It was three days after the Sept. 11 attacks, and Angela Porter, a Berkeley grantwriter, was on her way to a candlelight vigil in Petaluma. -more-
The Berkeley High boys’ basketball team mounted a dramatic comeback Wednesday night only to come up short in the final seconds, falling 58-55 to the Acalanes Dons in their opening-round game of the Leo LaRocca Sand Dunes Classic at Saint Ignatius Prep in San Francisco. -more-
City officials are keeping a close eye on a local medical marijuana club that has been robbed at gunpoint twice during the last two months. -more-
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Three weeks ago, when a janitorial company’s supervisor called Adalberto Mendoza, it wasn’t to extend the best wishes of the season to the janitor’s wife and four children. -more-
Arms are an instrument of evil, -more-
PETALUMA — An unmanned aircraft somehow broke from its moorings as its owner worked on the engine and took to the air Wednesday afternoon in rural Sonoma County. -more-
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SACRAMENTO — One of the state’s most notorious serial killers, serving a life sentence for the murders he said he committed at the command of voices in his head, is set to come up for parole for the ninth time on Thursday. -more-
STOCKTON — A Stockton man accused of going on a shooting spree on Christmas, shooting his father, the mother of his 7-month-old son and then fatally shooting her mother was booked Wednesday on murder charges, officials said. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Grapes and wine from Chile. Tomatoes, carrots and broccoli from Mexico. Apple juice from Hungary. Orange juice from Brazil. -more-
PASADENA — A judge says next week’s Rose Bowl game isn’t a judicial emergency and the courthouse will stay open, despite predictions that a crush of fans will clog city streets during the first-ever non-holiday football contest. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A man died and his wife was rescued from the San Francisco Bay after their Jeep Cherokee careened into the chilly waters Tuesday afternoon. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Prompted by rolling blackouts and some of the nation’s highest energy bills, California residents and businesses used rebates to buy record numbers of energy-efficient appliances and solar panels in 2001. -more-
WASHINGTON — No suspects. No telltale clues. Not even a trace of Chandra Levy has surfaced in the baffling case of the missing federal intern. -more-
NEWPORT, Ore. — Christian Longo, the father of the boy and girl found dead in Waldport last week, has a history of fraud and was recently charged with theft in Lincoln County. -more-
CARSON CITY, Nev.— A drive into the Sierra Nevada can seem like a retreat from time, a return to landscapes unmolested by the 20th century. -more-
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Looking through an office window across the expansive grasslands of his family’s South African ranch, Craig Knight could spot kudu, impala and warthogs foraging across the range land his family used to raise beefmaster cattle. -more-
EUGENE, Ore. — Think of a city known for coffee experts and Seattle, perhaps Portland, come to mind. But Eugene also is home to people who know a few things about whipping up a perfect double skinny latte. -more-
LOS ANGELES — El Salvador’s savage civil war drove Roberto and Margarita Herrador north to the United States in search of a safe haven for their family. They found it in a country that, after 15 years, still won’t accept them. -more-
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In what may be among the most intense, well-funded investigations ever undertaken into a single species, scientists launched more than 150 studies this year to find out why the Steller sea lion population crashed and remains low. -more-
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico cotton farmers have declared war on a small pest that can wipe out an entire crop. -more-
SAN JOSE — Increased airport security has been difficult for parents, but for children, the waiting in long lines can be interminable. -more-
Travel tips for parents taking their kids with them through airports 12-27-2001
HotJobs sets deadline for Monster.com to top Yahoo’s bid 12-26-2001
San Francisco offers end-of-year hotel deals to attract business 12-24-2001
Wave pedestrian flag – and be alert 12-21-2001
Former San Jose Mercury News publisher to teach at UC Berkeley grad school 12-21-2001
Women plan cross-country peace walk By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
BHS falls to Acalanes after dramatic comeback By Nathan Fox Special to the Daily Planet 12-27-2001
Guy Poole 12-27-2001
Hitting’s not missing Raymond A. Chamberlin Berkeley 12-27-2001
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City scrutinizing twice-robbed marijuana club By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
Give transit a chance Roy Nakadegawa P.E., BART Director, District 3 Berkeley 12-27-2001
Center Street property manager dumps union janitors By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
Wisdom from the 6th century Janet Foldvary Berkeley 12-27-2001
Class Notes By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
Peace on earth, peace in space Gael Alcock Berkeley, CA 12-27-2001
Unmanned plane ‘got away’ in rural Sonoma County The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Flexible meters made for 21st century needs Fred Foldvary Berkeley 12-27-2001
South Bay murderer up for parole for ninth time The Associated Press 12-27-2001
One dead following a shooting spree in Stockton; two arrested The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Pesticide differences in foreign, domestic crops trigger debate By Don Thompson The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Courthouse staying open during Rose Bowl ‘clog’ The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Man dies after car plunges into bay The Associated Press 12-27-2001
State energy rebates used in record numbers By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 12-27-2001
The mystery of Chandra Levy continues after eight months By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Father of two dead children recently charged with theft The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Photos reveal forest changes in Sierras By Bettina Boxall Los Angeles Times 12-27-2001
Man establishes mapping business in Wyoming By Adam Rankin Gillette News-Record 12-27-2001
Eugene firm percolating as a coffee consultant By Ed Russo The (Eugene) Register-Guard 12-27-2001
INS quirk have Salvadorans, Guatemalans waiting for years StaffBy Erica Werner The Associated Press 12-27-2001
$80 million used to probe sea lion decline The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Eradication plan takes shape in New Mexico By Mary Perera The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Author sets latest novel in Berkeley By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 12-26-2001
Guy Poole 12-26-2001
Study small schools seriously, now – not some future time Barry Fike Berkeley Federation of Teachers president 12-26-2001
Staff 12-26-2001
School, and city officials confer on small schools By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-26-2001
Poshman’s shoes big ones to fill Bob Howard Berkeley 12-26-2001
More local broadcasting begins Jan. 1 By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-26-2001
Airport lines made merrier by mariachi bands and magicians By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 12-26-2001
American Taliban case stirs up memories for Bronze Star veteran The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Report: John Walker Lindh met bin Laden The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Police say deaths of two children were no accident The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Deep, fresh snow at Tahoe ski resorts attracts thousands The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Nature and military clash over disputed cleanup on unused base The Associated Press 12-26-2001
‘Can-do’ attitude benefits school recycling By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Crusaders too big, too strong for ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-24-2001
Staff 12-24-2001
More applause for Barbara Lee Michael Steinberg Berkeley 12-24-2001
Staff 12-24-2001
Jammed meters drain city coffers By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Cal women fall to ASU Daily Planet Wire Services 12-24-2001
How much is a life worth? Leuren Moret Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission 12-24-2001
How to tell the ‘greatest story ever told’ By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Berkeley shows holiday spirit Marci Jordan, Executive Director Berkeley Emergency Food and Housing Project 12-24-2001
Former Mercury News publisher named fellow at Cal Bay City New Service 12-24-2001
No honest articles in the Daily Planet John Herbert Berkeley 12-24-2001
Emeryville Police seeking Saturday shooting suspect Staff 12-24-2001
S.F.’s new public toilets plagued with problems The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 12-24-2001
After Sept. 11, life goes on, but differently By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Campaign ads to start pouring into homes with the new year By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Orange County to become first area to use Global Positioning to track sex offenders The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Police ID suicidal killer’s victim The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Gap falls into deeper hole during slow holiday shopping season By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 12-24-2001
California farmers struggle to stay profitable as prices tumble The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Chinese TV station sale highlights growing pains in ethnic media By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Board says no to latest small schools plan Staff 12-21-2001
Out & About Calendar Staff 12-21-2001
Ask St. Pete George Kauffman 12-21-2001
Is the 30th anniversary ceramic? By Jennifer Dix, Daily Planet Correspondent 12-21-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 12-21-2001
Tedford hires CFL mainstay as offensive coordinator Staff 12-21-2001
Transit future could become ‘Light rail with rubber wheels’ By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 12-21-2001
Problem teacher – many must share blame Heather Jacobsen 12-21-2001
BHS-Riordan game a chance to donate By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 12-21-2001
Fans line up to see ‘Lord’ By Martha Irvine, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Neighborhood preservation, affordable housing in plan By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 12-21-2001
Emissions may be hazardous Pamela Sihvola, and Barbara George, 12-21-2001
Somber, scary films rule field of Golden Globe nominees By David Germain, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Voice of the fan Will Kruse 12-21-2001
A tribute to Tanya Mandel By Bill Mandel 12-21-2001
Correcting the record on ozone Ezra Wood 12-21-2001
Sports this weekend Staff 12-21-2001
Need more than cops to stop the cruising Name withheld by request 12-21-2001
AC Transit will operate buses on a Sunday Schedule on Christmas Planet wire services 12-21-2001
California should advertise its beauty Charles Smith 12-21-2001
Two accidents in one week’s time at Russell-Claremont intersection By Judith Scherr, Daily Planet staff 12-21-2001
Potent storm rakes Sierra By Tom Gardner, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Stanford breaks ties with controversial surgeons The Associated Press 12-21-2001
A season to share Staff 12-21-2001
Santa Cruz newspaper may be on the market The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 12-21-2001
Bay Guardian cans its longtime sex columnist The Associated Press 12-21-2001
S.F. to get TV feed of Moussaoui trial By Jesse Holland, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Defense rests without calling witnesses in Ringling Bros. elephant abuse case By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Hearing for trio accused in five deaths expected to wrap up By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
On the House Repairing a cabinet door By James and Morris Carey by James and Morris Carey 12-21-2001
On the House Tip of the Week by James and Morris Carey 12-21-2001
You can judge good gardeners by their gloves By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Number of Nevada children living in poverty on decline By Lisa Snedeker The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Recording Academy president says there is no Grammy blacklist The Associated Press 12-21-2001
John Walker Lindh defends terrorists in taped interview By Christopher Newton The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Alaska Airlines escapes charges for maintenance irregularities The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dizzy from morphine and weary from battle, American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh said in an interview soon after his capture that he had been a part o The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Five seriously hurt in Lancaster prison riot By Christina Almeida, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Family, friends mourn teen’s exercise death The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Settlement approved in Angels Flight accident The Associated Press 12-21-2001
LA City Council approves $400,000 for Democratic Convention litigation costs The Associated Press 12-21-2001
LA warns against overuse of antibiotics The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Man accused of sending white powder to co-worker The Associated Press 12-21-2001
California home sale prices keep setting records By Simon Avery The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Enron’s California customers analyze their power options By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
L.A. firm to build arena in Millennium Dome, U.K. By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Audit finds major shortcomings, billions in hidden costs in power contracts By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Juniper down 18 percent after revenue, profit warning The Associated Press 12-21-2001
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