The planning director, named July 24 by the City Council, will be stepping into a department often characterized by controversy. -more-
LOS ANGELES – Hugo Alexander and Marcos Montero stand at the corner of Fletcher Drive and Atwater Avenue beneath the old, peeling neon sign for Ray’s Liquor. The intersection is a popular gathering place for day laborers; half a block away is a busy U-Haul outlet. Whenever a work truck rolls by, the men whistle and wave their hands, hoping to join a crew with a construction, painting or landscaping job. -more-
924 Gilman St. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 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-
To send a message of peace and perseverance to parents, peers and the community, 17 Berkeley High students set out on a 600 mile, 14-day cycling trip from downtown Berkeley to San Diego County’s Santana High School Monday. -more-
Tonight, there are some Berkeley residents who will be alone, locked inside shuttered houses, unaware of who their neighbors are and unable to get or give help in case of a disaster. -more-
Deregulation. Price caps. Energy fuel shortages. And pundits pointing fingers in all directions. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Philip Morris attorneys urged a judge Monday to slash a $3 billion punitive damage award to a cancer-stricken smoker and to grant a retrial. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California appears to be a land of haves and have-nots, with above-average median household incomes but more children living in poverty. -more-
NEW YORK — The phrasing varies but the message is the same: The big dreams of a stock market comeback as momentous as its collapse are faded and jaded now. Forget them. Get real. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Victims and their families cannot sue weapons manufacturers for damages when criminals use their products illegally, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday in a closely watched case testing gunmaker liability. -more-
Court says gunmaker not liable in killing spree 08-07-2001
Subscription switch a battle for software companies 08-06-2001
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
Some controversy awaits planning director By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-07-2001
Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service 08-07-2001
Arts Staff 08-07-2001
Two week journey is for peace By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001
Neighbors brought together for annual National Night Out By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001
Watch out for phantom power users By Alice LaPierre 08-07-2001
Philip Morris fights $3 billion verdict The Associated Press 08-07-2001
Census shows California a land of haves, have-nots The Associated Press 08-07-2001
Throw in the towel on hopes of a surging market comeback By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-07-2001
City Council names new planning director By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-06-2001
Letters to the Editor 08-06-2001
‘Lumumba’ tells tragic tale of a Congolese hero By Peter CrimminsDaily Planet correspondent 08-06-2001
Arts & Entertainment 08-06-2001
Sports shorts Staff 08-06-2001
Vine-ripened organic tomatoes a big hit at farmers’ market By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001
New superintendent: coordinated effort can solve BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001
Activists refuse to let Hiroshima memories die Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 08-06-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 08-06-2001
With soaring power prices, solar power gets day in sun By Aandrew Bridges AP Science Writer 08-06-2001
Logging debate heats up as forest, court actions counter timber money By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 08-06-2001
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
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