Vice President Gore and Texas Gov. Bush have been doing everything they can think of in the past two weeks to attract the crucial votes of senior citizens. -more-
The Poetry Center & American Poetry Archives is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Poetry Center Book Award. Cole Swensen’s newest book of poems, “Try” (University of Iowa Press), was selected for the annual award by this year’s judge, poet Elizabeth Robinson, of Berkeley. The Poetry Center Book Award has been given every year since 1980 to an outstanding new book of poetry published in the previous year. -more-
The Berkeley High women’s volleyball team won against Encinal High of Alameda Thursday evening at Berkeley’s Donahue Gymnasium. The Yellowjackets swept the Jets in three straight games, 15-9, 15-1, 15-7, for a quick victory. -more-
Stuart Cohen’s on a mission. He wants to awaken the Bay Area from what he calls its “transportation nightmare.” -more-
At a ceremony last week when a low-emission AC Transit bus was dedicated to the city of Berkeley, Mayor Shirley Dean rallied support for Measure B. -more-
In the handsome program catalog for “Divas: Divine Women of the Italian Silent Cinema,” filled with gorgeous movie stills, Pina Menichelli reclines on her side, her dress slipping off her shoulder, the line of her neck describing sultry insolence. -more-
For listeners of Radio Unica, a national Spanish language station, Jim Lehrer spoke with a sweet female voice and both George W. Bush and Al Gore had a slight Argentinean accent. -more-
The real power of the United States comes from its values, said both Al Gore and Texas Gov. George Bush during Wednesday night’s debate. But the meaning of “values” remains illusive. -more-
EMERYVILLE — An explosive device was destroyed by a bomb squad early Thursday after police responding to reports of gunfire discovered the device in a hotel room. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A California appeals court has exempted Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown from a political conflict-of-interest rule that was blocking his participation in the city’s downtown redevelopment efforts. -more-
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LOS ANGELES — Disgraced police officer Rafael Perez may be eliminated as the star witness in the Rampart police corruption trial if he persists in demanding immunity from prosecution for three murders in which he is a suspect, a lawyer said late Thursday. -more-
SHELDON — Scientists released about 100 flea-sized wasps Thursday in Sacramento County, hoping the Australian insects will seek their natural food source: a bug killing eucalyptus trees. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Thousands of striking Los Angeles County employees returned to work Thursday after union leaders heeded a plea from Cardinal Roger Mahony to end the interruption of services to “the poorest and most vulnerable” people. -more-
Hidden Nail Trick -more-
Q: I have just finished renovating my living room and am now at the stage where the wallboard work is completed. Can you give me some advice as far as painting is concerned? -more-
Sidewalks take a beating from the very beginning. -more-
James recently expanded his home office. A big decisions he had to make was to choose the right windows for the job. The wall that was being “pushed out” contained a window and a sliding door. James wasn’t sure whether he should nix the window and replace the smaller sliding door with a larger one, or go with just windows or reuse what he had. He anguished over the choice. He wanted it to be just right. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A residential charter school that would use organic gardening to try to turn troubled teens around failed to win approval from the state Education Board Thursday, but will get another chance. -more-
What: Charter schools are public schools created by parents, teachers and/or community members that operate free of much of the 7,000-page state Education Code. -more-
Downtown San Francisco was a friendly place Wednesday morning. At 7:30 a.m., more than 300 volunteers, wearing fluorescent green hats and vests, stationed themselves on street corners and cheerily waved hello to passers by. -more-
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Bridge workers suffer from lead poisoning 10-12-2000
State per-capita taxes among nation’s highest 10-11-2000
Guru faces legal fight after fatal car accident 10-10-2000
Bargain price doesn’t mean bargain experience 10-09-2000
Congress to cover cost overruns for Livermore Labs superlaser 10-07-2000
Gore, Bush fail to impress older voters By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 10-13-2000
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Perspective By Tim Hansen 10-13-2000
Berkeley judge awards national poetry accolade Daily Planet staff 10-13-2000
’Jackets roll over Encinal By George Thomas Daily Planet Correspondent 10-13-2000
Bay Area needs wake-up call By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-13-2000
Many show support for Measure B By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-13-2000
Italian divas were queens of the silver screen By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 10-13-2000
Hispanic community shows disappointment in debates by Olga Rodriguez Special the the Daily Planet 10-13-2000
Humble nation-building values come to debates By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 10-13-2000
Police find bomb in Emeryville hotel The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Oakland mayor can join redevelopment efforts The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Ecology group chides Safeway The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Immunity demands may bar key LAPD witness The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Scientists hope parasitic wasps save trees The Associated Press 10-13-2000
LA workers suspend strike at cardinal’s request The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Removing constructed items is trickier than it seems The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Use a water-base primer on wallboards The Associated Press 10-13-2000
How to deal with unwanted problems in the sidewalk The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Selecting the right window can be a big decision The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Plan for at-risk kids fails, but gets new chance The Associated Press 10-13-2000
FACTS & FIGURES The Associated Press 10-13-2000
A man of ‘Nobel’ity By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-12-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-12-2000
’Jackets water polo swept by California High By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2000
‘Healthy’edict will be written By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2000
Bears can’t spoil Olympian Tom’s return to the Cardinal Daily Planet Wire Services 10-12-2000
Cyberpolitics alive and well for election Ruxandra Guidi Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2000
Abused women find help at Narika By Priyanka Sharma-Sindhar Special to the Daily Pl 10-12-2000
Voters wait until midnight hour By Rosemary Hoban Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2000
Up to 1.7 million Ford cars and trucks recalled The Associated Press 10-12-2000
Death penalty sought for sausage factory owner The Associated Press 10-12-2000
Silicon Valley’s high-tech crown in question The Associated Press 10-12-2000
State report shows open space disappearing The Associated Press 10-12-2000
More public workers go on strike in L.A. The Associated Press 10-12-2000
Berkeley streets in the forefront 10-11-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-11-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-11-2000
Councilmembers want clarity in bond measure By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2000
Last-minute details swamp new police, fire building Daily Planet Staff Report 10-11-2000
Landlord trial delayed By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 10-11-2000
Commission releases General Plan draft Daily Planet staff 10-11-2000
Scout council takes a stand against ban The Associated Press 10-11-2000
Power plant still sucks in fish The Associated Press 10-11-2000
House passes citizenship bill for disabled The Associated Press 10-11-2000
Council looks at ‘Healthy building’ ordinance By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2000
UC Berkeley holding hunger symposium Bay City News 10-11-2000
Parent claims discrimination against girls John Geluardi Daily Planet 10-10-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 10-10-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-10-2000
UC theater remains open By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-10-2000
‘Healthy building ordinance’ on agenda By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-10-2000
Robbery spree leaves one dead By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-10-2000
Transportation funds approved for bill Bay City News Service 10-10-2000
Protected species giving the Pentagon headaches The Associated Press 10-10-2000
NAACP: Hotels slow to improve treatment The Associated Press 10-10-2000
New science exhibit delights youngsters By Kelly DavisSpecial To The Daily Planet 10-09-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-09-2000
Rank-based discrimination is just as alive as other ‘isms’ BY Robert W. Fuller Pacific News Service 10-09-2000
Defense falters as Bears fall to Arizona State By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2000
Project tests nutrition, academic performance By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2000
‘Jackets run over De Anza for first win By Tuukka HessDaily Planet Correspondent 10-09-2000
Birth moms, kids get reunion help By Ana Campoy Special To The Daily Planet 10-09-2000
Cal falls to Washington in game’s final minutes Daily Planet Wire Services 10-09-2000
City Coucil will hear mix of issues By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2000
Huskies hang on to beat OSU, stay in Rose chase 10-09-2000
Youth try to give back to community By Rachelle A. Jones Special To The Daily Planet 10-09-2000
Would-be art critics sour over more public art The Associated Press 10-09-2000
Dublin fights fed over frog habitat The Associated Press 10-09-2000
Sculpture will get a makeover Bay City news 10-09-2000
Proposition debates heat up as election nears The Associated Press 10-09-2000
Voters need not wait till Nov. 7 By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-07-2000
Gardens for play, for food, for family By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-07-2000
Panthers can’t right the ship against Pinole Valley, fall 39-7 By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
Parents call for teacher suspension By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2000
Bears rally to beat UW By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
Photographs tell Black Panther story By Carla Mozeé Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2000
Schott continues hot streak with two goals against WSU Daily Planet Wire Services 10-07-2000
Protests continue against Israeli violence By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2000
Results of WTO protests studied in film, workshops By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
Wonder Bread award reduced by $105 million The Associated Press 10-07-2000
Demolition begins to free water for salmon spawning The Associated Press 10-07-2000
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