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Bates in a landslide

By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 06, 2002
Progressive Tom Bates who returned to Berkeley politics last May, fresh off a six-year political hiatus, declared victory Tuesday night in his race to unseat Mayor Shirley Dean. -more-

No media coverage for protesters?

Ann Lehman El Cerrito
Wednesday November 06, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Calendar

Wednesday November 06, 2002
Wednesday, Nov. 6 -more-

Johnson wins fourth Cy Young

By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
NEW YORK — Randy Johnson won yet another Cy Young Award and then he teed off. -more-

PC coffee, height limits voted down

By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 06, 2002
Berkeley’s two most-watched ballot measures appeared well on their way to defeat late Tuesday night. -more-

Housing density and transportation

Robert R. Piper Former Director of Transportation Berkeley
Wednesday November 06, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Fans pay tribute to Jam Master Jay

By Michael Weissenstein The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
NEW YORK — Pallbearers wearing white unlaced Adidas carried the body of slain Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay from a funeral service Tuesday at which he was remembered as “the embodiment of hip-hop.” -more-

Battle beginning over Angels’ rally monkey

By Gary Gentile The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
ANAHEIM — The World Series champion Anaheim Angels aren’t about to let anyone monkey around with their mascot, especially when it comes to a movie. -more-

Six-period day will stand

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 06, 2002
In a recent union vote, local teachers overwhelmingly approved Berkeley High School’s controversial shift from a seven- to a six-period day, averting the financial cost and logistical nightmare of a mid-year switch back to the seven-period schedule. -more-

Rethinking hydrogen

Greg Hoff Oakland
Wednesday November 06, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Progressives win big on council

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 06, 2002
Berkeley’s progressive political faction appeared on course to win at least three of four City Council races and the mayor’s race late Tuesday night, solidifying its control over local politics. -more-

Don’t attack Iraq

Graduate Theological Union Berkeley
Wednesday November 06, 2002
To the Editor: -more-

Issel, Doran and Riddle take school board

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 06, 2002
With 85 percent of city precincts reporting late Tuesday night, it appeared Board of Education members Shirley Issel and Terry Doran would win re-election and parent activist Nancy Riddle would take the third school board seat up for grabs this year. -more-

News

Davis edges out Simon for governor

By Alexa H. Bluth The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES — Once considered a future presidential contender, Gray Davis was content to win re-election Tuesday as governor of the nation’s most populous state. -more-

Community rallies around plumber

Wednesday November 06, 2002
A Berkeley plumbing contractor who hit hard times recently is now finding himself surrounded by friends. Greg Ticehurst, a Berkeley resident of 14 years, was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed in late September. -more-

Missing girls returned to their father

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
SAN FRANCISCO — Two young sisters who had disappeared during a custody battle were dropped off at the doorstep of a San Francisco Bay area television station. -more-

Oakland police investigate 96th killing of the year; four injured by gunmen

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday November 06, 2002
OAKLAND – The Oakland Police Department says homicide detectives began investigating the city's 96th slaying of the year Tuesday night. -more-

’Three-strikes’ law heard by Supreme Court

By Gina Holland The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
WASHINGTON —The Supreme Court struggled Tuesday over the constitutionality of a California sentencing law that put a man who shoplifted children’s videocassettes in prison until 2046 and gave another man a life sentence for taking three golf clubs. -more-

FDA approves new birth control device

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday November 06, 2002
SAN CARLOS — The federal Food and Drug Administration has approved a new non-surgical method of female sterilization developed by a San Carlos company. -more-

Controller may spoil Democratic hopes for statewide sweep

By Seth Hettena The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES — California Democrats hoping for their first sweep of statewide offices in more than a century found only the Republican nominee for state controller standing in their way Tuesday night. -more-

Redwood city woman sentenced for threat

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday November 06, 2002
REDWOOD CITY – A 55-year-old Redwood City woman was sentenced Monday to 35 days in the San Mateo County Jail for making bomb threats to her son's former parochial school last year. -more-

Tablet PC to launch amid some skepticism

By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
SAN JOSE — After years of dreams and hype, Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates will launch digital tablets that can handle text like a paper notepad but run all the programs of a notebook PC. -more-

UPS looks to deliver more services

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
SAN FRANCISCO — With its “What Can Brown Do For You?” ad campaign, United Parcel Service Inc. uses its familiar brown-garbed workers and brown trucks to remind people of the company’s role in their lives and work. -more-

Calpine’s profit dives 50 percent

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
SAN JOSE — Calpine Corp. on Tuesday said third-quarter net income plunged 50 percent as higher fuel and project development costs and falling prices hammered the company’s bottom line. -more-

Election Day Coverage

Wednesday November 06, 2002
Mayor -more-

Election Day Coverage

Wednesday November 06, 2002
County Measures -more-

Kathryn Kalges/Special to the Daily Planet Tom Bates declares victory over incumbent Mayor Shirley Dean late Tuesday night.
Kathryn Kalges/Special to the Daily Planet Tom Bates declares victory over incumbent Mayor Shirley Dean late Tuesday night.

Editorials

GOP captures control of Senate

By Alan Fram The Associated Press
Wednesday November 06, 2002
WASHINGTON — Republicans narrowly seized control of the Senate on Wednesday, ousting Democrats in Georgia and Missouri and giving President Bush’s legislative agenda a major boost in the next Congress. -more-

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