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A ‘Magic’ day for Davis

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Earvin “Magic” Johnson endorsed Gov. Gray Davis in an East Bay appearance Monday afternoon. -more-

Female wrestlers finish big to end their high school careers

By Nathan Fox Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday March 26, 2002
Wrestlers Christie Ravera and Regina Alexander wrapped up their Berkeley High careers in high style this weekend, finishing second and sixth in the nation at the United States Girls’ Wrestling Association high school tournament held in Lake Orion, Mich. -more-

Palestinians want to annihilate other religions

Gabe Kurtz student, UC Berkeley
Tuesday March 26, 2002
Editor: -more-

Black actors’ reign at Oscars may not boost minority roles

By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES — Denzel Washington and Halle Berry made history with their Academy Award wins, but minority groups say diversity must extend beyond Hollywood’s glamour night — and include other groups such as Asians, Hispanics and American Indians. -more-

Compiled by Guy Poole
Tuesday March 26, 2002

Tuesday, March 26


Solano eatery mysteriously closes

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002
The King Tsin restaurant, a neighborhood favorite for spicy Chinese food on Solano Avenue, has been closed for weeks. But the only notice to passersby and would-be diners is a padlock on the front door. -more-

Diamondbacks plow over A’s 7-1

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
PHOENIX — Luis Gonzalez hit his major league-leading eighth home run as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-1 Monday. -more-

What is the definition of insanity?

Tom Mitsoff
Tuesday March 26, 2002
Editor: -more-

TV Ratings for the Oscars hit low mark

By David Bauder The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
NEW YORK — Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and the makers of “A Beautiful Mind” may have been celebrating on Monday. But ABC wasn’t. -more-

Berkeley schools celebrate National Nutrition Month

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002
According to a December report issued by U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, obesity is reaching “epidemic proportions” and approaching tobacco as the most lethal killer in America. -more-

Raiders’ Russell pleads innocent to sexual assault

By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
ALAMEDA — Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Darrell Russell pleaded innocent to sexual assault charges on Monday. -more-

Today in history

Staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002
Tuesday, March 26, is the 85th day of 2002. There are 280 days left in the year. -more-

News of the Weird

Staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002
Iowa town gives away free land -more-

News

Body found in lake at Golden Gate Park

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
SAN FRANCISCO — Police pulled a body out of a lake at Golden Gate Park on Monday. -more-

Crime up 5.8 percent in most populous areas

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES — Crime in California’s most populous cities and counties rose 5.8 percent in 2001, and homicides rose more than 9 percent, according to preliminary state figures released Monday. -more-

Cardinal Mahony defends handling of child abuse, offers apology

By Robert Jablon The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
LONG BEACH — Cardinal Roger Mahony on Monday defended his handling of alleged child abuse by priests, while calling on Catholic clergy to renew their vows of celibacy. -more-

Gasoline prices jump a record 14 cents over two weeks

The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
CAMARILLO — Gas prices surged a record 14 cents over the past two weeks as factors combined to increase demand and lower supply, according to an industry analyst. -more-

Existing homes sales hit record in February

By Simon Avery The Associated Press
Tuesday March 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES — The number of previously owned homes sold in California hit an all-time high in February, jumping 25.5 percent from a year earlier and lifting prices by a robust 19.8 percent. -more-

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Police continue investigating south Berkeley shooting

Staff
Tuesday March 26, 2002
Police are still investigating a Saturday night shooting that occurred at the intersection of Russell and McGee streets. -more-

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