Gov. Gray Davis made a brief appearance in Berkeley Friday to pledge his support for renewable energy sources as a way to stabilize California’s electricity prices and protect the environment. -more-
Stars include Ohio star LeBron James, Oakland Tech’s Leon Powe -more-
In a fictitiously constructed 1937 newsreel, footage of the 10th annual Academy Awards featuring the brand-new category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role is placed alongside footage of a military rally of Germany’s Third Reich overseen by Adolf Hitler, not yet perceived as a global threat. -more-
It was once a place where formerly homeless men and women could get back on their feet. It was a place where residents held poetry readings, took art classes, ate free cake on their birthdays and enjoyed donated gourmet meals from restaurants such as Chez Panisse once a month. Now, UA Homes at 1040 University Ave. is riddled with complaints. Both tenants and neighbors have complained about garbage, problems with the bathrooms, lack of building security and overt drug dealing. -more-
Standing on the steps of Sproul Hall stairs, Andrew Imparato, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities wanted to make sure that his peers would be heard Friday. -more-
In the early 1890s the city and UC Berkeley began to grow rapidly with growth accelerating after 1900. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The lesbian partner of a woman mauled to death by dogs earlier this year scored a surprising court victory Friday as a judge allowed her wrongful death suit to proceed to trial. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Californians are buying more energy efficient refrigerators and washing machines than salespeople can ever remember, despite a blackout-free summer and assurance from state officials that electric rates should stay put or drop. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Data collected 25 years ago on the surface of Mars by NASA’s twin Viking landers show evidence of life, a scientist claimed Friday. -more-
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A judge sentenced 14-year-old Nathaniel Brazill to 28 years in prison Friday for fatally shooting his favorite teacher between the eyes on the last day of school – far less than the maximum he could have received of life without parole. -more-
WASHINGTON — The economy endured its weakest growth rate in eight years in the spring as American companies cut back on investment spending by the biggest amount in two decades. -more-
Six months ago, the sages of Wall Street were advising that things couldn’t get much worse, and investors listened. -more-
A 54-year-old woman was the victim of a robbery on Wednesday, said Berkeley Police Sgt. Kay Lantou. A young man allegedly confronted the woman on the corner of Fifth Street and Allston Way at 10:40 p.m. -more-
STIRLING CITY — Life here is like a thousand towns across the West. The landscape is green and rolling, the days are quiet, and the air smells clean. -more-
Killings shatter placid area in Sierra Nevadas 07-28-2001
Labor law enforcement funds go up 07-27-2001
BRIEFS 07-26-2001
State budget could mean tax increase for shoppers 07-25-2001
Hearing set for district growth 07-24-2001
Morgan Stanley destroyed important power records 07-23-2001
Governor puts his weight behind renewable energy By Ben Lumpkin 07-28-2001
Elite 8x2 Tournament hosts nation’s best By Jared Green 07-28-2001
Forum 07-28-2001
Staff 07-28-2001
Jewish Film Festival brings stories to Berkeley By Peter Crimmins 07-28-2001
Staff 07-28-2001
After years of promise, UA Homes slips By Jon Mays 07-28-2001
Sports Shorts Staff 07-28-2001
Click and Clack By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 07-28-2001
Filling up naturally By John Geluardi 07-28-2001
Rallygoers mark ADA anniversary By Daniela Mohor 07-28-2001
Center Street retains early 20th century character By Susan Cerny 07-28-2001
Judge rules in favor of partner of woman killed by dogs The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Energy-efficient appliances selling well The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Scientist claims old data show life signs on Mars The Associated Press 07-28-2001
14-year-old gets 28 years for shooting teacher The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Signs for recession ease despite anemic economy The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Deflated advice leaves poor investors on their own By John Cunniff 07-28-2001
Police briefs Kenyatta Davis 07-28-2001
Cal’s Schott scores a goal in U.S. win over Iceland Daily Planet Wire Services 07-27-2001
Forum 07-27-2001
Web site teaches science of evolution By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-27-2001
Arts & Entertainment 07-27-2001
Neighbors upset over council OK of townhouses By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-27-2001
International class focuses on environmental issues By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-27-2001
Credit union opening doors at new location Staff 07-27-2001
Still no ID on woman found in car Staff, wire reports 07-27-2001
Board to vote on air cleanup plan for Bay Area The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Nurse staffing could cost hospitals millions The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Gov. Davis trims $600 million from budget The Associated Press 07-27-2001
State to audit foster agencies The Associated Press 07-27-2001
As U.S.-Europe tensions grow, talk of isolationism increases The Associated Press 07-27-2001
50 cents is all it takes for toilet fix By Morris and James Carey The Associated Press 07-27-2001
‘Temp Slaves’ sweat their stuff in Berkeley By Sari Friedman Daily Planet Correspondent 07-27-2001
Hewlett-Packard cuts 6,000 more jobs The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Minority homeownership at all-time high The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Foods can contain many hidden allergy triggers The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Last-minute compromise on Beth El plan By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-26-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-26-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-26-2001
Arts & Entertainment 07-26-2001
Berkeley Legion finally wins a close one By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2001
Gaining a new reputation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-26-2001
Cal’s Cope gives mother best present at Worlds Daily Planet Wire Services 07-26-2001
Activists targeting sales of cigarettes By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-26-2001
Berkeley arts groups push for dream center By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2001
Manufacturer refuses refund of arsenic-laced playground By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2001
A tale of two markets, two contrasting results By John Cunniff The Associated Press 07-26-2001
Housing sales remains steady despite an unstable economy The Associated Press 07-26-2001
Late night with Council By Jon Mays and John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 07-25-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-25-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-25-2001
Arts & Entertainment 07-25-2001
Juvenile Hall decision disrupted By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 07-25-2001
Disabled traveler lodges complaint against airline By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-25-2001
Alta Bates says it will cut 300 jobs By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-25-2001
Oakland cuts allowable medical pot plant gardens by 50 percent The Associated Press 07-25-2001
Jury blasts school district The Associated Press 07-25-2001
Stocks tumble, Dow drops on bad earnings news The Associated Press 07-25-2001
Senate schedules new hearings for Microsoft monopoly probe The Associated Press 07-25-2001
Retirement program could drain police department By John Geluardi 07-24-2001
Guy Poole and Sabrina Forkish 07-24-2001
Brower Building proposal is a real opportunity for the arts George Coates By George Coates By George Coates By George Coates 07-24-2001
Staff 07-24-2001
Support growing for small learning communities By Ben Lumpkin 07-24-2001
Beth El votes comes to head at meeting By John Geluardi 07-24-2001
Firefighter takes discrimination case to council By Jon Mays 07-24-2001
Berkeley resident finds magazine work takes ‘Moxie’ By Matt Lorenz 07-24-2001
Police Briefs Staff 07-24-2001
Plan would relieve power bottleneck The Associated Press 07-24-2001
AIDS-stricken Thai boy given humanitarian parole The Associated Press 07-24-2001
Assembly approves final budget measures The Associated Press 07-24-2001
Group plans initiative to safeguard ancient trees The Associated Press 07-24-2001
Losing sight of the investor-consumer By John Cunniff 07-24-2001
Disney buys Fox children’s cable network for $3 billion The Associated Press 07-24-2001
Berkeley drops another extra-inning game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-23-2001
Forum 07-23-2001
Out & About 07-23-2001
It’s business as usual under Proposition 36 By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 07-23-2001
Spring to vote on Beth El despite surgery By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-23-2001
Cohousing establishes community By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-23-2001
Tillie Olsen weds Literature, Politics By Hilel Italie The Associated Press 07-23-2001
Bay Briefs 07-23-2001
Poll: 60 percent of voters won’t give Condit their vote The Associated Press 07-23-2001
State Senate passes $101 billion budget By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 07-23-2001
New ballot battle shaping up over term limits By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 07-23-2001
Police experimenting with wireless tools to fight crime By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer 07-23-2001
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