Known as one of the Bay Area's biggest and best block parties, Sunday’s Solano Stroll is expected to draw 150,000 strollers to Albany for a day of food, fun and wholehearted fulfillment. -more-
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Without public transportation in the form of trains and streetcars the fast paced urban development of the Bay Area, 1863 to 1915, would not have been possible. The first railroad in the Bay Area opened in 1863 and ran from San Francisco to San Jose. The transcontinental railroad opened in 1869, and soon there were rail lines around the state. The railroads made development possible and created a network of towns and cities. -more-
Gina Rose Halpern’s paintings are colorful, often exuberant works that incorporate references to many spiritual traditions, from Christianity to Buddhism to the nature religions of the world’s indigenous people. For Halpern, her work is not simply decorative or expressive but a form of healing. The 51-year-old El Cerrito artist has a career as vibrant and colorful as her paintings. She is an interfaith minister, teacher, and therapist who believes in the literal healing power of art. -more-
A depleted Cal women’s soccer team fell to 10th-ranked Texas, 2-1, Friday afternoon at Edwards Stadium. The Texas win avenged a 2-1 loss to Cal in Austin last year. -more-
Michael Israel had been living in subsidized housing at 1040 University Ave. for only a week when fire swept through his building and put him out of a home. Like many of the 69 residents who were ousted by the Aug. 26 blaze at UA Homes, Israel had been a drifter, living in the streets of the East Bay, before rooting himself with the help of social service workers in the now scorched west Berkeley residential hotel. -more-
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The Cal men’s soccer team got its first win of the season in dramatic fashion against Portland on Friday, tying the game with three minutes left in regulation before scoring a golden goal in overtime for a 2-1 victory. -more-
With the ink still drying on the state’s 2002-2003 budget, Berkeley Unified School District officials say the impact on the local school system is far from clear. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – As a judge framed it Friday, the lawsuit over who owns Barry Bonds’ record-setting 73rd home run ball boils down to simple definitions: “A catch is a catch – if it’s a catch.” -more-
Mayoral candidate Tom Bates and Councilmember Donna Spring were the big winners at Wednesday’s Berkeley Green Party nomination event. Both candidates won overwhelming support in preliminary votes and are now all but assured the official endorsements, to be named Sunday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman has tested positive for West Nile virus in what is believed to be the first case of a person contracting the illness in the western United States, health officials said Friday. -more-
A dispute over a leaky roof has made finding authentic south-of-the border cuisine considerably more difficult for west Berkeley residents and has roused the mayor while forcing at least one single mother to lose her livelihood. -more-
OAKLAND – Alameda County officials announced Thursday that the contractor working on the new critical care building at the Highland Hospital campus has been pulled off of the job. -more-
SANTA CRUZ — Medical marijuana advocates outraged by a raid at a local prescription pot supplier protested at federal offices in several cities in Northern California and across the country Friday. -more-
SANTA ROSA — As the insurance industry tries to offset rising costs and poor investment returns, leading providers are raising rates and denying renewals to people who’ve filed claims. -more-
NEW YORK — The smoke hangs thick at Pete’s Tavern, swirling through the 138-year-old pub as the lunch-hour conversation turns to the mayor’s plan to ban smoking in thousands of bars and restaurants across the city. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — As many as 76 million people — mostly children — could die from water-related diseases by 2020 if changes aren’t made worldwide in the way communities develop their water systems and policies, according to a California think tank. -more-
NEW YORK — It makes an eye-opening story: knives, razors and pepper spray easily passing through supposedly beefed-up airport security. But it also raises troubling ethical questions: In particular, are journalists justified in breaking a law to expose weaknesses in enforcing it? -more-
SACRAMENTO — A survey of California students released Friday found that more than 10 percent of high school students have tried the drug Ecstasy, prompting the state to create a media campaign to target use of the drug. -more-
UC Berkeley is offering its first course taught entirely over the Internet this year. -more-
UC Berkeley offers first web-only class 09-07-2002
Guide helps disabled navigate SF 09-06-2002
County health official fired 09-05-2002
2 in custody in connection with 9 bank robberies 09-04-2002
Weekend shootings in Oakland 09-03-2002
Oakland considers tram system 09-02-2002
Annual festival’s theme a tribute to Sept. 11 By Neil G. Greene Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2002
Councilmember speaks about growth Linda Maio, Berkeley City Council, 1st District 09-07-2002
Public transportation spurred city’s growth By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2002
Dreams Manifest: By Jennifer Dix Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2002
Arts Calendar 09-07-2002
Calendar of Community Events 09-07-2002
Cal has no Schott vs. Texas By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 09-07-2002
Sixty-nine fire victims still homeless By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 09-07-2002
Terror scares Aubrey Lee Broudy, UC Berkeley alumnus 09-07-2002
Bears get dramatic win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-07-2002
State budget spares public schools By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-07-2002
DMV-TV? Joshua Polston, Berkeley 09-07-2002
SF judge hears dispute over who owns Bonds baseball By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 09-07-2002
Grass greener for Bates, Spring Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-07-2002
West Nile virus infects Calif. woman By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 09-07-2002
Mexican deli closed By Dan Krauss Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2002
Contractor pulled off Highland Hospital job Daily Planet Wire Service 09-07-2002
Pot bust pits feds against state By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 09-07-2002
California homeowners facing rate increases The Associated Press 09-07-2002
Smokers steamed over NYC plan for Calif.-style smoking By Erin McClam The Associated Press 09-07-2002
Water-related diseases could kill up to 76 million By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 09-07-2002
Stories test airport security, TV and newspaper ethics By David Bauder The Associated Press 09-07-2002
Survey: 10 percent of students have used the drug Ecstasy By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 09-07-2002
College students say admissions cheats minorities By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
Raccons: Let’s get ‘em Jenifer Steele Berkeley 09-06-2002
Buddhist nun explains the importance of spiritual retreats By Chris Bagley Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2002
Cal soccer teams face tough competition this weekend By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
State budget cuts bruise university By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
Suing the city Howie Muir Berkeley 09-06-2002
Winona LaDuke Speaks to the Seventh Generation By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2002
Cal Football Notebook 09-06-2002
UC Berkeley defends its patriotism By Kurtis Alexander and Matthew Artz and Matthew Artz 09-06-2002
Planner commissioner sets record straight Zelda Bronstein, Chair, Planning Commission 09-06-2002
Despite streak, A’s need every win By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 09-06-2002
Two injured in high school brawl Matthew ArtzDaily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
Teachers get more recognition Wendy Stephens, Berkeley 09-06-2002
Here comes Matt Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-06-2002
Two months into fiscal year Davis signs budget By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 09-06-2002
California crime up 3.7 percent The Associated Press 09-06-2002
DEA raids medical marijuana farm The Associated Press 09-06-2002
East Bay car dealers see sales upswing amid slow year By Sophia Tareen Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2002
Executives of defunct tech firm charged 09-06-2002
EBay weighing legal options against Simon parody site The Associated Press 09-06-2002
LA officer charged with manufacturing date rape drug 09-06-2002
Turkey Patrol Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Disabled are able to be erotic Teresa Cochran Berkeley 09-05-2002
Band Celebrates Silver Anniversary By Mike Dinoffria Special to the Daily Planet 09-05-2002
Arts Calendar 09-05-2002
A Trip to Remember – Part 2 09-05-2002
Sudden Oak strikes state’s redwood trees By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Your business is here, Mr. Worthington Your business is here, Mr. Worthington 09-05-2002
New high school schedule unfair By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Not on my show Frank Moore, Berkeley 09-05-2002
Harrison Park pollution threatens homeless shelter By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Why pay for this programming? Jim Hultman Berkeley 09-05-2002
Suspicious suitcase contains only a sweater Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Livermore lab settles 1999 worker discrimination claim Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Oakland police suspect 77th murder Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Davis to sign budget, lawmakers prepare for next battle By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Gates debuts software as part of entertainment push The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Teachers and insurance companies are pushing public insurance By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Fields fall short on first day of soccer Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
Trade dog park for ball park Maris Arnold, Berkeley 09-04-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 09-04-2002
Bears try to keep even keel after blowout win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
School district gets news of cash windfall By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
The bounds of hate Will Youmans, Berkeley 09-04-2002
City’s rejected housing plan draws lawsuit Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
How to give a housing subsidy Rhiannon, Berkeley 09-04-2002
Suit filed against county superintendent By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
News of the Weird 09-04-2002
Gov. to cut $750 million from budget By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 09-04-2002
Judge blocks sale of Napster’s assets The Associated Press 09-04-2002
Claremont pays up By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Rumsfield looks to Berkeley Nathan Jones, Berkeley 09-03-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 09-03-2002
A’s tally 19 straight wins after beating Royals By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 09-03-2002
ACLU confronts Berkeley Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Kudos to Longfellow staff Sue Dickey,Berkeley 09-03-2002
Kudos to Longfellow staff Sue Dickey, Berkeley 09-03-2002
Harmonious Niners setting sights on Rams, Super Bowl By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 09-03-2002
KPFA still pulling for more control By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Look behind the lines for answers to Iraq Carolyn Scarr, Berkeley 09-03-2002
Berkeley’s largest gay soiree growing Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
News of the Weird 09-03-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-03-2002
Union workers rally in LA to support dockworkers By Paul Wilborn The Associated Press 09-03-2002
Working the weekend By Carol Hunter Special to the Daily Planet 09-02-2002
A vote for pedestrian safety Deborah Green, Berkeley 09-02-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-02-2002
Instant impact By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
Pacifica radio at it again Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
Don’t forget water sports at Eastshore Paul Kamen, Chairperson, Berkeley Waterfront Commission 09-02-2002
High School says less is more By Mike Rosen-Molina Special to the Daily Planet 09-02-2002
A vote for City Council James Bianco, Berkeley 09-02-2002
New bus rates take effect Sunday Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
News of the Weird 09-02-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-02-2002
State legislature finally passes budget, adjourns By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 09-02-2002
California financial privacy issues go down fighting By Louise Chu The Associated Press 09-02-2002
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