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From big block to Bay Street

By Matthew Artz
Monday October 07, 2002
Emeryville’s steady climb from dumping ground to consumer paradise is set to take a giant leap forward next month. -more-

It’s time for safer streets

Julie Guilfoy
Monday October 07, 2002
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Calendar

Monday October 07, 2002
Monday, Oct. 7 -more-

Boller, Bears end Washington’s 26-year streak

By Tim Korte
Monday October 07, 2002
SEATTLE – Kyle Boller waited his whole life to play such a great game. The way he saw it, the Washington Huskies just happened to be the team on the other side of the line. -more-

Berkeley joins war protest

By Judith Scherr
Monday October 07, 2002
Chanting against the impending war in Iraq as they marched to the rhythms of drums and tambourines, about 350 mostly students made their way from People’s Park to the downtown BART station to a Sunday afternoon rally in San Francisco’s Union Square. Organizers estimated the San Francisco crowd at more than 5,000. -more-

Push for ball fields needs support, not money

Doug Fielding
Monday October 07, 2002
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McClymonds flattens Panthers

By Jared Green
Monday October 07, 2002
St. Mary’s High junior Fred Hives ran back the opening kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown against McClymonds High on Saturday, giving the banged-up Panthers a ray of hope. But that was the last highlight for St. Mary’s, which was simply run over by the Warriors in a 42-6 drubbing. -more-

City challenges state planning critics

By Matthew Artz
Monday October 07, 2002
After state regulators in August rejected Berkeley’s plan for producing its mandated share of affordable housing – a decision that could cost the city valuable state funds – city planners are insisting the state ruled incorrectly. -more-

An alternative to Israeli divestment

Claude S. Fischer
Monday October 07, 2002
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A’s season ends with loss to Twins

By Greg Beacham
Monday October 07, 2002
OAKLAND – Not only are the Minnesota Twins here to stay, now they’re going home – to open a most unlikely AL championship series. -more-

School board race includes activist

By David Scharfenberg
Monday October 07, 2002
Forgive Board of Education candidate Lance Montauk if he is less than intimidated by the Berkeley Unified School District’s $3.9 million budget shortfall. -more-

Shared concerns over school district

John Selawsky
Monday October 07, 2002
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Raiders outgun Bills

By John Wawrow
Monday October 07, 2002
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Phillip Buchanon helped Drew Bledsoe and the Buffalo Bills run out of late-game drama. -more-

Green’s Camejo throws off governor’s debate

By Matthew Artz
Monday October 07, 2002
Governor Gray Davis may pull out of a televised gubernatorial debate scheduled for tonight if Green Party candidate Peter Camejo is permitted to be a spectator, Camejo told supporters at a rally in Richmond Sunday. -more-

Perspective needed on zoning decisions Perspective needed on zoning decisions

Darcy Morrison
Monday October 07, 2002
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News

Uncertainty surrounds terrorist detainees

By Paisley Dodds
Monday October 07, 2002
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Berkeley residents speak out on prostitution

By Melissa McRobbie
Monday October 07, 2002
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‘Suspicious’ fires hit hills

Kurtis Alexander
Monday October 07, 2002
Two Sunday morning grass fires kept the Berkeley fire department busy at the cusp of high fire season. -more-

Man impaled by spike

Daily Planet Wire Service
Monday October 07, 2002
SAN LEANDRO – A San Leandro man was listed in serious condition Sunday after impaling his head on an iron gate spike in his front yard, a spokeswoman for Eden Medical Center said. -more-

Slayer of Berkeley man sought

Daily Planet Wire Service
Monday October 07, 2002
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Police Briefs

–Matthew Artz –Matthew Artz
Monday October 07, 2002
n Bike theft -more-

Oakland Democrat named Assembly first female leader

The Associated Press
Monday October 07, 2002
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California card rooms start legal battle over new casino

By Don Thompson
Monday October 07, 2002
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Bay Area priest faces charges

The Associated Press
Monday October 07, 2002
NOVATO – A priest who was on leave from the seminary where he has taught since 1997 was arrested for allegedly molesting a boy Marin County in 1984. -more-

Bay Briefs

Monday October 07, 2002
One dead, two injured in cliff fall -more-

State Briefs

Monday October 07, 2002
Triple murderer sent back to death row for third time -more-

Some rural schools going broke as families leave

The Associated Press
Monday October 07, 2002
OCCIDENTAL – Despite overall population growth in this pastoral, wealthy Sonoma County community, the number of school-age children is dwindling, and its schools are going broke. -more-

Second week of port closures to strike economy harder

By Simon Avery
Monday October 07, 2002
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Supreme Court to hear copyright law challenge

By Gary Gentile
Monday October 07, 2002
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New federal security screeners starting this week in Los Angeles

The Associated Press
Monday October 07, 2002
LOS ANGELES – Starting at midnight Monday passengers in two Los Angeles International Airport terminals will navigate security checkpoints manned by federally trained screeners. -more-

Two Scuds launched in tests

The Associated Press
Monday October 07, 2002
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Budget, economy pivotal issues in governor’s race

By Alexa H. Bluth
Monday October 07, 2002
SACRAMENTO – During the past four years, California has screamed along a fiscal rollercoaster – enjoying record surpluses before taking a gut-wrenching plunge deeper into the red than ever before. -more-

Emeryville’s Bay Street development will begin opening next month.
Emeryville’s Bay Street development will begin opening next month.

Editorials

Purported bin Laden speaks up

The Associated Press
Monday October 07, 2002
CAIRO, Egypt – The Arab satellite station al-Jazeera broadcast an audiotape Sunday in which a male voice attributed to Osama bin Laden said the “youths of God” are planning more attacks against the United States. -more-

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