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Audit shows serious problems with school finances

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Friday March 15, 2002

An independent audit of last year’s school district finances points to a number of serious flaws. -more-



Homeowners should protect their land

Dorothy V. Benson
Friday March 15, 2002

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The other side of Orthodox

By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday March 15, 2002

cumentary explores the struggle of being gay and Jewish -more-



Art & Entertainment Calendar924 Gilman Mar. 15: 90 Day Men, One Line Drawing, Division Day, The Reputation, SLOE; Mar. 22: Tsunami Bomb, No Motiv; Mar. 29: Limpwrist, All You Can Eat, The Subtonics, The Bananas, Sharp Knife; Mar. 30: 9 Shocks Terror, Wh

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

924 Gilman Mar. 15: 90 Day Men, One Line Drawing, Division Day, The Reputation, SLOE; Mar. 22: Tsunami Bomb, No Motiv; Mar. 29: Limpwrist, All You Can Eat, The Subtonics, The Bananas, Sharp Knife; Mar. 30: 9 Shocks Terror, What Happens Next?, Phantom Limbs, The Curse, Onion Flavored Rings; All shows begin a 8 p.m. 924 Gillman St., 525-9926 -more-



Out & About Calendar

– compiled by Guy Poole
Friday March 15, 2002


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St. Mary’s track & field gets a jump on BSAL

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

The St. Mary’s High track & field team got their first look at the competition in the BSAL, and it wasn’t exactly intimidating. -more-



Malcom X students show some ‘expressionality’

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Friday March 15, 2002

Who switched the tape? -more-



Pro-Palestinians are uncle Issacs

Gabe Kurtz
Friday March 15, 2002

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A new J.D. Salinger book in the fall? Guess again

By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

NEW YORK — Amazon.com will pull a listing that says a new J.D. Salinger book is due in November. No publication date has been set for “Hapworth 16, 1924,” a novella that appeared in The New Yorker in 1965 and was originally expected in book form five years ago. -more-



Exhibit shows how NYC mourned after attack

By Lukas I. Alpert, The Associated PressStaff
Friday March 15, 2002

NEW YORK — The clock sits frozen, forever recording a moment in time: 8:50 a.m., Sept. 11, 2001. -more-



Prep Scores

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

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Insiders differ on city density

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet staff
Friday March 15, 2002

As the City Council steps closer to finally inking the General Plan, 15-plus years in the making, some say there are still unresolved questions concerning density and how it will affect the diversity of the city’s population. Citizens will also likely vote on a height restriction ordinance in November, written by Martha Nicoloff. -more-



U.S. nuclear policy will worry friends and enemies

Tommy Ates
Friday March 15, 2002

“With friends like these, who needs enemies?” That is probably one of the many thoughts going through the minds of some the leaders of countries mentioned as nuclear threats (or targets) as well as some of the American people, who didn’t realize that ‘pushing the button’ could occur even if nuclear weapons were not being used. -more-



Sports this weekend

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

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Feds begin investigation on Latino hate mailings

Staff and wire reports
Friday March 15, 2002

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is investigating letters received by Latino organizations this week containing ethnic slurs and a white powder purported to be anthrax. -more-



Today in History

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

Today is the 74th day of 2002. There are 291 days left in the year. This is “Buzzard Day” in Hinckley, Ohio. -more-



Nationwide study concludes that ‘living wage’ reduces poverty

By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Home health care worker Claudia Arevalo says her life changed in 2000, when San Francisco enacted its living wage and her employer, which receives city funds, raised her pay. -more-



News

New Oakland rail station granted $4 million

The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

OAKLAND — The state transportation commission unanimously has approved more than $4 million in state grant funds for an intercity rail station at the Oakland Coliseum. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

Stanford doctor pleads innocent to charges -more-


on the house Closet shelving systems by James and Morris Carey

James and Morris Carey
Friday March 15, 2002

We recently built closet systems in our homes. Our wives helped with the installation and we wanted to share our experience with you. -more-


On the House Questions and Answers

By Morris and James Carey
Friday March 15, 2002

Q. Mary asks: I recently had someone test my water. I learned that my water at this point is unsafe to consume. I am told that I have methane gas in my water and that some kind of release valve could be mounted on my tank to release this gas. Is this possible and, if so, how do I find the equipment or tools needed for the job? -more-


Spring all year round

By Carol McGarvey, Better Homes and Gardens Books
Friday March 15, 2002

Many gardeners get through winter by holding on tight to seed catalogs and perusing every page. Others do that, too, but they also live with the garden look all year round to keep them inspired. -more-


Big labels online music play creates a resounding ‘so what?’

By Ron Harris, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The major record labels believe I ought to be very jazzed that MusicNet and pressplay have launched their online music services. -more-


Antler hunting a hobby or crime?

By Becky Bohrer, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

GARDINER — For John Clawson, finding an elk antler in the woods after a long, difficult hike is exhilarating — a rush. -more-


Microsoft cuts bonuses for Silicon Valley workers

By Allison Linn, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp.’s approximately 1,600 San Francisco Bay area employees are in for a rude surprise this summer — a smaller paycheck. -more-


Feds clash with SF authorities over medical marijuana law

By Martha Mendoza, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — “Liar! Liar!” came the voices from the crowd. -more-


Government obtains indictment against kidnap suspect in reporter Pearl’s case

By Ted Bridis, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

WASHINGTON — Muslim extremist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh was indicted Thursday in the kidnapping and murder of reporter Daniel Pearl, the government pushing for quick U.S. criminal charges out of concern that Pakistani authorities might release the suspect. -more-


Editorials

Fisheries council considers West Coast longline moratorium

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SACRAMENTO — A federal fisheries council recommended an indefinite moratorium Thursday on the use of longlines off the entire West Coast. -more-


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