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Lamile Perry breaks 5 wheelchair track records

By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff
Friday August 17, 2001

The Bay Cruisers proved they were worthy of their name when they flew through the National Junior Wheelchair Track and Field Championships, capturing over a dozen medals, breaking nine national records and receiving the award for the best large team in the country. -more-


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Tribune should retract prejudiced editorial

Kriss Worthington Berkeley City Council member
Friday August 17, 2001

The Daily Planet received a copy of this letter written by Councilmember Kriss Worthington to The Oakland Tribune responding to an Aug. 14 editorial in which the author called Worthington a “coward” and accused him of “advancing what seems to be a single agenda in a city widely known for its diversity.” -more-


Friday August 17, 2001

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City nets 4 redistricting plans

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Friday August 17, 2001

By Wednesday at closing time, the City Clerk’s Office had received four proposals to redraw the boundary lines of the eight council districts in order to distribute the city’s population equally within each. -more-


Cal athletic director preps for success

Daily Planet wire services
Friday August 17, 2001

The honeymoon is almost over for new Athletic Director Stephen Gladstone. Just two months on the job, he's been busy preparing the department for the coming year. -more-


Karen Craig: hard-working commissioner

Carol Denney Berkeley
Friday August 17, 2001

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Little change seen in scores of state tests

By Erika Kelly Daily Planet correspondent
Friday August 17, 2001

Initial analysis of the 2001 Stanford 9 test scores, released this week, revealed little change from last year’s scores among Berkeley students. -more-


Nonprofit fights environmental degradation

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Friday August 17, 2001

In the four years she has been working at Project Underground, a Berkeley-based nonprofit organization that fights against abusive gold mine and oil exploitation, Catherine Baldi has seen the organization grow. -more-


BRIEFS

BDP Staff
Friday August 17, 2001

Grant will help rebuild Tilden Park carousel -more-


Groups lobby for national Juneteenth Day

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

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Features

State conservation buoyed by incentives, weather

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Higher electricity rates and state-funded rebates on energy efficient appliances have helped Californians conserve power this summer. But the main reason for that may be due more to the weather than Gov. Gray Davis. -more-


Stores continue pulling gel candies linked to deaths

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Two major grocery chains have pulled a type of imported jelly candy from thousands of supermarkets nationwide after public health officials here warned they were linked to the choking deaths of two children. -more-


Blazes under control in Northern California

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Firefighters battling the largest fire in Northern California contained it Thursday morning, while residents living near another fire were allowed to return to their homes as that blaze also wound down by evening, officials said. -more-


Marine World fatality after ride

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

VALLEJO — The death of a woman who suffered bleeding in the brain after riding a spinning teacup-style ride at Six Flags Marine World has officials wondering if such rides should be more closely studied. -more-


Report says feds discriminate with grants

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

WASHINGTON — Federal officials routinely discriminate against religious groups when handing out grant money, taking constitutional concerns about the separation of church and state too far, the White House contended in a report Thursday. -more-


Committee proposes some Internet access to federal court records

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

WASHINGTON — People could log onto their home computers instead of going to the federal courthouse to get information on many cases under a plan to put records on the Internet. -more-


Pollution killing more people than traffice crashes

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

WASHINGTON — More people are being killed by pollution from cars, trucks and other sources than by traffic crashes, researchers estimate in a report that says cleaning up would prolong the lives of thousands of people. -more-


Unusual circumstances in Texas stay of execution

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

AUSTIN — The successful last-minute attempt to spare the life of convicted killer Napoleon Beazley included two unusual twists: the judge who presided over Beazley’s trial asked the governor to stop the execution, and one of his own appeals lawyers admitted doing a poor job. -more-


Study finds hands-free phones still distracting

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

DETROIT — A study released Thursday said hands-free devices for cell phones do not appreciably reduce driver distraction, suggesting laws mandating the use of such devices may be ineffective. -more-


Gardening isn’t just gardening, it’s life

By Sari Friedman Daily Planet correspondent
Friday August 17, 2001

Grinding a slug under the heel of your boot and then selecting flora to tenderly cultivate. Methodically exterminating generations of snails and then constructing your very own greenhouse. -more-


Industry Standard magazine to file for bankruptcy

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Sinking along with the Internet economy that it covered, the Industry Standard will suspend publication next week and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to an internal company memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. -more-


Economists encouraged by falling consumer prices

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

WASHINGTON — A sharp drop in the cost of gasoline and other energy products helped drive down consumer prices in July by the largest amount in 15 years. -more-


Nosebleeds can signify something serious

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

DALLAS — Nosebleeds can be a nuisance. Or something more serious. -more-


Election Section

Make changes, lose the medicine

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Make a few changes in your life, and you could reduce or even eliminate the need for blood pressure medicine, advises the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. -more-


Editorial

Court mandate says officers must make traffic stops safely

The Associated Press
Friday August 17, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Law enforcement officers are required to use “reasonable care” when making traffic stops, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Court mandate says officers must make traffic stops safely 08-17-2001

Judge postpones Ford ignition trial 08-14-2001

SF homeless advocates take over vacant building 08-13-2001

Rabbits in Berkeley? 4-h kids raising brood 08-11-2001

News

Lamile Perry breaks 5 wheelchair track records By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001

08-17-2001

Tribune should retract prejudiced editorial Kriss Worthington Berkeley City Council member 08-17-2001

08-17-2001

City nets 4 redistricting plans By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001

Cal athletic director preps for success Daily Planet wire services 08-17-2001

Karen Craig: hard-working commissioner Carol Denney Berkeley 08-17-2001

Little change seen in scores of state tests By Erika Kelly Daily Planet correspondent 08-17-2001

Nonprofit fights environmental degradation By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001

BRIEFS BDP Staff 08-17-2001

Groups lobby for national Juneteenth Day The Associated Press 08-17-2001

State conservation buoyed by incentives, weather The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Stores continue pulling gel candies linked to deaths The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Blazes under control in Northern California The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Marine World fatality after ride The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Report says feds discriminate with grants The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Committee proposes some Internet access to federal court records The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Pollution killing more people than traffice crashes The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Unusual circumstances in Texas stay of execution The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Study finds hands-free phones still distracting The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Gardening isn’t just gardening, it’s life By Sari Friedman Daily Planet correspondent 08-17-2001

Industry Standard magazine to file for bankruptcy The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Economists encouraged by falling consumer prices The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Nosebleeds can signify something serious The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Make changes, lose the medicine The Associated Press 08-17-2001

Career stems baseball, military, school services By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 08-16-2001

Oakland’s Brown right on Letters to the Editor 08-16-2001

08-16-2001

BHS senior takes seat on board By Erika KellyDaily Planet correspondent 08-16-2001

08-16-2001

Something constructive can come of the quandary By Mayor Shirley Dean 08-16-2001

Gay group criticizes ‘homophobic’ editorial By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-16-2001

City sponsors safety light program By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-16-2001

Berkeley lab nabs computer funding Bay City News 08-16-2001

Bristol-Myers offers competing drug for free The Associated Press 08-16-2001

10,000 reasons to love Gaia? 08-15-2001

08-15-2001

UC students have own idea to reconfigure districts 7,8 By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-15-2001

Don’t ostrocize, exercise vote 08-15-2001

Pacifica crisis reheats with show under siege By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-15-2001

City mocked for standing against execution 08-15-2001

State senator poses gun legislation By Erika Kelly Daily Planet correspondent 08-15-2001

Alta Bates Summit CEO announces resignation Summit/Alta Bates sources 08-15-2001

Police Briefs 08-15-2001

Alternative high school garden gutted By Erika Kelly Daily Planet Correspondent 08-14-2001

Guy Poole 08-14-2001

Do not shoot the messenger Robert Clear Berkeley 08-14-2001

Staff 08-14-2001

Civic Center receives quake monitoring equipment By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-14-2001

Dark sky ordinances save energy Yolanda Huang member, Parks & Recreation Commission 08-14-2001

Surrogate mother sues Berkeley couple The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Bigots and fountains in City Hall Stuart Sidells Berkele 08-14-2001

Business school dean resigning at year’s end Daily Planet services 08-14-2001

The doctor is not always right Gene Bernardi Berkeley 08-14-2001

Police cite homeless advocates who took over empty building The Associated Press 08-14-2001

What you don’t know.... George Kauffman Berkeley 08-14-2001

Bill would exempt hottest areas from power blackouts The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Go ahead – spend now, save later By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Chevron,Texaco closer to merger The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Emery Worldwide Airlines grounds plane fleet The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Smart voter Jon Mays/Daily Planet 08-13-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-13-2001

Technology could deliver us from the Tower of Babel By Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 08-13-2001

Arts 08-13-2001

Closed campus plan at Berkeley High put on hold By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-13-2001

No money, no mail Richard Thompson 08-13-2001

Warm water pools design under way By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-13-2001

Now it’s many friends of the creek By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-13-2001

Undergrad scholars enter graduate incubators By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2001

California sues EPA over ethanol requirement for gas The Associated Press 08-13-2001

Newest school board member experienced with kids’ issues By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 08-11-2001

Don’t group Girl Scouts with their male counterparts 08-11-2001

‘Reefer Madness’ one-act is all over the map Maryann MaslanSpecial to the Daily Planet 08-11-2001

Arts & Entertainment 08-11-2001

Berkeley hockey player headed to Canadian camp By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-11-2001

Alta Bates expansion ‘skirmish’ heard by the ZAB By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Complacency could lead to Alaska’s beauty being ruined by drilling Thomas Krassowski 08-11-2001

Cal QB Boller among O’Brien candidates Daily Planet Wire Services 08-11-2001

New voting system may help disabled By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Gaia Building is a pleasant surprise of good architecture Hank Resnik 08-11-2001

Passengers left from city’s first pier By Susan Cerny 08-11-2001

Craig has served the Commission on Disablity with great success Helen Rippier Wheeler 08-11-2001

Berkeley park improvements among $2 million grant for Bay Area The Associated Press 08-11-2001

SFO union head arrested for bank heists By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

Man faces trial in baby’s death The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Asian-Americans seek redistricting to unify communities By Leon Drouin Keith Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

California Supreme Court clarifies life support rule By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

Readers share their thoughts on older drivers By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-11-2001

Want Giverny in a tub? A word to the wise: Start slowly The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Investors, researchers unsure as companies ponder stem cell future By Paul Elias AP Biotechnology Writer 08-11-2001

Tobacco trial judge rules $3 billion punitive damages excessive, suggests $100 million By Cadonna M. Peyton Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

State kicks off rebates for energy-saving appliances The Associated Press 08-11-2001