Team estimates potential earthquake damage
In preparation for the next earthquake, a geological survey team has been drilling in various locations around west Berkeley to determine which areas will experience the most violent shaking. -more-
In preparation for the next earthquake, a geological survey team has been drilling in various locations around west Berkeley to determine which areas will experience the most violent shaking. -more-
Through three games of the Slam N’ Jam Elite 8x2 Tournament, the Oakland Soldiers had blown past overmatched opponents with a whole lot of flashy plays and very little effort. But when it came down to the championship game, it was good old-fashioned muscle that carried them past a halftime deficit to the title. -more-
Through three games of the Slam N’ Jam Elite 8x2 Tournament, the Oakland Soldiers had blown past overmatched opponents with a whole lot of flashy plays and very little effort. But when it came down to the championship game, it was good old-fashioned muscle that carried them past a halftime deficit to the title. -more-
Oscar London, a pseudonymous Berkeley internist who practices out of a two-story sole proprietorship on Webster Street, has published his second collection of satiric essays, a sequel to “Kill as Few Patients as Possible.” -more-
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For Michele Lawrence, Berkeley’s new superintendent of schools, Wednesday morning was a watershed of sorts: an eagerly awaited dining room table was delivered to her new Berkeley home. -more-
As part of its struggle to protect homeless people’s civil rights, the nonprofit organization Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency is doing a survey of the needs of Berkeley’s homeless individuals. -more-
Make-a-Circus came to Civic Center Park for the 12th consecutive year Wednesday, playing music, juggling, clowning and tumbling in front of more than 100 children, before teaching the youngsters to perform as well. -more-
Though it’s the most discussed plan for reforming Social Security, letting workers invest some of their payments in the stock market isn’t the only way to save the system. -more-
Another alternative to Social Security 08-02-2001
Green Party officials renew their bid for national status 08-01-2001
UC official takes Smith College post 07-31-2001
Bay Briefs 07-30-2001
Killings shatter placid area in Sierra Nevadas 07-28-2001
Labor law enforcement funds go up 07-27-2001
Team estimates potential earthquake damage By John Geluardi 08-02-2001
Soldiers muscle their way to Elite 8x2 title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-02-2001
Soldiers muscle their way to Elite 8x2 title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-02-2001
Guy Poole 08-02-2001
Forum 08-02-2001
Oscar London makes another round with satirical essays By Sari Friedman Daily Planet correspondent 08-02-2001
Staff 08-02-2001
New superintendent takes district reins By Ben Lumpkin 08-02-2001
Survey aims to detail needs of homeless By Daniela Mohor 08-02-2001
Circus teaches, entertains kids By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-02-2001
Briefs Staff 08-02-2001
New haven for homeless youth By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-01-2001
Forum 08-01-2001
Arts & Entertainment 08-01-2001
Talent put into ‘Loot’ doesn’t pay off By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 08-01-2001
Soldiers put on a show against Superstars By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-01-2001
UC professor spearheads effort to stop book recall By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Permanent director for housing department By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Mayor won’t meet with Boy Scouts at City Hall By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Insurers weigh if stolen medical marijuana is covered The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Report says energy bill would destroy wildlands The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Gov. Davis raises $5.8 million for re-election The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Woman gets three months in jail for leaving children in car trunk The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Consumer spending up despite rising layoffs The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Boeing set to move 1,100 jobs from California to Texas, Florida Staff 08-01-2001
Boeing set to move 1,100 jobs from California to Texas, Florida The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Ingram Micro reports quarterly loss The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Toyota, Universal agree to marketing deal The Associated Press 08-01-2001
New manager takes over Housing Authority By John Geluardi 07-31-2001
Soldiers look sluggish, but win first round game By Jared Green 07-31-2001
Guy Poole 07-31-2001
Forum 07-31-2001
‘The Great Sebastians’ a great effort John Angell Grant 07-31-2001
Larger performance spaces urged for Oxford Street plan By Ben Lumpkin 07-31-2001
Stained glass business still going strong after 25 years By Matthew Lorenz 07-31-2001
BART asks for cooling off period for third union Staff 07-31-2001
About Town Staff 07-31-2001
Energy saving project receives state funding Bay City News 07-31-2001
Day laborers gather to focus on unity The Associated Press 07-31-2001
The quiet time precedes economic action By John Cunniff 07-31-2001
Venture capital investment plunges The Associated Press 07-31-2001
Police Briefs Staff 07-31-2001
Out & About By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-30-2001
‘The Lady’s Not for Burning’ closes theater’s season By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 07-30-2001
Summer Recreation Calendar Staff 07-30-2001
Nonprofit to lead city-wide initiatives By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001
Coughlin adds to Cal’s medal count at Worlds Daily Planet Wire Services 07-30-2001
Hundreds rally to protest new youth jail By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001
Berkeley lab retracts discovery of elements The Associated Press 07-30-2001
Berkeley man found shot to death in yard The Associated Press 07-30-2001
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