Kass Schwin, president of Vital Vittles, has gradually evolved from a baker to a problem solver. Over the past 25 years operating Berkeley’s homegrown organic bread business, she thought she had been through it all. -more-
After trailing 13-9 in the first game Tuesday, the Berkeley Yellowjackets women’s volleyball team scored 14 unanswered points on their way to a three-game victory over the Alameda Hornets. -more-
Following is Vice Mayor Maudelle Shirek's statement delivered at the Congressional Black Caucus Convention last week in Washington, D.C. -more-
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The progressive faction on the City Council prevailed Tuesday by approving a controversial redistricting plan that one moderate councilmember called “the most outrageous public policy” she had seen since being elected to the council. -more-
The Cal women’s volleyball team (4-5) broke a four-match losing streak by defeating visiting Saint Mary’s (2-9), 3-0 (30-24, 30-28, 30-25), Tuesday evening at Haas Pavilion. -more-
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A major makeover of one of the city’s most central downtown blocks will be on the agenda when the city’s Zoning Adjustments Board meets tonight. -more-
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Faced with slim pickings in the search for a new associate superintendent for finances, the Berkeley School Board on Wednesday was expected to approve a $23,000-per-month contract with a Southern California consulting firm to carry out the district’s financial functions in the short term. -more-
At midnight on Saturday, the Shattuck Down Low Lounge, Berkeley’s newest downtown nightclub, pulsed with activity. But outside, the streets stood silent. Theatergoers exiting Shattuck Cinemas bee-lined to their cars, and the manager at nearby Original Mel’s Diner closed up for the night. Even Starbucks, a bastion of insomnia, slumbered in the dark. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The Senate may have moved to normalize trade relations between this country and Vietnam, but lingering hostility and the current state of trade with the Asian nation may block any windfalls for California firms looking to cash in on the agreement. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co. took big financial hits at its theme parks and ABC television network after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks but has seen steady recovery during the past two weeks, a company executive said Wednesday. -more-
CHICAGO (AP) — In its latest concession to the severe dropoff in air travel, United Airlines said Wednesday it is discontinuing its United Shuttle brand at the end of October and incorporating at least some of those flights into United and United Express flights. -more-
OAKLAND — Kaiser Permanente won the bidding war to assume the lease for a high-tech warehouse formerly used by Webvan, the now bankrupt online grocer. -more-
SAUSALITO — Like many on the West Coast, amateur radio operator Robert Sanford was roused from his bed around 6 a.m. on Sept. 11. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Citing the increased costs, Gov. Gray Davis vetoed bills Wednesday that would have encouraged medical students to practice in underserved areas and discouraged mothers from abandoning newborns. -more-
SACRAMENTO — State agencies filed more than $1 billion in claims against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. in federal bankruptcy court Wednesday, the deadline for seeking such payments. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Emergency closure of offshore state rockfish and lingcod fisheries is necessary to offset high early season catches and protect the species from dangerous overfishing, state Department of Fish and Game officials said Wednesday. -more-
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Strom Thurmond returned to his job Wednesday, one day after fainting in the chamber and being taken to a hospital. -more-
Thurmond returns to Senate after staying overnight in hospital 10-04-2001
City Council passes municipal food policy 10-03-2001
Edison letter links its bailout to national terror crisis 10-02-2001
Saturday Bay Area peace rally draws thousands 10-01-2001
Iranian national who allegedly threatened to ‘kill all Americans’ held without bail 09-29-2001
Rally ‘round the mayor – she deserves it 09-28-2001
Airliner returns to LA under F-16 escort after passenger incident 09-28-2001
Vital Vittles celebrates 25th birthday By Diwata FonteSpecial to the Daily Planet 10-04-2001
’Jackets overcome slow start to beat Alameda By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet Staff 10-04-2001
Guy Poole 10-04-2001
Vice mayor calls on Black Caucus not to support war Vice Mayor Maudelle Shirek 10-04-2001
Staff 10-04-2001
Students added to Armstrong’s district in winning plan By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-04-2001
Cal women break 4-game losing streak Daily Planet Wire Services 10-04-2001
Flags, peace, and protests go well together Ken Norwood Berkeley 10-04-2001
Downtown housing and hotel development deals await ZAB approval By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-04-2001
Grieve for victims, concern for racist reactions Vincent M. Baduel, San Lorenzo for GAPA, San Francisco 10-04-2001
BUSD extends contract with finance consultant By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-04-2001
Bustling downtown nightlife on City’s wish list By Kimberlee Bortfeld Special to the Daily Planet 10-04-2001
State may not see windfall from agreement with Vietnam By Danny Pollock Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
Disney executive sees turnaround since terror attacks By Danny Pollock Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
United Airlines eliminates Shuttle, cuts flight to Sacramento Associated Press 10-04-2001
Bankrupt Webvan to sell warehouse, equipment to Kaiser Permanente Staff 10-04-2001
Amateur radio operator records Sept. 11 emergency calls By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
Governor vetoes health care, abandoned baby and welfare bills Associated Press 10-04-2001
California agenicies seek more than $1 billion in PG&E bankruptcy case By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
State Fish and Game department to recommend emergency rockfish and lingcod fishery closures By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
Caravan promotes walking to school Staff 10-03-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 10-03-2001
Forum Staff 10-03-2001
Arts Staff 10-03-2001
Berkeley High group leaves Yosemite under cloud of allegations By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-03-2001
Extreme Pizza becomes county’s first green restaurant By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-03-2001
City Council approves outside council to challenge university By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 10-03-2001
‘Blake-O’Malley’ redistricting plan squeaks by council on 5-4 vote By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-03-2001
San Francisco is nation’s major city least likely to have a household with kids By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Police Briefs Staff 10-03-2001
Vacancy: California hotel occupancy plummets after attacks, report says By Danny Pollock Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Regulators announce Edison rescue plan, consumers claim bailout By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Dr. John C. Lilly, championed study of interspecies communication By Andrew Bridges AP Science Writer 10-03-2001
National Guard will phase in security at airports over three weeks By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Rodney King pleads innocent to drug charge Staff 10-03-2001
Bill Jones receives support of Sen. John McCain Staff 10-03-2001
EPA cannot be sued to enforce clean water laws, appeals court rules By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Judge unseals documents sought by groups seeking to show racial profiling in scientist’s case By Richard Benke Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Massachusetts governor unveils new security measures at Boston airport By Steve LeBlanc Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Washington ferries considers selling naming rights to fill budget holes By Paul Queary Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Investors snap up World Trade Center relief-related bonds in just two hours By Joel Stashenko Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
State revenues take hit in wake of sagging economy, terrorist attacks By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
Two restaurants closing operations at Disney’s California Adventure theme park Staff 10-03-2001
EMI signs deal with online music company pressplay By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 10-03-2001
City puts brakes on movable feast By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 10-02-2001
Guy Poole 10-02-2001
Lee cast vote against a blank check Michael Katz Berkeley 10-02-2001
Staff 10-02-2001
Latino community holds forum with superintendent By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-02-2001
Next, it’ll be a moratorium on business visas Richard Thompson in Korea 10-02-2001
Race and culture matter in mental health care Staff 10-02-2001
Saying the state is not valid, means it should be destroyed David Singer UC Berkeley student 10-02-2001
Bay Area people not abandoning their cars The Associated Press 10-02-2001
Don’t close any emergency rooms Margot W. Smith 10-02-2001
California’s power predicament grows in complexity By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Hispanic group files lawsuit to challenge new districts Associated Press 10-02-2001
Supreme Court orders reconsideration in pepper spray protesting case By Gina Holland Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Governor signs bills including unemployment benefits boost By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Mexicans turned back at border for not renewing old visas By Lynn Brezosky Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
New York City selling $1 billion worth of bonds to help pay for aftermath of attacks By Joel Stashenko Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Source says head of security at Boston airport will be ousted By Steve Leblanc Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Missouri lawmakers upset by ban of TV newscasters’ patriotism Associated Press 10-02-2001
After coming to a near standstill, New York City criminal trials resume By Karen Matthews Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Missouri station pulls Maher’s show after viewers’ complaints Associated Press 10-02-2001
Speaker launches task force on terror effects on state economy By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
PG&E payments may be delayed in chemical exposure case Associated Press 10-02-2001
Anti-war activist returns flag taken in 1970 protest Peggy Andersen Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Arab-American convenience store owner killed, family believes it was hate crime Associated Press 10-02-2001
Federal authorities arrest 20 men for allegedly receiving fraudulent commercial driver’s licenses By Todd Spangler Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Organization holding auction to buy medical supplies for Burmese tribe By Bruce Gerstman Special to the Daily Planet 10-02-2001
Hospital chief: Alta Bates not a public service By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 10-01-2001
Out and About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-01-2001
Tragedy’s aftermath exposes fault lines in south Asia by Sandip Roy Pacific News Service 10-01-2001
Cal shows improvement but loses to Washington By Dean Caparaz ,Daily Planet Correspondent 10-01-2001
Principals are a vanishing breed By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 10-01-2001
Too bad Arafat said no Devora Liss 10-01-2001
Cal men 3rd at Stanford Daily Planet Wire Services 10-01-2001
Housing Authority ‘at the crossroads’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 10-01-2001
Making signs of peace: anti-war activists rally By Lena Warmack Special to the Daily Planet 10-01-2001
Project Open Hand needs volunteers Bay City News 10-01-2001
Governor to sign bill raising unemployment benefits By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 10-01-2001
Companies turn losses to profits with hypothetical accounting By Michael Liedtke ,AP Business Writer 10-01-2001
CEO defends hospital’s plans By Hank Sims Berkeley Daily Planet 09-29-2001
Out & About Calendar – compiled by Guy Poole 09-29-2001
Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 09-29-2001
Don’t denounce those who oppose Lee vote Dennis Kuby 09-29-2001
Wary networks begin fall season delayed by attacks By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer 09-29-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-29-2001
Yellowjackets win a thriller By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 09-29-2001
School district files suit against employees to return overpayment By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-29-2001
Only Words? Joy Flaherty 09-29-2001
Schott-Kirk combo lifts Cal to victory By Dean Caparaz, Daily Planet Correspondent 09-29-2001
Housing Authority looking for low income tenants By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-29-2001
Let the mayor be proud of her cutting-edge city Maris Arnold 09-29-2001
When the School Board doesn’t follow the rules.... By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 09-29-2001
Elected officials support Barbara Lee Terry S. Doran, President, Berkeley School Board 09-29-2001
Student district bad idea Doris E. Willingham 09-29-2001
Back on planes, fear of racial profiling remains By Sasha Khokha, Special to the Daily Planet 09-29-2001
Police Briefs Staff 09-29-2001
Car questions beget car answers in the world of Tom and Ray By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 09-29-2001
Slower growth in Silicon Valley could lessen strain on resources By Colleen Valles, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
State utilities expect natural gas bills lower than last winter By Karen Gaudette, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
Test scoring error sends reward money to the wrong schools AP 09-29-2001
Female state senator doesn’t celebrate women’s suffrage By John Hanna, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
Jury awards $100 million to plaintiffs who sued drug-maker over heartburn medicine By Deborah Bulkeley, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
Defense spending to favor spying, communication over bombs By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 09-29-2001
Keep notes on today’s garden to help you grow tomorrow’s By George Bria, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
White is a versatile color in the flower garden By Lee Reich, AP Weekly Features 09-29-2001
News from around the state related to the terrorist attacks By The Associated Press 09-29-2001
Safeway earnings rise as chain girds for possible strike By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 09-29-2001
A weekend seminar on activism By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-28-2001
Out and About –compiled by Guy Poole 09-28-2001
The children will pay – again Helen Finkelstein 09-28-2001
Fraud and authenticity in the New York art world by John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 09-28-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-28-2001
Winless Bears still looking for answers By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-28-2001
Car thefts increased by 33 percent since last year By Mary Spicuzza Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
40 salute Rep. Barbara Lee Robin Hipolito 09-28-2001
Berkeley coordinator glad to be rid of off-field issues By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-28-2001
Neighbors fear Alta Bates expansion will increase traffic By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-28-2001
No justice in ‘shoot-em-up” Anna Maria Taylor and Richard Lerner 09-28-2001
Bay Area Women Against Rape celebrates 30 years By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-28-2001
Love America and the world even more Lydia Maupin 09-28-2001
Program aims to build community within BHS By Kimberlee Keala Bortfeld Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
So Much Yet to be Given Geneva Agnes Gates Foote 09-28-2001
Another side to winemaking story Steve Freedkin 09-28-2001
LA mayor appointed to air safety task force Associated Press 09-28-2001
Hundreds gather to honor UC’s community partners By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 09-28-2001
Security tightened at Oakland Airport By Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
Feinstein’s proposed visa-freeze could hurt Berkeley Steven Fyffe Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
Federal agents seek foreign students’ records after attacks By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
In wake of attacks, Yom Kippur takes an even more solemn tone By Richard N. Ostling AP Religion Writer 09-28-2001
Giuliani receives support for extending term as NY mayor By Shannon McCaffrey Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
‘Desperately ill’ man becomes third recipient of artificial heart By Michael Gracyzk Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
Engineers see measure of success in performance of WTC design By Michelle Morgante Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
Roll right through painting jobs with the correct tools By James and Morris Carey For AP Newsfeatures 09-28-2001
Kill mildew before it has a chance to grow By Morris and James Carey For AP Weekly Features 09-28-2001
Though a toilsome task, pulling weeds is essential to a healthy looking garden By LeeReich AP Weekly Features 09-28-2001
Flea markets can save you a bundle By The Associated Press 09-28-2001
Davis signs bills aimed at status quo in Legislature, Congress BY STEVE LAWRENCE ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER SACRAMENTO 09-28-2001
State treasurer urges regulators to set stage for bond sale By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
Toy makers respond to parental concern by de-emphasizing violence By Anne d’Innocenzio AP Business Writer 09-28-2001
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