Reaction to U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee’s lone Congressional vote against the use of force against terror in the wake of the Sept. 11 tradedy was swift this week. -more-
Berkeley’s school district is threatened with “negative certification” because of budget inaccuracies; Emeryville School Board directors are recalled, after reports of deficit spending and inappropriate expenditures by the Superintendent; Peralta District students start school without textbooks. Students, parents, teachers and taxpayers can’t help wondering “why can’t they get it right?” -more-
924 Gilman Street Sept. 21: Slow Gherkin, 78 RPMS, Enemy You, Wisecracker; Sept. 23: 5 p.m. Subtonix, Running Ragged, (+t.b.a.); Sept. 28: Erase Errata, The Intima, Ibobuki, (+t.b.a.); Sept. 29: DS-13, Beware, Blown To Bits, (+t.b.a.); Most shows are $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. -more-
Tailback George scores three TDs for St. Mary’s -more-
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart, one that is filled with sorrow for the families and loved ones who were killed and injured in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Only the most foolish or the most callous would not understand the grief that has gripped the American people and millions across the world. -more-
Editor: -more-
“This is a life-changing activity you’re doing today,” Patty Donald told volunteers assembled near the Berkeley Marina Saturday, as they prepared to spread out and pick up garbage along the coastline. -more-
WASHINGTON — The only member of Congress to vote against using force against terrorists was also the lone House opponent of using U.S. troops against Serbia three years ago. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – The El Dorado and Tahoe National Forests fire has been 100 percent contained. The fire had been burning on 16,761 acres and cost a total of $26.5 million. -more-
SAN JOSE – A couple allegedly cooking methamphetamine in a San Jose motel room were burned as the chemicals burst into flames. -more-
LOS ANGELES – The FBI was warned three weeks before the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington that two suspected Osama bin Laden associates, who later turned out to be among the suicide hijackers, were in the United States, according to a report Sunday. -more-
SAN GABRIEL – A grocery store owner was shot and killed after an apparent confrontation with customers escalated into violence, officials said. -more-
Crime rates, traffic levels drop after Tuesday’s events -more-
Volunteer Californians could be headed to East Coast for aftermath -more-
SAN JOSE – In education, ’A’ has long stood for Apple. But nowadays, ’B’ is for the big school battle with ’C’ the competition — Dell Computer Corp. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Lawmakers in Sacramento have decided on a Bay Bridge earthquake retrofitting deal that requires the state to pay about 40 percent of the $1.46 billion needed for the project. -more-
Legislators settle on Bay Bridge retrofitting deal 09-17-2001
Unknown number of FBI agents to protect airports 09-15-2001
Handgun safety bill sent to governor 09-14-2001
President Bush brands attacks ‘acts of war’ 09-13-2001
Red Cross Blood Bank overloaded with eager donors 09-12-2001
Community Action Team set to present findings on city’s health 09-11-2001
City leaders react to Lee’s vote against war By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 09-17-2001
Out and About Compiled by Guy Poole 09-17-2001
School districts, auditors, and accountability By Ann-Marie Hogan 09-17-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-17-2001
Panthers win a squeaker over El Cerrito By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-17-2001
What Lee said on house floor Barbara Lee 09-17-2001
Compelling reason to revert to elections based on geography Staff 09-17-2001
Shore clean-up nets an odd bounty By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 09-17-2001
Conservatism is for heroes’ Tim Plume 09-17-2001
Rep. Lee has history of opposing the use of force The Associated Press 09-17-2001
Star fire 100 percent contained The Associated Press 09-17-2001
Alleged drug den bursts into flames Staff 09-17-2001
Richmond prep school opening delayed Staff 09-17-2001
Pacifica fined for environmental violations Staff 09-17-2001
Report says FBI was warned two hijackers were already in U.S. The Associated Press 09-17-2001
Muslim store owner killed after confronting customers The Associated Press 09-17-2001
Terrorist attack spurred decrease in crime statewide The Associated Press 09-17-2001
Thousands of reservists prepare for call up The Associated Press 09-17-2001
Apple fights to regain ground in education market By May Wong AP Technology Writer 09-17-2001
City copes with tragedy By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 09-15-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-15-2001
Fly a flag, Berkeley David Gee 09-15-2001
ArtsWeekend 09-15-2001
Message of cancellation from the Arab Film Festival 09-15-2001
Logan piles on big plays to beat ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-15-2001
Community claims victory in tritium facility closure By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-15-2001
Letter from Bhutan Tshewang Dendup Thimphu, Bhutan, 09-15-2001
Cal soccer games set for Monday Daily Planet Wire Services 09-15-2001
Campus stands with Muslims By Chris O'Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-15-2001
A Sikh mourns the tragedy, fears blind hate Narinder Singh 09-15-2001
Beth El synagogue-school compromise called ‘miraculous’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-15-2001
GTU community searches for answers 09-15-2001
Old City Hall a symbol of Berkeley’s essence By Susan Cerny 09-15-2001
Judge OKs venue change By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 09-15-2001
Frantic final day for 2001 legislative session By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 09-15-2001
Pros and cons of front wheel drive By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 09-15-2001
Wall Street faces uncertainty when trading resumes By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer 09-15-2001
Kennedy plans new project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-14-2001
Out & About Staff 09-14-2001
Beyond bin Laden – why are we so hated? William O. Beeman Pacific News Service 09-14-2001
’Jackets’ tough preseason continues against Logan By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001
Berkeley comic shows the lighter side of temping By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 09-14-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-14-2001
No new fast food on San Pablo Avenue, commission advises By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001
Call for help in promoting peace Suzan Bollich 09-14-2001
Panthers look to fix problems, rebound against El Cerrito By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001
Muslims cautious despite positive UC reaction By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Motivations are comprehensible George Palen 09-14-2001
Cal-Rutgers football game rescheduled for Nov. 23 Daily Planet Wire Services 09-14-2001
Motivations are comprehensible By Kimberlee Keala Bortfield Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Enron Corp. agrees to turn over documents to Senate investigators By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001
Campus Muslim students braced for backlash By Malcolm Gay and Turaya Bryant Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Berkeley High teens sorting out emotions after attack By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Critics call redistricting plans too pro-incumbent By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001
U.S. response to terror attacks raises legal issues By Martha Mendoza AP National Writer 09-14-2001
Lawsuits targeting airline industry expected over terrorist hijackings By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001
Don’t let sprinkler systems leave you high and dry Associated Press report 09-14-2001
Sweeheart deal for San Francisco Barbie The Associated Press 09-14-2001
Officials silent on building delays By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-13-2001
Cal cancels all games through weekend Staff 09-13-2001
Guy Poole 09-13-2001
Nightmare begins for American Arabs Corey Wade 09-13-2001
Staff 09-13-2001
Alta Bates Summit plan to consolidate meets opposition Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-13-2001
Cal golf finishes fourth in North Carolina Staff 09-13-2001
Change is up to us Redwood Mary Berkeley 09-13-2001
Therapists offer free help for stress Staff 09-13-2001
Berkeley high school games on schedule Staff 09-13-2001
Reflections on a day of great tragedy Tom Lent Berkeley 09-13-2001
Lawrence Livermore Labs beef up security after terror attacks By Bruce Gerstman Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2001
Tragic event no reason for more military dollars Bruce Joffe Oakland 09-13-2001
Police Briefs Staff 09-13-2001
Authorities focus on several terrorist groups By Karen Gullo Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001
Help for kid and adult stress stress Staff 09-13-2001
State lawmakers begin final days with memorial service By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001
Major bill action by California Legislature Associated Press 09-13-2001
State economy will suffer from attacks, economists say By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer 09-13-2001
Attacks could trigger temporary energy price hikes By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001
Former Cal rugby player among hijacking victims By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2001
Mourners gather at vigil By John Geluardi and Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-12-2001
City, schools, university react quickly to attacks By Judith Scherr, Hank Sims and John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001
Bush says terrorists will be brought to justice Staff 09-12-2001
Professors warn against drawing early conclusions By Rachel Searles and Jason Allen Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
Mother of San Francisco victim believes son died a hero By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001
Tragedy hits close to home for many of city’s residents Staff 09-12-2001
Fireman, canine companion flying east to assist in rescue By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001
Pearl Harbor comparisons may be off base By Chris O’Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
Airport screeners on the bottom of the employment heap Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
Former Secretary of State Shultz: ‘retaliate vigorously’ Staff 09-12-2001
Arab-Americans report threats in wake of attacks Staff 09-12-2001
Attacks send wave of fear through California By Chelsea J. Carter Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001
Attacks may push teetering U.S. economy into recession By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer 09-12-2001
Attacks could have long-term impact on world markets By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
City attorney upholds bicycle restrictions By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001
Guy Poole 09-11-2001
New hope for new ally Richard Berkeley Berkeley 09-11-2001
Staff 09-11-2001
Maio speaks out on Commissioner Craig’s dismissal By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001
It just ain’t necessarily so Michael Larridi Berkeley 09-11-2001
City Council returns to work tonight By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-11-2001
Jr. college cuts hurting at Laney Lily Leung Alameda 09-11-2001
Elephant mother kills own baby at Oakland Zoo Associated Press 09-11-2001
Leave our Social Security alone Dorothy Headley Berkeley 09-11-2001
Sexual exploitation of children at record high By Clauder Marx Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Tradeoffs for preserving shore Paul Kamen Chair, Berkeley Waterfront Commission 09-11-2001
Democrats’ dispute threatens to leave redistricting to court By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Nevada’s agricultural boss concerned with medical marijuana By Scott Sonner Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Lawmaker believes Bush won’t fight effort to end ban on travel to Cuba By Traci Carl Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
US cooperation with Peru, Colombia still in limbo By Ken Guggenheim Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Police investigating shooting death of Emeryville resident Bay City News 09-11-2001
Assembly restores funding to community colleges Associated Press 09-11-2001
Starbucks denies use of ephedrine in tea Associated Press 09-11-2001
Districts must show ‘diligent search’ for credentialed teachers Associated Press 09-11-2001
Qwest Communications to cut 4,000 jobs By Jon SarcheAssociated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Choking hazards for children persist in marketplace By Darlene Superville Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Tougher standards on arsenic sought By John Heilprin Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Read The New January Issue
and
Read The December Issue and
Read The November Issue and
Read The October Issue and
Read The September Issue and
Read The August Issue and
Read The July Issue and
The June Issue and
The May Issue and
The April Issue and
The March Issue and
The February Issue and
The January Issue
(and please support Grace Underpressure with a donation :-)
