Dave Lyons, president of the Rosa Parks Elementary School PTA, thought he was ready for the first day of school. -more-
When Cal women’s soccer coach Kevin Boyd is asked about his biggest concern heading into the 2001 season, he has a hard time coming up with something he’s really worried about. But ask him about the team’s biggest strength, and an answer is immediate. -more-
Albatross Pub Sept. 1: David Widelock Jazz Trio; Sept. 5: Whiskey Brothers; Sept. 6: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 19: Whiskey Brothers; Sept. 20: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 22: Larry Stefl Jazz Quartet; Sept. 27: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Free. All shows begin at 9 p.m. 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473 albatrosspub@mindspring.com -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – On a cable car over Nob Hill the other day, I overheard a blonde, middle-age tourist whisper this confidence to her companion: “It sure ain’t Texas, I can tell you that much.” “No kidding,” mumbled the burly man in a Hawaiian shirt as he continued filming the city with his camcorder. -more-
The first day of Berkeley High School’s new student ID policy was far from a booming success, with many students not receiving their identification cards and most of the others disregarding the policy even though they had their tags. -more-
About 50 law enforcement officers and 24 cadets attended an all-day seminar and training at Oakland City Hall to become more familiar with issues related to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender community. -more-
By Daniela Mohor -more-
One lawmaker stuffed spinach in his milk carton. Another recalled “barfaroni” with distaste. A third learned to love liver. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Democrats proposed new districts Wednesday that would probably allow them to maintain their overwhelming majority in the state Assembly for the next decade. -more-
Patients rate hospital stays statewide -more-
WASHINGTON — At least 40,000 federal tax returns and payments involving $810 million were either lost or destroyed at a Pittsburgh processing facility. -more-
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy inched ahead in the spring at the slowest pace in eight years. Still, the fact that there was any growth at all fueled hope that the economy may be ready to begin climbing again – without tipping into recession. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal grand jury has indicted three executives of a Marin County electronics firm, accusing them of illegally selling gear to India that could be used to make nuclear weapons, prosecutors said Wednesday. -more-
Marin executives indicted in nuclear testing sale 08-30-2001
State SAT scores stay stable nationally 08-29-2001
Japanese firm hopes green tea catches on here 08-28-2001
Gas leak clears Chinatown 08-25-2001
Regulators OK relief for low-income power ratepayers 08-24-2001
Berkeley students back to school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001
Highly-ranked Bears will be on the attack in 2001 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-30-2001
Welcome to San Francisco: America’s Asian city By Andrew Lam Pacific News Service 08-30-2001
High school ID program not popular By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001
Police attend seminar for sensitivity training By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001
Parents hard-pressed to find preschool openings Staff 08-30-2001
Bill limiting junk foods in some schools approved The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Grocery unions may strike The Associated Press 08-30-2001
State democrats pitch redistricting plans The Associated Press 08-30-2001
News Briefs BDP/ The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Missing IRS returns at Pittsburgh facility grows to at least 40,000 The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Agency reaches settlement over threatened animals, herbs The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Stocks fall on lackluster economic report The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Economy expansion slowest in 8 years The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Protesters rally for radio host By Daniela Mohor 08-29-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-29-2001
Forum Staff 08-29-2001
Arts Staff 08-29-2001
School budget could fail By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-29-2001
Engineer promotes nuclear power advantages By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-29-2001
Local youth learn the ropes of sailing By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-29-2001
Murder charges filed against accused wildfire starter The Associated Press 08-29-2001
HealthNet plans to drop Sutter Health from Medicare network The Associated Press 08-29-2001
U.S. doesn’t want conference to promote abortion The Associated Press 08-29-2001
FDA approves device for heart failure patients Staff 08-29-2001
Israel seizes town, U.S. urges withdrawal The Associated Press 08-29-2001
Gateway slashes 25 percent of workforce The Associated Press 08-29-2001
Consumer confidence drops for second straight month The Associated Press 08-29-2001
Genentech feud heads to court The Associated Press 08-29-2001
Housing’s plentiful this fall — but be prepared to pay plenty By Jeffrey Obser Special to the Daily Planet 08-28-2001
Guy Poole 08-28-2001
Green Party joins Pacifica protest Leslie Bonnet, Dana Engen, John Selawsky, B Soffer Green Party of Alameda County Council 08-28-2001
It’s back to school for volunteers, too By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-28-2001
Safer at lesser speeds Charles Siegel Berkeley 08-28-2001
Sufferers want to clear the air on scents at meetings By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-28-2001
Application for transit czar post Steve Geller Berkeley 08-28-2001
Party turned ‘riot’ prompts ban on dances at ballroom Bay City News 08-28-2001
It’s not a rebate Richard Lewis Ex-Berkeleyian Elyria, Ohio 08-28-2001
UCSF named eligible for stem cell research funding Bay City News 08-28-2001
Census: State’s Hmong on the move again By MARGIE MASON Associated Press Writer 08-28-2001
Dog days in Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-27-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 08-27-2001
Even the dead travel in the age of globalization By Andrew Lam Pacific News Service 08-27-2001
Arts Compiled by Kenyatte Davis 08-27-2001
Pac-10 leaders have to deal with pre-season hype By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-27-2001
Copwatch keeps its eye on the police By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-27-2001
Stem cell research can help older Republicans as well Terry Cochrell 08-27-2001
John Muir students master one of the Rs By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-27-2001
UC Berkeley students return to campus, city Bay City News 08-27-2001
Surf’s up for industry catering to women By Chelsea A. Carter Associated Press Writer 08-27-2001
BHS grapples with accreditation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-25-2001
Development limits are much needed Nancy Wilson 08-25-2001
Berkeley slamming a celebration of diversity By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 08-25-2001
Arts Weekend 08-25-2001
Callen looking forward to getting back on the field Daily Planet Wire Services 08-25-2001
WANTED: Berkeley transit czar By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Why does Tribune write editorials based on hate? Jonathon Marley 08-25-2001
Senator urges women to enter politics Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-25-2001
Neglect — not pesticide — is cause of school building blight Michael Bauce 08-25-2001
A modernized building reveals its 19th century origins By Susan Cerny 08-25-2001
Differing views are not always homophobic S. Nielsen 08-25-2001
Berkeley High ‘B’ building could be a community asset Terry Cochrell 08-25-2001
Police seminar set on gay issues By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Man hunt ruffles look-alikes in Sacramento killings The Associated Press 08-25-2001
Customer shouldn’t trade Cutlass By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-25-2001
Investors have little reason to hold on to stocks The Associated Press 08-25-2001
Support grows for ousted disability commissioner By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-24-2001
Density works - try it Richard Register 08-24-2001
Annual world festival comes to Telegraph By Wanda Sabir Special to the Daily Planet 08-24-2001
Arts Staff 08-24-2001
Newcomers working together on BHS offense By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-24-2001
Board meets to review budget discrepancies By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Plan first - then build Becky O’Malley 08-24-2001
N.Y. library acquires Jack Kerouac archives The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Car sharing program to hit the road in November By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
KPFA rallies for suspended N.Y. radio host By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Briefs Staff 08-24-2001
Judge upholds ban on diesel fleets The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Tribes worry Congress will ignore their energy help The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Condit interview does little to help him, viewers say The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Couple will pay surrogate mom The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Stencil painting your home can be easy and fun By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Homeowners can reduce contractor liens The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Debate over number of human genes The Associated Press 08-24-2001
China acknowledges HIV cases surging The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Number of jobless hits nine-year high The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Users of wireless networks beware: eavesdropping is easier The Associated Press 08-24-2001
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