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Remodeled Civic Center is ready for rumble

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday May 14, 2001

The newly renovated and seismically upgraded Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Building was dedicated Friday during a ceremony attended by 300 people and a slew of city and state dignitaries who praised the $37.7 million remodel. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Compiled by Sabrina Forkish
Monday May 14, 2001


Monday, May 14

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Letter to the Editor

Monday May 14, 2001

Comparison is ‘dishonest and disrespectful’ -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Monday May 14, 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. “Recycling Center” Lets the kids crank the conveyor belt to sort cans, plastic bottles and newspaper bundles into dumpster bins, and become little “dump” workers. $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. (closed Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day) Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-



Piedmont makes Panthers work for BSAL track title

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday May 14, 2001

St. Mary’s girls win league meet in last race -more-



Student housing still crunched

By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet
Monday May 14, 2001

It’s a bit like meeting your disapproving future in-laws, a bit like third-degree interrogation, and a bit like the Miss Universe Pageant. -more-



Cal women move on

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday May 14, 2001

The No. 7-ranked California Golden Bears (16-6), struggled early, yet managed to pull off a tough 4-1 victory over the No. 20-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (16-7), Sunday at the Hellman Tennis Courts. -more-



School tax helps soften budget blow

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Monday May 14, 2001

Faced with escalating operating costs — and little hope that the now cash-starved state government would come up with extra education dollars at the final hour — the Berkeley Unified School District board cut millions of dollars from its budget earlier this month. -more-



Bear golfers squeak through to NCAAs

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday May 14, 2001

Women finish eighth at regional, headed to championship -more-



Inventor wants to harness energy

Bay City News
Monday May 14, 2001

A Berkeley inventor has started a company to harness the power in ocean waves to provide renewable energy to coastal communities. -more-



Cal men advance to round of 16 playoff

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday May 14, 2001

PROVO, UTAH - In the final match of men's regional tennis action at BYU, No. 1 seed Cal defeated No. 2 seeded Fresno State, 4-2, on Saturday afternoon at the BYU Outdoor Tennis Courts. -more-



New cancer drugs show little punch in early testing

By Daniel Q. Haney The Associated Press
Monday May 14, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Much-anticipated new drugs intended to stop cancer by cutting off its blood supply show only slight benefit in early testing on terminally ill patients, although experts say the medicines still may prove useful. -more-



Features

Federal judge expands racial profiling lawsuit against CHP

By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer
Monday May 14, 2001

SAN JOSE – A federal judge has dramatically expanded a racial profiling lawsuit against the California Highway Patrol. -more-


Landlords offer prizes as S.F. office market dives

By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer
Monday May 14, 2001

Property owners going from powerful to desperate in economic downturn -more-


AMD to introduce new mobile chips

The Associated Press
Monday May 14, 2001

SUNNYVALE – Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is introducing new chips in a move to catch up with rival Intel Corp. in the mobile computer market. -more-


Bay Briefs

Monday May 14, 2001

Boy shot by cops could get $1 million -more-


Editorial

Deregulation hits infamy in just five years

By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer
Monday May 14, 2001

Californians living with higher rates, rolling blackouts; utilities struggling -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Deregulation hits infamy in just five years 05-14-2001

San Jose student possibly infected with meningitis 05-12-2001

Funeral arrangements scheduled for Oxford girl 05-10-2001

Missing millions lead to FBI probe of S.F. schools 05-09-2001

NAACP presses San Jose police for changes 05-08-2001

News

Remodeled Civic Center is ready for rumble By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-14-2001

Letter to the Editor 05-14-2001

Arts & Entertainment 05-14-2001

Piedmont makes Panthers work for BSAL track title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2001

Student housing still crunched By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet 05-14-2001

Cal women move on Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001

School tax helps soften budget blow By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001

Bear golfers squeak through to NCAAs Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001

Inventor wants to harness energy Bay City News 05-14-2001

Cal men advance to round of 16 playoff Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001

New cancer drugs show little punch in early testing By Daniel Q. Haney The Associated Press 05-14-2001

Federal judge expands racial profiling lawsuit against CHP By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001

Landlords offer prizes as S.F. office market dives By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001

AMD to introduce new mobile chips The Associated Press 05-14-2001

Bay Briefs 05-14-2001

Second meningitis case spurs action By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-12-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-12-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 05-12-2001

Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001

Cal women drop to 10th place after two rounds Daily Planet Wire Services 05-12-2001

Quilting group brings parents together to talk school, kids By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001

Bears led by senior, freshman By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-12-2001

Dad marches with moms against guns By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001

Late rally snaps skid Daily Planet Wire Services 05-12-2001

John Woolley House conveys layers of history By Susan Cerny 05-12-2001

Inventor trying to harness energy Bay City News 05-12-2001

Hispanics, blacks over-represented in San Diego traffic stops The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Both California unemployment, jobs up in April The Associated Press 05-12-2001

GOP lays low in power crisis while Dems take heat The Associated Pres 05-12-2001

Rate hikes set to hit businesses The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Power woes, economy force tough state budget choices The Associated Press 05-12-2001

10,000 Kias recalled The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Future of gill-netters rests on research into new net The Associated Press 05-12-2001

At turning point, wolf recovery project needs change The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Medicare agency prepaid for dead The Associated Press 05-12-2001

U.S. plans new AIDS contribution The Associated Press 05-12-2001

EPA requires cleaner refineries The Associated Press 05-12-2001

FBI ends up with more egg on their face By Karen Gullo The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Many facets to building a successful butterfly garden by Sally Levinson Special to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001

Upcoming Microsoft features worry rivals and government The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Allergy medications get over-the-counter OK The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Oklahoma bomber execution delayed The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Bush says U.N. dues should be paid The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001

Comfortable retirement is a choice – pain now or later By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-12-2001

EarthLink co-founder could face claims of $600 million or more The Associated Press 05-12-2001

Next big stock sector search won’t be easy The Associated Press 05-12-2001

’Jackets lose, fall into second place Staff 05-10-2001

05-10-2001

It is time to get tough against the Energy Cartel 05-10-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-10-2001

Pot clubs create zoning problems By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-10-2001

St. Mary’s falters in seventh By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 05-10-2001

05-10-2001

Panel looks at impact of Proposition 21 By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-10-2001

Questions arise in interfaith marriage By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2001

Janet Reno speaks of public service at UC graduation By Jonathan Kiefer Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2001

UC Regents appear ready to purge anti-affirmative action vote The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Another dead as Caltrain installs signs to deter suicides The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Space tourist welcomed home The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Hospital closures due to finances The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Suit alleges misuse of federal immigrant education funds The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Court doesn’t tip hand on gun maker’s liability The Associated Press 05-10-2001

PUC plan would make some consumers pay big The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Prosecutors will challenge delay in SLA trial The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Feds probe suspected Jewish hate crime near university The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Education plan recieves bipartisian support The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Drug could help millions with osteoporosis The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Bus trip to mark anniversary of Freedom Rides The Associated Press 05-10-2001

NAACP chief lends support to anti-discrimination bill The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Whitman to launch EPA civil rights initiatives The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Congress hears continued debate over using phones while driving The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Bush nominates 11 for Supreme Court The Associated Press 05-10-2001

Interim superintendent won’t seek post By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-09-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-09-2001

Berkeley Community Chorus tries something new By Miko Sopler Daily Planet correspondent 05-09-2001

Youth Court gets boost from feds By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

200 protest medical pot rules By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

Former UC president honored Bay City News 05-09-2001

Review will determine gun maker liability in killing The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Court backs Forest Service decision to ban drilling The Associated Press 05-09-2001

State sued for not accommodating disabled for exam The Associated Press 05-09-2001

New study reports rich-poor gap shrinking in California The Associated Press 05-09-2001

L.A. mayoral hopefuls argue about crime, policing The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Lawsuit charges substandard care at state nursing homes The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Hot temperatures force second day of blackouts The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Possible referendum would threaten bonds for power buys The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Secret energy contracts could lead to higher bills The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Songwriters sue MP3.com for $40.5 million The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Postponement in SLA trial The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Fifth test of unmanned craft complete The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Program study confirms early childhood education The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Motorists in shock again as gas prices jump; $3 a gallon may follow The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Study claims gays can turn straight if they want The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Cheney says nuclear waste dump can be built safely The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Senate contemplates allocating money to schools The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Cisco posts first quarterly loss The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Dell Computers Corp. cutting more jobs The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 05-09-2001

China refuses to let spy plane fly home The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Israeli leader accuses Palestine of risking children The Associated Press 05-09-2001

Man arrested for animal cruelty Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001

Home tours take historic turns By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-08-2001

Letters to the Editor 05-08-2001

Author examines faith and fiction By Kathleen Kisner Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001

Interim superintendent won’t seek post By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Teachers question test bonuses By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Chinese writer talks of hate and displacement By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001

Council decision likely on San Pablo project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Outdoor market almost reality in West Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Demonstration protests medical marijuana ordinance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001

Criminal charges filed against defense lawyers in SLA case The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Grid managers order rolling blackouts The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Lawmakers OK $13.4 billion in revenue bonds The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Study finds traffic congestion increasing The Associated Press 05-08-2001

New L.A. ordinance goal is closing campaign finance loophole The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Bush can’t prevent soaring prices of gas The Associated Press 05-08-2001

Investors cautious after last week’s rally The Associated Press 05-08-2001

3Com plans to cut 3,000 more jobs The Associated Press 05-08-2001