Poetry slammer Nico Cary, a Berkeley High sophomore, kicked off a discussion on school reform Wednesday with a poem that explores the connection between economic inequality and racial inequality. -more-
Friday, May 25
For the first time since opening its new Roda Theater in March, the Berkeley Rep has two plays running simultaneously in its two performance spaces. -more-
Everyone loves an underdog, right? Sorry, Cal fans, not this weekend. -more-
Many people call them “retarded.” In Russia, developmentally disabled people are “invalids.” -more-
The eighth-seeded Cal softball team lost the opening game of the Women’s College World Series on Thursday, falling 3-2 to top-seeded Arizona in Oklahoma City, Okla. -more-
To the applause of a contingent of seniors, the City Council adopted a new and improved taxi subsidy program Tuesday that guarantees cab drivers full and timely payment for transporting seniors and the disabled. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco vehicle exhaust may soon smell like french fries with the opening of the first public pumping station for biodiesel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, in a major city. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California’s deaf and disabled telephone customers will continue to receive their specialized phone service through MCI Worldcom until October 2002, state regulators announced after a 3-2 vote Thursday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Rolling blackouts could hit some California businesses and residents more frequently this summer as the number of customers exempted from the outages continues to grow. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Sen. James Jeffords’ defection from the Republican party could boost California’s clout in Washington and help the state’s quest for price caps on wholesale electricity. -more-
SAN RAFAEL — The first release of a sexually violent predator in California was delayed Thursday when a judge said he didn’t know enough to be sure the serial rapist wouldn’t commit more crimes. -more-
PASADENA — Nearly 25 years after an orbiting spacecraft caught the Red Planet “mugging” for the camera, NASA released the highest-resolution image yet of the so-called “Face on Mars.” -more-
LOS ANGELES — About seven of every 10 California voters believe the government allows pollution to disproportionately affect poor people and minorities, according to a poll released Thursday by an environmental group. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Californians are tossing more beer bottles and soda cans into the trash than they did a decade ago, instead of recycling them, according to a new state study. -more-
WASHINGTON — On a day of upheaval beneath the Capitol dome, Democrats snared control of the Senate on the strength of a party defection Thursday and pledged to temper President Bush’s agenda while advancing their own. “I can no longer” remain a Republican, said Vermont Sen. James Jeffords in a personal declaration of independence. -more-
WASHINGTON — As many as nine middle school students were strip-searched at a city jail during a visit arranged by a teacher and a school aide as a warning to misbehaving children, school officials said Thursday. -more-
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. — Some hydrangeas beguile us with color changes that keep us guessing. Others awe us by climbing 60 feet and more to consort with squirrels and orioles in the trees. -more-
NEW YORK — Stocks ended an uneven session with moderate gains Thursday as investors vacillated between optimism and fear about the economy. The market also was trying to determine the likely impact of the change in leadership in the Senate. -more-
SANTA CLARA — Three years before co-founding Intel Corp. in 1968, Gordon Moore predicted the number of transistors on a silicon chip would double every 18 months. -more-
SACRAMENTO — State lawmakers are wondering if those book-laden backpacks that many kids must lug to school are hurting their backs. -more-
Assembly seeks study on effects of carrying backpacks 05-25-2001
Groups ask for ban on arsenic in wood 05-24-2001
NASA gets look at Callisto 05-23-2001
Ashkenaz hosting parts of S.F. music fest 05-22-2001
Fungus a threat to young grapevines 05-21-2001
Fungus a threat to young grapevines 05-21-2001
UC Berkeley seeks to change admission evaluation rules 05-19-2001
Small-learning forum lets students speak out on issue Ben Lumpkin 05-25-2001
Sabrina Forkish 05-25-2001
Promises, no action 05-25-2001
Staff 05-25-2001
‘Laramie Project’ total immersion of real life events John Angell Grant 05-25-2001
Bears looking to disappoint a legend in Baton Rouge Jared Green 05-25-2001
Residents lobby for height limits in draft plan Matthew Lorenz 05-25-2001
Time for a real third party 05-25-2001
Experiences vast for ‘Camphill’ filmmaker Peter Crimmins 05-25-2001
Cal falls to Arizona in NCAA first round Staff 05-25-2001
Seniors, disabled hail new taxi program John Geluardi 05-25-2001
Need new energy-efficient, new land-use policies 05-25-2001
Seniors, disabled hail new taxi program Judith Scherr 05-25-2001
UC Berkeley holding drill Staff 05-25-2001
Pumps start dispensing vegetable oil-based fuel The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Deaf phone users disappointed by PUC contract The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Many spared blackouts, increasing them for others The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Senator’s switch could mean more California clout The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Judge not convinced convict ready for release from prison The Associated Press 05-25-2001
NASA releases new image of ‘Face on Mars’ The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Minorities get brunt of pollution, poll shows The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Abysmal recycling rates prompt ‘edgy’ campaign The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Senator leaves GOP, Democrats gain control The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Middle school students stripped search on jail tour The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Hydrangeas: big, beautiful and kaleidoscopic By GEORGE BRIA The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Stocks manage late-day advance The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Co-founder steps down from Intel board The Associated Press 05-25-2001
Denham Ks 14 to win NCS first-round matchup By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-24-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-24-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 05-24-2001
Groups challenge arsenic in play structures By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-24-2001
Panthers beat up on Swett By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-24-2001
Plumbing, parking foil development project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-24-2001
Forest, Nelson named All-American Daily Planet Wire Services 05-24-2001
UC students sue regents over mold By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-24-2001
Cal golfers in 14th place at NCAA Daily Planet Wire Services 05-24-2001
Jazz ensemble players proud of group, selves By Miko Sloper Daily Planet Correspondent 05-24-2001
Judge seizes medical marijuana at the request of government The Associated Press 05-24-2001
Californians favor more nuclear plants for first time in years The Associated Press 05-24-2001
GOP senator could jump to Independent Party The Associated Press 05-24-2001
House vote passes education proposal The Associated Press 05-24-2001
$1.35 trillion tax package clears another hurdle The Associated Press 05-24-2001
Characters carry ‘Planet Janet’ By John Angell Grant Daily Plant Correspondent 05-24-2001
The proliferation of solicitations keeps growing By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-24-2001
Corporation Yard cited for second time By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-23-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-23-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-23-2001
‘Boys Will Be Men’ looks for answers By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 05-23-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-23-2001
Farmers’ market offers learning, eating By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 05-23-2001
Students support Taco Bell boycott By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-23-2001
POLICE BRIEFS Staff 05-23-2001
Gov. Davis advisers say state on target with conservation The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Sheriff’s Department follows up on missing woman clues The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Bill would require hospitals to provide discharge data The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Court blocks disputed logging The Associated Press 05-23-2001
California bucking trends it once set The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Group says abuse not considered when women are up for parole The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Fire season begins with hot, dry weather The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Lawmakers seek ban on disputed police practice The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Cheney says energy plan includes conservation The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Students flooding already crowded high schools The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Hindus forced to wear labels in Afghanistan The Associated Press 05-23-2001
In forecasting, there’s no guarantees By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Qwest expanding its DSL availability The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 05-23-2001
Feeding the insatiable monster – G.W. Bush’s energy policy By Michael T. Klare Pacific News Service 05-22-2001
Residents call for Mideast peace By Matthew Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-22-2001
FORUM 05-22-2001
First signs of a reversal in loss of Section 8 housing By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-22-2001
Battle could lead to less school funds By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-22-2001
Council considering reallocation of sewer funds By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-22-2001
High-tech ways considered to guard Indian monument The Associated Press 05-22-2001
Poll responses show Californians believe living standard worse The Associated Press 05-22-2001
Prosecutors ask court to jump-start SLA trial The Associated Press 05-22-2001
Congress members file suit seeking Census data The Associated Press 05-22-2001
Apple to phase out old style of monitors The Associated Press 05-22-2001
Panthers win boys’ title at NCS meet; girls just miss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-21-2001
FORUM 05-21-2001
Volunteers spruce up preschools By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 05-21-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 05-21-2001
NCAA bid likely for young Bears squad By Ralph Gaston Daily Planet Correspondent 05-21-2001
Teachers working on test protest By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-21-2001
Stadium lighting creates neighborhood heat By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-21-2001
Ball rolling on ‘small learning communities’ By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-21-2001
Teachers to get discounted class rates from UC Berkeley Bay City News Service 05-21-2001
Death row inmate speaks at Occidental College ceremony By Andrea Cavanaugh Associated Press Writer 05-21-2001
Consumer complaints rise against state’s telephone companies The Associated Press 05-21-2001
California braces for $5.7 billion electric rate hike By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 05-21-2001
Head of PUC show companies cut power generation for more money The Associated Press 05-21-2001
FBI investigating San Francisco school system By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 05-21-2001
Burgeoning wild pigs force parks to hire trappers The Associated Press 05-21-2001
Kenyans sweep Bay to Breakers The Associated Press 05-21-2001
’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
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