Berkeley may lower the boom on car stereo systems that some residents say have gotten out of hand. -more-
NEW YORK — Barry Bonds became baseball’s first five-time Most Valuable Player, winning the NL award unanimously Monday. -more-
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Despite critics’ fears, the University of California’s “comprehensive review” admissions policy has not lowered academic standards or skirted a ban on the consideration of race in admissions, according to a new study. -more-
A week after voters narrowly defeated a $1.05 billion bond to seismically retrofit BART facilities, the transit agency is searching for new sources of funding. -more-
DENVER — The Oakland Raiders turned Monday Night Football’s anniversary celebration into a record-setting show for their old folks. -more-
Berkeley voters last Tuesday were in keeping with the statewide trend of avoiding election polls in record numbers. -more-
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi lawmakers denounced a tough, new U.N. resolution on weapons inspections Monday as dishonest, provocative and worthy of rejection — despite the risk of war. But parliament said it ultimately will trust whatever President Saddam Hussein decides. -more-
The East Bay Regional Park District is seeking written proposals for livestock grazing on 2,860 acres at Black Diamond Regional Preserve in Antioch. -more-
OAKLAND — A 12-year-old girl missing since last week was found unharmed Monday morning in Oakland, police said. -more-
HAVANA — A rejected epilogue for Ernest Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” a 1941 letter from Ingrid Bergman and more than 20 letters from the 19-year-old Italian contessa he was in love with are among thousands of the author’s documents Cuba is making available to outside scholars. -more-
LONG BEACH — A man believed to be the serial rapist who terrorized women in California and Washington state for more than eight years was arrested three days after police stopped him on an unrelated drug charge and performed DNA tests. -more-
LOS ANGELES — It was no trifle truffle. -more-
SUNSPOT, N.M. — Scientists say they have made the unprecedented discovery of solar flares erupting almost simultaneously on opposite sides of the sun. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The turnaround time for container ships at the West Coast’s largest ports has returned to normal but fewer container ships are showing up, scared away by a shutdown that resulted in a month of congestion and delays. -more-
SACRAMENTO — California has reached its first settlement with an energy producer it accused of overcharging the state last year, trimming $1.4 billion from a $4.3 billion long-term contract with an Oklahoma energy producer and reaping about $400 million more in refunds. -more-
DENVER — The haze over Colorado’s national parks dissipated throughout the 1990s thanks to cooperation among Western states and cleaner power plants and fuels, a federal study shows. -more-
ORTLAND, Ore. — What’s left of the wreck of the New Carissa could finally be removed from the Oregon coast if the state wins a lawsuit expected to go to jury this week. -more-
Team Berkeley makes waves in Sydney 11-12-2002
Federal judge deliberates June’s Earth First! verdict 11-11-2002
California hit by first storm of the season 11-08-2002
U.S. takes aim at passing resolution on Iraq weapons 11-07-2002
GOP captures control of Senate 11-06-2002
Bye-bye boom, Mayor looks to curb car stereo noise By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-12-2002
Bonds unanimous pick for fifth MVP award By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 11-12-2002
The costs of affordable housing Edwin Allen Berkeley 11-12-2002
Calendar 11-12-2002
UC’s admissions policy wins support By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-12-2002
Beane stays in Oakland By Janie McCauley The Associated Press 11-12-2002
Still no to heights Carl A. Adams Berkeley 11-12-2002
BART ponders next step after defeat By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-12-2002
Oakland pummels Denver By Dave Goldberg The Associated Press 11-12-2002
Not music to the ears Greg Schlappich Berkeley 11-12-2002
Residents bored by election By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 11-12-2002
International law and the U.S. Wendy Markel Berkeley 11-12-2002
Iraqi parliament condemns U.N. resolution on weapons inspectors By Sameer N. Yacoub The Associated Press 11-12-2002
East Bay park district accepts livestock grazing proposals 11-12-2002
Girl, 15, becomes Oakland’s 97th 11-12-2002
Oakland girl found The Associated Press 11-12-2002
Cuba and U.S. group collaborate on preserving uncovered manuscripts By Alexandra Olson The Associated Press 11-12-2002
Suspect arrested in 13 sex attacks 11-12-2002
L.A. restaurateur pays $35,000 for rare, 2.2-pound Italian mushroom Staff 11-12-2002
Solar flares on sun intrigue scientists 11-12-2002
Cargo congestion finally eases at West Coast ports 11-12-2002
California reaches settlement, saves $1.4 billion in energy deal By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 11-12-2002
Rural Alaskans near epicenter describe giant temblor’s power By Doug O’Harra The Associated Press 11-12-2002
Haze clearing over Colorado’s parks 11-12-2002
Lawsuit over beached shipwreck expected to go the jury this week 11-12-2002
Remembering war, On the brink By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2002
Calendar 11-11-2002
Bears get sixth win, but will they be bowl-eligible? By Bob Baum The Associated Press 11-11-2002
Diversity not just about race Derick Miller and Roia Ferrazares Student Assignment Advisory Committee 11-11-2002
Cheese maker fined for overcharging customers 11-11-2002
Enrollment gains at UC may violate pact with city By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2002
Kirk’s goal saves the day for Cal women By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2002
Veterans Day is a chance to reflect Michael Council Berkeley 11-11-2002
Hail to the chief: Albany chooses new top cop By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2002
Voter turnout disappoints Tom Lent Berkeley 11-11-2002
UC lab overseer resigns Staff 11-11-2002
Protecting the family David James Randolph Albany 11-11-2002
Arab officials urge Hussein to accept United Nations’ resolution By Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press 11-11-2002
A call for job training Ron Hoover Oakland 11-11-2002
Oakland schools to get $50 million 11-11-2002
Marin volunteers ask residents reasons for elevated cancer rates By Angela Wattercutter The Associated Press 11-11-2002
CHP to re-examine report on cell phone-related crashes 11-11-2002
New shopping technology could breed supermarket discrimination By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-11-2002
Jobless rate steady; disturbing trends seen By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 11-11-2002
Two El Cerrito men start campaign to send AOL CDs back By Angela Watercutter The Associated Press 11-11-2002
Damage lingers as Bay Area’s first storm blows itself away By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 11-11-2002
Woman’s fight paves way for landmark Veterans’ Day cards 11-11-2002
Marijuana advocates ready for battle after election losses By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 11-11-2002
Pot club loses lease 11-11-2002
Berkeley schools may drop racial balance policy By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2002
A parable of freedom By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 11-08-2002
St. Mary’s drops both cross country titles By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2002
The American Policy Virus Marvin Chachere San Pablo 11-08-2002
Calendar 11-08-2002
Voters say no to any new tax hikes By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2002
New inductees will join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 11-08-2002
Lady Jackets one win from another undefeated season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2002
Kudos for coverage Sarah Savage Davis 11-08-2002
Police nab armed robber Matthew Artz 11-08-2002
Gerta Farber Oakland Vote by absentee Staff 11-08-2002
Four former SLA members plead guilty in murder-robbery case By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Dollars are power for the public John Rippo Publisher and editor, ESPRESSO San Diego 11-08-2002
Berkeley grandmother walks 800 miles Melissa McRobbie – Melissa McRobbie 11-08-2002
Rent control revisited George Azar Berkeley 11-08-2002
Stanford, Yale to end early decisions for applicants By Diane Scarponi The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Teen injured in “Jackass” stunt Daily Planet Wire Service 11-08-2002
Jury gets case of poisoning toxicologist By Michelle Morgante The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Pelosi moves to become leading Democrat 11-08-2002
California voters overwhelmingly back state and local school bonds By Louise Chu The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Truckee level dropping as Tahoe slips 11-08-2002
Biotech CEO cashes in while shareholders lose investment By Paul Elias The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Student group urges shoppers to avoid Gap By Steve Giegerich The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Gap reports higher sales By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Tech innovators share in $250,000 award By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Author of Proposition 51, the traffic congestion measure, steps down 11-08-2002
Got Milk? Biggs says no thanks 11-08-2002
Duke to take down stone gargoyles modeled after university donors 11-08-2002
Charters schools lack financial, academic oversight, audit says By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Cities balk at state mandate By Robert Jablon The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Colorado couple’s land serves as orphanage By Tom Ragan The Associated Press 11-08-2002
Farmer Stanley embraces Tilden plot By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 11-07-2002
Good sport about election losses Gregory S. Murphy Berkeley 11-07-2002
Calendar 11-07-2002
Playing with passion By Jane Yin Special to the Daily Planet 11-07-2002
Enscoe, Jackets take over ACCAL championship By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-07-2002
City Council dynamic moves further to left By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet 11-07-2002
Clarity on the coffee initiative Travis Jordan Berkeley 11-07-2002
Asian art museum postpones opening date 11-07-2002
Sports Shorts 11-07-2002
District 8 run-off campaign begins By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-07-2002
Return to paper ballots Sameer Parekh Berkeley 11-07-2002
Baker will not return to Giants 11-07-2002
Hail to the recently defeated By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-07-2002
Voting day dream Kathleen Lassiter Jenner 11-07-2002
Suspected arson displaces eight By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-07-2002
San Pablo woman, 113, named oldest American By Ron Harris The Associated Press 11-07-2002
Oakland voters OK more cops, but don’t approve funding By Kim Curtis The Associated Press 11-07-2002
Voters say yes to many measures Daily Planet Wire Service 11-07-2002
Bay Area Briefs 11-07-2002
Winona Ryder theft scandal upstaged movie career By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press 11-07-2002
Cisco Systems’ third-quarter earnings beat expectations By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 11-07-2002
Tenet to audit Medicare By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 11-07-2002
Palm still lagging behind By Peters Vensson The Associated Press 11-07-2002
State budget battle may intensify after Democrats lose two seats By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 11-07-2002
Bates in a landslide By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-06-2002
No media coverage for protesters? Ann Lehman El Cerrito 11-06-2002
Calendar 11-06-2002
Johnson wins fourth Cy Young By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 11-06-2002
PC coffee, height limits voted down By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 11-06-2002
Housing density and transportation Robert R. Piper Former Director of Transportation Berkeley 11-06-2002
Fans pay tribute to Jam Master Jay By Michael Weissenstein The Associated Press 11-06-2002
Battle beginning over Angels’ rally monkey By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 11-06-2002
Six-period day will stand By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-06-2002
Rethinking hydrogen Greg Hoff Oakland 11-06-2002
Progressives win big on council By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-06-2002
Don’t attack Iraq Graduate Theological Union Berkeley 11-06-2002
Issel, Doran and Riddle take school board By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-06-2002
Davis edges out Simon for governor By Alexa H. Bluth The Associated Press 11-06-2002
Community rallies around plumber 11-06-2002
Missing girls returned to their father The Associated Press 11-06-2002
Oakland police investigate 96th killing of the year; four injured by gunmen Daily Planet Wire Service 11-06-2002
’Three-strikes’ law heard by Supreme Court By Gina Holland The Associated Press 11-06-2002
FDA approves new birth control device Daily Planet Wire Service 11-06-2002
Controller may spoil Democratic hopes for statewide sweep By Seth Hettena The Associated Press 11-06-2002
Redwood city woman sentenced for threat Daily Planet Wire Service 11-06-2002
Tablet PC to launch amid some skepticism By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 11-06-2002
UPS looks to deliver more services By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-06-2002
Calpine’s profit dives 50 percent The Associated Press 11-06-2002
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