A year late and $280,000 over budget, the city plans to debut it’s 18,000 square-foot Harrison Skateboard Park – the biggest in the Bay Area – in west Berkeley next month. -more-
In the high-flying Pac-10, one of the most important things a team needs for success is a pair of good cornerbacks, sometimes even three or four. But thanks to some classroom troubles, the Cal Bears find themselves facing a season with just two experienced cornerbacks. -more-
Former Alameda County Board of Education member Jerome Wiggins said he will file suit next week against County Superintendent Sheila Jordan, her husband Larry Cooperman and her campaign committee, alleging slander. -more-
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Cal junior Natalie Coughlin broke the world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. National Championships and became the first woman to swim the race in under one minute. Her record time of 59.58 broke China’s Cihong He’s 1994 mark of 1:00.16. -more-
Despite two fatalities this year resulting from vehicles striking people, a report released Tuesday by Washington D.C.-based Surface Transportation Policy Project says Berkeley is the second safest pedestrian city in California. -more-
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OAKLAND – Chris Mullin, a five-time All-Star and the Golden State Warriors’ fourth-leading career scorer, rejoined the Warriors as a special assistant Tuesday. -more-
UC Berkeley visiting professor Pedro Sanchez, the recently-announced winner of the prestigious World Food Prize, said his interest in agriculture and hunger issues began on his family’s farm in Cuba, where his father ran a soil business. -more-
ALBANY – Elvis might have left the building for good 25 years ago this week, but the “King” is helping two Albany police officers convey a message of traffic safety to teens throughout the state. -more-
Four cloned calves genetically engineered with human DNA and currently grazing in Iowa could hold the key to creating herds of identical cows that produce medicines in their milk and blood. -more-
Company clones cows to produce medicine 08-14-2002
News of the Weird 08-13-2002
California jobless rate dips 08-12-2002
Briefs 08-10-2002
Rash of toddler falls sparks preventative reminders 08-09-2002
History 08-08-2002
Skatepark Ready to roll Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002
This is what I think of tarweed Jim Sharp Berkeley 08-14-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-14-2002
Cal’s corner corps getting thin By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002
Former county board member plans to sue superintendent By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002
Sanitation standards are in the toilet Zach Tomcich Berkeley 08-14-2002
Coughlin breaks backstroke world record Daily Planet Wire Services 08-14-2002
Study: Berkeley 2nd safest for walkers By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002
We can all clean our smokestacks Charlene M. Woodcock Berkeley 08-14-2002
Mullin takes new front office job with Warriors The Associated Press 08-14-2002
World Food Prize winner applauded By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002
Your big mess is my minor problem Don Read Berkeley 08-14-2002
Police use Elvis to encourage teens to drive safely Daily Planet Wire Service 08-14-2002
$900,000 mistake a boon to school district By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
The benefits of height limits Carol Denney 08-13-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-13-2002
No baseball strike date set By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Rents still down Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
Pool plan appears all wet Estelle Jelinek 08-13-2002
Armstrong eager to play for Raiders The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Home sales steady By Scott Heil, Special to the Daily Planet 08-13-2002
Reconsidering council chambers Dona Spring 08-13-2002
School district lands cheaper plan By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
UC union wins transit money battle Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
History Staff 08-13-2002
Gunman gets away with cash from credit union Matthew Artz 08-13-2002
Homemade bomb blows off San Leandro man’s hand The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-13-2002
Sierra Club cleans Richmond creek Daily Planet Wire Service 08-13-2002
Boxer tours Oakland shores to inspect port security Daily Planet Wire Service 08-13-2002
Senate confirms Freeman to head California power authority The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Psychologist testifies: Stayner highly psychotic The Associated Press 08-13-2002
National COC to develop American Indian businesses Staff 08-13-2002
Bankruptcy fears up at United after US Airways filing By Dave Carpenter, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Los Angeles Archdiocese budget hit Staff 08-13-2002
Briefs Staff 08-13-2002
UW scientist probes Indian myth for tsunami clues By Elizabeth Murtaugh, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
California condors head south by plane The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Bush calls on citizens in forum on the economyBush calls on citizens in forum on the economy By Lawrence L. Knutson, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Slain journalist Daniel Pearl buried By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Berkeley arts fest begins on high note By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002
AC Transit’s only hope may be a parcel tax and more riders Steve Geller Berkeley 08-12-2002
Soriano sparks Yankees to win over Mulder By Ben Walker The Associated Press 08-12-2002
Buried creek could resurface in downtown By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002
Hypocrisy in the height initiative? Richard Register Berkeley 08-12-2002
Major League players likely to set strike date Monday By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-12-2002
Pedestrian safety on ballot By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002
More downplaying height limits Lenora Young Berkeley 08-12-2002
Bay Area leaders want say on Iraq Daily Planet Wire Report 08-12-2002
Bay Area Briefs 08-12-2002
Napster assets up for auction The Associated Press 08-12-2002
Small businesses looking better By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Particle matter a serious matter Sara MacKusick Chair of the Community Environmental Advisory Commission 08-10-2002
An unusual building system was developed in Berkeley By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 08-10-2002
Mime Troupe lampoons U.S. policy By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet 08-10-2002
Arts Calendar 08-10-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-10-2002
Keeping Boller healthy is job one for O-line By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Last call for candidates By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Restricted waterfront parking on the agenda Steve White Berkeley 08-10-2002
Academy considering moving part of Oscars to New York The Associated Press 08-10-2002
AC Transit puts tax on ballot Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Thanks from the seniors, Berkeley Kiyo Eshima Berkeley 08-10-2002
Two charged with attempted murder at San Francisco airport Daily Planet Wire Service 08-10-2002
Low-frequency sonar a high risk in the water Sophia Roberts Carmel Valley 08-10-2002
State’s jobless rate dips as 7,500 payroll jobs are added The Associated Press 08-10-2002
Political hotshot at helm of Bates’ mayoral campaign By John Geluardi, Special to the Daily Planet 08-09-2002
Much of the city a stage during Berkeley Arts Festival By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 08-09-2002
Arts Calendar 08-09-2002
Out & About Calendar 08-09-2002
Bears glad to be staying in Berkeley for fall practices By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002
Asbestos concerns in the district David Richardson, Director, Ward 4 Berkeley 08-09-2002
Strike threatens Cal’s fall classes By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002
Lowe outduels Zito for his 16th victory By Howard Ulman, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Is it ironic? Randa Baramki, Berkeley 08-09-2002
San Pablo Avenue activist couple fights eviction By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002
Union, owners agree on minor issues By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Fair housing, fair process for all Rhiannon Berkeley 08-09-2002
Traffic monitoring system pleases Bay Area planners By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Oakland shooting brings city’s murder toll to 69 Daily Planet Wire Service 08-09-2002
Latinos will learn basics of running for office Daily Planet Wire Service 08-09-2002
WorldCom Inc. uncovers another $3.3 billion in improper accounting By Matt Moore, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
FERC says state has contract deals with 5 generators The Associated Press 08-09-2002
State housing affordability continues downward spiral The Associated Press 08-09-2002
HOME & GARDEN: Making your dorm room livable The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Gardeners: Make friends with ladybugs By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
The fee is legal but the tactic isn’t Car Talk: by Tom and Ray Magliozzi 08-09-2002
Doctor who examined Stayner’s methods often criticized By Brian Melley, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
State commission approves state funds for plan to end PG&E bankruptcy By Angela Watercutter, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Body of slain Wall Street Journal reporter arrives in Los Angeles By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Who wants a vehicle that screams "LOOK AT ME"? By Bruce Hotchkiss © AutoWire.Net 08-09-2002
NC committee votes to ban Quran reading assignment The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Catwalk collapse spills guests into aquarium shark tank By Brett Martel, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Bailing out AC Transit? By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Maio supporting Albany’s interests over Berkeley’s? Marie Wacht 08-08-2002
Cake guitarist looking forward to homecoming By Andy Sywak Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-08-2002
Basketball’s a means to an end for Harris By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
State to help city with flawed housing plan By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-08-2002
City has heard enough about AT&T Paul Blake 08-08-2002
Long’s heroic catch saves Koch’s bacon By Howard Ulman, The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Oakland follows Berkeley’s lead on living wage law By Ethan Bliss, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Baseball players agree to test for steroids By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Lawrence Lab custodians upset By John Geluardi, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-08-2002
Berkeley celebrates night against crime By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Oakland’s 68th slaying comes on the heels of anti-crime events Daily Planet Wire Services 08-08-2002
Cheney pokes his head out for speech in San Francisco By Alexa H. Bluth, The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Protestors rip vice president Daily Planet Wire Services 08-08-2002
Vacaville company trying to fight cancer with tobacco drug The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Privacy bill being resurrected despite high-profile failures The Associated Press 08-08-2002
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