Questions radiate over UC campus tritium lab
Environmentalists expected to ask city to support lawsuit -more-
Environmentalists expected to ask city to support lawsuit -more-
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-
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-
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 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-
Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2002. There are 225 days left in the year. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
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-
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-
RENO, Nev. — Don’t put away the winter jacket just yet. -more-
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-
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-
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-
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-
Construction was slated to start this week, but now officials say it may not start at all -more-
Newfound wealth in Silicon Valley contributing to big increase in car ownership -more-
Berkeley’s Star Grocery celebrated its 80th birthday yesterday, with balloons, friends, music and food for all. -more-
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
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