Three co-workers of Jayne Ash, a pedestrian who was killed by a cement truck at Shattuck and Hearst avenues last March, urged the council Tuesday to approve funds to implement bicycle and pedestrian safety measures. -more-
Relay team finishes year with third-place at national event; Guy to attend Northridge St. -more-
Berkeley’s Aurora Theater opened a well performed but not-quite-satisfying production Thursday of David Mamet’s difficult 1977 backstage story “A Life in the Theater.” -more-
School’s highest ranking ever -more-
Queer organizations, overwhelmed by an increasing demand for services, may find a way out in the next few years through the opening of a new Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community center in Berkeley. -more-
Cal also has 31 honorable mention award winners -more-
A group of about 50 teachers, parents, principals and administrators turned out before the school board meeting Wednesday to bid a fond farewell to Berkeley school district -more-
Things haven’t come easily for the City of Franklin Microsociety Magnet School. -more-
A West Coast Pizza employee was robbed at gun point Tuesday night on the 1600 block of Harmon Street, according to police. -more-
LOS ANGELES — U.S. students lack general knowledge about Asia – the most populous and fastest-growing area in the world – partly because materials used in schools are outdated, superficial, and even inaccurate, a study found. -more-
Police have asked Rep. Gary Condit for a second interview about his relationship with a missing 24-year-old woman. -more-
As flags flew at half staff on state buildings a day after California Supreme Court Justice Stanley Mosk died, speculation ran rampant Wednesday over who would succeed the state’s longest-serving justice. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The Red Planet is ready for its close-up. -more-
SACRAMENTO — For any lover of trees, the deadly fungus called Sudden Oak Death is alarming enough, as it has killed thousands of oaks in Northern California. -more-
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday he’s not worried that the new $1.35 trillion tax cut might plunge the federal budget into deficit. -more-
WASHINGTON — The state attorneys general who pursued the antitrust case against Microsoft are privately discussing a new lawsuit, concerned that the software giant’s latest products will unfairly hamper competition, two leaders say. -more-
Vice mayor Maudelle Shirek is having a 90th birthday celebration and 90 people will be taking a minute to share how the councilmember has impacted their lives. -more-
Vice mayor celebrates 90th birthday 06-21-2001
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
Pedestrian death spurs safer streets appeal By John Geluardi 06-21-2001
Panthers break school record at Adidas meet By Jared Green 06-21-2001
Forum 06-21-2001
‘Theater’ adaptation leaves something to be desired By John Angell Grant 06-21-2001
Music Staff 06-21-2001
City dedicates pathway to poet Staff 06-21-2001
Cal finishes 12th in Sears Cup standings Daily Planet Wire Services 06-21-2001
Many want help with new center By Daniela Mohor 06-21-2001
Bears place 20 on Pac-10 academic teams Daily Planet Wire Services 06-21-2001
Interim superintendent stepping down in July By Ben Lumpkin 06-21-2001
City of Franklin school microcity gets help By Ben Lumpkin 06-21-2001
Police Briefs Kenyatte Davis 06-21-2001
Study shows U.S. students lack knowledge about Asia The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Police seek second interview with California congressman The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Speculation begins on successor to Justice Stanley Mosk The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Mars looms 42 million miles from Earth The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Sudden Oak Death is hazard in worst fire season in years The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Greenspan not worried about tax cut The Associated Press 06-21-2001
State leaders discuss Microsoft The Associated Press 06-21-2001
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
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