The flock of the One True Church of the Great Green Frog adorned sacred vestments of capes, masks and wizard’s caps, for their annual parade through Berkeley streets to celebrate Fat Tuesday. -more-
OAKLAND – The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is calling all those who spend their time waiting at bus stops, or idling in traffic, dreaming up ways to fix the transportation system. The primary agency for regional transportation planning, MTC is holding a series of meetings to receive public input on the development of the Regional Transportation Plan. The plan is revised every three years and guides funding priorities for Bay Area transportation projects. That includes highways, roads and public transit as well as bike and pedestrian roadways. -more-
When Alta Bates Summit announced its plan to consolidate services between its two facilities – Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley and Summit Medical Center in Oakland – East Bay lawmakers cried foul. The plan, which calls for “Centers of Excellence” to be instituted at both hospitals, seemed to break an agreement the hospitals made with the community at the time of their merger in 1999. -more-
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LOS ANGELES — Even as networks delay or drop potentially sensitive episodes and clip violent scenes in terrorism’s immediate wake, network executives expressed uncertainty Tuesday about how deep or lasting the effects of Sept. 11 will be. -more-
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Even after teacher salaries jumped 9.5 percent last year as part of new four-year contact, Berkeley Unified School District is struggling to recruit the teachers it needs. -more-
The Berkeley Unified School District filed suit in Alameda County Superior this week to recoup money mistakenly paid to dozens of service employees. -more-
Laura Schott returned to her goal-a-game pace as the Cal women’s soccer team shut out Fresno State, 2-0. -more-
The Berkeley Housing Authority has opened up the Section 8 waiting list as part of the agency’s aggressive attempt to add 300 households to the housing-subsidy program by April. -more-
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Bulent Altan put on his Planet Hollywood T-shirt Thursday to make sure no one thought he was a terrorist. -more-
RIVERSIDE — A group of University of California, Riverside scientists are tackling a curious problem for parks and wilderness areas in the West: smog. -more-
On Wednesday, members of California Peace Action, an anti-war group, reported that their group had received several hateful e-mails over the last few weeks, some of which may have risen to the level of threats. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Despite a presidential pardon, Patty Hearst’s criminal record could be mentioned at trial if she testifies against Sara Jane Olson, the former fugitive accused of a Symbionese Liberation Army plot to bomb police officers, experts said. -more-
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WASHINGTON — President Bush can’t rely solely on Republican votes for his budget’s centerpiece across-the-board tax cut, and his debut prime-time speech Tuesday night put his persuasive and political powers to a crucial test in courting Democratic and moderate support. -more-
SAN JOSE — With the high-tech industry settling down and the economy slowing, Silicon Valley can expect slower growth over the next 10 years, according to a study released Friday. -more-
WASHINGTON — The nation’s premier environmental law withstood a major industry challenge Tuesday as the Supreme Court upheld the way the government sets air-quality standards under the Clean Air Act. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Natural gas prices are dropping nationwide, and two California utilities say their customers can expect substantially lower heating bills — a relief after gas bills exploded last winter by as much as 150 percent. -more-
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The state Department of Education may have to reclaim $750,000 it mistakenly awarded to San Joaquin Valley schools after a scoring error on a standardized test. -more-
NEW YORK — Worries about jobs and the business climate dragged consumer confidence in February to its lowest level in more than four years. -more-
TOPEKA, Kan. — A female state senator says she views women’s suffrage as a sign that American society doesn’t value the family enough but she wouldn’t deprive women of the vote. -more-
PORT GIBSON, Miss. — A jury awarded $100 million Friday to plaintiffs who claimed a drug-maker pushed sales of a heartburn drug even as the federal government moved to ban it. -more-
LOS ANGELES — In the nation’s “new kind of war” on terrorism, defense spending is likely to focus as much on information and surveillance as bombs and bullets. -more-
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. — Sooner or later a gardener finds the need to keep a journal. From simple jottings in a notebook to entries in a computer database, today’s diary helps to grow tomorrow’s garden. -more-
White flowers and leaves are not the first things that come to mind when planning a colorful garden. Nonetheless, they can really spruce up a flower bed. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden Gate Bridge will reopen to pedestrian and bike traffic Monday, but for reduced hours. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Supermarket giant Safeway Inc. on Friday announced higher quarterly profits amid weakening sales growth that executives said should continue as consumers react to the economic fallout from this month’s terrorist attacks. -more-
Independent booksellers press their case 02-28-2001
Iranian national who allegedly threatened to ‘kill all Americans’ held without bail 02-28-2001
School test will likely be practice 02-27-2001
Power problems could spread this summer 02-26-2001
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
Locals celebrate Mardi Gras By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-28-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-28-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-28-2001
Transportation panel seeks input By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001
CEO defends hospital’s plans By Hank Sims Berkeley Daily Planet 02-28-2001
Out and About Calendar compiled by Guy Poole 02-28-2001
Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 02-28-2001
Don’t denounce those who oppose Lee vote Dennis Kuby 02-28-2001
Wary networks begin fall season delayed by attacks By Lynn Elber AP Television Writer 02-28-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 02-28-2001
By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001
District still short teachers, despite pay raise By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001
School district files suit against employees to return overpayment By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 02-28-2001
Only Words? Joy Flaherty 02-28-2001
Schott-Kirk combo lifts Cal to victory By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 02-28-2001
Neighbors get specific in criticism of UC plan By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001
Housing Authority looking for low income tenants By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 02-28-2001
Let the mayor be proud of her cutting-edge city Maris Arnold 02-28-2001
City manager named in closed meeting By Judith Scherr and John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001
When the School Board doesn’t follow the rules.... By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 02-28-2001
Elected officials support Barbara Lee Terry S. Doran, President, Berkeley School Board 02-28-2001
Shot fired into grocery store By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2001
Student district bad idea Doris E. Willingham 02-28-2001
Back on planes, fear of racial profiling remains By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 02-28-2001
Scientists ready for smog fight The Associated Press 02-28-2001
Police Briefs Staff 02-28-2001
Pardon may not stop Hearst disclosure The Associated Press 02-28-2001
Car questions beget car answers in the world of Tom and Ray By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 02-28-2001
Bush’s tax plan will need bipartisan support The Associated Press 02-28-2001
Slower growth in Silicon Valley could lessen strain on resources By Colleen Valles Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001
Court upholds Clean Air Act The Associated Press 02-28-2001
State utilities expect natural gas bills lower than last winter By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001
Young poet embraces past and future Marc Polonsky Special to the Daily Planet 02-28-2001
Test scoring error sends reward money to the wrong schools Associated Press 02-28-2001
Consumer confidence continues to drop The Associated Press 02-28-2001
Female state senator doesn’t celebrate women’s suffrage By John Hanna Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001
Jury awards $100 million to plaintiffs who sued drug-maker over heartburn medicine By Deborah Bulkeley Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001
Defense spending to favor spying, communication over bombs By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer 02-28-2001
Keep notes on today’s garden to help you grow tomorrow’s By George Bria Associated Press Writer 02-28-2001
White is a versatile color in the flower garden By Lee Reich AP Weekly Features 02-28-2001
News from around the state related to the terrorist attacks By The Associated Press 02-28-2001
Safeway earnings rise as chain girds for possible strike By Michael LiedtkeAP Business Writer 02-28-2001
Landmark chairman won’t quit By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-27-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-27-2001
Student gap top issue in district search By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 02-27-2001
Council to hear report on health disparities Daily Planet Staff 02-27-2001
Two players accused of academic fraud The Associated Press 02-27-2001
Berkeley professor honored Daily Planet wire services 02-27-2001
Driver charged with murder in pedestrian deaths The Associated Press 02-27-2001
Justices refuse to consider reviving disabled placard fee The Associated Press 02-27-2001
California home sales, prices rise in January The Associated Press 02-27-2001
State electricity hunger, but is no power glutton The Associated Press 02-27-2001
U.S.-Russian project tests space sail The Associated Press 02-27-2001
Power crisis contributes to schools budget woes By Ben LumpkinSpecial to The Daily Planet 02-26-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-26-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-26-2001
Bears down Huskies By Ralph Gaston Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001
City fails to buy KBLX land for park By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-26-2001
St. Mary’s wins BSAL title, earns berth to playoffs By Tim Haran Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001
Celebrating Black History By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-26-2001
Consultant who lied about endangered frogs sentenced Daily Planet wire report 02-26-2001
Transportation planning workshop scheduled 02-26-2001
State GOP elects chairman to rally against Gov.Davis The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Police investigate student’s intent in fatal crash The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Hells Angels charged in drug ring The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Terry McMillan’s latest novel is of missed opportunities By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001
Record industry blames Napster for low CD sales The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Judge’s remarks may help Microsoft in breakup appeal The Associated Press 02-26-2001
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
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