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UC Workers, Allies Arrested at Protest for Custodian Wages

By Judith Scherr

Friday October 20, 2006

Thirty-nine custodians and their supporters—including City Councilmember Max Anderson —sat down at the intersection of Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue Wednesday afternoon to make the point that UC Berkeley custodians should receive wages equal to wages earned by others in the area doing similar work. -more-

Mitchell and Maio Battle for Future of District 1

By Judith Scherr

Friday October 20, 2006

If Merrilie Mitchell were elected to replace 14-year incumbent Linda Maio as District 1 councilmember, she said she would continue the nuts-and-bolts activism she’s known for: peddling her bicycle throughout Berkeley and attending every city meeting she can. -more-

Council Candidates Spar in Willard Debate

By Judith Scherr

Friday October 20, 2006

Willard Park area residents want a safe, quiet place to live, they told mayoral and City Council candidates at a Tuesday candidates’ night, sponsored by the Willard Neighborhood Association, that drew more than 80 people. -more-

Sea Scouts Might Fold After High Court Passes

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Friday October 20, 2006

The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal on Monday to review a ruling that allows the City of Berkeley to deny the Sea Scouts a free dock at the Marina because of its discrimination against gays and atheists could spell the end for the 74-year-old sailing group. -more-

Beier’s Pub Event for Students Draws Attacks and Praise

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Friday October 20, 2006

“Politics can be fun” was the message Berkeley City Council candidate George Beier sent out to UC Berkeley students and young Southside residents during his campaign party at Blakes on Telegragh Wednesday. -more-

Compromise Proposed for Harrison Street Development

By Judith Scherr

Friday October 20, 2006

Downtown Planners Confront Homeless, Housing Need

By Richard Brenneman

Friday October 20, 2006

Man Shot at Troubled Oregon Street Residence

By Richard Brenneman

Friday October 20, 2006

BHS Students Attack Officer Trying to Stop Youth Brawl

By Richard Brenneman

Friday October 20, 2006

Props. 83, 85 and 90 Seek to Change California Laws

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor

Friday October 20, 2006

State Props. 86, 87 and 88 Look to Use New Taxes

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor

Friday October 20, 2006

Upcoming Candidate Events

Friday October 20, 2006

Doubletree Hotel Employees Get New Contract, New Owners

By Judith Scherr

Friday October 20, 2006

By Dan McMullan: Councilmember Max Anderson receives an arrest citation at Wednesday’s protest in support of wage equity for UC custodians.

Editorials

Editorial: Political Parties Aren’t for Everyone at Cal

By Becky O’Malley

Friday October 20, 2006

Someone called us this week to complain that the depiction of mayoral candidate Zelda Bronstein in Tuesday’s cartoon was, to put it kindly, very unflattering. The caller opined that she and two (female) friends thought that the cartoonist must be a misogynist at heart, since he always seems to draw Bronstein harshly. Well, probably that’s not the explanation. -more-