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Berkeley as they want to be

By William Inman Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 25, 2000

When naked people, cheerleaders, fire breathers, motorized couches, Darth Vader and the mayor all get together it can only mean one thing: the annual How Berkeley Can You Be? parade. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday September 25, 2000


Monday, Sept. 25

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Pollster diminish effect of presidential campaigns

By Richard Rodriguez Pacific News Service
Monday September 25, 2000

The pollsters have already stolen this year’s presidential election. -more-



Offense sputters in Bears’ loss

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 25, 2000

Total systematic failure. -more-



Council plans to scrutinize agenda policy

By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 25, 2000

The agenda of this week’s City Council meeting will have an unusual item – the agenda itself, and whether meeting procedures can be improved. -more-



UCLA upset by Oregon’s ‘Quack Attack’

Monday September 25, 2000

Oregon 29, No. 6 UCLA 10 -more-



Social investment helps U.S. security

By Olga R. Rodríguez Special To The Daily Planet
Monday September 25, 2000

Cutting the defense budget and investing in local communities is the best way to ensure that the United States remains the world’s most powerful nation, a group of national and local activists said at a public policy forum Saturday. -more-



Yellowjackets can’t stop Dos Palos rushing attack

By Tuukka Hess Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday September 25, 2000

Broncos gain 396 yards on the ground in 48-7 win -more-



San Pablo association celebrates 50 years

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 25, 2000

Kids romped and jumped on inflated trampolines, while their elders strolled about – hundreds of them – hugging neighbors, moving to music, shelling out a few greenbacks here and for the latest in African garb, or a few dollars there for barbecue, noodles or even a psychic reading. -more-



Sports shorts

Staff
Monday September 25, 2000

Water polo upsets second-ranked Stanford -more-



ArtCar festival an avant-garde success

By Ana Campoy Special To The Daily Planet
Monday September 25, 2000

If people judge you by the car you drive, the jury is out on Philo Northup. -more-



Features

Musicians protest dot-com takeover of space

The Associated Press
Monday September 25, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Guitars screeched from the rooftops and street corners across the city in protest Saturday as somber musicians inside the Downtown Rehearsal building packed up their guitars and gear, eviction notices in hand. -more-


Clinton pursues conservation, campaign cash

The Associated Press
Monday September 25, 2000

LOS ANGELES — President Clinton predicted Sunday that Democrats could win a slim majority in the House but still will have to get along with the Republicans. -more-


Thieves using lax DMV policies to get fake licenses

The Associated Press
Monday September 25, 2000

SANTA ANA — In an effort to keep its lines moving, the Department of Motor Vehicles has ignored safeguards and issued fraudulent drivers’ licenses, allowing thieves to steal identities and borrow money in the name of unsuspecting victims, investigators said. -more-


Parole for battered woman convicted of murder Ok’d

The Associated Press
Monday September 25, 2000

SACRAMENTO — For the first time, Gov. Gray Davis has allowed the release of a convicted murderer, a battered woman who shot her boyfriend in 1986 after he threatened to kill her, her son and her unborn child. -more-


Child car booster seat requirement toughens State could mandate children be 6 years or 60 pounds State could mandate children be

The Associated Press
Monday September 25, 2000

WEST SACRAMENTO — Rarely a day goes by that Victoria Williams’ two children, ages 1 and 2, do not try to wriggle out of their car seats. -more-


Editorial

Former UC Berkeley Art Museum, Archive director dies at 76

The Associated Press
Monday September 25, 2000

James Elliott, the former director of the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive has died. He was 76. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Former UC Berkeley Art Museum, Archive director dies at 76 09-25-2000

Home health worker gets love, but no benefits 09-23-2000

Probe into fatal fire still is inconclusive 09-21-2000

Voucher benefits examined for state experiment 09-20-2000

Prosecutors urge court to allow SLA history in case 09-19-2000

News

Berkeley as they want to be By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-25-2000

Pollster diminish effect of presidential campaigns By Richard Rodriguez Pacific News Service 09-25-2000

Offense sputters in Bears’ loss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000

Council plans to scrutinize agenda policy By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000

UCLA upset by Oregon’s ‘Quack Attack’ 09-25-2000

Social investment helps U.S. security By Olga R. Rodríguez Special To The Daily Planet 09-25-2000

Yellowjackets can’t stop Dos Palos rushing attack By Tuukka Hess Daily Planet Correspondent 09-25-2000

San Pablo association celebrates 50 years By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000

Sports shorts Staff 09-25-2000

ArtCar festival an avant-garde success By Ana Campoy Special To The Daily Planet 09-25-2000

Musicians protest dot-com takeover of space The Associated Press 09-25-2000

Clinton pursues conservation, campaign cash The Associated Press 09-25-2000

Thieves using lax DMV policies to get fake licenses The Associated Press 09-25-2000

Parole for battered woman convicted of murder Ok’d The Associated Press 09-25-2000

Child car booster seat requirement toughens State could mandate children be 6 years or 60 pounds State could mandate children be The Associated Press 09-25-2000

School Board Details Bond Measure By William InmanDaily Planet Staff 09-23-2000

Bears can’t upset Bruins By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-23-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-23-2000

Letter to the editor 09-23-2000

Candidates court gay/lesbian Demos By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000

Panthers smother DeAnza By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 09-23-2000

Section 8 faces crisis Special to the Daily Planet By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-23-2000

Cal’s Ervin golden in Sydney The Associated Press 09-23-2000

City Council delays its Swink house decision By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-23-2000

Libraries, dot-coms compete for their personnel By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000

Waiting tables, working for dreams By Bret Sigler Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000

Local AIDS workers, activists to protest controversial group’s lucrative medical marijuana club The Associated Press 09-23-2000

UCs refuse to block Napster on campus Staff 09-23-2000

Davis vetoes bike registration bill The Associated Press 09-23-2000

Power trouble in San Diego just the beginning The Associated Press 09-23-2000

California county becomes hotbed of intrigue The Associated Press 09-23-2000

Scientists call for an end to state’s ban on human cloning research The Associated Press 09-23-2000

Scientist’s supporters seek pardon The Associated Press 09-23-2000

Dentist traded treatment for tax breaks from IRS The Associated Press 09-23-2000

Calif. man fined for selling pot on Internet The Associated Press 09-23-2000

“Dr. Laura” may be canceled due to bad ratings, protests Associated Press 09-23-2000

Valley tomato farmers handcuffed by grower organization’s bankruptcy, give away 75 tons Associated Press 09-23-2000

Anti-panhandling ordinance may violate free speech The Associated Press 09-23-2000

Protesters mock convention By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-22-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-22-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-22-2000

09-22-2000

Bears, Bulldogs face similar problems The Associated Press 09-22-2000

UC entry plan may increase diversity Michelle Locke The Associated Press 09-22-2000

Cal swimmer Ervin makes Olympic final Daily Planet Wire Services 09-22-2000

Panel will research driving with cell phones By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-22-2000

Crowds should be large for annual Berkeley parade Staff 09-22-2000

KPFA governing board sued by own members Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities 09-21-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-21-2000

Citywide golf tourney returns for second year By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Speech pleads for fire safety checks By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Perspective By Iris Starr 09-21-2000

Sports shorts 09-21-2000

Council hears security issues By Josh ParrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

Car-free day celebrates leaving auto at home By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-21-2000

No apparent motive for man’s stabbing Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000

House approves a revised CalFed bill The Associated Press 09-21-2000

Median house prices rising 8.5 percent The Associated Press 09-21-2000

Oakland hostage asks for halt in assault on rebels The Associated Press 09-21-2000

45 Iraqis detained at U.S.-Mexican border The Associated Press 09-21-2000

Democratic club backs mostly moderates By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

Calendar of Events & Activities John Hinkle Park Southampton Ave. between San Di 09-20-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-20-2000

Residents work toward traffic control measures By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 09-20-2000

Chason Wainwright/Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

Transit pass details still need more work By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

School camera bids on board’s agenda Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000

Massive buoy network to take ocean measure Staff 09-20-2000

Dislike on evicting HUD tenants unaware of relatives’ drug use The Associated Press 09-20-2000

Gov. Davis signs diesel smog, homeless bills The Associated Press 09-20-2000

Air bags are newest lure for car thieves The Associated Press 09-20-2000

State officials promise more water than it can deliver The Associated Press 09-20-2000

Reports of hostage sightings raise hopes The Associated Press 09-20-2000

Berkeley dance troupe gains in its popularity By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000

Letters to the Editor 09-19-2000

‘Philanderer’ is perfect paradoxal play By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic 09-19-2000

09-19-2000

24-hour youth center hot topic for City Council By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000

Housing Authority will discuss five-year plan By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000

Harry Low sworn in as insurance commissioner The Associated Press 09-19-2000

State teen drug use down The Associated Press 09-19-2000

Decision on dumping tobacco stock delayed The Associated Press 09-19-2000

Personal TV recorders to offer powerful new ad tool The Associated Press 09-19-2000

Heat wave hits Bay Area, taxing power supply The Associated Press 09-19-2000

L.A. deals with first weekday of transit strike The Associated Press 09-19-2000

School bus pollution targeted by agencies The Associated Press 09-19-2000