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BART Fire Spotlights Need for Better Emergency Planning, By: Riya Bhattacharjee

Tuesday March 14, 2006

By Riya Bhattacharjee -more-

Oakland Council Demands Greater Police Presence, By: J. Douglas Allen-Taylor

Tuesday March 14, 2006

By J. Douglas -more-

Willard Rat Poisoning Off for Now, By: Riya Bhattacharjee

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Jim Hynes, assistant to the city manager, has told the Daily Planet that the city is not considering baiting the rats in Willard Park at this moment. “We have an integrated pest control policy according to which we have to look at the least toxic way of getting rid of the rats,” he said. Presently the city is only setting traps to catch the rodents at Willard Park. -more-

UC Berkeley Publication Reprints Danish Cartoons, By: Suzanne LaBarre

Tuesday March 14, 2006

By SUZANNE LA BARRE -more-

DAPAC to Review Land Use Policy Tomorrow, By: Suzanne LaBarre

Tuesday March 14, 2006

The Downtown Area Plan Advisory Committee (DAPAC) meets this Wednesday at 7 p.m. to examine current land use conditions and policy in downtown Berkeley. -more-

Casino Hearing Set for Wednesday, By: Richard Brenneman

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Board Considers Open Derby Street Plan, By: Suzanne LaBarre

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Anti-War Groups Sue for Protest Data, By: Judith Scherr

Tuesday March 14, 2006

AC Transit Taking Comments on Bus Service, By: Suzanne LaBarre

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Holocaust Survivor Hosts Film About Muslim-Jewish Ties, By: Judith Scherr

Tuesday March 14, 2006

District Leaders Strive for More Sustainable Peralta Colleges, By: J. Douglas Allen Taylor

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Prepare for Catastrophes at All Levels, Says Lecturer, By: Susan Ervin-Tripp

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Researchers Worry About Worms Worldwide, By: Joe Eaton

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Fire Department Log, By: Richard Brenneman

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Police Blotter, By: Richard Brenneman By RICHARD BRENNEMAN

Tuesday March 14, 2006

News Analysis: Has Al Qaeda Left Iraq? Has U.S. Strategy Changed?, By: Jalal Ghazi (New America Media)

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Conservative Podcast Debuts In People’s Republic, By: Suzanne LaBarre

Tuesday March 14, 2006

Passengers Pass through the toll gates at MacArthur BART station. A Fire on the BART tracks in San Francisco last week has raised concerns about the transit system's emergency preparedness.