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Skate park halted due to contamination

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

Work has halted on the skateboard park near Fifth and Harrison streets following a Friday morning emergency meeting among city officials and skate park enthusiasts. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday November 25, 2000


Saturday, Nov. 25

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Letters to the Editor

Saturday November 25, 2000

Christians’ role must be examined -more-



Women hoopsters fall to Alabama, still winless

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

New coach Horstmeyer starts 0-3 with Bears -more-



Homeless vet grateful for generosity

By Millicent Mayfield Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday November 25, 2000


Cal signs member of Croatian national volleyball team

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday November 25, 2000

The University of California women’s volleyball program has signed Mia Jerkov to a National Letter of Intent, it was announced by Golden Bear head coach Rich Feller. -more-



Residents angry with AC Transit

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

A long-time Berkeley resident and public transportation user is more upset than a baby’s stomach after eating hot links. And that’s all Candice Etter said she wanted – hot links. -more-



Local star, national champ commit to Cal crew team

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday November 25, 2000

The Cal women’s crew team received two important commitments during last week’s early signing period for the National Letter of Intent. Two of the top recruits in the country, Shaina Kennedy and Laura Terheyden, signed NLI’s and will be joining the Golden Bears next fall. -more-



PG&E tops in complaints statewide

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. received 56 percent of the total number of consumer gas and electric complaints filed statewide between 1997 and 1999, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. -more-



School holding canned food drive

Daily Planet Staff Report
Saturday November 25, 2000

Got canned food? -more-



Features

Retrofit course for contractors

Daily Planet wire services
Saturday November 25, 2000

The magnitude 5.2 Napa-Yountville earthquake in September 2000 caused $50-$100 million of damage. When a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurs on the Hayward fault, we expect over 150,000 housing units to be made uninhabitable, over 350,000 people to be forced from their homes, and over 110,000 people to require public shelter. -more-


County to give away free marijuana to AIDS patients

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

SAN MATEO — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration approved a program Wednesday that will allow San Mateo County to give away government-grown marijuana to 60 AIDS patients as part of a first-of-its-kind study to assess the potential benefits of the drug. -more-


Century-long growth restrictions for Stanford

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

STANFORD — Nestled at the base of oak-studded foothills, Stanford University attracts some of the country’s brightest minds to a place where the high-tech firms that drive Silicon Valley are mere minutes from hiking and horseback riding. -more-


Three of four would-be drivers flunk written test

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

SAN JOSE — Three out of every four would-be California drivers flunked the state’s written driving test on their first attempt after the state overhauled the exam last summer. -more-


San Diego facing fine for dumping dirt in open lot

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

SAN DIEGO — The city could be fined up to $25,000 a day unless officials devise a plan to keep runoff from a heap of polluted dirt from getting into a creek and Mission Bay. -more-


Court upholds gag order on Vallejo kidnapping case

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

A state appeals court has upheld an earlier ruling imposing a gag order on attorneys, police and witnesses in a kidnapping case involving an 8-year-old Vallejo girl. -more-


Feds tell Arco to join in at Superfund site

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

MARKLEEVILLE — The federal Environmental Protection Agency has formally told Atlantic Richfield Co. to assist in the cleanup of the Leviathan Mine, recently designated a Superfund environmental site. -more-


Recreational area closed off in part to protect rare plant

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

BRAWLEY — A portion of a popular off-road vehicle playground was closed for the holiday to protect a rare plant, and prevent accidents. -more-


Teamsters threaten to picket Safeway

Staff
Saturday November 25, 2000

The Associated Press -more-


NASA craft survives solar flare hit

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

PASADENA — A NASA spacecraft on a seven-year mission to collect comet dust survived a blinding zap from an enormous solar flare this month. -more-


L.A. school project still unresolved

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

LOS ANGELES — Ten months after the Los Angeles Board of Education voted to abandon the Belmont Learning Complex because of environmental contamination concerns, the future of the nearly completed high school remains unresolved. -more-


Computer mistake may have mislead L.A. jurors

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

LOS ANGELES — A computer mistake on key evidence used to convict three Rampart officers of framing gang members may have misled jurors, defense attorneys claimed, and a judge said it was an important issue. -more-


Bittersweet holiday for Los Alamos fire victims

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Ask 9-year-old Thomas Hemsing what he’s thankful for this holiday season, and he doesn’t hesitate: -more-


Election Section

Nations scored, ranked on their manners, hospitality

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

COLUMBIA, S.C. — They say hospitality is the Southern way, and once again Charleston tops the nation’s most mannerly cities list released Friday by etiquette expert Marjabelle Young Stewart. -more-


Homeless shelter asks gay congressman not volunteer to serve meal

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

TUCSON, Ariz. — Rep. Jim Kolbe was asked not to volunteer at a Tucson homeless shelter’s Thanksgiving dinner because he’s a homosexual. -more-


Chromium 6 shown to be dangerous when inhaled

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

The following Associated Press Article was originally published in late October. -more-


Editorial

Nobelist’s speech linking sunshine, sex found ignoble

The Associated Press
Saturday November 25, 2000

BERKELEY — A Nobel laureate’s provocative speech on sunshine and sex left some at the University of California Berkeley campus aghast. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Nobelist’s speech linking sunshine, sex found ignoble 11-25-2000

Candidate Dick Cheney hospitalized, has surgery 11-24-2000

Ebay stock takes a plunge 11-22-2000

New roller coaster regulations hashed out 11-21-2000

Death row inmate up for Nobel Peace Prize 11-20-2000

News

Skate park halted due to contamination By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-25-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-25-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-25-2000

Women hoopsters fall to Alabama, still winless By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-25-2000

Homeless vet grateful for generosity By Millicent Mayfield Special to the Daily Planet 11-25-2000

Cal signs member of Croatian national volleyball team Daily Planet Wire Services 11-25-2000

Residents angry with AC Transit By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-25-2000

Local star, national champ commit to Cal crew team Daily Planet Wire Services 11-25-2000

PG&E tops in complaints statewide The Associated Press 11-25-2000

School holding canned food drive Daily Planet Staff Report 11-25-2000

Retrofit course for contractors Daily Planet wire services 11-25-2000

County to give away free marijuana to AIDS patients The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Century-long growth restrictions for Stanford The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Three of four would-be drivers flunk written test The Associated Press 11-25-2000

San Diego facing fine for dumping dirt in open lot The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Court upholds gag order on Vallejo kidnapping case The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Feds tell Arco to join in at Superfund site The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Recreational area closed off in part to protect rare plant The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Teamsters threaten to picket Safeway Staff 11-25-2000

NASA craft survives solar flare hit The Associated Press 11-25-2000

L.A. school project still unresolved The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Computer mistake may have mislead L.A. jurors The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Bittersweet holiday for Los Alamos fire victims The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Nations scored, ranked on their manners, hospitality The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Homeless shelter asks gay congressman not volunteer to serve meal The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Chromium 6 shown to be dangerous when inhaled The Associated Press 11-25-2000

Woolley’s plans are happy ones By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Grading out a disappointing Cal season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Chason Wainwright 11-24-2000

OPINION By Martin Espinoza Pacific News Service 11-24-2000

Council approves removal of contaminated water John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Hagen out as offensive coordinator By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

Residents miffed with Allston Way Corporation yard By Juliet LeybaDaily Planet Staff 11-24-2000

New event regulations include safety measures By Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet 11-24-2000

David Brower honored with day Daily Plant Staff Reports 11-24-2000

County stops recount in blow to Al Gore The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Judge questions jury foreman in LAPD case The Associated Press 11-24-2000

California election system changes proposed The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Group fights to strengthen Proposition 34 The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Tighter controls on electricity market proposed The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Burglarproofing locks can be a tricky business By Danny Lipford The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Many possibilities for growing cranberries The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Heath family plants have special soil requirements The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Storage alternatives for those who need more space The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Regrouting tile can be important to your health The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Tips on painting your woodwork The Associated Press 11-24-2000

Aurora gives strong production of ‘The Weir’ By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 11-24-2000

District 5 may provide council pacifist John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-22-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-22-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-22-2000

Students charged with sexual assault Staff 11-22-2000

Rain causes paint runoff By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-22-2000

Volunteers, police hand out turkey baskets to needy families By Chason Weinwright Daily Planet Staff 11-22-2000

EMusic set to use technology against Napster The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Woman found guilty of murdering and impersonating sister The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Illegal immigrants get help with citizenship from court The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Council changes recipient for tobacco funds The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Food donations at all-time low in Southern California The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Disabled woman becomes citizen under new law The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Imperial, San Mateo counties on opposite ends of poverty The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Deportee critically injured in escape attempt at airport The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Satellites put into orbit to study the Earth’s atmosphere The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Grape boycott called off in time for Thanksgiving The Associated Press 11-22-2000

LAPD settles lawsuit with man paralyzed by shooting The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Money needed for drug proposition The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Homeless advocates sue city of Los Angeles The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Disputed dimpled ballots could become key The Associated Press 11-22-2000

Oakland airport still has parking spots available Bay City News 11-22-2000

Powerful brain scanner inaugurates new era of research Daily Planet wire services 11-22-2000

Little progress in KPFA, Pacifica dispute By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-21-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-21-2000

Students publish new newspaper By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

Berkeley Guides need bigger budget By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

ZAB members questioned on conflict of interest By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

Groups give award to library fund-raisers By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000

State mental health services said to be lacking The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Report: Working poor far from self sufficiency The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Council says youth rehab programs need help The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Judge moves from courtroom to mission to help homeless The Associated Press 11-21-2000

America waits for Gore, Bush lawyers The Associated Press 11-21-2000

Police investigate attempted murder Daily Planet wire report 11-21-2000

Psychologists warn against pointing fingers after rape case By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-20-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 11-20-2000

Letters to the Editor 11-20-2000

Mistakes cost Bears in first overtime Big Game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Sta 11-20-2000

Police’s explicit language angers parents By Juliet Leyba Daily planet Staff 11-20-2000

Both thin and fat skewer Nobel Laureate By Erika Fricke Special to the Daily Planet 11-20-2000

Bush, Gore gathering lawyers for coming battle The Associated Press 11-20-2000

S.F. State students feeling the housing crunch The Associated Press 11-20-2000

Some state electors fear system will push Bush The Associated Press 11-20-2000