Long before Hallmark cornered the market on greeting cards, Julia Ward Howe, author of the famous poem, “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” wrote the Mother’s Day Proclamation. That was 1870. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
St. Mary’s boys claim 16th straight league title, while girls take sixth in a row as Panthers avoid mistakes -more-
Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, dozens of incidents meant to hurt or harass Berkeley’s Jewish community have been reported over the past two months. -more-
Fifth-ranked Cal swept No. 15 Oregon State in a Saturday afternoon doubleheader to conclude its regular season schedule. -more-
By Neil G. Greene -more-
Today is Monday, May 13, the 133th day of 2002. There are 232 days left in the year. -more-
Mother’s Day flowers take long trail to U.S. homes -more-
PALO ALTO — Five people were arrested this weekend in raids on three health centers police said were part of a prostitution ring. -more-
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s Likud party voted early Monday to reject the creation of a Palestinian state, a major defeat for Sharon that he feared would increase international pressure on Israel and tie his hands in potential negotiations. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The premise of the latest Star Wars film doesn’t surprise Andy Mecca, president of the California Mentor Foundation. -more-
CHICAGO — Longtime tea-drinking may strengthen bones, researchers in Taiwan have found. -more-
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Firefighters started to gain the upper-hand Sunday against a 4,000-acre wildfire fueled by stiff winds and dry, hot conditions, fire officials said. -more-
Automobile and home rate hikes could cost average Californian hundreds of dollars next year -more-
Governor to reveal his plan to close $20 billion budget gap on Tuesday -more-
Pet lovers plan to take complaints to Board of Supervisors’ meeting -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – An endangered garter snake has stalled construction on the Bay Area Rapid Transit extension to San Francisco International Airport for the second time. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Ken Yoshida was 19 years old when he was ordered to go to war by the government that had herded him to an internment camp. He refused and was sent to prison where he was ostracized by his community and branded a traitor by the powerful Japanese American Citizens League. -more-
Interned Japanese-Americans receive a belated apology 05-13-2002
News of the Weird 05-11-2002
Southside Plan talks focus on expanding housing 05-10-2002
Native American input enriches Stanford art exhibit 05-10-2002
NLRB will hear Claremont dispute 05-09-2002
News of the Weird 05-08-2002
Gov. Davis unpopular with voters More than half of registered voters disapprove in poll 05-07-2002
Mothers honor true meaning of Mother’s day By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet 05-13-2002
Good decision: Leave Albany waterfront alone -Sasha Futran , Jill Posener 05-13-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-13-2002
Surprise! Panthers dominate BSAL meet By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2002
Rise in hate crimes pushes city to action By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2002
Waterfront needs athletic fields -Jahlee Arakaki 05-13-2002
Bears wrap up regular season with sweep of OSU Daily Planet Wire Services 05-13-2002
Berkeley Poetry Festival parades another year of work Staff 05-13-2002
AHA senior housing project is important -Kevin Zwick 05-13-2002
Sports this weekend Staff 05-13-2002
History Staff 05-13-2002
News of the Weird Staff 05-13-2002
Five arrested in prostitution sting The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Likud votes down Palestinian state By Steve Weizman, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
’Star Wars’ garners big bucks for mentors By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Researchers say Drinking tea may strengthen bones The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Firefighters gaining on blaze in Angeles Forest Staff 05-13-2002
Rising insurance rates squeeze state consumers By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
State’s land-use planning agency waking up By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer 05-13-2002
Davis basks in Enron vindication — but not for long By Alexa Haussler, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
S.F. dog walkers upset about new restrictive leash laws The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Dead snake stops BART project again The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Broken meters are no longer a free ride By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2002
One structure has many associations By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
University police need better oversight - Copwatch 05-11-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-11-2002
‘The Cockettes’ keep turning people on and tripping ‘em out By Kamala Appel, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
’Jackets demolish Piedmont to complete regular season By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2002
ZAB lets seminary plan move forward By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2002
Mayor Dean is no friend to artists John Curl 05-11-2002
St. Joseph downs upstart Panthers for BSAL crown By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-11-2002
BHS senior running for School Board By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-11-2002
Don’t blame Jews for all the world’s ills Jospeh Moskowitz 05-11-2002
Encinal downs Berkeley with clutch hitting Staff 05-11-2002
Activists target arms race in space By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
Suzanne Vega collects folksongs for 9/11 By Karen Matthews, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Sports shorts Staff 05-11-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Juan Gabriel tops Billboard Latin By Adrian Sainz, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Sen. Boxer seeks wilderness status for 2.5 million acres in California The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Celebrating public education: BPEF raises $25,000 at annual lunch By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-11-2002
UC changes Palestinian course listing Daily Planet Wire Report 05-11-2002
E-Trade chairman relinquishes giant pay package By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Gap, Inc. faces shareholders, activists By Mary Perea, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Small wine importers fight to hold share of the industry By Stefanie Frith, The Associateed Press 05-11-2002
Juxtaposed photos yield surprising insights, visual delights By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
Tip of the Week - Morris and James Carey 05-11-2002
Old growth forest activists mark fourth year in tree By Scott Maben, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Orange County doctor jailed in Israel goes on hunger strike The Associated Press 05-11-2002
National Guard troops leave California airports after months on duty By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Luxury kitchen and bath products dazzle in Chicago show By James and Morris Carey, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Protests spur calls for police reform By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
Who’s Left? - Stephen Dunifer 05-10-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-10-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-10-2002
Repeat performance means end of line for ’Jackets By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
School Superintendent: No August layoffs By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
Anti-Semitism thrives in world press Rachel Schorr 05-10-2002
Scenes of life & death at home By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2002
City staff gets free bus passes By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
‘Underground Zero’ expands America’s consciousness of the 9/11 tragedy By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-10-2002
A competitive race for Broadway’s Tony Awards 2002 By Michael Kuchwara, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
News of the Weird Staff 05-10-2002
Berkeley celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Beowulf’ marathon By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Little Hoover group condemns housing shortage By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
California doctor arrested after visiting Palestinian refugee camp By Sandra Marquez, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Census changes cut into numbers of some Hispanic groups The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Phone companies can end profit-sharing By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Sun CEO outlines Java-powered future By David Enders, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom & Ray Magliozzi 05-10-2002
Q & A By Morris and James Carey 05-10-2002
This old lighthouse – a revival story By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Tulips flourish on their own schedule By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Rolling Stones announce another world tour in spectacular fashion in NYC By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
School activists go to Capitol Berkeley educators and supporters stake claim to state budget By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-09-2002
History 05-09-2002
Apartheid & genocide practiced by Palestinians 05-09-2002
05-09-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-09-2002
Panthers shake off rough start to down Piedmont Win in regular-season finale earns St. Mary’s a first-round bye in BSAL playoffs By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-09-2002
AHA project tabled by City Council Senior housing postponed By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-09-2002
News of the Weird 05-09-2002
Make UC pay for city services 05-09-2002
Earth First! concludes prosecution against FBI, police Bari details bombing trauma By Chris NicholsDaily Planet Staff 05-09-2002
Mayoral Convention was uplifting 05-09-2002
Woman loses race with railroad and survives Jamie Luck/Special to the Daily Planet 05-09-2002
Berdahl sued for fraud By Devona Walker The Associated Press 05-09-2002
Oakland may get juvenile hall instead of Dublin The Associated Press 05-09-2002
Intuit to acquire payroll software The Associated Press 05-09-2002
Atty. Gnl. Lockyer received $50,000 for his campaign Oracle donation returned By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 05-09-2002
Mideast crisis drives up oil prices Daily Planet Wire Services 05-09-2002
House approves Bush’s Yucca nuclear waste dump By H. Josef Herbert The Associated Press 05-09-2002
Judge challenges teacher layoffs By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staffJudge challenges teacher layoffs 05-08-2002
The Berkeley Party is Out of Touch Kirstin Miller 05-08-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-08-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-08-2002
Depth pulls Berkeley High tennis through NCS match By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
Council snubs soccer field By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
Berkeley kids need more soccer fields - Guy Petraborg 05-08-2002
Asthma serious problem in East Bay By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
Lawsuit challenges City Council districts By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Earth First! activist sings testimony By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Earth First! rally after trial Daily Planet Wire Services 05-08-2002
California Supreme Court hears tobacco cases By David Kravets, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
High-speed rail bill races past first hurdle By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Accounting firms, consumer advocates wrangle over reform By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Protesters reject plea bargain Pro-Palestine group reinstated By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-07-2002
Record The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Jews have legitimate claim to Israel 05-07-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 05-07-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-07-2002
Mavericks victory evens playoff series with Kings By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Bates nomination ruffles opponents By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2002
News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Berkeley kids need a soccer field west of I-80 05-07-2002
Fresno athlete dies after accident The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Thousands to rally for schools By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-07-2002
Patrick Kennedy creates space for disabled Berkeleyans 05-07-2002
Duncan wins NBA’s most valuable By T.A. BADGER Associated Press Writer 05-07-2002
Earth First! activist testifies against FBI, OPD By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2002
Superior Court upholds eviction of Berkeley man By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2002
Oakland murder rate on the rise By Paul Glader The Associated Press 05-07-2002
State attorney says Oracle contract looked dubious By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 05-07-2002
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