Page One

Skate park back on track and on a roll

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Saturday February 10, 2001

A detoxified and newly designed Harrison Street Skate Park project may soon be rolling again after the discovery of contaminated groundwater halted construction last November. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff
Saturday February 10, 2001


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The Arab world sees a wide window of opportunity opening

By Franz Schurmann Pacific News Service
Saturday February 10, 2001

There is a widespread sense in the Arab world that this is an important transition period – based in part on the view that the West, especially America, has messed up in the Middle East. -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Saturday February 10, 2001

Habitot Children’s Museum “Back to the Farm.”An interactive exhibit gives children the chance to wiggle through tunnels like an earthworm, look into a mirrored fish pond, don farm animal costumes, ride on a John Deere tractor and more. $4 adults; $6 children age 7 and under; $3 for each additional child age 7 and under. Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-



BHS beats up on weary Spartans

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday February 10, 2001

The first time the Berkeley boys’ basketball team faced Pinole Valley this season, they slipped away with a 59-54 win in a tough game that could have gone either way. But thanks to a depleted Pinole Valley squad, the rematch wasn’t nearly as exciting. -more-



Cancer claims KPFA producer

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Saturday February 10, 2001

Master gardener, speech therapist, nurse, photojournalist, radio programmer, a friend who knew how to listen, a religious, spiritual and fun-loving person – Leona Jacobs-White was all of these, according to her friends and family. -more-



Students focus of film festival

Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent
Saturday February 10, 2001

As well intentioned as they are, high school video productions are marked by a level of discipline given to home movies crossed with the enthusiasm of a term paper. Something only a mother could love, and she could be jiving, too. -more-



Panthers overwhelm St. Elizabeth’s 91-70

By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent
Saturday February 10, 2001

St. Mary’s started sluggishly for the second week in a row, but another dominant second half sealed the Panthers’ 91-70 victory over St. Elizabeth’s (Oakland) on Friday night. -more-



Learning program results in school’s population boom

By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday February 10, 2001

Like most cities, the City of Franklin school is growing. -more-



Bears even BYU series

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday February 10, 2001

The Cal baseball team evened its series versus Brigham Young on Friday, defeating the Cougars 5-3 at Evans Diamond. The Bears, who fell to BYU 2-1 on Thursday, improve to 4-1 on the season, while the Cougars go to 5-4 overall. -more-



Shattuck Avenue always the hub

By Susan Cerny
Saturday February 10, 2001

The picture above is a 1930s post card of Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley’s “main street” looking north from Dwight Way. -more-



Congresswoman unveils caucus’ tax plan

Daily Planet wire services
Saturday February 10, 2001

Progressive Caucus Vice Chair Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined her caucus colleagues in unveiling a10-year, $900 billion tax cut that benefits all Americans equally. -more-



Features

Map shows estimated epicenters of quakes

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles and San Francisco have been damaged at least six times by major earthquakes in the past 200 years but the mighty San Andreas Fault has been relatively quiet in recent decades, according to a new map of historical temblors. -more-


Dog owners’ apartment searched

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Investigators have searched the apartment of the owners of the dogs that fatally attacked their neighbor, Diane Whipple, outside her apartment two weeks ago. -more-


Cost from Capitol crash could top $8 million mark

Staff
Saturday February 10, 2001

The Associated Press -more-


Ennis Cosby’s convicted killer confesses, drops appeal

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

LOS ANGELES — The convicted killer of Bill Cosby’s son has withdrawn his appeal and confessed that he murdered Ennis Cosby, an act which he called “great wickedness” in a letter to authorities that was released Friday. -more-


Court hearing could result in electricity rate hike

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

While legislators continue to debate plans to help the state’s debt-ridden utilities avoid bankruptcy, a federal court judge could take the matter into his own hands Monday and order an increase of nearly 50 percent in electricity rates. -more-


Natural gas shortages may occur

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Northern and Central California could face natural gas shortages by next month – or as soon as next week if a cold front hits – the power company warned. -more-


Court reconsiders background check for reporters

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

FRESNO — Mariposa court officials are reviewing a policy requiring criminal background checks for reporters covering the case of Yosemite killer Cary Stayner. -more-


Bush’s Arctic drilling plan a hard sell

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

WASHINGTON — To win the centerpiece of his energy plan, President Bush will have to change some minds among seven Republican senators who staunchly oppose oil drilling in Alaska’s pristine Arctic wildlife refuge. -more-


Military grant boosts research on personal flying craft

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

SAN JOSE — The small Silicon Valley company developing a personal flying machine has gotten an important boost in its effort to make the sci-fi dream a reality: a $5 million grant from the military. -more-


Appeals court to rule Monday on Napster

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — The federal appeals panel considering Napster Inc.’s fate will issue its ruling Monday in the high profile music-sharing lawsuit, the court announced Friday. -more-


Tax papers can be extended, not the payment

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

WASHINGTON — From credit cards to installment plans, the Internal Revenue Service offers taxpayers several options if they can’t pay their tax bills in full. -more-


Market Watch

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

NEW YORK — News that Motorola plans to cut up to 4,000 additional jobs sent the stock market down sharply Friday as investors grew more pessimistic about the prospects of a quick turnaround for the economy and company earnings. -more-


Editorial

State asks permission to speed up power plant construction

The Associated Press
Saturday February 10, 2001

Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

State asks permission to speed up power plant construction 02-10-2001

Study finds 7 million Californians lack health insurance 02-09-2001

Caltrans admits FasTrak mistakes 02-08-2001

Killer’s execution date set for March 02-07-2001

Businesses, drivers angered by proposed ban on trucks 02-06-2001

Telegraph shut down 02-05-2001

News

Skate park back on track and on a roll By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-10-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-10-2001

The Arab world sees a wide window of opportunity opening By Franz Schurmann Pacific News Service 02-10-2001

Arts & Entertainment 02-10-2001

BHS beats up on weary Spartans By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-10-2001

Cancer claims KPFA producer By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-10-2001

Students focus of film festival Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent 02-10-2001

Panthers overwhelm St. Elizabeth’s 91-70 By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-10-2001

Learning program results in school’s population boom By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 02-10-2001

Bears even BYU series Daily Planet Wire Services 02-10-2001

Shattuck Avenue always the hub By Susan Cerny 02-10-2001

Congresswoman unveils caucus’ tax plan Daily Planet wire services 02-10-2001

Map shows estimated epicenters of quakes The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Dog owners’ apartment searched The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Cost from Capitol crash could top $8 million mark Staff 02-10-2001

Ennis Cosby’s convicted killer confesses, drops appeal The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Court hearing could result in electricity rate hike The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Natural gas shortages may occur The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Court reconsiders background check for reporters The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Bush’s Arctic drilling plan a hard sell The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Military grant boosts research on personal flying craft The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Appeals court to rule Monday on Napster The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Tax papers can be extended, not the payment The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 02-10-2001

Lampley’s buzzer-beater downs OSU in overtime The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Workers organize new union By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwrigh 02-09-2001

02-09-2001

02-09-2001

Bears storm back in second half for win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001

Shellmound’s intangible value is spirituality By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001

02-09-2001

’Jackets wrap up regular season with 3-0 victory over El Cerrito By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001

Student help program still questioned By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 02-09-2001

UC Davis Asian students protest confrontations The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Stayner trial requires criminal check for media The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Illegal to watch illicit street racing The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Lawmakers raise millions before limits kicked in The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Judge orders power suppliers to sell electricity to California The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Tax cut bill goes to Congress The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Solutions can be found to oil in well The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Buying the right windows can be energy efficient The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Adding sink shutoff can save faucet fixing hassle The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Hot shower one benefit of maintained water heater The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Lawmakers support business approach to environment The Associated Press 02-09-2001

Judge allows governor’s suit against schools to proceed The Associated Press 02-09-2001

St. Mary’s season ends on sour note By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

Berkeley resident earns county honor By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 02-08-2001

Perspective By Akilah Monifa Pacific News Service 02-08-2001

St. Mary’s Alexander heads new class of Bears By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

School blamed for child’s jaunt By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

Inconsistent to ask utilites to build more plants 02-08-2001

Pivnik, Zabala drafted by WUSA SStaff Report 02-08-2001

Housing board airs ‘dirty linen’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001

UC study finds a ‘first love’ never leaves Daily Planet wire services 02-08-2001

Dog attack may have been seen by one other The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Nuclear power pushed as long-term energy solution The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Court strikes down part of juvenile law The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Web site featuring animated fare set to close down The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Court allows suit over naval station to proceed The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Actress Dale Evans dies at 88 The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Electronic filing can lessen IRS contact The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Drug-resistant AIDS virus appears to be growing The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Company challenges drug manufacturers The Associated Press 02-08-2001

Lab poses health risk in fire, report says By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-07-2001

Perspective Staff 02-07-2001

Taste testers Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 02-07-2001

City attorney’s office cites commissioners’ conflicts By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-07-2001

Chronicle asks court to unseal Reddy papers By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 02-07-2001

Questions surround lobotomized cop shooter The Associated Press 02-07-2001

CNET planning layoffs The Associated Press 02-07-2001

AIDS quilt moving to Atlanta from SF The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Donations for school measures top $116 million The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Record number of DNA matches with suspects The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Judge drops hate-crime charge in beating case The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Jurors told father’s neglect led to death of child with AIDS The Associated Press 02-07-2001

UC Irvine builds global warming lab The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Judge issues order to keep power flowing The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Senator calls for full deregulation, end of rate freeze The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Book offers ways to talk about gay parenting By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 02-07-2001

Investment gains can be a surprise tax issue The Associated Press 02-07-2001

BRIEFS Staff 02-07-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Campaign will try to halve new HIV infections cases The Associated Press 02-07-2001

Reconnecting residents, nature-New magazine strives to bring it all together By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 02-06-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-06-2001

02-06-2001

02-06-2001

City may give help to Section 8 landlords By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001

ACommunity says public must take over private utilities By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001

Musicians seek change for PG&E By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001

Global chip market tops $200 billion The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Volunteers react to news of Xiana Fairchild’s death Staff 02-06-2001

Woman gets life for killing sister The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Canadian students take credit for Golden Gate Bridge stunt The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Reagan turns 90; faces broken hip and Alzheimer’s The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Gov. Davis seizes PG&E contracts The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Bush to let emergency electricity-sales order expire on schedule The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Kafka-based fable is a feeble attempt By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-06-2001

Parents can earn big tax break The Associated Press 02-06-2001

Sunshine basketball Jon Mays/Daily Planet 02-05-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-05-2001

Letters to the Editor 02-05-2001

USC ends Cal’s hot streak The Associated Press 02-05-2001

City Council considers power help for the poor By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-05-2001

Forney’s layup gives Bears a big victory Daily Planet Wire Services 02-05-2001

Berkeley doctor on call for philanthropy By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 02-05-2001

Jackson caps Cal’s ninth-inning comeback By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-05-2001

UC to study high-tech society with Finnish researchers Daily Planet Wire Report 02-05-2001

Davis hangs tough, but fall to Bears Staff 02-05-2001

New president to lead theological union in Berkeley Daily Planet staff report 02-05-2001

California not living up to its green reputation, experts say By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001

Energy-efficient products selling at record pace By Greg Risling Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001

Volunteers, authorities say search for Xiana’s killer to continue The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Thousands flocking to woman’s home hoping to witness miracles The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Bay Briefs 02-05-2001

Wireless revolution turning to voice portals By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Older taxpayers can get breaks – and help finding them By Curt Anderson The Associated Press 02-05-2001

Alternative minimum tax is becoming more common By Curt Anderson Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001