The Week
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Council places eviction controls on Nov. ballot
Complexities in the proposed rent control ballot measure kept the City Council and staff in their seats into the wee Wednesday morning hours tweaking the measure until a passing 5-1-2 vote could be taken. The measure will go before the voters Nov. 7. -more-
Lawyer in Stephans’ case wants to talk to witness, view photos
A pretrial hearing in the case of a Berkeley teenager charged with battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest was rescheduled yesterday after lawyers for the defendant asked Berkeley Superior Court Judge Carol Brosnahan for additional time to gather evidence in the case. -more-
Housing authority won’t be changed before September
The questions were too complex and too numerous to begin to answer at Tuesday evening’s Berkeley Housing Authority meeting, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. -more-
Local group protesting tower; worried about views, values
When a 170-foot communication tower was erected beside the new Public Safety Building at McKinley Avenue and Addison Street in April, the neighbors were not too pleased. -more-
Marina workers rally at city hall for a living wage
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Brunetti heads to greener pastures
It’s a time of flux in the Berkeley schools, with the high school principal and one vice principal reassigned and another vice principal on leave from the district. -more-
Pacifica director wants to meet with listener-sponsors
This is the second part of a two-part interview between the Daily Planet and Bessie Wash, interim executive director of the Pacifica foundation. In February, Wash was named to the post, taking the reins from Lynn Chadwick, the target of much of the wrath of KPFA supporters. Unavailable for interviews since her appointment, Wash is now reaching out to the public. -more-
Protester sues city, police for violating his rights Attorney John Burris asks city for $1 million
Attorney John Burris asks city for $1 million. -more-
Ducan to seek reelection
Peralta Community College District Trustee, Susan Ducan, announced her intention to seek reelection in November. Ducan has served since 1985, representing north and east Berkeley, and the Rockridge and Montclair sections of Oakland. -more-
Redevelopment may be answer to South Berkeley blight, city planners say
Although last year was considered by most to be one of broad economic expansion, five businesses in the South Shattuck area closed shop. -more-
“Lottomania” looks at the pitfalls of addiction
In the early 1980s, politicians told California voters that the state lottery would be a way to improve schools. In the 15 years since the lottery has been running, however, California schools have deteriorated and lottery earnings have simply replaced some tax revenues. -more-
Council to hold marathon pre-break session
Pacifica director tells her side
In February, Bessie Wash was named interim director of the Pacifica Foundation, which holds the license to KPFA and four other listener-sponsored stations around the country. She took over from the former Executive Director Lynn Chadwick – the target of much of the wrath of KPFA aficionados. -more-
Richmond man shot in Berkeley
A 23-year-old Richmond man was shot three times about 8:30 p.m. Sunday night at the corner of Berkeley Way and Walnut Avenue. -more-
Bicycle Bob of South Berkeley fixes bikes and builds community
Candidates get election papers
While some may be disillusioned with government, one wouldn’t guess it from the list of 13 hopefuls who took out election papers last week, the first week candidates could pick up the candidacy forms from the city clerk. -more-
Church celebration fetes Japanese, Buddhist traditions
Every summer, Buddhist churches across California hold fundraisers. These events attract members of the church and members of other local Buddhist churches to celebrate their ancient culture. -more-
Youth take stand, run against violence
On Wednesday, East Bay youth and community members will take a stand against what they see as deteriorating conditions of schools and the lack of proactive measures to reduce youth violence. They will be participating in the East Bay leg of “Peace & Dignity Journeys 2000,” a Native American-human rights alliance and transcontinental prayer run. -more-
Conflict over new Hills Fire Station
Jan Schultz taught her kids to ride bikes on the trails under the water towers at Shasta and Park Hills Road. -more-
San Pablo Park looks to retain its local flavor
Worthington wants to return bond money to taxpayers
City Councilmember Kriss Worthington is proposing a compromise to build a new Hills Fire Station at Shasta and Park Hills roads without stepping on too many toes. -more-
Memorial Stadium lights generate heat
At a meeting Thursday night to discuss the controversial permanent lighting plan for Memorial Stadium, the general consensus among the audience of about 80 Berkeley and neighboring residents seemed to be that panelists representing UC Berkeley just weren’t listening to them. -more-
Congress meets to save Earth
The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists is taking a stand for the environment this week as it hosts the first ever Redwood Sequoia Congress. -more-
Council delays ban on alcohol sales in parks
Rep reveals plans for arts education
With hopes of expanding its education program, the Berkeley Repertory Theartre revealed plans, Thursday, for the Nevo Educational Center. The center will be housed in the historic Golden Sheaf Bakery warehouse. Remodeling will begin in September, with a completion date set for the summer of 2001. -more-
Opinion
Editorials
Berkeley pastor Finegan dies
Dr. Jack Finegan, 92, died July 15. A highly respected scholar and professor of the New Testament and archaeology, he was a summer session dean, director of the Bade Institute of Biblical Archeology at the Pacific School of Religion, and served for twenty-five years as pastor for the University Christian Church, in Berkeley. -more-