Page One

Questions radiate over UC campus tritium lab

By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday May 20, 2002

Environmentalists expected to ask city to support lawsuit -more-



Carter should visit Guantanamo Bay

-Marion Syrek
Monday May 20, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Out & About Calendar

Staff
Monday May 20, 2002


Monday, May 20

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Arts Calendar

Staff
Monday May 20, 2002

"What Cats Know" by Lisa Dilman -more-



A & E Calendar

Staff
Monday May 20, 2002


’Jackets come up short in NorCal championship

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Monday May 20, 2002

The Berkeley High boys’ lacrosse team fell just short of their state championship dream on Saturday, falling 7-3 to St. Ignatius at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco in the Northern California championship game. -more-



Plans entertained for UC Theatre restoration

By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday May 20, 2002

The UC Theatre, at 2036 University Ave., was shut down last year and dismissed as a relic of the past. Now, though, it’s in high demand with several Berkeleyans wanting a refurbished theatre as part of their future. -more-



Honesty in Israel’s press

-Joseph Stein
Monday May 20, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



St. Mary’s comeback not enough for title

By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday May 20, 2002

It is an old baseball axiom: Do not walk the leadoff man. The St. Mary’s High Panthers violated that cardinal rule one too many times Saturday afternoon and it cost them both the BSAL crown and a shot at the North Coast Section playoffs. -more-



Berkeley’s Youth Radio recognized by state

By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff
Monday May 20, 2002

Berkeley’s broadcast program Youth Radio has joined the ranks of “60 minutes” and CNN news, and last week, their kinship with the media giants was acknowledged by the state Assembly. -more-



B-TV’s position clarified

Brian D. Scott
Monday May 20, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Sports shorts

Staff
Monday May 20, 2002

BHS baseball gets No. 6 seed, face Antiochfd -more-



History

Staff
Monday May 20, 2002

Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2002. There are 225 days left in the year. -more-



Don’t let City Council “censor” TV

-Alexi Malenky, Corey Nicholl
Monday May 20, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



News of the Weird

Staff
Monday May 20, 2002

Imposter Viagra? -more-



Features

Runners don’t let rain dampen spirits at San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers

By Margie Mason, The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – Some 75,000 racers slogged through early morning mist and rains Sunday, but the wacky San Francisco spirit synonymous with the Bay to Breakers footrace shone bright in everything from a ‘trailer-trash’ float to a few runners sporting nothing but a smile. -more-


Jury deliberates Earth First! trial

By COLLEEN VALLES, The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

OAKLAND — Attorneys for FBI agents and Oakland police officers said the officers acted within reason and did not violate the constitutional rights of two Earth First! activists injured when a bomb went off in their car in 1990. -more-


Winter weather makes a comeback

The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

RENO, Nev. — Don’t put away the winter jacket just yet. -more-


Canadian company wants investigation of stock option trades

The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – A Canadian company has called for an investigation into stock option trades in a brokerage account held by a Banc of America Securities analyst. -more-


Fallen Net star BroadVision tries to rise again

By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

REDWOOD CITY – Internet software maker BroadVision Inc. is wheezing like another high-tech company down to its last gasp after firing nearly three-fourths of its work force and losing $25 billion of its market value in two years. -more-


Some Security Pacific, BofA customers entitled to profit from fees

The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – Security Pacific National Bank and Bank of America trust fund customers could end up receiving $40 million more for overcharges between 1975 and 1994, following a federal appeals court ruling. -more-


SFPD struggles to solve violent crimes

The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Police Department is struggling to solve violent crimes and ranks last among the nation’s 20 largest city’s in doing so, according to a study of crime statistics. -more-


New Hayward power plant delayed

The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

Construction was slated to start this week, but now officials say it may not start at all -more-


Pull over, L.A., Bay Area peninsula is California’s new car capital

By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press
Monday May 20, 2002

Newfound wealth in Silicon Valley contributing to big increase in car ownership -more-


Editorial

The Star of the neighborhood celebrates birthday

By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday May 20, 2002

Berkeley’s Star Grocery celebrated its 80th birthday yesterday, with balloons, friends, music and food for all. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

The Star of the neighborhood celebrates birthday 05-20-2002

Police cite economy in murder rise 05-18-2002

Council pads housing development 05-17-2002

Health care programs take brunt of Governor Davis’s proposed budget cuts 05-16-2002

4.9 Quake shakes Bay Area 05-15-2002

Berkeley scientist named to Royal Society in London 05-14-2002

News

Questions radiate over UC campus tritium lab By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 05-20-2002

Carter should visit Guantanamo Bay -Marion Syrek 05-20-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-20-2002

Arts Calendar Staff 05-20-2002

A & E Calendar Staff 05-20-2002

’Jackets come up short in NorCal championship By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-20-2002

Plans entertained for UC Theatre restoration By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 05-20-2002

Honesty in Israel’s press -Joseph Stein 05-20-2002

St. Mary’s comeback not enough for title By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-20-2002

Berkeley’s Youth Radio recognized by state By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-20-2002

B-TV’s position clarified Brian D. Scott 05-20-2002

Sports shorts Staff 05-20-2002

History Staff 05-20-2002

Don’t let City Council “censor” TV -Alexi Malenky, Corey Nicholl 05-20-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-20-2002

Runners don’t let rain dampen spirits at San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers By Margie Mason, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Jury deliberates Earth First! trial By COLLEEN VALLES, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Winter weather makes a comeback The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Canadian company wants investigation of stock option trades The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Fallen Net star BroadVision tries to rise again By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Some Security Pacific, BofA customers entitled to profit from fees The Associated Press 05-20-2002

SFPD struggles to solve violent crimes The Associated Press 05-20-2002

New Hayward power plant delayed The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Pull over, L.A., Bay Area peninsula is California’s new car capital By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Cal graduation 2002: ski jumps & activism By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 05-18-2002

UC Theater is a rare example of an early 20th century movie theater By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-18-2002

Spanish-language People magazine names ‘25 Most Beautiful’ Staff 05-18-2002

Art & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-18-2002

’Jackets slaughter De Anza in finale; ACCAL title still in doubt By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-18-2002

Chavez memorial rising in Berkeley park By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Reasonable people can critizice the Israeli government Joseph Stein 05-18-2002

Aren’t you curious what ‘Cats’ know? By Jacob Coakley, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Forest, Golden Bears squeak out 1-0 win over Stanford in NCAA regional Daily Planet Wire Services 05-18-2002

Aroner sponsors young women’s health conference By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-18-2002

“Smart growth” is code for “redevelopment” - Martha Nicoloff 05-18-2002

Who killed Stephen Lawrence? TheaterFIRST puts ‘Justice’ on trial By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Site changed for BSAL title game Staff 05-18-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-18-2002

“Why I'm Not Running For School Board” Mark A. Coplan 05-18-2002

Aurora’s “Entertainer” — mesmerizing tale of an empire in shambles By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-18-2002

‘Harry Potter’ beats ‘Star Wars’ in first weekend gross By Simon Havery, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Network Associates restates earnings after investigation The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Quality seedlings grow into quality plants By Lee Reich, AP Weekly Features 05-18-2002

Outdoor grills are more versatile than ever The Associated Press 05-18-2002

The proper care and maintenance of textured ceilings By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Stamps honor photographers By Syd Kronish, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Kaiser gave bonuses to phone reps who limited doctor visits By Margie Mason, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon’s family firm was censured and fined The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Former Andersen partner Duncan wraps up long week at obstruction of justice trial By Kristen Hays, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

1999 report warned of possible suicide hijackings into federal buildings By John Solomon, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Leader of software piracy ring allegedly responsible for billions in lost sales sentenced By Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Carter calls for changes in US policy, cooperation between US and Cuban scientists By John Rice, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

India swelters in heat wave so intense that birds die in trees; temperatures hit 124 By Omer Farooq, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

State deficit won’t hurt Berkeley much By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Palestinians and Arabs slandered in letters - Waleed Husseini 05-17-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-17-2002

Introducing Billy Bob Thornton — The roots singer By Andy Sywak, Special to the Daily Planet 05-17-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-17-2002

Morocco’s walk-off homer puts St. Mary’s in BSAL championship By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-17-2002

Maio seeks diverse Ed. Board By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-17-2002

Berkeley should divest from Saudi Arabia - Rachel Schorr 05-17-2002

’Jackets finally win a close one to reach NorCal final By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Arcata follows Berkeley lead By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Keep Eastshore natural, play baseball in town - Jonna Anderson 05-17-2002

Fox shakes up fall TV; new show by ‘Buffy’ creator By David Bauder, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Cannes Festival goes digital By Angela Doland, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Cannes Festival goes digital By Angela Doland, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

‘Trash Cinema’ gets star treatment at last Staff 05-17-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-17-2002

‘Star Wars’ fans of Berkeley party at film’s opening SfBy Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 05-17-2002

NEA grant nets $70k for education Daily Planet Wire Services 05-17-2002

Ask the Rent Board By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff 05-17-2002

State charged with denying required aid to poor children The Associated Press 05-17-2002

California budget deficit exposes dependence on the stock market By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Amgen shareholders approve takeover of rival Immunex By Paul Elias The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom and Ray Magliozzi 05-17-2002

Arafat agrees to hold general elections within six months, bowing to pressure for reform By Hadeel Wahdan, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Berkeley’s #5 in mass transit By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

ABC boots “Politically Correct” By David Bauder The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Workshop suggests ways to reduce school achievement gap Shirley Issel 05-16-2002

Calendar of Events and Activities Staff 05-16-2002

’Jackets lose control on phantom homer Umpire’s call hands first place in ACCAL to El Cerrito with one game to play By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

Berkeley civic leaders support study EBMUD to consider taking over for PG&E By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

Woody Allen wins ovation at Cannes opening Director receives Palm of Palms, an award given only to Ingmar Bergman before By Jocelyn Noveck The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Bates was nominated by formal ballot Judy Clancy 05-16-2002

Berkeley lacrosse faces UHS in semis Staff 05-16-2002

Palestinian rep. talks reform Palestinian Authority official discusses democracy at UC Berkeley By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-16-2002

History The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Please distinguish Church of Christ from United Church of Christ Carol J. Barriger 05-16-2002

Cal softball puts five on All-Pac-10 teams Staff 05-16-2002

Earth First! trial narrows focus By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Baker named finalist for Bench Award Staff 05-16-2002

Willard Middle School parents worry as safety officer laid off By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-16-2002

‘Star Wars’ arrives in this galaxy By ANTHONY BREZNICAN The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Dirty air kills more people in California than AIDS & homicide, study finds Daily Planet Wire Services 05-16-2002

New SF bike lanes ready — just in time for Bike to Work Day on Thursday Daily Planet Wire Services 05-16-2002

Napster’s prospects dim as execs depart Music sharing company uncertain about new subscription service By Ron Harris The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Activists, unions launch postcard campaign for immigrants’ rights The Associated Press 05-16-2002

National Guard to be replaced by state police on Golden Gate Bridge By Don Thompson The Associated Press 05-16-2002

California sets political tone for nation — and draws 1/3 of state lobbying money By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 05-16-2002

B-TV to get city scrutiny By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

Dona Spring is a great Green Party leader - Chris Kavanagh 05-15-2002

Diversity still eludes network TV, third annual study finds By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

’Jackets survive sloppy start to down Marin Catholic By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

Palestine class draws criticism By David Scharfenberg. Daily Planet staff 05-15-2002

Neighborhoods don’t want tall new buildings Angela Canepa 05-15-2002

SF Chinese talk show attracts national television audience The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Sports shorts Staff 05-15-2002

BUSD candidate McKnight pledges to listen By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

Height ordinance boosters defy logic, disregard environment - Richard Register 05-15-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-15-2002

News of the Weird - The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Claremont Reservoir health risk By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002

CSU plans to raise out-of-state tuition By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

California dairy farmers look farther afield as state restricts grazing By Eugene Tong, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Committees approve bills removing immunity for gun dealers The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Napster CEO steps down; cost-cutting continues By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Napster CEO steps down; cost-cutting continues By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-15-2002

Stocks rally for second straight session, this time on strong retail figures By Lisa Singhania, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

American Dental Association sues lawyer for defamation over mercury By Tom Harrigan, The Associated Press 05-15-2002

City considers censoring TV Council to discuss restrictions on sexually-explicit public programming By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002

Danielle Stokes is hurdling past the competition St. Mary’s High track star and Oakland PALS standout earns a scholarship to Cal State Northridge By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 05-14-2002

History The Associated Press 05-14-2002

Environmentalists don’t play well with others Doug Fielding 05-14-2002

Staff 05-14-2002

Staff 05-14-2002

State of the City address received with pomp and cheer Mayor sets big goals for Berkeley By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-14-2002

Crossword insensitive to white people Jason Osborne Badgley 05-14-2002

Long-time BUSD union under attack By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-14-2002

Earth First! trial continues: FBI says activists’ own bomb went off By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002

Assembly votes not to repeal motorcycle helmet law The Associated Press 05-14-2002

AIDS rider dies while cycling down Highway One through Half Moon Bay Staff 05-14-2002

Former elections monitor gave Oracle donation to Gov. Davis Oracle lobbyist had state ties By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 05-14-2002

Philippines back on CalPERS list After unstable period, retirement fund will invest there again By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 05-14-2002