Another protest. Another forcible ejection by the authorities. Yet another opportunity for outsiders to exclaim “only in Berkeley” (perhaps condescendingly, perhaps not). Another odd amalgamation of anger, hope and happiness. -more-
At the School Board meeting on May 3rd, the board excepted the challenge of PFIST (Parents For Increased Salaries for Teachers) for a forum on May 16th, where both the union and the board could give some real answers to the community. Board President Joaquin Rivera, (a teacher himself) advised the community to put pressure on both parties, the board and the union, or the forum could be blocked. He pointed out that both sides would have to allow the mediator to lift the vow of silence that has kept us uninformed up until now. He also said that the public had a right to hear both sides, and that the board wanted for that to happen. The board spoke more freely that night than I have ever witnessed in my 5 years as a PTA officer, and I think they enjoyed that freedom. -more-
The Berkeley High girls lacrosse team finally got the mixture of offense and defense it’s been searching for all year in Wednesday’s first-round playoff matchup with Monte Vista. But even the Yellowjackets’ best game against their league nemeses in three meetings wasn’t enough, as Monte Vista advanced to the second round with an 8-5 win. -more-
Scores of protesters used Wednesday’s appearance by U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright as an opportunity to denounce this country’s foreign policy in several regions of the world. -more-
The Committee to Minimize Toxic Waste (CMTW) wishes Gordon Wozniak (Perspective, April 29) would do some thinking about a more serious radioactive problem instead of trying to distract the public with a sermon of his beliefs about tritium-filled exit signs. -more-
The Berkeley High Yellowjackets aren’t big disco fans, but “Stayin’ Alive” will be No. 1 on their list of priorities, when they battle league rival California High in today’s regular-season volleyball finale. -more-
Berkeley Unified School District Superintendent Jack McLaughlin will meet with the San Francisco school board sometime this weekend for a second interview for that district’s top job. -more-
The Cal basketball program recognized walk-on forward Ryan Forehan-Kelly’s 1999-2000 contributions on Wednesday, granting him a scholarship for the 2000-2001 season. -more-
Opponents of a proposed University Avenue housing project aimed at housing persons with disabilities and limited income say they’re not NIMBYs – Not-in-My-BackYarders. -more-
Former Cal football star Deltha O’Neal was awarded with a Pac-10 conference medal for his athletic and academic career on Tuesday afternoon, at the athletic program’s annual Academic Honors Celebration Luncheon. -more-
A passenger riding in the rear seat of a Saturn sedan was killed early Tuesday morning when the car collided with a bread truck at the intersection of University Avenue and Sixth Street. -more-
The owner of the Raja Restaurant at 2160 University Ave. was shot in the leg early Wednesday morning in an attempted robbery. -more-
A 10-year-old girl crossing the intersection of Alcatraz Avenue and Ellis Street on her bicycle around 3 p.m. Wednesday was hit by a driver in a Ford van but was not seriously injured. -more-
A man was robbed in his apartment building on the 2500 block of Piedmont after returning home from a card club in Oakland about 2:40 a.m. Tuesday. He drove home and walked up to the second floor and was about to enter his apartment when he was suddenly accosted by two men in the hallway. -more-
Guns used in separate early-morning robberies 05-11-2000
Former secretary of labor Reich warns against Fed hike in interest rates 05-10-2000
Underhill activist will miss his final 05-09-2000
Burglaries reported 05-05-2000
Albright’s rowdy welcome Joe Eskenazi 05-11-2000
Out and About 05-11-2000
Community must push for BFT, BUSD forum Mark Coplan 05-11-2000
THEATER 05-11-2000
Mustangs buck tradition in win Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Protesters criticize U.S. foreign policy, especially toward Iraq Marilyn Claessens and Judith Scherr 05-11-2000
Tritium vs. tritiated water Gene C. Bernardi 05-11-2000
MUSIC VENUES 05-11-2000
BHS volleyball set for crucial season finale Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
BUSD chief makes cut for SF job Rob Cunningham 05-11-2000
MUSEUMS 05-11-2000
Cal basketball rewards 1999 contributor with scholarship Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Council delays affordable housing project Judith Scherr 05-11-2000
GALLERIES 05-11-2000
Cal athletes garner Pac-10 recognition Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Sacramento man killed in accident Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Merchant shot in attempted robbery Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
10-year-old girl hit by van Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Burglars target CDs Marilyn Claessens 05-10-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-10-2000
Learn the facts about low-income housing Helen Rippier Wheeler 05-10-2000
Livermore ace keeps ’Jackets silent James Wiseman 05-10-2000
Blackout in BUSD-BFT dispute Rob Cunningham 05-10-2000
Pac-10 honors ex-Panther Staff 05-10-2000
Canine lovers win at council Judith Scherr 05-10-2000
BHS boys volleyball felled in four games by first-place Foothill Staff 05-10-2000
Albright speech to draw protests Marilyn Claessens 05-10-2000
Superintendent in running for SF job Rob Cunningham 05-10-2000
Police tower battle lingers Judith Scherr 05-09-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-09-2000
UC Berkeley should explore alternatives to Underhill plan Michael R. Yarne 05-09-2000
‘Wit’ is poignant look at arrogance, death John Angell Grant 05-09-2000
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 05-09-2000
Lee leads troops to 16-2 rout James Wiseman 05-09-2000
Rally: Spend more on schools Rob Cunningham 05-09-2000
Yellowjackets have Foothill to climb James Wiseman 05-09-2000
City Council returns from spring recess Judith Scherr 05-09-2000
Trial to begin for KPFA activist Judith Scherr 05-09-2000
Robber pretends to have gun; steals purse Staff 05-09-2000
Smoking research conducted Staff 05-09-2000
A smoother San Pablo Marilyn Claessens 05-08-2000
Proposal for new fire station follows intent of Measure G Jack Washburn 05-08-2000
’Jackets take care of EBAL business Staff 05-08-2000
BUSD budget group offers no cuts Rob Cunningham 05-08-2000
Teachers cannot be reasoned away 05-08-2000
BHS girls cruise to easy first Staff 05-08-2000
Rain, clouds spoil weekend activities Rob Cunningham 05-08-2000
New site, same old NIMBY argument 05-08-2000
Paper should reflect progress 05-08-2000
$15 million grant for UCB program Staff 05-08-2000
Radioactive figures seem questionable 05-08-2000
Berkeley kids transform into superheros John Angell Grant 05-08-2000
BUSD food program in the red Rob Cunningham 05-06-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-06-2000
Musical instruction is more than afterthought at Crowden School Joe Eskenazi 05-06-2000
LBNL scientist distorts county board’s decision Mark McDonald 05-06-2000
Panthers sweep home quad-meet James Wiseman 05-06-2000
Rotary hosting regional gathering Marilyn Claessens 05-06-2000
Men’s basketball adds local guard Staff 05-06-2000
Gunman robs woman outside apartment Staff 05-06-2000
‘Double duty’ for Berkeley High track and field teams Staff 05-06-2000
Bomb threat to rehab program was a hoax Staff 05-06-2000
Education is focus of major rally Rob Cunningham 05-05-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-05-2000
Teachers union’s tactics are dividing community Jeffrey M. Hannan 05-05-2000
Salvador Dali play is surreal, but not funny John Angell Grant 05-05-2000
BHS tops Matadors in four James Wiseman 05-05-2000
Phone switching boxes upset neighbors Joe Eskenazi 05-05-2000
Developer defends plans for downtown project Staff 05-05-2000
Bats come around as ’Jackets slaughter Monte Vista, 14-2 Staff 05-05-2000
Police arrest man for strong-arm robbery Staff 05-05-2000
Thanks to city, police for how they handled crisis 05-05-2000
Cal hoops names two assistants Staff 05-05-2000
Bayer receives environmental certification Staff 05-05-2000
Berkeley can do its part to help environment 05-05-2000
Boy allegedly brandishes pocket knife at school Staff 05-05-2000
YMCA sponsors prayer breakfast Staff 05-05-2000
Sculpture stolen 05-05-2000
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