Eight months ago, a group of Berkeley High parents, appalled to find 180 freshmen failing two or more classes at Berkeley High, decided to take matters into their own hands. -more-
New power plants - get ready for assault on environment -more-
When local composer Phil Freihofner first saw the classic silent film “Der Golem” (Germany, 1920), it struck him that this film needed an appropriate musical soundtrack. -more-
924 Gilman St. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 4: Toxic Narcotic, Menstrual Tramps, Emo Summer, Four Letter Word, Shitty Wickets; Aug 10: 90 Day Men, Assembly of God, Strong Intention, Under a Dying Sun; Aug 11: Toys That Kill, Scared of Chakra, Soophie Nun Squad, Debris; Aug 12: 5 p.m. Citizen Fish, J-Church, Eleventeen. $5. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926. -more-
Initial results of a Harrison Park air study confirmed predictions that airborne particulate matter has increased over the soccer field and alarmed some city officials with an increase as much as 60 percent above state-recommended levels. -more-
When he speaks about the book he wrote in 1999, Ken Moshesh describes it as the narration of a tragedy, his tragedy. -more-
Some 140,000 people died as a result of the atomic bomb dropped Aug. 6, 1945 on Hiroshima, Japan. Others were burned, blinded, became diseased and scarred for life. -more-
The 800 block of Delaware Street is the location of the first settlement in Berkeley that grew into a true community. -more-
BERKELEY — Two weeks after being injured by fishing hooks and fishing lines, five brown pelicans hobbled out of their cages and jumped onto the rocks at the Berkeley Marina Thursday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of dogs of all sizes and breeds gathered with their owners Friday outside City Hall to protest a proposed citywide dog policy tightening off-leash restrictions. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A 41-year-old Turlock man charged with breaking into the state Capitol with his bare hands Friday has reignited a debate over Capitol security. -more-
PASADENA— NASA’s Galileo will swoop within 124 miles of the north pole of Io on Sunday, a close shave that may take the aging robotic spacecraft through a giant plume of volcanic gases erupting from the moon of Jupiter. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Despite being the only Republican holding statewide office, Secretary of State Bill Jones is battling lukewarm reception from his own party and scant financial support for his gubernatorial campaign. -more-
MODESTO — Rep. Gary Condit returned Friday to face an uncertain future with his California constituents, leaving behind growing unrest among his Washington colleagues. -more-
SACRAMENTO — In California this summer, energy prices have stabilized, the lights have stayed on and Gov. Gray Davis keeps raising millions of dollars for his re-election bid. -more-
LOS ANGELES — In an unusual hearing, a frail elderly woman who witnessed a Sacramento-area bank holdup in 1975 gave testimony Friday for use in the upcoming trial of former SLA fugitive Sara Jane Olson on charges of trying to kill police officers. -more-
HAMILTON, N.J. — Seven years ago, Maureen Kanka and her husband thought they would live in their house for the rest of their lives. As she looks toward the small park across the street, she’s no longer sure. -more-
A group in North Carolina plans to protest the “overwhelming number of illegal Hispanic workers invading the area.” A California coalition urges people to lobby against giving legal status to undocumented immigrants. -more-
WASHINGTON— President Bush seems to bolt from the White House every chance he gets. He begins a monthlong vacation on his Texas ranch Saturday, and by the time he returns he will have spent nearly two months of his presidency there. -more-
Dear Tom and Ray: -more-
When one of Wall Street’s best-known prognosticators said this past week that the Dow Jones industrials would reach 12,500 by year’s end, at least a few market watchers were flabbergasted. -more-
If it weren’t for the consumer – the courageous, spendthrift, debt-be-damned U.S. consumer – the economy might now be in the midst of recession. -more-
WASHINGTON — The yearlong slide in factory jobs slowed a bit and service jobs gained some ground in July, holding the nation’s unemployment rate steady at 4.5 percent. -more-
Two men were shot Thursday morning on West Frontage Road, according to Berkeley police. -more-
POLICE BRIEFS 08-04-2001
Conservation program keeps growing 08-03-2001
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
Rebound students score at graduation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-04-2001
Letters to the Editor 08-04-2001
Silent film, music event promises to be pleasing By Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 08-04-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 08-04-2001
Test shows poor air quality at Harrison Park By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001
Activist has deep roots in helping social change By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001
Vigil calls for UC to cut ties with weapons labs By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001
Victorian cottage survives in west Berkeley By Susan Cerny 08-04-2001
Pelicans, injured by fishing hooks, freed The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Dogs, owners protest policy The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Police investigate break-in at state Capitol The Associated Press 08-04-2001
NASA closes in on Jupiter moon The Associated Press 08-04-2001
GOP gubernatorial candidate battles cool reception The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Condit returns home as colleagues’ support wanes The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Davis dodges blackouts, but not conflict scandal The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Pretrial testimony in SLA case The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Megan’s Law – and criticism – spreads across country The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Demographic changes spark sentiment against immigrants The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Bush flees White House for a month at ranch The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Cars that spontaneously combust By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-04-2001
Wall Street’s direction remains debatable By Lisa Singhania The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Now appearing: the courageous consumer By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-04-2001
July jobless rate holds steady The Associated Press 08-04-2001
Bill would let illegal immigrants get licenses to drive By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-03-2001
Bush must not obstruct world racism conference Staff 08-03-2001
Bizarre ‘Brainwash’ festival is good program By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent 08-03-2001
Staff 08-03-2001
Berkeley Bay Trail could be open to trekkers in January By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-03-2001
Young talent brightens music festival by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 08-03-2001
NASA begins release of most accurate 3-D map The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Man convicted of killing wife; motive not clear The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Boy mauled by pit bulls improving The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Activist wins award and $30,000 for anti-smoking work Bay City News 08-03-2001
Test scores show state students still at bottom The Associated Press 08-03-2001
FBI discounts anonymous tip in Chandra Levy case The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Boy reunited with family after two years The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Commission says it will review coastal developments The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Televangelist’s effort to reopen oil refinery under fire The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Muslim inmates can’t be punished for following Koran The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Study finds depression during pregnancy is common The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Report studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries The Associated Press 08-03-2001
Start-up bets future on embryonic stem cells The Associated Press 08-03-2001
NetZero cuts staff, service The Associated Press 08-03-2001
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
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