About 150 people attended the Vista Community College Teach In on Friday that provided alternative perspectives of the events of Sept. 11 as well as better understanding of potential impacts of any future U.S. military actions. -more-
Between 1895 and 1915 Berkeley established itself as a city with a distinctive architectural character. As Mission Revival is to Santa Barbara, and Pueblo Style is to Santa Fe, in the early decades of the 20th century, unpainted wood shingles were identified with Berkeley. -more-
Three thousand miles away from the smoldering ruins that were once the World Trade Center, and the talk of war and terrorism in Washington, DC, Bay Area poet, Ishmael Reed, reminded a rapt Berkeley audience on Thursday that even in a time of crisis, it is OK to laugh at political absurdity. -more-
Three thousand miles away from the smoldering ruins that were once the World Trade Center, and the talk of war and terrorism in Washington, DC, Bay Area poet, Ishmael Reed, reminded a rapt Berkeley audience on Thursday that even in a time of crisis, it is OK to laugh at political absurdity. -more-
Cal women’s soccer head coach Kevin Boyd wants his team to be the best in the country. But on Friday afternoon, they weren’t even the best in the county. -more-
The owners of the Berkeley Motel, who wish to replace their small building with a three-story hotel, received rough treatment at the hands of the Zoning Adjustments Board Thursday night. -more-
MacFarland runs for 235 yards in Spartans’ victory -more-
SAN FRANCISCO - Junior midfielder Patrick Fisher kicked a rebound of a shot by teammate Carl Acosta seven minutes into the second half to lift California (5-3-1) to a 2-1 nonconference victory over San Francisco Friday night at Negoesco Stadium. -more-
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Oil continued to spew like a geyser from the trans-Alaska oil pipeline for a second day Friday, the result of a bullet hole shot in the line. -more-
DETROIT — A judge refused Friday to force a Ford Motor Co. employee to hand over confidential human resources documents the automaker says he stole. -more-
The Berkeley High football team was supposed to play a game at De Anza on Friday night, but the officials never showed up, forcing the teams to cancel the game. -more-
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stevie Wonder’s ex-girlfriend has filed a $30 million palimony lawsuit accusing the singer of giving her a sexually transmitted disease. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Only 44 percent of doctors’ groups met state solvency standards in the first three months of this year, an indication that many are struggling financially. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison said Friday it hopes to pay all its creditors by February after a federal judge approved a settlement agreement designed to keep the state’s second-largest utility out of bankruptcy. -more-
WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said Friday she is prepared to drop her call for a six-month suspension of foreign student visas after worried education officials promised to do a better job of working with immigration authorities. -more-
OAKLAND — Two former vault manager for Loomis, Fargo & Co. pleaded innocent Friday in U.S. District Court to charges they stole $12.7 million. -more-
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A structural engineer examining the twisted bones of the World Trade Center said Friday he has tentatively concluded the towers collapsed because of intense fires fanned by jet fuel. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Dozens of armed California National Guard troops were deployed Friday at Los Angeles and San Francisco international airports to strengthen security and reassure travelers returning to the skies in the aftermath of last month’s terrorist attacks. -more-
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada’s new medical marijuana law took effect on Monday — and since then the state has received only one completed application. -more-
SAN JOSE — An attack helicopter used during the Gulf War is up for sale on eBay, with bids starting at $800,000. -more-
Refrigerators that diagnose their own ills and microwaves that download recipes and cooking instructions from the Internet? Ready or not, here they come. -more-
ALBUQUERQUE — Documents unsealed in the Wen Ho Lee case reveal that his plea bargain with the government last year nearly fell apart when his lawyers disclosed he actually copied more tapes than prosecutors had believed. -more-
Dear Tom and Ray: -more-
SACRAMENTO — State departments were paring down budgets. Dot-coms were doling out pink slips. And a statewide power crisis left consumers nervous about spending their extra cash. -more-
SAN JOSE — Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to cut 3,900 jobs and said Friday its quarterly losses will be wider than expected in part because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. -more-
On Tuesday, at about 12:30 p.m., a Shattuck Avenue bank was robbed, according to police. -more-
Police Briefs 10-07-2001
State officials rule Orchard Elementary improperly interfered with test scores 10-05-2001
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
Vista holds Teach-In on tolerance By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 10-07-2001
Out and About Calendar –Compiled by Guy Poole 10-07-2001
The brown shingle home: A distinctive Berkeley feature By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2001
Going boldly... Rob Valentine 10-07-2001
Poet adds black voice to discourse on terror attacks By Alisa Weinstein Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2001
Poet adds black voice to discourse on terror attacks By Alisa Weinstein Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-07-2001
Gaels hand Cal overtime loss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2001
Proposed hotel runs into setback at ZAB meeting By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-07-2001
When it comes to politics, don’t forget the youth Sarah Joye 10-07-2001
Panthers’ comeback falls short at Pinole By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2001
Committee protests new school maintenance plan By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2001
Sunshine should be for all Susan Levine 10-07-2001
Bears down USF on rebound goal Staff 10-07-2001
Oil still spilling from pipeline; suspect charged By Maureen Clark Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Cal downs Ducks for first Pac-10 victory Daily Planet Wire Services 10-07-2001
Judge refuses to force employee to hand over documents allegedly stolen from Ford Motor Co. By Ed Garsten, AP Auto Writer 10-07-2001
Cancelled: Refs a no-show for Berkeley-De Anza game Staff Report 10-07-2001
Former girlfriend sues Stevie Wonder for $30 million Staff 10-07-2001
Most doctors’ groups fail solvency standards; seniors face HMO crunch Associated Press 10-07-2001
Judge approves plan to keep Edison from bankruptcy By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 10-07-2001
Feinstein says moratorium on student visas may not be necessary By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
News in brief from the San Francisco Bay area By The Associated Press 10-07-2001
Berkeley researcher believes fire led to collapse of towers By Jeffrey Gold, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
National Guard troops deployed at two California airports By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Nevada’s medical marijuana applications delayed, officials blame sluggish mail Staff 10-07-2001
Attack helicopter available on eBay Staff 10-07-2001
High tech home appliances: The micro‘wave’ of the future By Barbara Mayer, For AP Special Edition 10-07-2001
Unsealed documents shed light on Wen Ho Lee plea deal talks By Heather Clark, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Tom and Ray team up to tackle the tough car questions By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 10-07-2001
Convergence of events jeopardize California budget, economy By Alexa Haussler, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Tech outlook dims as Sun, AMD issue first quarter earnings warnings By Matthew Fordahl, AP Technology Writer 10-07-2001
Plan calls for more housing less parking By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staf 10-05-2001
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-05-2001
Join with other cities to stop UC Sharon Entwistle 10-05-2001
Beautiful music from unconventional sources By Erika Kelly, Special to the Daily Planet 10-05-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-05-2001
State champ Duffy runs toward yet another title By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-05-2001
Economy, budget constraints may force school cuts By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff 10-05-2001
Common Ground good program Felicia Woytak 10-05-2001
Berkeley girls drop match to Alameda By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-05-2001
Family Violence Law Center not moving out of town By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 10-05-2001
How unBerkeley can you be – to propose a food cart ban? Steve Geller 10-05-2001
Town prepares to battle university over growth plans By Pam Reynolds, Special to the Daily Planet 10-05-2001
Coalition formed to help prevent domestic violence By Kerry Eleveld, Special to the Daily Planet 10-05-2001
Governor attends National Guard security training session By Gisele Durham, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Florida man infected with Anthrax in critical condition By Amanda Riddle, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Following attacks, courtrooms become secret, documents sealed By Ben Fox, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Federal judge mulls Edison-PUC settlement as parties weigh in By Paul Chavez, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Experimental rocket plane soars over Mojave Desert Staff 10-05-2001
State agency moves to assist reporting of hate crimes By Paul Chavez, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Counties work around problems in drug treatment initiative, report says By Don Thompson, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Santa Cruz teacher calls police after eating student’s marijuana brownie Staff 10-05-2001
It’s a natural: Fall country decorating By Carol McGarvey, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
The Gardener’s Guide: Dripping water cares for plants easily, efficiently By Carol McGarvey, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Understand contractor liens before starting home improvement project From Home Service Store For AP Weekly Features 10-05-2001
Find your comfort level in the right spa By James and Morris Carey, For AP Newsfeatures 10-05-2001
Mourners gather for Arab-American who may be hate crime victim By Deborah Kong, AP Minority Issues Writer 10-05-2001
Tech stocks continue rally Thursday, boosted by Dell Computer By Amy Baldwin, AP Business Writer 10-05-2001
Recording industry sues ‘next Napster’ companies By Ron Harris, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
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
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