OAKLAND – Adding 21 months to the original plea bargain agreement between prosecutors and the defense, a federal judge sentenced wealthy Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy Tuesday to 97 months in prison and the payment to his victims of $2 million in restitution. -more-
Kent Nagano comes back to conduct the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra in a program that nicely reflects his career. -more-
OAKLAND – Members of the organizations involved in the campaign for a just punishment for Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy reacted positively to U.S. District Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong’s decision Tuesday to sentence the Berkeley landlord to eight years in prison. -more-
A Superior Court judge has ruled that three commissioners can sue the city for reinstatement of their full authority on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. -more-
Eighth graders at Martin Luther King Jr., Middle School know when they walk into English teacher Rachel Garlin’s classroom that they could be in for a show. -more-
AC Transit, along with Berkeley officials held an unveiling ceremony Tuesday for the new informational displays to be installed at major bus stops throughout Berkeley. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Coastal California slipped out of reach of all but the well-to-do in the ’90s as demand pushed house prices up and the poor and middle-income out. The problem was that households boomed, by 10.8 percent, but housing didn’t, growing only 9.2 percent, recent U.S. Census data show. At the same time, healthier seniors hung on to their homes, more people lived alone and immigrants entered the housing market. -more-
WASHINGTON — President Bush ordered federal agencies Tuesday to help states locate and use community services – rather than institutions – for people with disabilities. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was accused Tuesday of rampant discrimination against female employees in a federal lawsuit against the nation’s largest private employer. -more-
WASHINGTON — Housing construction dipped in May but remains at a healthy level, further evidence of the industry’s resilience in the face of a faltering national economy. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Stanley Mosk, a self-described liberal whose 37-year tenure on the California Supreme Court made him the state’s longest-serving justice, died unexpectedly at his home here Tuesday. He was 88. -more-
State Supreme Court Justice Stanley Mosk dead at 88 06-20-2001
Companies charged in pyramid scheme 06-19-2001
Mill Valley firm looks to clone pets — for a price 06-18-2001
A stranger discovers Berkeley with a local 06-16-2001
Jazzschool gears up for summer concerts 06-15-2001
Yosemite killer will face murder trial No. 2 06-14-2001
Reddy sentenced to extra jail time By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-20-2001
letters to the Editor 06-20-2001
Conductor returns to Berkeley Symphony by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 06-20-2001
Many applaud judge’s ruling By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
Landmark officials can sue city By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
Students sing lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
AC Transit shows off information centers By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
California coast homes out of reach for most The Associated Press 06-20-2001
Bush mandates help for those who are disabled The Associated Press 06-20-2001
Wal-Mart accused of discrimination The Associated Press 06-20-2001
House construction falters in May, but remains at reasonable level The Associated Press 06-20-2001
District foots bill for payroll snafu Ben Lumpkin 06-19-2001
We need an alternative to missile defense By Dietrich Fischer Pacific News Service 06-19-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-19-2001
Workers reflect county diversity By John Geluardi 06-19-2001
Who’s to blame? 06-19-2001
Council redistricting tops agenda By John Geluardi 06-19-2001
Reddy sentencing today Staff 06-19-2001
Forget a V-shaped recovery, settle for a ‘U’ By John Cunniff, The Associated Press 06-19-2001
POLICE BRIEFS Staff 06-19-2001
BRIEFS Staff 06-19-2001
Day laborer numbers on the rise in west Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-18-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-18-2001
Forum 06-18-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-18-2001
U.S. women finish tour with win over Aussies By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-18-2001
Arts Festival is in full swing By Daniela MohorDaily Planet staff 06-18-2001
Self-testing for Berkeley teachers By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-18-2001
San Francisco’s black population plummets Associated Press 06-18-2001
Rhythm and Blues Juneteenth Jon Mays/Daily Planet 06-18-2001
Appeals court upholds domestic partner ordinance By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Embattled Napster CEO discusses copyright issues By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Fewer students get aid despite expanded grant program The Associated Press 06-18-2001
Caltrans declares cease-fire in graffiti war By Robert Jablon Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Layoff-stricken tech workers find refuge in shelters By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Market research says Compaq will surpass Palm in handheld revenues By May Wong AP Technology Writer 06-18-2001
A bittersweet day for class of ’01 By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 06-16-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-16-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-16-2001
Jackets’ coach concerned over Council’s field debate By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-16-2001
Group wants stiffer penalty for Reddy By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-16-2001
Cal hosts Olympic final rematch Staff Report 06-16-2001
Meeting addresses Bay housing needs By Matthew Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 06-16-2001
Cal’s Muhammad to transfer to Portland St. Staff Report 06-16-2001
Eco Pass system could start in July for city workers Daily Planet staff 06-16-2001
Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead Susan Cerny 06-16-2001
POLICE BRIEFS Staff 06-16-2001
State announces new early blackout warnings The Associated Press 06-16-2001
More hype than hope in taking daily supplements The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Adding mothballs to gas tank is unnecessary By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 06-16-2001
Laid-off high-tech workers ending up in shelters The Associated Press 06-16-2001
State economy fifth in world The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Dark days still ahead for manufacturers The Associated Press 06-16-2001
U.N. officials find it hard to talk about AIDS The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Bush urges wary Russia to forge new ties The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Scientist find Mars meteorite that could shed light on planet The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Berkeley schools do well on math, English tests By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-15-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-15-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-15-2001
Two-sport threat Nelson transfers to St.Mary’s By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-15-2001
Arts fest celebrates Berkeley By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 06-15-2001
Office ban shipped back to commission By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Pacifica board members resign under much heat By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival Sunday Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Ensemble celebrates songs of Umm Kulthum By Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 06-15-2001
Education package, discrimination proposals pass Senate The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Bush ‘caving in’ on Vieques decision The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Lab study finds possible villainy in vitamin C pills The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Keep housing project fresh and on schedule The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Making the most of a steel pole support By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Lucent attempt to sell plants falls through The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Adobe earnings beat goal The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Bush spars with Europe with over global warming The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Shooting mars Mideast truce The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Council delays housing safety ordinance By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-14-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-14-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-14-2001
Berkeley crew 5th at national finals Staff Report 06-14-2001
UC Theatre stays in the dark while apartments next door fill with light By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Cal looks for highest Sears finish ever Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2001
New principal heads Willard Middle School By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Golfer recieves honor Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2001
UC grad earns post in summer program Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Cal loses two scholarships in academic fraud case Staff Report 06-14-2001
Feds silent on marijuana strategy The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Second meningitis death linked to clinic shots The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Smoke forces highway closure The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Blackout plan offers forecasts instead of warnings The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Judge may block national forest logging plan in Sierras The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Record-breaking sales of fuel-efficient vehicle The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Mp3.com adds its millionth song The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Mideast leaders express lingering doubts The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Still no confirmation in alleged beheading by rebels The Associated Press 06-14-2001
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