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Vital Vittles celebrates 25th birthday

By Diwata FonteSpecial to the Daily Planet
Thursday October 04, 2001
Kass Schwin, president of Vital Vittles, has gradually evolved from a baker to a problem solver. Over the past 25 years operating Berkeley’s homegrown organic bread business, she thought she had been through it all. -more-

’Jackets overcome slow start to beat Alameda

By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet Staff
Thursday October 04, 2001
After trailing 13-9 in the first game Tuesday, the Berkeley Yellowjackets women’s volleyball team scored 14 unanswered points on their way to a three-game victory over the Alameda Hornets. -more-

Guy Poole
Thursday October 04, 2001

Thursday, Oct. 4


Vice mayor calls on Black Caucus not to support war

Vice Mayor Maudelle Shirek
Thursday October 04, 2001
Following is Vice Mayor Maudelle Shirek's statement delivered at the Congressional Black Caucus Convention last week in Washington, D.C. -more-

Staff
Thursday October 04, 2001
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Students added to Armstrong’s district in winning plan

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 04, 2001
The progressive faction on the City Council prevailed Tuesday by approving a controversial redistricting plan that one moderate councilmember called “the most outrageous public policy” she had seen since being elected to the council. -more-

Cal women break 4-game losing streak

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday October 04, 2001
The Cal women’s volleyball team (4-5) broke a four-match losing streak by defeating visiting Saint Mary’s (2-9), 3-0 (30-24, 30-28, 30-25), Tuesday evening at Haas Pavilion. -more-

Flags, peace, and protests go well together

Ken Norwood Berkeley
Thursday October 04, 2001
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Downtown housing and hotel development deals await ZAB approval

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 04, 2001
A major makeover of one of the city’s most central downtown blocks will be on the agenda when the city’s Zoning Adjustments Board meets tonight. -more-

Grieve for victims, concern for racist reactions

Vincent M. Baduel, San Lorenzo for GAPA, San Francisco
Thursday October 04, 2001
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BUSD extends contract with finance consultant

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 04, 2001
Faced with slim pickings in the search for a new associate superintendent for finances, the Berkeley School Board on Wednesday was expected to approve a $23,000-per-month contract with a Southern California consulting firm to carry out the district’s financial functions in the short term. -more-

Bustling downtown nightlife on City’s wish list

By Kimberlee Bortfeld Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday October 04, 2001
At midnight on Saturday, the Shattuck Down Low Lounge, Berkeley’s newest downtown nightclub, pulsed with activity. But outside, the streets stood silent. Theatergoers exiting Shattuck Cinemas bee-lined to their cars, and the manager at nearby Original Mel’s Diner closed up for the night. Even Starbucks, a bastion of insomnia, slumbered in the dark. -more-

State may not see windfall from agreement with Vietnam

By Danny Pollock Associated Press Writer
Thursday October 04, 2001
LOS ANGELES — The Senate may have moved to normalize trade relations between this country and Vietnam, but lingering hostility and the current state of trade with the Asian nation may block any windfalls for California firms looking to cash in on the agreement. -more-

Disney executive sees turnaround since terror attacks

By Danny Pollock Associated Press Writer
Thursday October 04, 2001
LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co. took big financial hits at its theme parks and ABC television network after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks but has seen steady recovery during the past two weeks, a company executive said Wednesday. -more-

United Airlines eliminates Shuttle, cuts flight to Sacramento

Associated Press
Thursday October 04, 2001
CHICAGO (AP) — In its latest concession to the severe dropoff in air travel, United Airlines said Wednesday it is discontinuing its United Shuttle brand at the end of October and incorporating at least some of those flights into United and United Express flights. -more-

Bankrupt Webvan to sell warehouse, equipment to Kaiser Permanente

Staff
Thursday October 04, 2001
OAKLAND — Kaiser Permanente won the bidding war to assume the lease for a high-tech warehouse formerly used by Webvan, the now bankrupt online grocer. -more-

Amateur radio operator records Sept. 11 emergency calls

By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer
Thursday October 04, 2001
SAUSALITO — Like many on the West Coast, amateur radio operator Robert Sanford was roused from his bed around 6 a.m. on Sept. 11. -more-

Governor vetoes health care, abandoned baby and welfare bills

Associated Press
Thursday October 04, 2001
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Citing the increased costs, Gov. Gray Davis vetoed bills Wednesday that would have encouraged medical students to practice in underserved areas and discouraged mothers from abandoning newborns. -more-

California agenicies seek more than $1 billion in PG&E bankruptcy case

By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer
Thursday October 04, 2001
SACRAMENTO — State agencies filed more than $1 billion in claims against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. in federal bankruptcy court Wednesday, the deadline for seeking such payments. -more-

State Fish and Game department to recommend emergency rockfish and lingcod fishery closures

By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer
Thursday October 04, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Emergency closure of offshore state rockfish and lingcod fisheries is necessary to offset high early season catches and protect the species from dangerous overfishing, state Department of Fish and Game officials said Wednesday. -more-

Editorials

Thurmond returns to Senate after staying overnight in hospital

Associated Press
Thursday October 04, 2001
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Strom Thurmond returned to his job Wednesday, one day after fainting in the chamber and being taken to a hospital. -more-

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