A San Francisco Superior Court judge extended a strike injunction on one of BART’s three unions Wednesday morning, easing the specter of a Bay Area transit crisis for at least another six weeks. -more-
The 2001 St. Mary’s varsity football team will have to cope with the loss of one of the best players in school history, along with the retirement of its coach of 16 years. The Panthers also lost a star they never really had this summer. But with some big weapons on offense and an infusion of new talent on defense, the Panthers should be back in the hunt for the Bay Shore Athletic League title this season. -more-
Is it possible that the Democrats are overlooking President Bush’s real game plan for Social Security? Not that they’re wrong in charging him with fiscal recklessness. -more-
A former Bay Area filmmaker has made a new documentary about a group of Vietnam War protesters who embodied a maxim deeply rooted in American free speech: “If we’re about bringing change through nonviolence,” says a lifelong activist in the film, “then we should think seriously about being free enough to go to jail.” -more-
The final risk-assessment report for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s tritium facility was released last month and indicates the largest danger of exposure to radioactive material would be during a fire or other disaster. -more-
Cal forward Kyla Sabo was named to Soccer Buzz’s first-ever National Elite Team of the Week on Tuesday. -more-
Unless the Legislature and governor restore health care funds Gov. Gray Davis slashed from the state budget in July, Berkeley will have to cut about $100,000 from its maternal and child health programs. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – An activist, a weather anchor, a teen-ager, a car fleet manager and an electric vehicle enthusiast were all honored Wednesday as Bay Area Air Quality Management District's 2001 Clean Air “champions.” -more-
On Sunday morning, a preacher of a different sort took the podium at St. Joseph the Worker Church in central Berkeley. -more-
OAKLAND (AP) — A team of East Bay developers has been selected for a $500 million, 60-acre deal to transform an industrial neighborhood into a thriving waterfront district and a possible future home for the Oakland Athletics. -more-
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lawyers for an Oregon man who claims the Mormon church is responsible for sexual abuse he suffered as a child said Wednesday a $3 million settlement will open the way for other child-abuse lawsuits against the church. -more-
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An immigrant rights group urged Gov. Gray Davis on Wednesday to support a change in state law that restricts illegal immigrants from obtaining driver’s licenses. -more-
DURBAN, South Africa — Under threat of a devastating European walkout, the World Conference Against Racism held closed-door meetings Wednesday to try to find compromise language on the Israel-Palestinian conflict and reparations for slavery. -more-
NEW YORK — The reality is that nobody really knows when the economic slump will end and the upturn begin. Not Alan Greenspan, nor corporate chiefs, nor those oft-quoted “experts.” -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Oil giant Chevron Corp. announced Wednesday that it will end its 122-year history as a San Francisco company by moving its headquarters to a suburban campus in San Ramon, 40 miles east of its current home. -more-
SAN JOSE (AP) — Investors pounded the stocks of Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. to 52-week lows Wednesday, showing that Wall Street has yet to be convinced HP’s acquisition of Compaq is a good idea. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — More Californians think Japan should atone for atrocities its troops committed during World War II than believe the United States should apologize for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, according to a new survey. -more-
SACRAMENTO – California needs to try new ways to find and keep great teachers in public schools, such as creating a world-class teacher academy or a special credential for teachers who succeed in poor schools, says a new state commission report. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — People who leave small children alone in cars could face $100 fines under a bill approved Wednesday by the state Assembly. -more-
Obituary 09-06-2001
Pact would give BART workers more than 20.5 percent raises 09-05-2001
Unions looking for new support as labor issues come to fore 09-04-2001
$45-million tram system proposed for Alameda 09-03-2001
Researchers predict 42 percent of HIV in San Francisco will resist drug treatment within four years 09-01-2001
Fire at frat blamed on pot lights 08-31-2001
No BART strike – for now By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-06-2001
Panthers looking to open up offense By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2001
That surplus belongs to Social Security Theodore Roszak 09-06-2001
Radicals and radio rebels highlight MadCat By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 09-06-2001
Music Staff 09-06-2001
Report challenges lab’s assessment of tritium safety By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-06-2001
Cal’s Sabo honored for weekend performance Staff 09-06-2001
With Democrats like these, we don’t need Republicans Bruce Joffe Piedmont 09-06-2001
Cuts could hurt city health programs for moms, kids By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 09-06-2001
‘Clean Air Champions’ honored Bay City News 09-06-2001
St. Joseph’s gives workers the pulpit By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2001
Group bids to head waterfront development Associated Press 09-06-2001
Lawyer: More abuse suits against LDS church likely By Andrew Kramer Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001
Immigrant groups urge governor to ease 1994 restrictions on driver’s licenses Associated Press 09-06-2001
Protections for hate crime victims signed into law The Associated Press 09-06-2001
Talks intensify as European delegates ready to walk out of racism conference By Chris Tomlinson Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001
Where slump stops, nobody knows By John Cunniff AP Business Analyst 09-06-2001
Chevron Oil announces move from SF The Associated Press 09-06-2001
Investors aren’t buying HP’s Compaq plan Associated Press 09-06-2001
On 50th anniversary of peace, opinions divided on need for Japan war apology By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001
Commission eyes salaries, training in effort to recruit good teachers The Associated Press 09-06-2001
Assembly OKs bill imposing fine for leaving child alone in car Associated Press 09-06-2001
Women employees at LBNL charge sex discrimination By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-05-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-05-2001
Support increased funding for sustainable agriculture By Emily Franciskovich 09-05-2001
Sculptor revels in freedom to create Maryann Maslan Special to the Daily Planet 09-05-2001
Proposed district boundary would exclude candidate By Hank Sims Daily Planet Correspondent 09-05-2001
Letter to the Editor 09-05-2001
First novel sheds light on grief, survival and family secrets Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 09-05-2001
Area nurses to join rally at Capitol Thursday Staff 09-05-2001
Fairfield teachers reach contract accord Staff 09-05-2001
Police news Kenyatte Davis 09-05-2001
Third BART union holds Wednesday strike option By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Trial Opens in Suit against Bay Area Biotech firm By Gary Gentile Associated Press writer 09-05-2001
San Jose may rename airport to honor Mineta The Associated Press 09-05-2001
Sen. Gramm announces retirement plans By David Espo AP Special Correspondent 09-05-2001
Mint warns collectors: Don’t get buffaloed Staff 09-05-2001
Environmentalists say free speech rights were violated The Associated Press 09-05-2001
Assembly OKs bill giving nursing mothers a break Staff 09-05-2001
Bill would allow overnight visits with inmate mothers Staff 09-05-2001
Law urges free legal help for poor Staff 09-05-2001
Appeals court guts state’s affirmative action programs By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Idle hands have an opportunity to help By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Talks under way to salvage racism conference By Dina Kraft Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Poets’ potluck celebrates joys of creativity in verse By Alex I. Halperin Special to the Daily Planet 09-04-2001
Guy Poole 09-04-2001
Don’t debate whether Zionism equals racism Mark Tarses Berkeley 09-04-2001
Reading program set to catch problems early By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 09-04-2001
Palestinian activists are diverse Greg Hoadley Oakland 09-04-2001
Talks to avert BART strike span long holiday weekend By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-04-2001
Apartheid means segregation by skin color David Singer Berkeley 09-04-2001
Labor Day report on wage disparity isn’t news to area’s working poor Staff 09-04-2001
SJP is a diverse group, addressing an issue of human rights Samuel Hoffman Berkeley 09-04-2001
An energy-efficient refrigerator can save you money By Alice LaPierre 09-04-2001
‘Noncompete’ clauses giving laid-off workers pause By Leslie Miller Associated Press Writer 09-04-2001
Economy taking its toll on airport concessions The Associated Press 09-04-2001
Governor’s race may be state’s costliest ever The Associated Press 09-04-2001
Berkeley labor unions enjoy increased numbers By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001
Illini put Bears away early in season opener By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001
Guy Poole 09-03-2001
Perspective By Jennifer Rockne Pacific News Service 09-03-2001
S.F.’s Summer of Love lives on in new novel By Sari Friedman Daily Planet Correspondent 09-03-2001
Music Staff 09-03-2001
County school budget battle is finally over By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 09-03-2001
Cal women survive a scare from Michigan, win 4-2 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001
Workshop titles are reflective of shocking racism towards Zionism Shabnam Piryaei Berkeley 09-03-2001
Senior’s home benefits from repairs By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-03-2001
One dead in early morning roll-over Staff 09-03-2001
Workers call for legalizing immigrant laborers By Deborah Kong AP Minority Issues Writer 09-03-2001
Grandmother chases down carjacker, saves infant Staff 09-03-2001
BART unions issue a transportation strike warning The Associated Press 09-03-2001
Once off-limits, Bay Area to house power plants The Associated Press 09-03-2001
Grocery workers extend contract to discuss offers The Associated Press 09-03-2001
Judge puts limits on application of pesticide near Monterey schools The Associated Press 09-03-2001
State agencies accused of driving up power prices By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-03-2001
Future unclear for hallowed longshore hiring halls By Leslie Gornstein AP Business Writer 09-03-2001
California prepares for drought as water levels fall By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-03-2001
There’s no stopping this crossing guard Chris O'Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-01-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 09-01-2001
Stop funding Palestinian Authority Daniel C. Spitzer, Ph.D. 09-01-2001
Poetry, artists featured at Watershed Festival By Adam David MillerDaily Planet Correspondent 09-01-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 09-01-2001
Jewel of recruiting class ruled ineligible Staff Report 09-01-2001
Water Authority floats ferry plan for Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-01-2001
Need to understand the issues 'Shabnam Piryaei 09-01-2001
Bears kick off season with 4-0 victory By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-01-2001
Judge disallows ‘dirty tricks’ testimony By Hank Sims Special to the Daily Planet 09-01-2001
Making up our minds about the tritium lab Elmer R. Grossman, M.D. 09-01-2001
Rose garden – a historic treasure By Susan Cerney 09-01-2001
Unions still unsatisfied with BART proposals By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001
BAY AREA BRIEFS The Associated Press 09-01-2001
League of Women Voters will host forum on racism By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 09-01-2001
Sunday deadline for Cal Grant applications Staff 09-01-2001
Proposed 53rd District seen likely to elect a Democrat By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001
Legislation to regulate payday lending industry stalled By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001
Troubled Excite@home loses two partners By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-01-2001
No substitute for experience, Holmoe hopes By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-31-2001
Actress returns to first love in ‘Goddesses’ By John Angell Grant Correspondent 08-31-2001
Missing from Racism Summit agenda – India’s caste system Sarita Sarvate Pacific News Service 08-31-2001
Bridging a need Kenyatte Davis/Daily Planet 08-31-2001
Calendar 08-31-2001
Treat MSC seriously 08-31-2001
Campus activists call for end to ‘Israeli apartheid’ By Hank Sims Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2001
League of Women Voterswill host forum on racism By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-31-2001
Quiet hero left uninsured after bureaucratic bungle By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-31-2001
Bright idea would darken night sky over city By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-31-2001
Student ‘binge’ drinking a concern Bay City News Service 08-31-2001
Redistricting could threaten Condit’s re-election bid By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 08-31-2001
Marin County executives indicted in nuclear sale The Associated Press 08-31-2001
Powell mediates by phone in attempt at Mideast truce By Barry Schweid AP Diplomatic Writer 08-31-2001
At least four dead in wake of West Bank violence AP 08-31-2001
Know what to look for when choosing a good surge protector By JAMES & MORRIS CAREY For AP Newsfeatures 08-31-2001
Schwab to cut up to 2,400 jobs By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer 08-31-2001
Apple admits cuts, shuffles sales force AP 08-31-2001
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