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Author sets latest novel in Berkeley

By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Jake Fuchs has recently published his second mystery novel in the Nursery School Murders series: “The Death of a Prof.” -more-


Guy Poole
Wednesday December 26, 2001


Wednesday, Dec. 26


Study small schools seriously, now – not some future time

Barry Fike Berkeley Federation of Teachers president
Wednesday December 26, 2001

The Daily Planet received a copy of the following statement delivered to the Board of Education Dec. 19. -more-


Staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001


School, and city officials confer on small schools

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001

It was a meeting of the minds. And these days, the minds tend to meet on the sticky question of small schools. -more-


Poshman’s shoes big ones to fill

Bob Howard Berkeley
Wednesday December 26, 2001

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More local broadcasting begins Jan. 1

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001

For residents who can’t get enough of watching city politics in action, Berkeley Community Media is expanding its cable access service to Channel 78 beginning Jan. 1. -more-


Airport lines made merrier by mariachi bands and magicians

By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Travelers shuffling through airport security lines during this busy travel time are being serenaded by mariachi bands and wowed by magicians as airports attempt to ease impatience and stress. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Wednesday December 26, 2001

Century-old sycamores sick in Livermore -more-


American Taliban case stirs up memories for Bronze Star veteran

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

LAS VEGAS — The story of American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh has stirred memories for a Las Vegas man who earned a Bronze Star investigating a treason case during the Korean War. -more-


Report: John Walker Lindh met bin Laden

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

NEW YORK — The American who was captured fighting with the Taliban in Afghanistan once met with Osama bin Laden while living in a terrorist training camp near Kandahar, a published report said. -more-


Police say deaths of two children were no accident

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

WALDPORT, Ore. — The two children found dead here in recent days were probably brother and sister, and their deaths were not accidental, authorities said Sunday. -more-


Deep, fresh snow at Tahoe ski resorts attracts thousands

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

TAHOE CITY— Feet and feet of early season snow are helping to boost the winter ski season in Tahoe, which had gotten off to a slow start. -more-


Nature and military clash over disputed cleanup on unused base

The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

FORT ORD — A dispute over air pollution and endangered species has left the U.S. Army unable to continue cleaning up this decommissioned military base, where rockets, grenades, mortars, bullets and other potentially lethal scrap lie unexploded in the brush. -more-


‘Can-do’ attitude benefits school recycling

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Monday December 24, 2001

It’s taken four and a half years of dogged activism, but Beebo Turman is finally “cautiously optimistic” about the state of recycling in Berkeley’s public schools. -more-


Crusaders too big, too strong for ’Jackets

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday December 24, 2001

Going into Saturday night’s game against highly-ranked Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco), the ’Jackets knew the Crusaders had two big weapons, forwards Marquis Kately and John Tofi. But Riordan showed that it is more than the big duo, as two of the supporting cast had big nights to help their team to a 58-39 win in Berkeley. -more-


Staff
Monday December 24, 2001


Monday, Dec. 24


More applause for Barbara Lee

Michael Steinberg Berkeley
Monday December 24, 2001

Staff
Monday December 24, 2001


Jammed meters drain city coffers

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday December 24, 2001

Berkeley is in the midst of an unusual crime wave and city officials have so far been helpless to stop the culprits who are robbing $1 million from city coffers one coin at a time. -more-


Cal women fall to ASU

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday December 24, 2001

TEMPE, Ariz. – Senior center Ami Forney posted 20 points and 11 rebounds but it wasn’t enough to prevent Cal from losing to Arizona State 63-49 Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. -more-


How much is a life worth?

Leuren Moret Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission
Monday December 24, 2001

Editor: -more-


How to tell the ‘greatest story ever told’

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Monday December 24, 2001

Pity the person who must find a way to make a 2000-year-old story sing. One would think that every approach, every once-novel spin on the tale, had been tried and abandoned centuries ago. -more-


Berkeley shows holiday spirit

Marci Jordan, Executive Director Berkeley Emergency Food and Housing Project
Monday December 24, 2001

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Former Mercury News publisher named fellow at Cal

Bay City New Service
Monday December 24, 2001

The graduate school of journalism of the University of California at Berkeley has announced that Jay T. Harris, former chairman and publisher of the San Jose Mercury News, has been appointed as the Robert C. Maynard Fellow. -more-


No honest articles in the Daily Planet

John Herbert Berkeley
Monday December 24, 2001

Editor: -more-


Emeryville Police seeking Saturday shooting suspect

Staff
Monday December 24, 2001

Emeryville police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a suspect who they say shot a man at about midnight Saturday on the 5500 block of Shellmound Street. -more-


S.F.’s new public toilets plagued with problems

The Associated Press
Monday December 24, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – The green, circular kiosk-style restrooms that sit on San Francisco’s streets cost only a quarter to use, but officials have recently found many toilets may be getting more than just a flush. -more-


Bay Briefs

Staff
Monday December 24, 2001

City boards reflecting Asian populations -more-


After Sept. 11, life goes on, but differently

By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer
Monday December 24, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – In crisp December, the Golden Gate Bridge soars above a sun-spangled San Francisco Bay, sinewy metal shoulders holding up a cerulean sky. -more-


Campaign ads to start pouring into homes with the new year

By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer
Monday December 24, 2001

SACRAMENTO – Just as Californians make their New Year’s resolutions, they will start seeing a barrage of television advertisements featuring candidates making pledges of their own. -more-


Orange County to become first area to use Global Positioning to track sex offenders

The Associated Press
Monday December 24, 2001

SANTA ANA – Orange County officials will make a controversial step by becoming the first in the state to use global positioning satellites to track released sex offenders. -more-


Police ID suicidal killer’s victim

The Associated Press
Monday December 24, 2001

LOS ANGELES – Police on Saturday identified a motorist killed by the plunging body of a suicidal killer. -more-


Gap falls into deeper hole during slow holiday shopping season

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Monday December 24, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – While other merchants cash in on the busiest shopping season of the year, the Gap Inc. is trying to dig itself out of a hole. -more-


California farmers struggle to stay profitable as prices tumble

The Associated Press
Monday December 24, 2001

LOS ANGELES – California farmers say they are struggling with the after-effects of September’s terrorists attacks as major customers in the travel, hospitality and leisure industries cut their orders. -more-


Chinese TV station sale highlights growing pains in ethnic media

By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer
Monday December 24, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – The explosion of the Hispanic and Chinese populations in the United States during the past decade has been a boon for ethnic media that cater to people with limited English. -more-


Board says no to latest small schools plan

Staff
Friday December 21, 2001

By David Scharfenberg -more-


Out & About Calendar

Staff
Friday December 21, 2001


Friday, Dec. 21

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Ask St. Pete

George Kauffman
Friday December 21, 2001

Is the 30th anniversary ceramic?

By Jennifer Dix, Daily Planet Correspondent
Friday December 21, 2001

It started in 1971 with a group of “young hippie potters” looking for a cheap place to live and practice their craft. Today, the Berkeley Potters Guild, which claims to be the oldest and largest ceramics guild in northern California, is known nationwide for the high quality of its members’ clay work. -more-


Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Friday December 21, 2001

Tedford hires CFL mainstay as offensive coordinator

Staff
Friday December 21, 2001

Cortez makes Cal staff nearly complete -more-


Transit future could become ‘Light rail with rubber wheels’

By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff
Friday December 21, 2001

Sometime in the not-too-distant future, AC Transit buses could shoot down Telegraph Avenue from the UC Berkeley campus into downtown Oakland in their own, dedicated lanes. -more-


Problem teacher – many must share blame

Heather Jacobsen
Friday December 21, 2001

BHS-Riordan game a chance to donate

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday December 21, 2001

Berkeley High basketball fans will get a chance to help the community when they come out to see the ’Jackets play on Saturday night, as the Friends of Berkeley Boys’ Basketball will be holding a toy drive. -more-


Fans line up to see ‘Lord’

By Martha Irvine, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

CHICAGO — The cinematic journey finally began Wednesday for “Lord of the Rings” fans. -more-


Neighborhood preservation, affordable housing in plan

By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff
Friday December 21, 2001

Housing, land-use and transportation policies for the next 20 years were adopted by the City Council in a 5-4 vote Tuesday. The council will consider the remaining six sections of the Draft General Plan early next year. -more-


Emissions may be hazardous

Pamela Sihvola, and Barbara George,
Friday December 21, 2001

The Daily Planet received a copy of this letter, reproduced in part, addressed to officials at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control: -more-


Somber, scary films rule field of Golden Globe nominees

By David Germain, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

BEVERLY HILLS — It’s definitely a year for the terrifying, troubled, twisted and tragic at the movies. Solemn films about delusion, blackmail, vengeance and doomed love dominated Golden Globe contenders, including “A Beautiful Mind” and “Moulin Rouge,” which led with six nominations each. -more-


Voice of the fan

Will Kruse
Friday December 21, 2001

Editor: -more-


A tribute to Tanya Mandel

By Bill Mandel
Friday December 21, 2001

Tanya Mandel, editor, KPFA broadcaster and activist, died Tuesday. She was 84. -more-


Correcting the record on ozone

Ezra Wood
Friday December 21, 2001

Editor: -more-


Sports this weekend

Staff
Friday December 21, 2001

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Need more than cops to stop the cruising

Name withheld by request
Friday December 21, 2001

AC Transit will operate buses on a Sunday Schedule on Christmas

Planet wire services
Friday December 21, 2001

AC Transit will operate local and transbay bus service on Sunday Schedules this Tuesday, Dec. 25, as the East Bay joins in the observance of the Christmas Day holiday. -more-


California should advertise its beauty

Charles Smith
Friday December 21, 2001

Editor: -more-


Two accidents in one week’s time at Russell-Claremont intersection

By Judith Scherr, Daily Planet staff
Friday December 21, 2001

The Berkeley police released detailed information Wednesday regarding last Friday’s auto vs. pedestrian accident at the intersection of Russell Street and Claremont Avenue. -more-


Potent storm rakes Sierra

By Tom Gardner, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

RENO, Nev. — Another powerful storm swept through the Sierra on Thursday, stalling traffic and closing schools one day before the start of winter. -more-


Stanford breaks ties with controversial surgeons

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

STANFORD — Stanford University has stripped three prominent gynecologic surgeons of their honorary faculty status and removed them as directors of an on-campus surgical training center. -more-


A season to share

Staff
Friday December 21, 2001

Following are some local-serving community agencies that can use financial and/or volunteer help. The Daily Planet is listing these nonprofits as a public service and does not have first-hand knowledge of the work of most of the agencies. -more-


Santa Cruz newspaper may be on the market

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Sentinel may soon be for sale, according to its owner, Ottaway Newspapers. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Friday December 21, 2001

Oakland to pay woman struck by police car


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Bay Guardian cans its longtime sex columnist

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After 17 years of dispensing advice on everything from positions to prowess, sex columnist Isadora Alman has been dumped by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, an alternative weekly newspaper. -more-


S.F. to get TV feed of Moussaoui trial

By Jesse Holland, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday approved a bill to allow the families of the Sept. 11 victims to watch the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, the first man indicted on charges related to the attacks. -more-


Defense rests without calling witnesses in Ringling Bros. elephant abuse case

By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

SAN JOSE — In a surprise move, the defense rested Thursday without calling any witnesses in the elephant abuse trial of a star Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performer. -more-


Hearing for trio accused in five deaths expected to wrap up

By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

MARTINEZ — A judge decided Thursday that prosecutors have enough evidence to go ahead with a trial in the grisly killings of five people last summer. -more-


On the House Repairing a cabinet door By James and Morris Carey

by James and Morris Carey
Friday December 21, 2001

We both are adamant about quality, and that includes cabinetry. Nothing bothers us more than second-rate cabinet displays in home centers. They look good from a distance, and some even look pretty good up close. But, when you know what you’re looking for, most of what you’ll find are poorly constructed products with mediocre finishes, made with inferior raw materials. The unwary consumer is fooled by their cutesy designs and slick looks — all sizzle and no steak. -more-


On the House Tip of the Week

by James and Morris Carey
Friday December 21, 2001

If you’ve got a bubble in a plastic laminate countertop it’s not a good thing. This material is used on the majority of countertops in the world and usually provides years of service without complaint. In the kitchen, water is the enemy and countertops can be its victim. Generally they are watertight and not at risk, however, occasionally the plastic laminate does separate from the substrate (the plywood or particleboard underneath) and results in a “bubble” on the surface or as a loose corner that lifts when snagged. The laminate and substrate are glued together with strong contact cement and often when it loosens, heat and pressure can reactivate its holding power. Use a hot iron with a towel (to protect the surface) and then add weight (like books) for pressure until things cool down. When removed, it should look as good as new, without your having to add a drop of glue. -more-


You can judge good gardeners by their gloves

By Lee Reich, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

There’s nothing like pruning a prickly gooseberry bush or a thorny rose on a cold day to give an appreciation for gardening gloves. Gardeners who like to wallow with their hands in the soil might frown at the idea of a gardening glove between their skin and the muck. But not every gardener enjoys dirty hands, and cold weather or thorny plants make gloves a necessity. -more-


Number of Nevada children living in poverty on decline

By Lisa Snedeker The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LAS VEGAS — The percentage of children living in poverty in Nevada hasn’t changed significantly over the past decade but was lower than the national average, according to the most recent estimates released Thursday by the Census Bureau. -more-


Recording Academy president says there is no Grammy blacklist

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES — The people who put on the Grammys strive to bring the public the “freshest show” possible, but they don’t blacklist performers who appear on the rival American Music Awards, the recording academy’s president said. -more-


John Walker Lindh defends terrorists in taped interview

By Christopher Newton The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

Marin County native admits he was part of fighters funded by bin Laden to fight for Taliban -more-


Alaska Airlines escapes charges for maintenance irregularities The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dizzy from morphine and weary from battle, American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh said in an interview soon after his capture that he had been a part o

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors have decided not to file charges against Alaska Airlines after a three-year grand jury probe into reported irregularities at a maintenance center. -more-


Five seriously hurt in Lancaster prison riot

By Christina Almeida, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LANCASTER — As many as 400 inmates rioted Thursday at a state prison and five were critically injured, authorities said. -more-


Family, friends mourn teen’s exercise death

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LONG BEACH — Family and friends mourned the death of a high school student who collapsed while preparing for a Presidential Fitness Test. -more-


Settlement approved in Angels Flight accident

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES— The City Council approved a $1 million settlement with the family of a New Jersey man who was killed in an accident on the historic Angels Flight funicular railway. -more-


LA City Council approves $400,000 for Democratic Convention litigation costs

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

City already has spent $36 million on the August 2000 convention -more-


LA warns against overuse of antibiotics

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES — People who stockpiled drugs to protect themselves from the anthrax bacteria were warned Wednesday about a serious health threat if they take the antibiotics inappropriately during the flu season. -more-


Man accused of sending white powder to co-worker

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES — A man who allegedly sent a co-worker a phony anthrax letter has been charged with making a criminal threat and could face up to six years in prison if convicted. -more-


Unions, not Claremont employer, delivers turkeys

Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Thursday December 20, 2001

OAKLAND – Workers at the Claremont Resort and Spa received their holiday turkeys on Wednesday – but not from their employer, as they had every year in the past. -more-


Hill off to a hot start for ’Jackets in ACCAL

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday December 20, 2001

Super sophomore Kamani Hill continued his amazing scoring run on Tuesday, racking up a hat trick in Berkeley High’s 4-1 win over El Cerrito in boys’ soccer. -more-


Guy Poole
Thursday December 20, 2001


Thursday, Dec. 20


Boycott Berkeley? or maybe Marin....

Gray Brechin Berkeley
Thursday December 20, 2001

Boycott Berkeley? or maybe Marin....

Gray Brechin Berkeley
Thursday December 20, 2001

Editor: -more-


A peek at small schools across the bay

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday December 20, 2001

A glimpse of Berkeley High School’s future may be only a BART ride away. -more-


Boycott Berkeley? or maybe Marin....

Robin Rowe Partner, MovieEditor.com Richmond
Thursday December 20, 2001

The Daily Planet received a copy of this letter sent to the president of the Chamber of Commerce: -more-


City Council approves three draft plan elements

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday December 20, 2001

In a series of narrow votes reflecting conflicting visions of the city’s future, the City Council approved the housing, land use and transportation elements of the revised Draft General Plan on Tuesday. -more-


Correcting the record on Nevo project

Zelda Bronstein President, Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association
Thursday December 20, 2001

Editor: -more-


Class Notes

David Scharfenberg
Thursday December 20, 2001

County releases API figures -more-


Need plain talk on rent issues

Theresa Traynor Berkeley
Thursday December 20, 2001

Ex-topless dancer charged with Web-stalking ex-lover

The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

VENTURA — A former Las Vegas topless dancer was ordered Wednesday to stand trial for allegedly stalking her ex-lover and creating a Web site with graphic photos of their trysts. -more-


Kudos for flags

Dennis A. Cavagnaro Oakland
Thursday December 20, 2001

Dick Clark files suit against Recording Academy president

By Anthonly Breznican The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

BEVERLY HILLS — Dick Clark filed a $10 million lawsuit Wednesday against Recording Academy President Michael Greene, accusing him of barring artists who appear first on Clark’s American Music Awards from performing during the Grammy Awards. -more-


Support balanced approach to parking issue

Jennifer K. Avery Berkeley,
Thursday December 20, 2001

The Daily Planet received a copy of the following letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council. (The letter refers to the Draft General Plan, approved, in part, Tuesday.) -more-


Capital legislator leads sprawl tour for new tax-sharing bill

By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, conducted a capital bus tour Wednesday of vacant stores and empty car lots, highlighting a controversial tax-sharing bill meant to curb urban sprawl. -more-


Group proposes constitutional amendment to help public records requests

By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Californians seeking records, documents and other information that public agencies keep secret may get new help next year. -more-


Sales tax increase eyed as California considers terrorism costs

By Don Thompson The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California may need a quarter-cent sales tax increase to help pay the cost of responding to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, legislators said Wednesday, even as they called on the federal government to cover the bulk of the new precautions. -more-


Fatal big rig crash closes Route 99

By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Four people died and two were injured Wednesday in a fiery crash involving three tractor-trailers on a highway south of Sacramento, authorities said. -more-


Prosecution begins in slaying of Las Vegas teen

By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

RIVERSIDE — A woman said she heard a gunshot on her ranch moments before spotting one of two suspects in the slaying of a 16-year-old Las Vegas girl, whose body was later found on the Southern California property, a detective testified Wednesday. -more-


Staff
Thursday December 20, 2001


Scientists support climate research role for Biosphere 2

By Arthur H. Rothstein The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

TUCSON, Ariz. — Environmental scientists from around the world are supporting a plan for the U.S. Department of Energy to team with Columbia University to use Biosphere 2 for climate research, its director said. -more-


A drop-in celebration

Guy Poole Daily Planet staff
Thursday December 20, 2001

Shopping bags stuffed with gifts were given to 230 women and children Tuesday during the annual Christmas party for those who regularly use the services of the Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center. -more-


McGee Avenue woman mistakes spilled detergent for anthrax

Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Thursday December 20, 2001

The Berkeley Police Department and the Berkeley Fire Department were called to the 1700 block of McGee Avenue at around 9 a.m. Wednesday after a woman found a suspicious white powdery substance in her driveway. -more-


Researchers find why red wine helps fight hardening of arteries

By Alex Dominguez The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

Researchers say they have discovered the key component in red wine that explains the so-called French Paradox, or the way the French can eat lots of cheese, buttery sauces and other rich foods and still suffer less heart disease than Americans. -more-


Ibuprofen cancels out positive effects of aspirin and vice versa

By Jeff Donn The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

BOSTON — The popular pain reliever ibuprofen blocks the heart-protecting effects of aspirin, according to a study that sounds a warning for people who take both medicines. -more-


HP lawyer denies leaders threatening to resign

By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

SAN JOSE — With their $22.2 billion merger threatened, Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. fired back Wednesday with a 50-page report detailing their reasons for the deal and criticizing leading opponent Walter Hewlett. -more-


Report says broadband users top 21 million in November

The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

SAN JOSE — The number of people who have high-speed Internet connections at home grew to a record 21.3 million in November, a 90 percent increase over the same month last year, according to a report. -more-


Calpine will raise $400 million in private placement of debt

Staff
Thursday December 20, 2001

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Mumia’s lawyers ask appeals court for a new trial

By Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

PHILADELPHIA — Lawyers for Mumia Abu-Jamal said Wednesday they will ask a federal appeals court to grant him a new trial, expressing dismay that a judge upheld the former Black Panther’s 1982 conviction for murdering a police officer while throwing out his death sentence. -more-


Throttle part blamed for crashes in older small planes

The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

BOSTON — Excessive wear on a throttle linkage part has been blamed for more than a dozen crashes or forced landings of older Cessna planes, The Boston Globe reported Wednesday. -more-


Opinion

Editorials

HotJobs sets deadline for Monster.com to top Yahoo’s bid

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Wednesday December 26, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Online help-wanted site HotJobs.com Monday gave Monster.com’s owner 72 hours to top a $436 million takeover bid from Yahoo! Inc., setting the stage for a bidding war between rival suitors that run two of the Web’s most popular destinations. -more-


San Francisco offers end-of-year hotel deals to attract business

The Associated Press
Monday December 24, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Ever wanted to stay in a fancy hotel or take a ride on this city’s famous cable cars? Well, now is the time because end-of-year deals abound and crowds do not. -more-


Wave pedestrian flag – and be alert

Susan Tripp
Friday December 21, 2001

Editor: -more-


Former San Jose Mercury News publisher to teach at UC Berkeley grad school

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

BERKELEY — The former chairman and publisher of the San Jose Mercury News has joined the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley. -more-


Border Patrol agent accused of molesting girl immigrant

The Associated Press
Thursday December 20, 2001

EL CENTRO — A veteran Border Patrol agent has been charged with repeatedly molesting the daughter of a former illegal immigrant from Mexico. -more-


It’s raining – seniors need bus shelters

Lee Gaines, President Berkeley
Thursday December 20, 2001

Columns

California home sale prices keep setting records

By Simon Avery The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Home prices in California surged to new heights in November, even as a weak job market led to a sizable decline in the overall number of sales, according to a report released Thursday. -more-


Enron’s California customers analyze their power options

By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — The roughly 40,000 California customers of fallen energy giant Enron Corp. are in a pickle. -more-


L.A. firm to build arena in Millennium Dome, U.K.

By Simon Avery, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Anschutz Entertainment Group has spent the last few years putting its mark on Los Angeles. -more-


Audit finds major shortcomings, billions in hidden costs in power contracts

By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

Taxpayers may end up paying the bill -more-


Juniper down 18 percent after revenue, profit warning

The Associated Press
Friday December 21, 2001

SUNNYVALE — Shares of Juniper Networks Inc. fell nearly 18 percent Thursday after the network equipment company warned its fourth-quarter profits and revenue will not meet forecasts. -more-