Dog days in Berkeley
Open Paw seeks another ‘doggy’ first -more-
Open Paw seeks another ‘doggy’ first -more-
SAN JOSE, CA. — “‘Til death do us part,” that age-old marriage vow, has always sounded a little, well, non-committal to Confucian ears. In Vietnam, for instance, where I come from, death is not the end of relationships, it only deepens them. -more-
Albatross Pub Sept. 1: David Widelock Jazz Trio; Sept. 5: Whiskey Brothers; Sept. 6: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 19: Whiskey Brothers; Sept. 20: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 22: Larry Stefl Jazz Quartet; Sept. 27: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Free. All shows begin at 9 p.m. 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473 albatrosspub@mindspring.com -more-
Two years ago, the Pac-10 was a national joke. Last year, three teams tied for the conference title, had big bowl wins and finished in the top 10 nationally. So with expectations raised sky-high for the conference leaders this season, can Oregon, Oregon State and Washington replicate their super seasons? Or will the league be hit with another down cycle? With eight teams returning their starting quarterbacks and a couple of early Heisman candidates in Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington and Oregon State tailback Ken Simonton, this could be the year that establishes the conference back in the nation’s elite. Here are our predictions for the upcoming season. -more-
Lamont is nervous. A police officer has stopped him and is asking for his identification. But Lamont refuses to produce his wallet or the I.D that is inside. And the police officer looks like he is getting mad. -more-
The Berkeley Daily Planet received this letter addressed to United States President George W. Bush. -more-
For reading 275,462 pages over six months last year – on their own time – John Muir Elementary School students will be awarded $5,000 from the state. -more-
“The students are here.” -more-
CARLSBAD – Straddling a longboard, Kim Kennis scanned the incoming waves, searching for one packing enough height and force. -more-
Oakland’s downtown Chinatown area returned to normal yesterday afternoon following a gas leak that forced the evacuation of numerous businesses along Eighth Street. -more-
Gas leak clears Chinatown 08-25-2001
Regulators OK relief for low-income power ratepayers 08-24-2001
Need to save Social Security, economy, America 08-23-2001
Murder suspect’s 3-year-old son discovered dead 08-22-2001
Make smart changes to decrease power bill 08-21-2001
Dog days in Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-27-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 08-27-2001
Even the dead travel in the age of globalization By Andrew Lam Pacific News Service 08-27-2001
Arts Compiled by Kenyatte Davis 08-27-2001
Pac-10 leaders have to deal with pre-season hype By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-27-2001
Copwatch keeps its eye on the police By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-27-2001
Stem cell research can help older Republicans as well Terry Cochrell 08-27-2001
John Muir students master one of the Rs By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-27-2001
UC Berkeley students return to campus, city Bay City News 08-27-2001
Surf’s up for industry catering to women By Chelsea A. Carter Associated Press Writer 08-27-2001
BHS grapples with accreditation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-25-2001
Development limits are much needed Nancy Wilson 08-25-2001
Berkeley slamming a celebration of diversity By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 08-25-2001
Arts Weekend 08-25-2001
Callen looking forward to getting back on the field Daily Planet Wire Services 08-25-2001
WANTED: Berkeley transit czar By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Why does Tribune write editorials based on hate? Jonathon Marley 08-25-2001
Senator urges women to enter politics Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-25-2001
Neglect — not pesticide — is cause of school building blight Michael Bauce 08-25-2001
A modernized building reveals its 19th century origins By Susan Cerny 08-25-2001
Differing views are not always homophobic S. Nielsen 08-25-2001
Berkeley High ‘B’ building could be a community asset Terry Cochrell 08-25-2001
Police seminar set on gay issues By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Man hunt ruffles look-alikes in Sacramento killings The Associated Press 08-25-2001
Customer shouldn’t trade Cutlass By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-25-2001
Investors have little reason to hold on to stocks The Associated Press 08-25-2001
Support grows for ousted disability commissioner By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-24-2001
Density works - try it Richard Register 08-24-2001
Annual world festival comes to Telegraph By Wanda Sabir Special to the Daily Planet 08-24-2001
Arts Staff 08-24-2001
Newcomers working together on BHS offense By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-24-2001
Board meets to review budget discrepancies By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Plan first - then build Becky O’Malley 08-24-2001
N.Y. library acquires Jack Kerouac archives The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Car sharing program to hit the road in November By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
KPFA rallies for suspended N.Y. radio host By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Briefs Staff 08-24-2001
Judge upholds ban on diesel fleets The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Tribes worry Congress will ignore their energy help The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Condit interview does little to help him, viewers say The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Couple will pay surrogate mom The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Stencil painting your home can be easy and fun By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Homeowners can reduce contractor liens The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Debate over number of human genes The Associated Press 08-24-2001
China acknowledges HIV cases surging The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Number of jobless hits nine-year high The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Users of wireless networks beware: eavesdropping is easier The Associated Press 08-24-2001
University employees want salary raise, right to strike By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-23-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities compiled by Guy Poole 08-23-2001
Craig should not be removed Blane N. Beckwith 08-23-2001
Arts 08-23-2001
Banged-up Bears take it easy during final scrimmage Staff Report 08-23-2001
Parents may not see many pesticide use letters By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-23-2001
How tenants recycle Rene Cardinaux, A.I.A 08-23-2001
Cal’s McKeever set for Goodwill Games Daily Planet Wire Services 08-23-2001
Local rose gardener found opportunity at Farmer’s Market By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-23-2001
True Blue remembered Michael Levy 08-23-2001
Berkeley scientist off to head start-up The Associated Press 08-23-2001
Bon temps corrected Armand Boulay 08-23-2001
How some are using their tax refunds: 08-23-2001
Plea bargain in accused hacker case The Associated Press 08-23-2001
Claremont closer to designation By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-22-2001
Arts Staff 08-22-2001
Construction starting soon at King school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-22-2001
Local women prepare for racism conference Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-22-2001
Parents getting first report of school toxins The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Bill creates state ‘do not call’ list for telemarketers The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Attorneys, unions attempt to raise benefits The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Jesse Helms says he’ll retire The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Feds try to curb recession with another cut The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Program will award air quality credits for telecommuting The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Stock prices take another tumble The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Arafat calls for Mideast truce talks in Germany The Associated Press 08-22-2001
NATO decides to send troops into Macedonia The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-21-2001
Gaia – tourist attraction? Victor Herbert Berkeley 08-21-2001
Arts Staff 08-21-2001
Mentoring program bridges gap By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-21-2001
Pacifica trying to remove left voices Richard Wiebe 08-21-2001
Tribune staff calls editorial ‘embarrassing’ By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001
Lights OK; need better drivers Ann Sieck 08-21-2001
Brainchild is for kids who love to compete By Mary Barrett Daily Planet correspondent 08-21-2001
Opinions are just that – opinions Katherine Thomas 08-21-2001
BHS students elated after 600-mile ride By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001
Missile buildup danger, waste Bruce Joffe 08-21-2001
Berkeley environmentalist honored By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001
New web page for healthcare services Bay City News 08-21-2001
Agilent cutting 4,000 jobs The Associated Press 08-21-2001
Key economic indicators stable The Associated Press 08-21-2001
Companies could be forced to clean MTBE sites The Associated Press 08-21-2001