An apparent misquote thrust Berkeley – once again – into the national spotlight on Wednesday when the a Wall Street Journal Web site columnist attacked Councilmember Dona Spring for anti-war comments that she says were falsely attributed to her. -more-
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Coming off of their toughest league match of the season, the Berkeley Yellowjackets resumed their demolishing of the ACCAL with a 15-6, 15-12, 15-3 win over El Cerrito. -more-
Berkeley High School Principal Frank Lynch will leave Berkeley to become superintendent of the Del Norte County Unified School District, perhaps as soon as Nov. 1. -more-
Officials from Berkeley High and De Anza High have agreed that the school’s football teams will make up their cancelled game if the North Coast Section pushes back the beginning of the playoffs. -more-
West Berkeley artists and artisans who fear the effects of office development in their neighborhood took a stand at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on Wednesday. -more-
John H. Mitchell, who taught in the Oakland public schools for 34 years, is one of California’s luckier retired teachers: the longtime Berkeley resident doesn’t have to sell his house and move somewhere cheap. -more-
On George A. Akerlof’s first day as an assistant professor at UC Berkeley 35 years ago, a colleague asked him to name 10 economic ideas he was interested in pursuing. -more-
Take a walk around downtown at lunchtime and you’ll see many of Berkeley High School’s 3,400 or so students. -more-
Millie Ketcheshawno, a Native American filmmaker who died last year, will be remembered during the 10th annual Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow and Indian Market to be held Saturday at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. -more-
Marcelle Ching’s fourth and fifth graders were forming a line according to birthdays, from January to December. One student wanted to place a reporter in the lineup. -more-
Approximately four out of 10 people who took advantage of National Depression Screening Day in Berkeley Thursday showed indications of post-traumatic stress disorder. Counselors say the high rate may be a result of anxiety about the Sept. 11 attacks and the possibility of others. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Extending San Francisco International Airport’s runways by filling in part of the bay could be consistent with smart growth depending on the increase in air travel during the next few decades. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Citing a slowing economy and fiscal fallout from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Gov. Gray Davis on Thursday ordered state agency heads to prepare to cut their budgets by 15 percent next fiscal year. -more-
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A few weeks ago, online access to federal criminal filings suddenly stopped. Though court records remain publicly available on paper at courthouses, they were deemed too public when it came to the Internet. -more-
The anthrax that killed a Florida man was not stolen from a Department of Energy laboratory. It most certainly was not manufactured from scratch by terrorists. -more-
WASHINGTON — In a stark warning, the FBI said Thursday it has received information there may be additional terrorist attacks inside the United States or abroad in the next several days. -more-
NEW YORK — City officials rejected a $10 million relief check from a Saudi prince Thursday after he suggested U.S. policies in the Middle East were partly to blame for the World Trade Center attacks. -more-
BOSTON — His gray hair pulled back in a ponytail, a 52-year-old pacifist clutched an anti-war sign in a city square this week, again mobilized to decry an American war. -more-
Q: Recently my daughter visited – with her puppy, who promptly gnawed off an area around the corner of two wooden windowsills in the bedroom. How can I repair these without replacing the whole sill? They are wood with a stain finish. Thanks! -more-
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — V.S. Naipaul, a writer of aching humor and grim reality, won the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday for his “incorruptible scrutiny” of postcolonial society and his critical assessments of Muslim fundamentalism. -more-
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea lacks food, electricity and other basic necessities, but the impoverished country has no shortage of propaganda-inspired heroes, from a mother of eight to a pneumatic hammer that was honored for its role in a rail project. -more-
NEW YORK — Boosted by some healthier-than-expected earnings reports, Wall Street surged higher Thursday, carrying the Dow Jones industrials and other market indexes to levels last seen before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. -more-
SEAL BEACH — The Boeing Co. will stake near-term growth on its space, communications and missile operations instead of commercial aircraft, which has long been the core of the company, Boeing executives said Thursday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — An attorney told a jury Thursday that biotech giant Genentech Inc. tried to avoid paying more than $400 million in royalties to City of Hope Medical Center involving drugs developed by the hospital over the past 25 years. -more-
ZURICH, Switzerland — Swissair has been granted protection from creditors in the United States and Canada, allowing it to obtain fuel for its North Atlantic flights, the airline said Thursday. -more-
MURMANSK, Russia— The docking of the gutted wreck of the Kursk nuclear submarine was postponed until next week because of the need to more thoroughly prepare for the delicate process, the Russian navy said Thursday. -more-
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian militant from the Hamas group blew himself up while trying to plant a bomb along a road used frequently by Israelis in the West Bank, Israel said Thursday. Hamas said he died under “heroic” circumstances. -more-
Riders at BART’s three Berkeley stations had mixed reactions Thursday to the system’s new efforts to strengthen security. -more-
Officials upgrade security at BART 10-12-2001
Airports shelve expansion plans after hijacker attacks 10-11-2001
Judge: Firm didn’t manipulate natural gas market 10-10-2001
The true costs of heating with a fireplace 10-09-2001
U.S., allies launch missile attack against Taliban 10-08-2001
Police Briefs 10-07-2001
Berkeley propelled back into national spotlight By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
Out & About — compiled by Guy Poole 10-12-2001
Those who’ve been there speak out Members, Sansei Legacy Project: 10-12-2001
Documentary details the travels of a dollar By Peter Crimmins, Daily Planet correspondent 10-12-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-12-2001
’Jackets take down El Cerrito By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2001
BHS principal will head north By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
No more 50s Chris Rasmussen 10-12-2001
Berkeley-De Anza makeup game depends on NCS By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2001
Commission reviews office space controversy By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
Address energy now Tom Lent 10-12-2001
Retired teachers pin hopes on pension increases By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
Slam immigrant door shut James K. Sayre, Oakland 10-12-2001
UC Nobel Prize winner grateful for chance to think By Gerasimos Rigas Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Berkeley High tries to cut down on truancy By Gina Comparini, Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Annual event celebrates culture of Indigenous people By Gina Comparini, Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Program helps new immigrants learn English By Rachel Searles, Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Screening for depression has new meaning By Rachel Searles Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Experts discuss effects of SF airport runway expansion The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Governor mandates budget cuts The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Access to criminal filings still faces online challenge The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Florida anthrax compared to known strains The Associated Press 10-12-2001
FBI says it may have information on more attacks The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Kabul raided during day Associated Press 10-12-2001
N.Y. won’t accept millions from Saudi prince The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Peace rallies confront changed terrain StaffThe Associated Press 10-12-2001
Replacing window sills may be easiest James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Critic of Muslim fundamentalism wins Nobel Prize The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Lacking essentials, North Korea teems with everyday heroes The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Rebound sends Wall Street to pre-attack levels The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Boeing will focus on space, communications and missiles StaffThe Associated Press 10-12-2001
Genentech, medical center case coming to a close The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Swissair granted creditor protection The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Russian navy delays moving wreck of sub The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Palestinian killed while trying to plant bomb The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Berkeley professor in mix of Nobel Prize winners By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Guy Poole 10-11-2001
No pure lands – time to end ‘final solutions’ Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 10-11-2001
Staff 10-11-2001
Yosemite trip forum rejects finger-pointing By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-11-2001
Lee’s vote was against blank check Adam David Miller Berkeley 10-11-2001
Northbrae bakery campaign misfires By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 10-11-2001
Northbrae bakery campaign misfires By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 10-11-2001
With a will, gridlock’s not here to stay Charles L. Smith Berkeley 10-11-2001
Program credited with domestic violence drop By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-11-2001
Terrorism panels debate California security The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Governor signs smart growth order The Associated Press 10-11-2001
California representative named No.2 in House The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Supreme Court debates equal opportunity issue The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Troops in Macedonia raise suspicions The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Americans, Japanese win Nobel Prize in chemistry The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Opportunities for investors still exist By John Cunniff The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Yahoo meets expectations, layoffs still possible The Associated Press 10-11-2001
BHS, De Anza officials to meet about cancelled football game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2001
Turnovers killing Cal, carrying 5-0 Oregon By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2001
Berkeley man wants Bonds’ 73rd dinger ball back The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Police Briefs Judith Scherr, Daily Planet staff 10-11-2001
High school principal may be out the door By Jeffrey ObserDaily Planet staff 10-10-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 10-10-2001
Is Measure ‘G’ fire protection ‘just a pipe dream’? Staff 10-10-2001
Arts Staff 10-10-2001
Neighbors oppose bond money usage for fire station By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-10-2001
Forum Staff 10-10-2001
Exhibition showcases disabled artists By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-10-2001
Briefs Staff 10-10-2001
UC students, faculty weigh in on attacks By Jason Felch Special to the Daily Planet 10-10-2001
Teacher disciplined for burning flag The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Governor rejects e-mail privacy, spending bills Staff 10-10-2001
County votes to build large juvenile facility Bay City News 10-10-2001
School official won’t quit over e-mail The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Vigils planned for attacks anniversary The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Yasser Arafat clamps down on land, people The Associated Press 10-10-2001
United States strikes continue to streak skies of Afghanistan The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Scientists share Noble Prize in physics The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Creditors, PG&E meet to set reorganization hearings The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Pontiac Aztek tops SUVs The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Texaco trying to close Chevron deal The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Court won’t stop Microsoft antitrust case The Associated Press 10-10-2001
EPA says gas mileage average on the decline The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Versatile Schooler plays many roles for ’Jackets By Tim HaranDaily Planet Correspondent 10-10-2001
Demonstrators think U.S. should take peaceful path By Judith Scherr and Chris O’Donnell Daily Planet staff and correspondent 10-09-2001
Rep. Lee says minimize deaths 10-09-2001
District leader opposes breakup By Ofelia Madrid Special to the Daily Planet 10-09-2001
2000 Common Ground trip got A+ 10-09-2001
Campus rally denounces bombings By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-09-2001
Article didn’t tell whole story 10-09-2001
Taxes, crime, flagpoles top council agenda By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-09-2001
Setbacks are not necessary 10-09-2001
Council looks at redistricting ordinance By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-09-2001
AIDS needs funds 10-09-2001
Scientists asked to aid bio-terrorism preparedness The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Census 2000 deemed ‘well executed’ in many respects The Associated Press 10-09-2001
FBI takes over Anthrax case; 300 seek testing The Associated Press 10-09-2001
United States finds criticism worldwide The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Palestine warned Islamic military The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Mild pullback for Monday’s stocks The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Xerox wins reinstatement of patent infringement suit The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Intel CEO urges more research The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Bombing strikes home too By Chris O’Connell, Special to the Daily Planet;Judith Scherr and Jon MaysDaily Planet staff 10-08-2001
Tragedy has brought us and youth together Sumant Chakravart 10-08-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-08-2001
Cal men beat Santa Clara on spectacular goal By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-08-2001
Environmental enforcement seems uneven By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-08-2001
Lee’s ‘no’ vote took very little political courage John McDougall 10-08-2001
Bears let another one slip away, tie USF 3-3 Daily Planet Wire Services 10-08-2001
Office growth still threatens west Berkeley industry By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-08-2001
Numbers are off in UC Berkeley battle article Daniella Thompson 10-08-2001
Cal water polo beats UOP Daily Planet Wire Services 10-08-2001
Moms and children head to school — together By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 10-08-2001
‘Low-income’ housing needs to be redefined Susan Graubard Archuletta 10-08-2001
Afghan immigrants await news Associated Press 10-08-2001
California supermarkets, workers head toward wages showdown By Michael Liedtke, AP Business Writer 10-08-2001
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
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