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List of opponents for Mayor Dean dwindle

By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday April 15, 2002
The list of prospective challengers to Shirley Dean’s mayoral seat in this November’s election has diminished with the announcements by several potential candidates that they will not run against the two-term incumbent. Members of the progressive voting block of the city council, determined to unseat Dean, have seen their list of challengers shrink, and have responded to their lack of a candidate by organizing a convention for May 4 to determine who will run against the mayor. -more-

Out & About Calendar

Compiled By Guy Poole
Monday April 15, 2002

Monday, April 15

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Panthers get a look at state’s best in Arcadia

Staff Report
Monday April 15, 2002
The St. Mary’s High track & field program should be a contender for state honors this season, for both individual events and team score. So last weekend’s Arcadia Invitational, the first meet to host most of the state’s best teams, could be looked at as a preview of what’s to come for the Panthers. -more-

Observer’s view of Mideast conflict

Alex Theberge
Monday April 15, 2002
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Locals take a peaceful journey

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Monday April 15, 2002
Two Berkeley residents will arrive in Israel this morning on a mission of peace. -more-

Kudos to Davis’ for new Morning After policy

Shelly Makleff
Monday April 15, 2002
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Bears avoid sweep, beat Arizona 2-1

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday April 15, 2002
Led by a complete game from sophomore Matt Brown and home runs by Ben Conley and Justin Nelson, the Cal baseball team defeated visiting Arizona, 2-1, Sunday at Evans Diamond. The Bears improved to 23-18 overall and 6-6 in the Pac-10, while Arizona dropped to 24-15 and 5-7 in the conference. The Wildcats had won the first two game of the series, 8-4 on Friday and 18-9 Saturday. -more-

THE BIG PAYBACK

By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday April 15, 2002
Reparations panelists say monetary is only beginning of America’s true atonement -more-

What’s so weird or funny about disabilities

Ann Sieck
Monday April 15, 2002
The daily filler titled "News of the Weird" represents at best a misjudgment of what will earn the respect and readership of Berkeley, but what's in it (Thursday, April 11th) is seriously offensive. -more-

Sports shorts

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002
Surging Cal golfers second at Barnard -more-

Pro-Israelis demonstrate in SF

Daily Planet Wire Service
Monday April 15, 2002
Jewish Community Federation march numbers 5,000 -more-

Sports this week

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002
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History

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002
In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the British luxury liner Titanic sank in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland, less than three hours after striking an iceberg. About 1,500 people died. -more-

News

El Cerrito family’s video is only one of America’s funniest

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002
EL CERRITO — It was funny, just not the funniest. -more-

Oakland facing $46.3m shortfall

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002
OAKLAND — Alameda County officials face a $46.3 million budget shortfall, the largest gap in five years, just to maintain the current level of services. -more-

SFPD reaches out to Hunter’s Point

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002
SAN FRANCISCO — After complaints of brutality, San Francisco police are reaching out to residents of Bayview-Hunters Point, a predominantly black neighborhood. -more-

War Tax Resisters renew call to divert cash

By Paul Glader, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
IRS seeks to increase penalties for what they deem “frivolous arguments” -more-

Homeless man slain at San Jose encampment

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
.Scene of crime near residential neighborhood -more-

Governor’s model zoning plan worries growth establishment

By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer
Monday April 15, 2002
Local municipalities, real estate and building industries say “smart growth” depends too much on state control over how cities grow -more-

Officials resigned to state’s explosive plan to kill fish

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
Plumas County officials say Lake Davis must be blasted to get rid of foriegn breed of northern pike -more-

Two men attack each other with baseball bats at Little League

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
TULELAKE – Two men arguing about Little League wound up in the hospital after slugging each other with a baseball bat, and each now faces felony assault charges, police said Saturday. -more-

Local committee wants to bring 2012 Olympics to Bay Area

By Paul Glader, Associated Press Writer
Monday April 15, 2002
UC Berkeley venues among facilities under consideration; supporters claim Games would bring about $7.4 billion, new housing and better public transportation to region -more-

Tribes want consideration as visitors see explorers’ journey

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
LEWISTON, Idaho – The tribes along the route of Lewis and Clark’s expedition to the Pacific Ocean 200 years ago want the upcoming commemoration to be accurate, considerate and develop relationships that will last. -more-

Congressional Wine Caucus raises glasses from all states

By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
Already one of the largest, caucus’s membership is still growing fast -more-

Andersen scandal triggers California reform legislation

By Don Thompson The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
Proposed legislation would require corporations to change auditing firms every four years -more-

Report: State sets aside seven death sentences for every one carried out

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
SAN JOSE – In a state that touts itself as a national model in resources in legal protections for death penalty defendants, seven death sentences are set aside for every one carried out, according to a newspaper’s review. -more-

DNA chips lead revolution in medicine

By Paul Elias, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
Researchers trying to grow human organs -more-

Silicon Valley companies report $89.8 billion loss

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
SAN JOSE – The Silicon Valley’s biggest companies lost more money last year than they earned in the previous eight years combined, according to a newspaper report. -more-

Storied San Francisco Cliff House gets 21st century makeover

By Paul Glader, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
SAN FRANCISCO – The Cliff House, a roadside restaurant that has long been one of the West Coast’s top tourist attractions, is about to get a major and long-needed facelift. -more-

Editorials

Committee wants to bring 2012 Olympics to the Bay

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002
SAN FRANCISCO — Anne Cribbs has no trouble convincing people that hosting the 2012 Olympic Games would be a good thing for the San Francisco Bay area. -more-

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