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David Brower remembered

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff
Monday December 04, 2000
They wept with Katie Lee as her songs of the flowing river brought David Brower’s spirit into the Berkeley Community Theater Saturday. -more-

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Monday December 04, 2000

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Monday December 04, 2000
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Florida International spoils Cal’s home tourney hopes

By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday December 04, 2000
Cal led in nearly every statistical category against Florida International University on Sunday, but in a game littered with poor shot selection, missed layups and general sloppy play, the 30 percent the Bears shot from the field proved to be the difference. -more-

Holiday workforce found early

By Ana Campoy Special to the Daily Planet
Monday December 04, 2000
While some mall retailers flagged down shoppers the day after Thanksgiving to convince them to work over the holiday season, stores in downtown and south Berkeley reported that they had already hired for the Christmas season. -more-

Cal freshman wins five events at Texas meet

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday December 04, 2000
AUSTIN, TX - The University of California women’s swim team, behind a phenomenal performance by freshman standout Natalie Coughlin, finished in sixth place with 367 points at the 2000 Texas Invitational. -more-

Street names to honor local heroes

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Monday December 04, 2000
Several streets in the Berkeley Marina area may soon be designated with the venerable names of three local heroes. -more-

Men take second in Texas

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday December 04, 2000
AUSTIN, TX - The University of California men’s swim team finished in second place (563 points) at the 2000 Texas Invitational. Cal trailed only host and No. 1 ranked Texas (751). -more-

Church shines light on World AIDS Day

By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet
Monday December 04, 2000
For 52 years, 60-year-old social worker Doris Mack said she has depended on faith at McGee Baptist Church to keep her going. Yesterday, she drew on the strength of those around her again during the World AIDS Day Service while remembering those who have died of the disease. -more-

Carter voted team MVP

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday December 04, 2000
Senior All-American defensive end Andre Carter took home several awards, including the Bear Backer Award for the team’s Most Valuable Player, at the annual Cal Football team banquet on Sunday night. -more-

Affirmative action still a point of controversy

By Josh Harkinson Special to the Daily Planet
Monday December 04, 2000
A recent state supreme court ruling on employee recruitment practices in San Jose will deal a fatal blow to affirmative action in California, adversely affecting racial diversity in hiring and college admissions, a university law professor said. -more-

Anteaters upset Bears

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000
IRVINE – Ben Jones scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half Saturday as UC Irvine beat California 56-52. -more-

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Monday December 04, 2000
Oakland Zoo to get a facelift -more-

AIDS philanthropist accused of breaking regulations

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000
SAN FRANCISCO – Lee Wildes can’t stand inaction when it comes to treating patients with HIV and AIDS. That’s why he has sent thousands of dollars of surplus drugs to HIV sufferers in Africa — all but ignoring federal and international guidelines against doing so. -more-

Former dot.com workers finding jobs quickly

By May Wong AP Technology Writer
Monday December 04, 2000
SAN FRANCISCO – The day Productopia.com shut down, Joanna Nissen was talking on her cellphone about being laid off as she rode the bus to the office to clear out her desk. -more-

Venture capitalists are leery of Internet investments

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Monday December 04, 2000
SAN FRANCISCO – When e-commerce companies began to evaporate this year, Silicon Valley venture capitalists Brad Garlinghouse and Joanna Strober paid a visit to Productopia.com to deliver a pep talk to the troops. -more-

Earthquake, aftershocks shake up Truckee

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000
TRUCKEE – Thousands of people were rudely awakened when a series of moderate earthquakes and aftershocks jolted this Sierra resort town early Saturday morning. -more-

Gay rights pastor leaves S.F. parish

The Associated Press
Monday December 04, 2000
SAN FRANCISCO – Rev. Jim Mitulski bid a fond farewell Sunday to his Protestant congregation at the Metropolitan Community Church, a place in the heart of the city’s predominantly gay Castro District where locals flock to hear sermons of compassion. -more-

Department of Corrections disputes Prop. 36’s merits

By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer
Monday December 04, 2000
STOCKTON – The Department of Corrections is disputing projections it will need 9,000 to 11,000 fewer beds because of a voter initiative that bars many drug users from prison. -more-

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UC Berkeley art facilities to undergo retrofit

Daily Planet wire report
Monday December 04, 2000
The Pacific Film Archive and Berkeley Art Museum will undergo a $4 million seismic retrofit starting in April of 2001, the University of California at Berkeley announced Friday. -more-

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