Although KPFA did not participate in a recent nationwide boycott of parent company Pacifica News Network, workers there fully support the effort because they say the radio station’s quality is suffering. -more-
Free speech is alive and well at King Middle School – thanks to a civic minded seventh-grader who has taken on the task of creating the school’s first student-run newspaper. -more-
The popular Berkeley Guides – a walking, talking resource for anyone who works, shops or hangs out on Shattuck Avenue – will be asking the City Council for more money tonight. -more-
The City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. to hear public comments regarding the city attorney’s opinion that four members of the Zoning Adjustments Board should disqualify themselves certain decisions because of the appearance of a conflict of interest. -more-
A Berkeley volunteer organization garnered national attention and was recently bestowed with the Daily Points of Light Award by the Knights of Columbus, the Corporation for National Service and the Points of Light Foundation. -more-
There are 1.5 million Californians who need mental health services, but aren’t getting treatment, mainly because the state lacks “a clear commitment to provide mental health services to people who need assistance,” according to a report released Monday by a state commission. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The income of a single parent earning minimum wage falls far short of what’s needed to be self-sufficient in California, according to a report released Monday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — In order to rehabilitate thousands of juveniles in the state’s youth prison system, officials need to expand drug treatment, sex offender therapy and counseling programs. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A judge, bailiffs, clerks and lawyers moved out of the courtroom and into a homeless shelter Monday to hold the county’s first “homeless court.” -more-
A transfixed nation turned its eyes to Florida’s Supreme Court, where an army of lawyers for Al Gore and George W. Bush battled Monday over whether the marathon election should drag on. Weary recount workers pecked through ballots in three Democratic-leaning counties, wondering if their labor would be for naught. -more-
Berkeley police are looking for suspects today in an attempted murder case in which a man was shot twice while he waited for a red light to turn green. -more-
OAKLAND — California’s amusement park rides will get new regulations soon, but just how snug the new safety bar fits is central to a roller-coaster debate between ride operators and consumer advocates. -more-
New roller coaster regulations hashed out 11-21-2000
Death row inmate up for Nobel Peace Prize 11-20-2000
Supporters second-guess their campaign decisions 11-18-2000
Silicon Valley faces family vs. work problems 11-17-2000
Parishioner from Berkeley arrested at conference 11-16-2000
Community Church’s new leader takes an inclusive approach 11-15-2000
Little progress in KPFA, Pacifica dispute By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-21-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-21-2000
Students publish new newspaper By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000
Berkeley Guides need bigger budget By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000
ZAB members questioned on conflict of interest By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000
Groups give award to library fund-raisers By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-21-2000
State mental health services said to be lacking The Associated Press 11-21-2000
Report: Working poor far from self sufficiency The Associated Press 11-21-2000
Council says youth rehab programs need help The Associated Press 11-21-2000
Judge moves from courtroom to mission to help homeless The Associated Press 11-21-2000
America waits for Gore, Bush lawyers The Associated Press 11-21-2000
Police investigate attempted murder Daily Planet wire report 11-21-2000
Psychologists warn against pointing fingers after rape case By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-20-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-20-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-20-2000
Mistakes cost Bears in first overtime Big Game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Sta 11-20-2000
Police’s explicit language angers parents By Juliet Leyba Daily planet Staff 11-20-2000
Both thin and fat skewer Nobel Laureate By Erika Fricke Special to the Daily Planet 11-20-2000
Bush, Gore gathering lawyers for coming battle The Associated Press 11-20-2000
S.F. State students feeling the housing crunch The Associated Press 11-20-2000
Some state electors fear system will push Bush The Associated Press 11-20-2000
Father speaks out on son’s behalf By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-18-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-18-2000
Closing the technology gap By Jennifer Dix Special to the Daily Planet 11-18-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-18-2000
‘Dinner with Friends’ is enjoyable vanilla story By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 11-18-2000
Cal seniors don’t want to finish without the Axe By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-18-2000
Victim, 12, advised to stay home from school By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-18-2000
Pacific Film Archive presents French film maker Peter CrimminsSpecial to the Daily Planet 11-18-2000
Middle school is site for media frenzy By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-18-2000
Berkeley celebrates Native American Heritage month By Angel Gonzalez Special to the Daily Planet 11-18-2000
Court slows presidential tally as Bush adds votes The Associated Press 11-18-2000
LAPD convictions threatened by jury allegations The Associated Press 11-18-2000
UC seeks more graduate students Daily Planet wire services 11-18-2000
Berkeley students test human ‘sixth sense’ Daily Planet wire services 11-18-2000
Lawyers try to keep Yosemite murderer documents secret The Associated Press 11-18-2000
Clinton’s forest legacy could be complete The Associated Press 11-18-2000
Mental patients at service told castration is answer The Associated Press 11-18-2000
‘Electricity in a box’ could bring power to many The Associated Press 11-18-2000
Scientist identify beach bacteria suspects The Associated Press 11-18-2000
Dual protests 11-17-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-17-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-17-2000
Young Bears need to step up and help Lampley 11-17-2000
Video and Film Festival offers up choices this weekend By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 11-17-2000
Disabled say open meeting law unfair By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-17-2000
Southside redevelopment to focus on traffic,housing By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-17-2000
Pac-10 looks wide open 11-17-2000
Nationwide protest targets Pacifica radio By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 11-17-2000
Experienced Bears looking to make a splash New coach inherits veteran squad, senior backcourt 11-17-2000
Doctor reports Haiti’s heath care system in need By Carla Mozeé Special to the Daily Planet 11-17-2000
Activist wants PG&E to ‘come clean’ on pollution The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Activists ask EPA to deny altered corn The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Man pleads guilty to moving endangered tadpoles, frogs The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Regents approve report on controversial Berkeley project The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry joins dot-com world The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Commission approves eco-friendly development The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Lotto winner to give church some cash The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Babbit says no major changes likely with next president The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Vote machine inventor eyes recount from his home in Berkeley The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Gore wins recount battle in Florida The Associated Press 11-17-2000
San Diego State will keep Aztec name, may change logo The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Court rejects attempt to thwart ACLU’s schools lawsuit The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Emotions run high for Clinton’s Vietnam trip The Associated Press 11-17-2000
LAPD convictions could be the first of many to come The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Clean ethanol on tap when MTBE phaseout ends The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Civil rights leader Hosea Williams dies at 74 The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Sweating house in the winter is not uncommon The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Create an instant guest room for the holidays The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Keep mistakes to a minimum when installing sheet-vinyl flooring in home The Associated Press 11-17-2000
Homeless voucher program OK’d John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 11-16-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-16-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-16-2000
O’Dowd ends Berkeley’s NCS hopes By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-16-2000
International community eyes election By Ana Campoy Special to the Daily Planet 11-16-2000
Cal stands up to Bulldog big men By Tuukka Hess Daily Planet Correspondent 11-16-2000
Council approves Underhill resolution John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 11-16-2000
Bears fall to Texas in 2nd-round game The Associated Press 11-16-2000
Charges dropped against alleged protest leaders The Associated Press 11-16-2000
Simmonds and Roner named All-Pac-10 for men’s soccer shorts 11-16-2000
Police seek body ID By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-16-2000
Some find simplicity makes their lives better By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-16-2000
Lt. Governor says UC should snuff out tobacco investments The Associated Press 11-16-2000
State warns of rotating blackouts The Associated Press 11-16-2000
MP3.com ends disputes with settlement The Associated Press 11-16-2000
Officers convicted in L.A. corruption trial The Associated Press 11-16-2000
Court upholds Prop. 10 tobacco tax as valid The Associated Press 11-16-2000
Surprise protest interrupts Underhill plan meeting John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-15-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-15-2000
UC panel discusses Florida recount By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2000
Oakland hostage says he is losing hope The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Smoke, fire reported at Berkeley High Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2000
FBI says robbery suspect is 38-year-old from Oakland Bay City News Service 11-15-2000
Director of worldwide health network, speaks in Berkeley Daily Planet Staff Reports 11-15-2000
Court grapples with domestic partner benefits The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Touch screen voting successful, but costly Bay City News 11-15-2000
Central Valley farmers look to set some federal priorities The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Cop fired for writing novel about department The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Drug agency head appointed after 2-year delay The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Watchdog group criticizes Pac Bell’s repair services The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Students punished after some overdose, pass out in class The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Man convicted of City Hall shooting The Associated Press 11-15-2000
No murder charges against woman with remains in freezer The Associated Press 11-15-2000
DMV security lapses many, investigation could result The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Qualcomm creates fund to push technology The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Mandate will remove impurities from water wells The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Politicians endure the waiting game Some seeking post in presidential administrations depend on race outcome The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Lawyers claim parole denial for convicted client is illegal The Associated Press 11-15-2000
CalPERS trustees to discuss benefits The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Dairy farmers want state to raise milk prices The Associated Press 11-15-2000
TV diversity makes progress, but not for all minorities The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Critical habitat declared for fish The Associated Press 11-15-2000
Florida deadline past, ballots still being counted The Associated Press 11-15-2000
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