For the fourth game in a row, the Berkeley Yellowjackets couldn’t put together a big inning. For the fourth game in a row, they gave the other team a big inning. So for the fourth game in a row, they lost. -more-
Battle lines are being drawn in the discussion about whether “small learning communities” could help Berkeley High School tackle problems with truancy, campus violence, teacher turn-over, and the achievement gap that separates Asian and white students from their African-American and Latino peers. -more-
The Berkeley High crew team will compete in the state championship meet today, but they will be unique among the 15 teams racing at Lake Natoma. -more-
The City Council asked two commissions to monitor the city’s Sewer Fund, which generates about $14 million a year in local fees, because of “inappropriate use and allocation.” -more-
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A day after defeating Connecticut, 2–0, the second–seeded California Golden Bears used eight hits on offense and an excellent three–hit shutout pitching performance by junior Jocelyn Forest to defeat the Florida Atlantic Owls, 2–0, in the winner's bracket of the South Region of the NCAA Regional. -more-
Berkeley Lite is an occasional column illuminating those who’d like to shine us on. -more-
STONE MOUNTAIN, Georgia – The No. 7-ranked California women’s tennis team suffered a major loss, when they fell in the NCAA Round of 16 to the No. 11-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils, 4-2, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The Bears met up with the Sun Devils for the third time this year, the first two coming in the regular season. -more-
West Berkeley’s past is evident today through its diverse building stock. It presents a heterogeneous mix of old and new buildings, residential and industrial buildings often side by side. -more-
A woman was battered and raped by two men who forced her into a bathroom on the Berkeley School District’s east campus about 2 a.m. Tuesday, police said. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — After years of complaints from parents about San Francisco’s crowded, ill-equipped and run-down schools, the FBI has been called in to find out whether the mess is more than just a matter of bad management. -more-
A committee of nine ratepayer groups will not be allowed to take part in the proceedings involving the bankruptcy filing of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., a judge ruled Friday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The lawyer for a dying smoker suing tobacco giant Philip Morris Inc. suggested Friday that a jury award $10 billion in punitive damages. -more-
BREA — A 1,000-pound steer raised at a parochial school was slaughtered in front of more than 100 students, some as young as 5, to teach them where meat comes from – a demonstration that has drawn protests from some quarters. -more-
“ALIVE IN HER: Icons of the Goddess” -more-
UC Berkeley seeks to change admission evaluation rules 05-19-2001
Diagnosis of bacterial meningitis confirmed 05-18-2001
Street gangs place $25,000 bounty for Rampart cop killings 05-17-2001
Ruling puts worry into medical marijuana users 05-16-2001
Supporters of Oakland club say they’ll keep fighting 05-15-2001
Deregulation hits infamy in just five years 05-14-2001
’Jackets lose again; NCS playoff spot in jeopardy By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-19-2001
Forum Staff 05-19-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-19-2001
Learning centers may help ease BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-19-2001
Berkeley crew up against unique challenges By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001
Sewer Fund used inappropriately By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-19-2001
Bears move on with 2-0 win Daily Planet Wire Services 05-19-2001
Council rolled over to developer Kennedy By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 05-19-2001
Cal tennis ousted by Arizona St. Daily Planet Wire Services 05-19-2001
West Berkeley’s has hidden surprises By Susan Cerny 05-19-2001
POLICE BRIEFS 05-19-2001
SF school system under investigation by FBI The Associated Press 05-19-2001
Groups excluded from PG&E bankruptcy filing The Associated Press 05-19-2001
Dying smoker seeks $10 billion from Philip Morris The Associated Press 05-19-2001
Principal backs slaughter of steer at school The Associated Press 05-19-2001
Exhibit’s different mediums offer different messages By Miko Sloper Daily Planet Correspondent 05-19-2001
St. Mary’s Guy has high hopes for himself, team By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-18-2001
Forum 05-18-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-18-2001
School Board slashes district’s budget By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-18-2001
Bears shut out Huskies in NCAA first round Daily Planet Wire Services 05-18-2001
Two-wheel valet parking Daily Planet staff 05-18-2001
Council deals with commissioner conflict By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-18-2001
Community can tackle global warming woes By Tracy Chocholousek, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2001
Resident gets cash for trash Daily Planet Staff 05-18-2001
Court overturns ruling on nonunion workers’ obligations The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Teens protest slaughter of cow The Associated Press 05-18-2001
SLA lawyer pleads innocent The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Feds get one more chance to keep cattle off reserved land The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Protesters prepare to upstage biotech industry gathering The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Panel keeps prospects of high-speed rail funding alive The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Hospital paying out $10 million The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Cancer-striken man sues Philip Morris Inc The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Bush warns of ‘darker future’ if energy plan rejected The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Census shows single-father homes on the rise The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Cancer drug tests stopped over toxicity findings The Associated Press 05-18-2001
Simple ways to fix a leaky faucet The Associated Press 05-18-2001
European automakers make the grade The Associated Press 05-18-2001
’Jackets drop third straight; title hopes gone By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-17-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-17-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-17-2001
UC Regents drop system’s ban on affirmative action By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-17-2001
Eight individuals, one team named to Cal Hall of Fame Daily Planet Wire Services 05-17-2001
Council squabbles over task force By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-17-2001
Bike-to-work day is every day for some By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-17-2001
SLA trial lawyer wants quick trial for himself The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Governor signs bill creating state power authority The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Alien hunt signs up 3 millionth volunteer The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Californians cut back on gas usage SThe Associated Press 05-17-2001
State receives string of dreary economic news The Associated Press 05-17-2001
No agreement for fishermen, environmentalists The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Former trucker sought in family killings The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Bush presses to increase oil production The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Colin Powell trying to arrange new Mideast talks The Associated Press 05-17-2001
FBI finds more evidence in Timothy McVeigh case The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Senators propose help for Cuban dissidents The Associated Press 05-17-2001
U.S. aid won’t go to groups advocating abortion rights The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Arrest unveils draft-dodging scandal The Associated Press 05-17-2001
Truancy forum lets students speak out By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-16-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-16-2001
Attendant shortage alarms the disabled community By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
Pacifica under scrutiny on Hill By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
Board member resigns By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
POLICE BRIEFS Staff 05-16-2001
San Diego State changing image of Aztec mascot The Associated Press 05-16-2001
State PUC OKs plan allocating record rate hike The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Public transportation usage rises The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Dalai Lama projects hope for peaceful 21st century The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Cal OSHA investigates accident at Marine World The Associated Press 05-16-2001
High-speed rail project suffers from budget cuts The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Democrats lose bid to hire thousands of school teachers The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Top-secret agency breaks code of silence for dollars The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Expert predicts Memorial Day gas pump prices relief The Associated Press 05-16-2001
WALL STREET ROUNDUP The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Survey shows big money pressures for kids The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Applied Materials misses expectations The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-15-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-15-2001
Hundreds attend clinicsfor meningitis screenings By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Court decision won’t affect local pot rule By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Tenant law at top of council agenda By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Willard students to show off ‘talent’ in play By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Nontraditional church undergoes restoration By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 05-15-2001
Governor releases pared down state budget The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Prisons, law enforcement take cut in Davis proposal The Associated Press 05-15-2001
CSU considers sweeping alcohol policy The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Israelis target Palestinian police for retaliation The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Techs fall as market awaits Fed meeting The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Today’s problems were addressed several years ago By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Remodeled Civic Center is ready for rumble By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-14-2001
Letter to the Editor 05-14-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-14-2001
Piedmont makes Panthers work for BSAL track title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2001
Student housing still crunched By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet 05-14-2001
Cal women move on Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001
School tax helps soften budget blow By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001
Bear golfers squeak through to NCAAs Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001
Inventor wants to harness energy Bay City News 05-14-2001
Cal men advance to round of 16 playoff Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001
New cancer drugs show little punch in early testing By Daniel Q. Haney The Associated Press 05-14-2001
Federal judge expands racial profiling lawsuit against CHP By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001
Landlords offer prizes as S.F. office market dives By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001
AMD to introduce new mobile chips The Associated Press 05-14-2001
Bay Briefs 05-14-2001
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