A rose is a rose by any other name. Sure, but in Berkeley, Shakespeare wouldn’t be able to apply his famous saying to the special relationship between humans and their furry companions – the family dog or cat. -more-
The Berkeley High boys’ basketball team capped a 14-game winning streak to end its regular season Friday by defeating the El Cerrito High Gauchos 77-62 in Berkeley. -more-
The school board, parents and many students support a plan by Berkeley High Principal Frank Lynch to implement a “closed campus” for freshman next year, prohibiting the ninth graders from leaving campus during the school day. -more-
Finding affordable quality childcare will get even harder next week, when Dragonfly Preschool shuts its doors forever. -more-
Berkeley Observed -more-
Q: A brick chimney goes up between two unheated rooms in our attic. For the last 35 years, creosote appears to have leaked out of the chimney and stained the wallpaper. Is this dangerous, and if it needs repair, what kind of technician handles this? -more-
OKLAHOMA CITY — Constance Favorite offers a half-serious suggestion for how to accommodate the 250 people who want to watch Timothy McVeigh’s execution: Hold it in the middle of an Oklahoma field. -more-
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Jeb Bush wept before a black Baptist education group Friday as he introduced minority staffers and appointees he said have been ridiculed by other blacks for associating with him. -more-
SAN JOSE — A start-up telecommunications company that still has no revenues has received about $435 million in venture capital, a huge amount of money in the beleaguered high-tech industry. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The state’s unemployment rate hit a 30-year low last month as the state’s economic boom continues, the state reported Friday. -more-
NEW YORK — Speculation about an earlier-than-expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve helped technology stocks stage a last-minute comeback Friday, giving the Nasdaq composite index its first positive finish in more than a week. -more-
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. — White asparagus, long a European delicacy, has lately become popular also in America. Home gardeners can easily grow these so-called blanched or gourmet whites as well as the better-known green and purplish spears. -more-
Growing white asparagus, a garden delicacy 02-24-2001
State moves out of power alert for first time in weeks 02-23-2001
Investors see opportunity despite gloom 02-22-2001
Body found in jet’s wheel well at SFO 02-21-2001
Confidence collapsing after bullish market 02-20-2001
Cal prof uses computer to enhance sculptures 02-19-2001
Terms elevate pet relationship By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-24-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-24-2001
Letters to the Editor Staff 02-24-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 02-24-2001
Berkeley ends season with 14-game winning streak By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-24-2001
Campus plan aims to taper truancy By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-24-2001
Preschool can’t make rent, closes down By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-24-2001
West Berkeley origins on grazing land By Susan Cerny 02-24-2001
Creosote leak from chimney is dangerous The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Hundreds want to watch McVeigh execution The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Jeb Bush in tears over criticism of staff The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Investors give $435 million to start-up The Associated Press 02-24-2001
State hits 30-year unemployment low The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Panthers maul St. Elizabeth to reach championship game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-23-2001
Residents fight eviction By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-23-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-23-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-23-2001
Cal women fall to UW Staff Report Staff Report 02-23-2001
School Board votes to back Rebound program By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-23-2001
Bears bounce back to beat Washington The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Chinese church redefines itself By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 02-23-2001
SFO system will warn of quakes The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Second dog in mauling case ordered destroyed The Associated Press 02-23-2001
California syphilis outbreak alarms officials The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Avalanche claims lives of two skiers The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Bush declares Iraq strike successful The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Skylights can brighten up a room during the winter The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Possible suspects in Washington chopping legend By Lee Reich The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Bay Area musicians in Grammy winner mix The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Venture capital funds down 33 percent The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Last McDonnell Douglas plane delivered The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Death of dance teacher remembered By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-22-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-22-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-22-2001
Berkeley boys outlast shorthanded Jets 53-48 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-22-2001
Commission given 90 day deadline for shellmound By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-22-2001
Roberson’s 39 points lead Lady ’Jackets past Encinal By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-22-2001
Court makes ruling on ADA, states’ rights By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-22-2001
State attorney general backs cannabis club against feds The Associated Press 02-22-2001
Berkeley lab helps make murder suspect, DNA match Bay City News 02-22-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-22-2001
Buildings up, trees down By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-21-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-21-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-21-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-21-2001
Pentagon Papers’ Ellsberg talks about secrets By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-21-2001
Bike boulevard becoming a Berkeley reality By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-21-2001
Ice skating club looks for continued success By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 02-21-2001
BRIEFS Staff, wire reports 02-21-2001
Civil rights suit filed in Oakland ‘Riders’ case The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Less water for farmers, more energy needed to pump it The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Man’s ‘three strikes’ sentence upheld The Associated Press 02-21-2001
L.A. FBI agent first convicted of spying The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Senate approves power authority bill The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Bill delaying graduation exam for a year OK’d The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Actors save multi-faceted ‘Shrew’ tale By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-21-2001
Napster offers music companies $1 billion The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Intel limits hiring and delays raises The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-21-2001
Domestic partner law for city contractors eyed By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-20-2001
Perspective By Yoichi Clark Pacific News Service 02-20-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-20-2001
Oakland filmmakers nominated for Oscar Bay City News 02-20-2001
Plentiful plans for park Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 02-20-2001
City to look at local Prop. 21 impacts By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2001
Watch dog group calls for Tritium workshop By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2001
Bar association OKs immigration policies The Associated Press 02-20-2001
Mediator appointed for Napster squabble The Associated Press 02-20-2001
Council backs workers in KPFA power struggle By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-19-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-19-2001
Cardinal stomp Cal by 32 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001
Sharpshooter bug battle rages on By Erika FrickeDaily Planet Staff 02-19-2001
Berkeley girls fall to Amador Valley 1-0 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001
Berkeley may become more ‘bike-friendly’ By John Gelaurdi Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001
Bears have no problem messin’ with Texas Daily Planet Wire Services 02-19-2001
Theater-goers should ignore ‘Someone to Watch over Me’ By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-19-2001
Transit schedules change for President’s Day holiday Daily Planet wire report 02-19-2001
Bay Briefs 02-19-2001
Californians to cover $20 billion for energy crisis The Associated Press 02-19-2001
Companies give up on underground wires The Associated Press 02-19-2001
Experts say the little things can make a power difference By Joseph B. Verrengia AP Science Writer 02-19-2001
Tips on saving home energy 02-19-2001
Wall Street mired in volatile ‘range trading’ By Lisa Singhania AP Business Writer 02-19-2001
Read The New February Issue
and
Read The January Issue
and
Read The December Issue and
Read The November Issue and
Read The October Issue and
Read The September Issue and
Read The August Issue and
Read The July Issue and
The June Issue and
The May Issue and
The April Issue and
The March Issue and
The February Issue and
The January Issue
(and please support Grace Underpressure with a donation :-)
