District may begin crack down on truancy
After months of discussion with teachers, parents, students and the school board itself, Berkeley High Principal Frank Lynch proposed a new truancy policy for the school last week. -more-
After months of discussion with teachers, parents, students and the school board itself, Berkeley High Principal Frank Lynch proposed a new truancy policy for the school last week. -more-
Shotgun Players opened their free summer outdoor theater program at north Berkeley’s John Hinkel Park on Sunday with a superb production of Euripides fifth century B.C. drama “Iphigenia in Aulis.” -more-
OAKLAND — BART’s two largest unions have voted to authorize a strike if they’re unable to come to an agreement before their contracts expire at midnight Saturday. -more-
OAKLAND – Looking grim, the two Lakireddy brothers were back in U.S. District Court Tuesday for a brief hearing during which a prosecutor new to the case asked for time to familiarize himself with the proceedings. -more-
Just when the Harrison Street Skate Park was back on track – the discovery of chromium 6 in ground water beneath the project had halted construction – a new violation of environmental standards is being charged. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Starting in August, expecting couples can walk into an obstetrician’s office and ask to be tested for any of 24 variations of the gene that causes cystic fibrosis. -more-
REDDING — Aerial trout planting has begun in some remote areas of Northern California, despite concerns the trout might be eating the tadpoles of a rare amphibian. -more-
SACRAMENTO — With Republicans sticking to their pledge to hold up a state budget they say ignores their priorities, the state Senate rejected a $101 billion spending plan by one vote Tuesday night. -more-
California officials will attempt to justify their claim that energy providers overcharged the state by $9 billion when federal settlement talks over the West’s energy crisis resume Wednesday. -more-
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to leave the door open to lawsuits against employers in patients’ rights legislation, brushing aside predictions that the result would be canceled insurance coverage for millions. -more-
WASHINGTON — President Bush pressed Ariel Sharon on Tuesday to move forward on a U.S.-backed Middle East peace plan, but the Israeli prime minister said violence must end first. “One should not compromise with terror,” Sharon said. -more-
WASHINGTON — After cutting interest rates five times in six months, Federal Reserve policy-makers are pondering what more they need to do to restart the ailing economy. -more-
REDWOOD SHORES — Oracle Corp. Tuesday unveiled a new online service that will lease its software to small businesses in a move designed to bolster the company’s Internet business and challenge archrival Microsoft Corp. -more-
GRIDLEY — A handful of rice farmers are poised to capture part of California’s expectedly huge ethanol market now that the state must comply with a Bush Administration order to continue using gasoline additives to reduce air pollution. -more-
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District may begin crack down on truancy By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-27-2001
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Shotgun’s ‘Iphigenia’ is must-see theater By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 06-27-2001
BART unions authorize strike The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Hearing for sons of Reddy delayed By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-27-2001
Worker claims new hazard found at skate park project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-27-2001
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Panel says gene testing not ready for prime time The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Trout planting begins despite frog fears The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Senate rejects proposed $101 billion state budget The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Officials will try to justify $9 billion in overcharges The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Democrats insist that patients be able to sue The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Differences apparent for Bush, Sharon The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Feds likely to announce sixth interest rate cut The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Oracle takes on Microsoft with online small business service The Associated Press 06-27-2001
Council set to OK $449 million budget By John Geluardi 06-26-2001
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Sabrina Forkish and Guy Poole 06-26-2001
’60s films shown in special screening By Peter Crimmins 06-26-2001
District looks for way to maintain school diversity By Ben Lumpkin 06-26-2001
Thai community dedicates temple By Matt Lorenz 06-26-2001
‘Golden rice’ remains years from reality The Associated Press 06-26-2001
GOP issues could delay state budget vote The Associated Press 06-26-2001
Billions at stake as power talks start The Associated Press 06-26-2001
Neighborhood fights to keep coastal town alive The Associated Press 06-26-2001
African leaders ask for AIDS help at U.N. conference The Associated Press 06-26-2001
Supreme Court upholds campaign spending limits The Associated Press 06-26-2001
Home ownership and prices up, equity down By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-26-2001
Compaq favoring Intel’s Itanium The Associated Press 06-26-2001
Alta Bates Summit workers sign contract By Judith Scherr 06-26-2001
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Police Briefs Kenyatte Davis 06-26-2001
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Arts & Entertainment 06-25-2001
Beth El followed every planning rule in proposed expansion 06-25-2001
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‘Still not done yet’ By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-25-2001
And the winners are... Staff Report 06-25-2001
Teachers: Small school concept needs support By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-25-2001
At-risk teens learn responsibility in city parks By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 06-25-2001
Davis: $2 billion in rebates not good enough The Associated Press 06-25-2001
Internet poised to revolutionize voice communications By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 06-25-2001
California lags behind in managing growth By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 06-25-2001
Biotech researchers, protesters converge on San Diego By Paul Elias AP Biotechnology Writer 06-25-2001
Tough semester for Rebound program teacher By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-23-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-23-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-23-2001
‘Romeo and Juliet’ makes for good night at theater By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent The feud between a Nazi family and a Jewish family in 1930s Germany provides an updated framework for the strong Subterranean Shakespeare production o By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 06-23-2001
Cal basketball schedule released; Bears to host two tournaments Staff Report 06-23-2001
Perata calls for higher arsenic standards By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001
Cal Ripkin is through, but nurse keeps on By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001
Early 20th century laundry located near commercial hub By Susan Cerny 06-23-2001
Symphony honor Jared Green/Daily Planet 06-23-2001
Judge halts oil, natural gas exploration off coast The Associated Press 06-23-2001
San Diego police show off launcher for crowd control The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Parents charged with kidnapping schools chief The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Bush nominates California conservative, to 9th Circuit The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Slow recovery for victim of pit bull attack The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Appeals court refuses to halt release of convicted murderer The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Ex-workers bring charges against energy plant The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Budget committee scales back education proposals The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Supreme Court to take up voucher case The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Employer protection on patients’ rights debated The Associated Press 06-23-2001
States reports problems with ‘motor voter’ registrations The Associated Press 06-23-2001
What to do about that nasty carbon buildup By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 06-23-2001
Information and advice not fit to be believed By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Tower Records downplays bankruptcy prospects The Associated Press 06-23-2001
FORUM 06-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-22-2001
72-year-old business still going By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet correspondent 06-22-2001
BHS players head to Cuba for baseball tour By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-22-2001
BUSD accused of ignoring student help program By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001
Northern California’s top players facing off at Berkeley Tennis Club By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-22-2001
Residents want to purchase project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001
Playground soil tested for arsenic By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001
Teachers vie for prized housing spots on district land The Associated Press 06-22-2001
High-speed rail project trying to limp along The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Bluesman John Lee Hooker dies at 83 The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Liberal Democrats declare war on GOP, moderates The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Pit bulls’ owner faces charges in attack on boy The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Judge orders release of killer saying Gov. Davis can’t stop it The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Water conservation can take many forms By Lee Reich The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Test for radon leak before starting to fill cracks AP 06-22-2001
Poll shows Americans see divide in economy The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Trade deficit decreases The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Gene mutation helps fight malaria The Associated Press 06-22-2001
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