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UC system may drop SAT requirement

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Saturday February 02, 2002

A key University of California academic committee recommended this week that the UC system drop the SAT as an admissions requirement, and develop a test more closely aligned with California’s high school curricula. -more-



Phoebe Hearst was a major benefactress to the university

By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday February 02, 2002

The name Hearst is probably best known because of the fabulous estate at San Simeon, Hearst Castle, which is a state park. However, the name and family has an important relationship to Berkeley as well. Hearst Castle, which was designed by Julia Morgan, was built by William Randolf Hearst (1863-1951) the only son of George and Phoebe Apperson Hearst. -more-



Opinion piece came with an agenda

Paul Hogarth
Saturday February 02, 2002

Editor: -more-



Out & About Calendar

– Compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday February 02, 2002


Saturday, Feb. 2 -more-



Film series presents some ‘Designs for Living’

By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday February 02, 2002

People have a lot of ways to change their lives when discontent settles upon them. They might get a new job or a new haircut, upgrade their Palm pilots or switch to chai latte. After sitting through a triptych of documentaries being presented at the Fine Arts Cinema as “Designs For Living” a viewer might be tempted to live off the power grid, or become a political anarchist, or grow potatoes on a communal farm in Russia. -more-



Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Saturday February 02, 2002


Berkeley High gets revenge on Spartans with rebounding, defense and a little bit of luck

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday February 02, 2002

Burns leads way with 25 points and 14 boards -more-



Citizens submit city redistricting proposals

By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff
Saturday February 02, 2002

The latest round in the city’s redistricting battle came to a head on Friday, as five “citizens proposals” for new City Council districts were submitted for the council’s consideration. -more-



‘Copwatch leader’ takes the stand

Karla James
Saturday February 02, 2002

Editor, -more-



Panthers tune up for playoffs with easy win

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday February 02, 2002

Parris Vega scored a hat trick as the St. Mary’s Panthers claimed an easy 6-1 victory over St. Patrick on Friday. -more-



Let Enron’s failure teach about 401K diversity

By Molly Bentley, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday February 02, 2002

Diversify, whatever you do. That’s the quick lesson from Enron’s collapse. Company employees, whose 401K relied entirely upon the success of Enron earnings, lost everything when the stock suddenly crashed last fall. More than $1 billion disappeared from the company’s 401K. -more-



Republicans are destroying ‘faith’ in politics

Stephen Crockett & Al Lawrence
Saturday February 02, 2002

Editor: -more-



Prep scores

Staff
Saturday February 02, 2002


News of the Weird

Staff
Saturday February 02, 2002


Jell-O Museum coming to a town near you -more-



Making Headlines

Staff
Saturday February 02, 2002

Enter Paltrow, stage left -more-



Features

Adding a decorative wall niche

Morris and James Carey
Saturday February 02, 2002

The project we are about to detail is so simple you might decide to go into business for yourself. -more-


Tip of the week:

Morris and James Carey
Saturday February 02, 2002

Click and Clack Talk Cars

Staff
Saturday February 02, 2002

Go ahead, make your truck’s bed a sandbox -more-


California aims to curb emissions, ease global warming

By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press
Saturday February 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO — California has opened a new front in the battle between automakers and environmental coalitions, becoming first in the nation to target auto emissions to combat global warming. -more-


A statistical snapshot of California driving

Jim Wasserman, Associated Press
Saturday February 02, 2002

The Enron scandal: Could it be just what we needed?

By Kevin Noblet, The Associated Press
Saturday February 02, 2002

NEW YORK — Enron’s collapse added a smacking insult to the injury of the stock market’s decline over the last two years. -more-


Cancer-related drug approved by FDA

By Simon Avery, The Associated Press
Saturday February 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Amgen Inc., the world’s largest biotechnology firm, said Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its latest immunity-boosting drug for cancer patients, Neulasta. -more-


Editorial

Police Blotter

Hank Sims
Saturday February 02, 2002

Pizza delivery -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Police Blotter 02-02-2002

Making Headlines 02-01-2002

Making Headlines 01-31-2002

Local group protests 9/11 lecture series 01-30-2002

Council crime, police reports tonight 01-29-2002

Napa’s low-income families go unpaid still 01-28-2002

News

UC system may drop SAT requirement By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 02-02-2002

Phoebe Hearst was a major benefactress to the university By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 02-02-2002

Opinion piece came with an agenda Paul Hogarth 02-02-2002

Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 02-02-2002

Film series presents some ‘Designs for Living’ By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 02-02-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 02-02-2002

Berkeley High gets revenge on Spartans with rebounding, defense and a little bit of luck By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 02-02-2002

Citizens submit city redistricting proposals By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 02-02-2002

‘Copwatch leader’ takes the stand Karla James 02-02-2002

Panthers tune up for playoffs with easy win By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 02-02-2002

Let Enron’s failure teach about 401K diversity By Molly Bentley, Special to the Daily Planet 02-02-2002

Republicans are destroying ‘faith’ in politics Stephen Crockett & Al Lawrence 02-02-2002

Prep scores Staff 02-02-2002

News of the Weird Staff 02-02-2002

Making Headlines Staff 02-02-2002

Adding a decorative wall niche Morris and James Carey 02-02-2002

Tip of the week: Morris and James Carey 02-02-2002

Click and Clack Talk Cars Staff 02-02-2002

California aims to curb emissions, ease global warming By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 02-02-2002

A statistical snapshot of California driving Jim Wasserman, Associated Press 02-02-2002

The Enron scandal: Could it be just what we needed? By Kevin Noblet, The Associated Press 02-02-2002

Cancer-related drug approved by FDA By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 02-02-2002

Crime summit joins south Berkeley, city By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 02-01-2002

Citizens should applaud not criticize Copwatch Elena Pérez 02-01-2002

Stranger than fiction Sari Friedman 02-01-2002

Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 02-01-2002

Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 02-01-2002

Bears stumble down stretch, fall to hot-shooting Arizona By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 02-01-2002

BDP releases information on double murder By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 02-01-2002

Citizen’s comments did not accompany proof Staff 02-01-2002

Studios squabble about ‘Austin Powers’ third title The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Correction Staff 02-01-2002

Jones visits UC Berkeley, attacks his GOP gubernatorial rivals By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 02-01-2002

Copwatch deserves an apology Marc Polonsky 02-01-2002

Actor sues over alleged dust in ‘Planet of the Apes’ shoot By Anthony Breznican, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Family seeks historical status for black-owned homes By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 02-01-2002

Co-founder of Copwatch Andrea Pritchett 02-01-2002

Film on Ireland’s Bloody Sunday lands distributor The Associated Press 02-01-2002

News of the Weird Staff 02-01-2002

Racial discrimination lawsuit filed against KPIX By Munira Syeda, Special to the Daily Planet 02-01-2002

UC Berkeley satellite falls back to Earth By Guy Poole, Dailly Planet staff 02-01-2002

Entrepreneurs fight DEA rule banning hemp food products By Michelle Morgante, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Muslims launch goodwill campaign on SoCal billboards By Daisy Nguyen, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Ready to garden? Plant seeds of commitment first The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Winter’s cold temperature limits what you can grow By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Study: Basic cable far raunchier than broadcast TV By Lynn Ebler, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Unassuming bush may be world’s oldest living thing By Andrew Bridges, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

MGM Mirage reports earnings drop, beats analysts’ estimates By Lisa Snedeker, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

EU Commission clears HP-Compaq merger By Raf Casert, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

America West airlines reports fourth quarter lossBy Foster Klug The Associated Press PHOENIX — America West Airlines posted a wider loss for the fourth quarter, reflecting the continued impact of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on air travel, the compan By Foster Klug, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Quiet GOP workhorse struggles to build momentum By Alexa Haussler, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

A snapshot of GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Jones Alexa Haussler, The Associated Press 02-01-2002

Davis launches East Bay expansion project By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 01-31-2002

Panthers take it easy, still destroy Albany By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-31-2002

Copwatch keeps a sober eye on justice The author's name has been withheld from this letter for her safety concerns. 01-31-2002

Staff 01-31-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-31-2002

Berkeley Party hoping to flex some political muscle By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 01-31-2002

Copwatch attack was libelous, cowardice Lisa Pascopella Berkeley 01-31-2002

Lady ’Jackets cruise to second straight blowout By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 01-31-2002

Crime rates down citywide despite recent homicides By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-31-2002

Radio tower is a monstrosity Rob Browning Berkeley 01-31-2002

Ortega trial postponed until late next month By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-31-2002

Hancock’s HQ misrepresents facts, dollars Don Gosney Richmond 01-31-2002

News of the Weird Staff 01-31-2002

MTC releases Translink fare card for Bay Area commuters Daily Planet wire services 01-31-2002

UC report finds no recovery for housing market until 2003 By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-31-2002

Accounting worries shed light on debt-fighting gray areas By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 01-31-2002

VP warned Global Crossing about accounting practices By Simon Avery The Associated Press 01-31-2002

Former President Clinton calls for monetary investment in Third World By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-30-2002

Hill continues scoring barrage against De Anza By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-30-2002

City should inform residents about tree hazards Charlie Smith Berkeley 01-30-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-30-2002

Staff 01-30-2002

BPD clears bomb scare on University By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-30-2002

’Jackets slam overmatched Dons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-30-2002

Political lesson from the black community to the students Robert Cabrera Berkeley 01-30-2002

Leafletting Claremont employees suspended By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-30-2002

Solving traffic problems James E. [Jed] Donnelley for the TACTC group. 01-30-2002

News of the Weird Staff 01-30-2002

GE head honcho donates scholarships for UMass Staff 01-30-2002

ABAG predicts economic recovery in third quarter Daily Planet wire services 01-30-2002

Police Blotter Hank Sims 01-30-2002

‘Poet laureate of death row’ executed By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 01-30-2002

Enron woes could halt electricity deregulation By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 01-30-2002

ChevronTexaco suffers $2.5 billion loss By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 01-30-2002

Hilton profits tumble in wake of Sept. 11 By Simon Avery The Associated Press 01-30-2002

Chain of shootings plague city By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-29-2002

French cities love their cars John Cecil via e-mail 01-29-2002

Staff 01-29-2002

Compile by Guy Poole 01-29-2002

UC course takes on attendant shortage By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-29-2002

South Berkeley resident speaks out on Cop Watch The author’s name has been withheld from this letter for her safety. 01-29-2002

Second victim dies in southside shooting By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff 01-29-2002

News of the Weird Staff 01-29-2002

Making Headlines Staff 01-29-2002

City to host NYC firefighter By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-29-2002

Lakireddy’s immigration charges sentencing postponed By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-29-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 01-29-2002

BBC producers borrow from controversial Stanford U. experiment for a reality show The Associated Press 01-29-2002

Snow falling from Santa Cruz to Napa and beyond By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 01-29-2002

Drifter scheduled to die early Tuesday By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 01-29-2002

Insurance executive accused of selling phony health plans The Associated Press 01-29-2002

Enron Corp.’s is a tale of anguish for California By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 01-29-2002

American Skiing falls below NYSE’s listing criteria The Associated Press 01-29-2002

Ticketmaster reports smaller loss for fourth quarter By Simon Avery The Associated Press 01-29-2002

Moderate ex-mayor says concern for poor fuels ambition By Erica Werner The Associated Press 01-29-2002

A snapshot of GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Riordan The Associated Press 01-29-2002

Four-alarm blaze lights up Telegraph By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 01-28-2002

Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 01-28-2002

OPEN LETTER FROM THE EDITOR REGARDING ‘DAUGHTER’S ASSAULT HAS NOT BEEN DEALT WITH’ Devona Walker 01-28-2002

Rhinoceros romp absurdity in politics, history by John Angell Grant, Special to the Daily Planet 01-28-2002

Bruins ruin Bears’ attempt at sweep Staff 01-28-2002

Transportation Czar sets up shop By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 01-28-2002

Ramsey’s contribution numbers are padded Mal burnstein 01-28-2002

Cal women fall to fierce Wildcats By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 01-28-2002

Watchful eyes on justice By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 01-28-2002

Torture Enron not the Taliban Carol Denney 01-28-2002

Sports this week Staff 01-28-2002

Consider this, W. ! Marc Sapir, MD 01-28-2002

Candlelight vigil marks one year since Whipple’s death By PAUL GLADER, The Associated Press 01-28-2002

Woman indicted for allegedly stealing identity of 22 people Staff 01-28-2002

Disabled students sue Staff 01-28-2002

Afghans want continued commitment to help rebuild The Associated Press 01-28-2002

Palm’s long-awaited wireless handheld arrives By MAY WONG, The Associated Press 01-28-2002

Financial Briefs Staff 01-28-2002