Last Christmas, Father Bill O’Donnell, Councilmember Kriss Worthington and a host of labor activists donned santa hats and sat in the Berkeley Marina Radisson Hotel lobby chanting Christmas carols with pro-union lyrics. -more-
The phone rings almost nonstop. This one is a call from a San Francisco attorney. Like so many calls to the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, it is urgent. The attorney is doing pro bono work for a Guatemalan couple, political refugees now living in Stockton. They have just been granted asylum, so they can now apply for refugee status for their three children, 9-20 years old. -more-
In a built-up city like Berkeley, there’s not much space for new projects. So when the city offers its parking lot at Oxford Street and Allston Way for development, it’s likely to create a flurry of interest. -more-
Local prep star Lorenzo Alexander has made a verbal committment to attend Cal next fall, despite having the school far down his list for much of the recruiting process. -more-
This is one in a series of articles the Daily Planet will run over a year, looking at how the city is addressing the dispirit health needs of low-income minority residents. -more-
Vista College is finally going to get a permanent home. -more-
The public is invited to join Earth Island Institute, the Brower family, and the City of Berkeley for a David Brower Memorial Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m today at the Berkeley Community Theater, 1930 Allston Way. -more-
SAN JOSE — Black and Hispanic drivers are pulled over more often than whites in San Jose, according to statistics released Friday, but the police department said that does not mean its officers target minorities. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Union warehouse workers and truck drivers approved a new contract with Summit Logistics on Friday, ending a six-week strike marred by violence that depleted Safeway store shelves throughout the state. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis said Friday that utilities should be barred from selling off any more power plants and dams until California’s turbulent wholesale electricity market smooths out. -more-
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man pleaded innocent to murder on Friday for fatally shooting a 17-year-old who was videotaping friends doing skateboarding tricks as part of a drama class project. -more-
SACRAMENTO — California’s tough anti-smoking measures and public health campaigns have resulted in a 14 percent decrease in lung cancer over the past 10 years, the government reported Thursday. -more-
SANTA ROSA — Computer networking giant Cisco Systems Inc., which already employs more than 500 people in Petaluma, is looking for another Sonoma County location for a new campus that eventually could employ up to 4,000 people. -more-
SACRAMENTO — John C. Fremont Charter School is caught in two sides of California’s education world – aloof from most state regulations as a charter, yet judged along with other public schools in Gov. Gray Davis’ ranking and rewards system. -more-
OAKLAND — In a case that could lead to more drilling near a marine sanctuary or could leave up to 1 billion barrels of oil untapped, a federal judge has stepped into a dispute between California and federal officials over offshore oil exploration. -more-
Judge hears state’s case against oil drilling 12-02-2000
40 percent not informed about HIV transmission 12-01-2000
Bay Bridge FasTrak deemed a success 11-30-2000
Man claims Napster is putting him out of business 11-29-2000
Bottled water, filtration system interest rises 11-28-2000
4,000 Bush supporters protest in Sacramento 11-27-2000
Radisson negotiators finalize contract By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-02-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-02-2000
East Bay Sanctuary’s Sister Maureen works at being her brothers’ keeper By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondant 12-02-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-02-2000
Berkeley wins season opener Staff 12-02-2000
Downtown area housing proposed for parking lot John Geluardi and Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staf 12-02-2000
St. Mary’s Alexander to be a Golden Bear Staff Report 12-02-2000
City addresses silent epidemic By Steve Brown Special to the Daily Planet 12-02-2000
New home for Vista College By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet staff 12-02-2000
Memorial celebrates life of David Brower Daily Planet staff 12-02-2000
San Jose police say they don’t target minorities The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Teamsters end strike against grocery warehouse The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Governor wants utilities to halt sell-off of facilities The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Man charged with murder for shooting skateboarder The Associated Press 12-02-2000
State lung cancer rates largest drop in nation The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Cisco Systems seeks new campus location The Associated Press 12-02-2000
One-third of charter schools fail to qualify for rewards program The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Cal Athletic Director Kasser resigns By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-01-2000
Berkeley battles HIV and AIDS John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-01-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-01-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-01-2000
Setencich gets new two-year contract Daily Planet Wire Services 12-01-2000
Men targeted to fight disease By Lisa Daniels Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000
Older voters say blame the system, not ballots By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000
Church message of hope By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000
Drug-associated transmission goes beyond user Daily Planet Staff Reports 12-01-2000
Some facts to help explain AIDS and HIV 12-01-2000
Welcome gifts feature useful garden tools The Associated Press 12-01-2000
Dryer vents can create winter drafts The Associated Press 12-01-2000
Use the right tools when planting bulbs The Associated Press 12-01-2000
U.S. Olympic panel begins rebuilding The Associated Press 12-01-2000
FBI searches area for discarded security tapes The Associated Press 12-01-2000
Cal falls apart in 2nd half, loses to St. Louis 88-66 The Associated Press ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis surp 11-30-2000
Youth in control of radio program By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2000
Why our schools are not winning hearts and minds 11-30-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 11-30-2000
Lady ’Jackets start season with easy win over Vallejo By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000
Landlord may face civil charges in death By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000
Carter, Harris named All-Pac-10 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000
’50s era dining halls now face demolition John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2000
Water polo snubbed, denied tourney berth Daily Planet Wire Services 11-30-2000
Poets’ Dinner looking for contest entries Daily Planet staff 11-30-2000
Chilean president seeks high-tech investment The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Oakland struggles with police scandal Staff 11-30-2000
Border agents convicted of theft in San Diego The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Court declines to consider Northridge claims suit The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Urban storm runoff makes ocean unsafe The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Three Marines face charges for rape in Australia The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill visits tree The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Neighbor fatally shoots teen skateboarder The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Yosemite murder convict to be sentenced to life The Associated Press 11-30-2000
L.A. posting big air pollution drop The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Scientists find way to protect monkeys against Ebola virus The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Many knew of teen kidnapping but failed to call the police The Associated Press 11-30-2000
Hundreds protest Netanyahu By Judith Scherr and John Geluardi Daily Planet 11-29-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-29-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-29-2000
Private group hosts former Israeli leader By Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 11-29-2000
Beth El impact decision delayed John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-29-2000
Shooting investigations ongoing Daily Planet Staff Reports 11-29-2000
Environmentalists sue to block Cisco building plans The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Cannabis clubs’ future in Supreme Court hands The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Consumer advocate eyes initiative on deregulation The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Stanford may reserve right to build in foothills The Associated Press 11-29-2000
$710 million wanted by GOP for jails and anti-crime programs The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Alternate in police trial denies hearing juror misconduct The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Researchers defend testing water study on humans The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Restraining order issued against workers on strike The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Gore ‘simply wrong’ The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Bush considers Democrats for Cabinet The Associated Press 11-29-2000
Water pollutant warning came 10 years ago John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-28-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-28-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-28-2000
Center provides seniors healthy fare By Lisa Daniels Special to the Daily Planet 11-28-2000
Senior centers accessible in Berkeley By Helen Rippier Wheeler Special to the Daily Plan 11-28-2000
Gay history exhibit mostly unnoticed Rachelle A. Jones Special to the Daily Planet 11-28-2000
Police make arrests in recent Berkeley shootings Daily Planet Staff Reports 11-28-2000
Protests planned at Netanyahu speech Daily Planet staff 11-28-2000
UC Santa Cruz considers evaluation change The Associated Press 11-28-2000
Environmentalists want to challenge farmers over water The Associated Press 11-28-2000
ACLU returns to court on behalf of vote Web sites The Associated Press 11-28-2000
Chainsaw may have mortally wounded ‘Luna’ The Associated Press 11-28-2000
Volunteers take pollution pills in study on drinking water The Associated Press 11-28-2000
San Diego faces fine for dumping dirt The Associated Press 11-28-2000
Supreme court accepts medical marijuana case The Associated Press 11-28-2000
Researchers find mutated gene underlying autism The Associated Press 11-28-2000
Al Gore not about to bow out just yet The Associated Press 11-28-2000
Six in 10 say vice president should concede race now The Associated Press 11-28-2000
City attorney/commission dispute heats up By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-27-2000
Manipulation of commission is a disgrace for city 11-27-2000
Bears get first win over South Alabama Daily Planet Wire Services 11-27-2000
Study: Race plays a factor in baby care Daily Planet Staff Report 11-27-2000
Volleyball ends season with tourney championship Daily Planet Wire Services 11-27-2000
Local Peruvians react to Fujimori’s resignation By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet 11-27-2000
Water polo downed by Bruins Daily Planet Wire Services 11-27-2000
UC Davis researchers find that painful food tastes good Daily Planet wire report 11-27-2000
Homeless animals sold at upscale store Staff 11-27-2000
Lawn fumes sicken area The Associated Press 11-27-2000
Florida Secretary of State denies extension By Walter R. Mears AP Special Correspondent 11-27-2000
Lawyers looking for ways to influence vote count By Linda Deutsch AP Special Correspondent 11-27-2000
Bay Area residents worry about high housing prices The Associated Press 11-27-2000
FasTrak system to debut on Bay Bridge this week Daily Planet wire report 11-27-2000
Bay briefs 11-27-2000
Skate park halted due to contamination By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-26-2000
Homeless vet grateful for generosity By Millicent Mayfield Special to the Daily Planet 11-26-2000
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