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Author sets latest novel in Berkeley

By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday December 26, 2001
Jake Fuchs has recently published his second mystery novel in the Nursery School Murders series: “The Death of a Prof.” -more-

Guy Poole
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Wednesday, Dec. 26


Study small schools seriously, now – not some future time

Barry Fike Berkeley Federation of Teachers president
Wednesday December 26, 2001
The Daily Planet received a copy of the following statement delivered to the Board of Education Dec. 19. -more-

Staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001

School, and city officials confer on small schools

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001
It was a meeting of the minds. And these days, the minds tend to meet on the sticky question of small schools. -more-

Poshman’s shoes big ones to fill

Bob Howard Berkeley
Wednesday December 26, 2001
Editor: -more-

More local broadcasting begins Jan. 1

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001
For residents who can’t get enough of watching city politics in action, Berkeley Community Media is expanding its cable access service to Channel 78 beginning Jan. 1. -more-

Airport lines made merrier by mariachi bands and magicians

By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Travelers shuffling through airport security lines during this busy travel time are being serenaded by mariachi bands and wowed by magicians as airports attempt to ease impatience and stress. -more-

Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001
Century-old sycamores sick in Livermore -more-

American Taliban case stirs up memories for Bronze Star veteran

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Report: John Walker Lindh met bin Laden

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Police say deaths of two children were no accident

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Deep, fresh snow at Tahoe ski resorts attracts thousands

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Nature and military clash over disputed cleanup on unused base

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Editorials

HotJobs sets deadline for Monster.com to top Yahoo’s bid

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Online help-wanted site HotJobs.com Monday gave Monster.com’s owner 72 hours to top a $436 million takeover bid from Yahoo! Inc., setting the stage for a bidding war between rival suitors that run two of the Web’s most popular destinations. -more-

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