An early morning fire gutted a house Tuesday in the 1600 block of Josephine Street, injuring two children, two women, two police officers and two firefighters. All were treated for smoke inhalation. -more-
The situation was less than ideal for the St. Mary’s High baseball team going into Tuesday’s first-round North Coast Section playoff game. Seeded No. 8, the Panthers were paired with none other than Alameda-Contra Costa Athletic League champion Encinal – a team that had already defeated the Panthers in two previous meetings, including one just days earlier in the ACCAL tournament. -more-
The 170-foot antenna tower that sprung up last month beside the new Public Safety Building has been a communications disaster between its McKinley Avenue-Addison Street neighbors and city staff. -more-
Two weeks after the Cal men’s basketball program decided to issue walk-on forward Ryan Forehan-Kelly a scholarship, the women’s squad rewarded one of its own, granting sophomore guard Janet Franey a full scholarship for the 2000-2001 season on Tuesday. -more-
A hot dog stand on Milvia Street between Addison and Center streets was robbed Monday afternoon by a man who threatened its longtime owner. -more-
Three veteran members of the Berkeley Police Department, who collectively have worked for the department for nearly 100 years, are retiring from the force. -more-
The members of an ad hoc budget advisory committee believe the Berkeley Unified School District should establish a standing group to provide community input on financial issues facing the district. -more-
Chancellor Robert M. Berdahl announced two appointments Tuesday to senior leadership positions at UC Berkeley. -more-
A man walking on Sixth Street near Cedar Street at 4:20 a.m. Monday was accosted and robbed by a man on a bike whose name, the victim says, is Leo. -more-
Local News 05-24-2000
News Briefs 05-23-2000
Hypnosis used in murder inquiry 05-18-2000
Residents injured in house fire Marilyn Claessens 05-24-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-24-2000
Encinal ace saves the day vs. Panthers James Wiseman 05-24-2000
Fate of tower up in the air Judith Scherr 05-24-2000
Cal women’s walk-on picks up full scholarship Staff 05-24-2000
Popular hot dog vendor robbed Staff 05-24-2000
Veterans retire from police department Marilyn Claessens 05-24-2000
BUSD needs budget committee, group says Rob Cunningham 05-24-2000
Administrative posts filled at UC Berkeley Staff 05-24-2000
Man attacked, robbed Staff 05-24-2000
Campus copes with ‘new’ Berkeley High Dan Greenman 05-23-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-23-2000
U.S. uneven in its affairs with Cuba and China 05-23-2000
Panthers sweep team titles James Wiseman 05-23-2000
Living wage plan goes to council Judith Scherr 05-23-2000
Berkeley High girls grab sixth in prestigious state meet Staff 05-23-2000
Disputes tower over city meeting Judith Scherr 05-23-2000
Cleanup begins on 4th St. fire Marilyn Claessens 05-23-2000
Burglaries reported to Berkeley police Staff 05-23-2000
City Council may endorse Underhill parking lot activist Judith Scherr 05-23-2000
Computer course is available Staff 05-23-2000
Woman reports rape to police Staff 05-23-2000
Parking garage equals murder? Rob Cunningham 05-19-2000
Police release profiling report By Marilyn Claessens 05-19-2000
Some say too many ongoing processes Judith Scherr 05-19-2000
Jury clears KPFA activist Judith Scherr 05-18-2000
Panthers pull past Piedmont James Wiseman 05-18-2000
Pit bulls ordered to attack man Marilyn Claessens 05-18-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-18-2000
’Jackets strike first, can’t finish at San Ramon Staff 05-18-2000
City directs funds to bike bridge Judith Scherr 05-18-2000
Doolan won’t seek 3rd term on school board Rob Cunningham 05-18-2000
BFT, BUSD closer to deal Rob Cunningham 05-18-2000
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