Parents have a rosier picture of small schools than teachers, according to a nationwide poll released Tuesday by Public Agenda, a nonpartisan public opinion agency based in New York. -more-
When a team wins 11 straight national titles, it becomes apparent that the competition provided within the United States isn’t quite getting it done. That’s where the Cal men’s rugby team is: they haven’t been beaten by an American team since 1996 and routinely beat their domestic competition by 50 points or more. The answer: import tougher opponents. -more-
In closed session yesterday the city sealed the lid on a possible lawsuit against University of California Berkeley’s plan to put a parking structure and offices on Berkeley’s southside. But perhaps more importantly, it sealed the details of that closed session meeting by further deciding not to report on it — disallowing councilmembers to speak about what took place behind closed doors. -more-
Keys a finalist for inaugural McDonald’s girls’ game -more-
Members of the Board of Education say they are poised to close City of Franklin School, lay off the security manager at Berkeley High School and move to a six-period day at BHS, endorsing many of the key budget cuts identified by Superintendent Michele Lawrence in a $3 million package released Friday. -more-
Los Angeles — Speaking at the state Democratic convention this weekend, Gov. Gray Davis praised himself and attacked GOP opponents as uninspired and driven by corporate interests, in what many observers called the unofficial beginning of Davis’ bid for re-election. -more-
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2002. There are 314 days left in the year. -more-
Though various community members lauded the redistricting proposal brought forth by 16-year-old Nick Rizzo, it was Elliott Cohen’s plan that received the unanimous approval of the Council. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Dogged by scandal, the city’s Elections Department has lost credibility in the eyes of many San Franciscans, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Andy Kampe was six when his family fled the communists in Latvia, fearing for their lives. He still remembers seeing the Statue of Liberty when they arrived in America. -more-
MENLO PARK — California workers paid nearly 10 percent more for their employer-provided health insurance last year than the year before, although their costs were still under the national average, a survey found. -more-
YORBA LINDA — Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s regime “harbors terrorist groups,” expanding on the Bush administration’s claims of a so-called axis of evil made up of Iraq, Iran and North Korea. -more-
BEVERLY HILLS — Global Crossing, which is seeking bankruptcy protection after one of the most spectacular flameouts in U.S. telecommunications history, gave contracts to a fledgling Internet firm run by the son of one of its own senior executives. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Shareholders aren’t the only ones upset by ImClone Systems Inc.’s dwindling stock price and its troubles with the Food and Drug Administration and an angry corporate partner. -more-
