enjoyed a free Thanksgiving feast with carved turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, fresh vegetables, and bread at Ann’s Kitchen, a restaurant at 2498 Telegraph Ave. -more-

UC Berkeley Plans to Lease Richmond Field Station: By RICHARD BRENNEMAN

By RICHARD BRENNEMAN
Friday November 26, 2004
UC Berkeley officials are in the midst of negotiations to turn much of their Richmond Field Station into a corporate/academic research park, with the facility—including property retained by the university—to be renamed the Bayside Research Campus. -more-

Control of $130 Million at Stake in Peralta District Shuffle: By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR

By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR
Friday November 26, 2004
The Peralta Community College District has been making extensive changes in its operations department in recent months. -more-

Proposed Shattuck Condo Site Owned by Choyce Family Trust: By RICHARD BRENNEMAN

By RICHARD BRENNEMAN
Friday November 26, 2004

School District Refinances Bonds: By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR

By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR
Friday November 26, 2004

GAO Agrees to Investigate 2004 Election Problems: By MATTHEW CARDINALE Special to the Planet

By MATTHEW CARDINALE Special to the Planet
Friday November 26, 2004

The Marketing of George W. Bush: News Analysis By BOB BURNETT Special to the Planet

By BOB BURNETT Special to the Planet
Friday November 26, 2004

San Francisco Lockout Backfired on Hotel Operators: By DAVID BACON Pacific News Service

By DAVID BACON Pacific News Service
Friday November 26, 2004

Under Currents: Note to Democrats: Principles Must Precede Popularity: J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR

J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR
Friday November 26, 2004

Commentary: Rebuilding Won’t Fix Stadium Safety Problems: By JANICE THOMAS

By JANICE THOMAS
Friday November 26, 2004

Commentary: Enforcement Change Would Protect Sex Workers: By JANE FREEMAN

By JANE FREEMAN
Friday November 26, 2004

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Friday November 26, 2004

New Ishmael Reed Play Debuts at Black Rep: By KEN BULLOCKSpecial to the Planet

By KEN BULLOCKSpecial to the Planet
Friday November 26, 2004

Arts Calendar

Friday November 26, 2004

Berkeley This Week

Friday November 26, 2004

A Guide to Holiday Artisan Fairs Around Berkeley: By STEVEN FINACOM Special to the Planet

By STEVEN FINACOM Special to the Planet
Friday November 26, 2004

Emerson Students Thrive With Help of Mentoring Program: By NICOLE HILL Special to the Planet

By NICOLE HILL Special to the Planet
Friday November 26, 2004

Jakob Schiller William Brewer, left, gets a healthy serving of gravy from Berkeley Police Officer Mitch Collins during a free Thanksgiving dinner at Anne’s Kitchen on Telegraph Avenue Wednesday night while owner David An, center, slices turkey.›
Jakob Schiller William Brewer, left, gets a healthy serving of gravy from Berkeley Police Officer Mitch Collins during a free Thanksgiving dinner at Anne’s Kitchen on Telegraph Avenue Wednesday night while owner David An, center, slices turkey.›

Editorials

Delayed Planning, ZAB Meetings Rescheduled for Monday Night: By RICHARD BRENNEMAN

By RICHARD BRENNEMAN
Friday November 26, 2004
Berkeley planning commissioners will hold an unusual Monday night meeting because the date of their usual meeting date fell on Thanksgiving eve. -more-

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