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Plan looks at downtown growth

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Tuesday November 06, 2001
City Council to hear discussion of parking, height limitations -more-

Calendar of Events & Activities

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Tuesday November 06, 2001

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Left blocks free speech

David Friedman Berkeley
Tuesday November 06, 2001
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Arts

Staff
Tuesday November 06, 2001
924 Gilman St. Nov. 9: Hoods, Punishment, Lords of Light Speed, Necktie Party; Nov. 10: Sunday’s Best, Mock Orange, Elizabeth Elmore, Fighting Jacks, Benton Falls; Nov. 16: Pitch Black, The Blottos, Miracle Chosuke, 240; Nov. 17: Carry On, All Bets Off, Limp Wrist, Labrats, Thought Riot; All shows start a 8 p.m. unless noted; Most are $5; 924 Gilman St. 525-9926 -more-

KPFA supporters come closer to claiming victory

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Tuesday November 06, 2001
After two and a half years fighting Pacifica in the streets, the media and the courts, KPFA supporters say they have won the battle – a mediated agreement that will reconfigure the national Pacifica board. -more-

Try transit before adding parking

Steve Geller Berkeley
Tuesday November 06, 2001
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Tiny EV, Sparrow, flies into mainstream market

By Scott Squire Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday November 06, 2001
It has to be about the goofiest looking thing on the road. It’s got three wheels and one door, a steering wheel and a motorcycle license plate, and one person can zip up the HOV lane in it. -more-

More parking unnecessary

Rob Wrenn, Planning Commission chair
Tuesday November 06, 2001
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Solar energy lessens reliance on oil and gas

By Alice LaPierre Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday November 06, 2001
Hot water heating system efficient for residential and commercial use -more-

Don’t let boycott intimidate you

Heidi Lypps Davis
Tuesday November 06, 2001
The Daily Planet received a copy of this letter addressed to the City Council: -more-

Post 9/11, act with understanding

Roger Van Ouytsel Berkeley
Tuesday November 06, 2001
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Palestinian leader condemns bin Laden, presses for negotiations in Middle East

By Ritu Bhatnagar The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Palestinian legislator Hanan Ashrawi condemned Osama bin Laden and his terrorist network Monday, distancing his actions from Palestinian movements for independence. -more-

Public power, mayoral races on Tuesday’s ballot

By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — California voters were headed to the polls Tuesday to consider a new school district and contemplate pushing California’s largest utility out of its hometown in favor of a publicly-owned power agency. -more-

Cisco down by $268 million in first quarter

By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN JOSE — Cisco Systems Inc. posted a first-quarter net loss of $268 million, beating Wall Street’s expectations, sending shares of the networking giant nearly 5 percent higher in after-hours trading. -more-

PG&E’s earnings triple as its energy costs fall

By Michael Liedke The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E Corp. reported Monday that its third-quarter profit nearly tripled from a year ago, reflecting a steep drop in the energy costs of its bankrupt utility, Pacific Gas and Electric. -more-

Largest tech trade show to restrict portable computers

By May Wong The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN JOSE — High-tech gadgets may be the focal point at Comdex, the nation’s largest technology trade show, but trusty laptops will not be welcome this year amid tightened security. -more-

Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Tuesday November 06, 2001
BERKELEY — The majority of voters in Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s district support the president’s response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to a poll. -more-

Chemist and author arraigned in SD Ecstasy case

By Ben Fox The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN DIEGO — A Texas chemist who wrote a guidebook on illegal drugs was accused Monday of providing expertise and supplies to what authorities say was one of the largest and most sophisticated Ecstasy labs ever found in the United States. -more-

Supreme Court delves into released convicts’ privacy rights; home searched without warrant

By David Kravets Associated Press Writer
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO — Police investigating as many as 30 firebombings of utility poles focused on a man with an apparent grudge against Pacific Gas & Electric Co., and searched his home without a warrant. -more-

District rejects plan for flags in classrooms

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
SAN JOSE — Community college district trustees have rejected a plan that would have required a U.S. flag in each classroom on the two campuses they oversee. -more-

Adventurers can still access vulnerable areas of Bay Bridge, station reports

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
Planet reporter’s three-year-old story makes TV news headlines -more-

Editorials

Oakland man sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison after HIV status is cited positive

The Associated Press
Tuesday November 06, 2001
Prosecutors argue he planned to meet a boy for sex -more-

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