Last spring residents at 10th Street and Allston Way in west Berkeley demanded help. Their corner had been invaded by out-of-town drug dealers, they said, who intimidated neighbors and forced parents to keep their kids indoors. -more-
When is it healthy to dream of success, and when does that dreaming turn into dark and pathological obsession? That question comes to mind watching John Guare’s 1971 New York Drama Critics Circle award winning play “The House of Blue Leaves,” which Berkeley Repertory Theater is running. It’s a rich, disturbing production on the Roda stage in downtown Berkeley. -more-
The Cal football team is a shocking 3-0 to start the season. The Golden Bears just took down Michigan State, considered by many to be a favorite to win the Big Ten. This Saturday they play a service academy team, not exactly a traditional football powerhouse. So why do the Bears sound so worried? -more-
The University of California’s chief budget official said further state cuts and voter rejection of a $13 billion construction bond in November would have grave impacts on the nine-campus system. -more-
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I first saw “A Winter’s Tale” in Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. That was more than 30 years ago, but I still remember the program note informing the audience that both Hermione and her daughter Perdita would be played by an up-and-coming young British actress. -more-
The taxi driver scheduled to pick up Muslim speakers Wednesday for a UC Berkeley conference on Islam backed out at the last minute. -more-
A small group of UC Berkeley students and activists called on the University of California to divest from Israel at a UC Board of Regents meeting in San Francisco Wednesday. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
UNITED NATIONS — Bucking an anti-war mood among their U.N. Security Council partners, the United States and Britain began crafting a toughly worded resolution Wednesday that would narrow the timetable for Iraqi compliance with weapons inspections and authorize force if Iraq fails to cooperate, diplomats said. -more-
UC Berkeley students were treated to a celebrity visit Wednesday when professional basketball player Adonal Foyle of the Golden State Warriors spoke about Democracy Matters, a nonprofit organization he founded a year- and-a-half ago. Democracy Matters’ goal is campaign finance reform. Foyle believes politicians should be -more-
The California Department of Forestry has issued a high fire danger alert in the North and East Bay Area hills for today. -more-
FOLSOM — Critics say the head of the agency that manages most of California’s power grid could have a conflict of interest because he also serves as attorney for a company that does millions of dollars of business with the grid operator. -more-
OAKLAND — A rookie cop who turned in three fired police colleagues now on trial for beating suspects and falsifying reports, testified Wednesday about how he was taught to “hit corners” and fabricate reports to cover his tracks. -more-
Q: I own my home in Berkeley, and I would like to share it with a roommate. Will I have trouble getting rid of the roommate if things don’t work out? -more-
LOS ANGELES — West Coast ports headed toward the brink of a major labor stoppage Wednesday as negotiators for shippers and terminal operators accused dockworkers of staging a work slowdown and threatened to retaliate by locking out workers at all 29 ports. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Sun Microsystems unveiled its latest long-range plan to take another swipe at Microsoft’s desktop dominance as the company took the wraps off “Project Mad Hatter,” a new line of low-cost computers powered by the Linux operating system and geared toward workplace environments. -more-
State Attorney General Bill Lockyer on Wednesday released annual statistics on anti-Arab hate crimes showing a roughly 15 percent spike in such incidents following last September's terrorist attacks. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Berkeley’s Chez Panisse, Washington, D.C.’s Citronelle, New York’s Babbo and Whole Foods Market were among 200 restaurants, grocers and seafood distributors that pledged Wednesday not to buy, serve or sell fish created by biotechnology. -more-
Local restaurants join ban of biotechnology seafood 09-19-2002
U.S., Russia differ over next step with Iraq 09-18-2002
Iraq accepts return of U.N. 09-17-2002
Union City Police: ‘Citizens stay calm’ 09-16-2002
Three held in possible terrorism hoax 09-14-2002
Oakland police ‘Riders’ trial begins this week 09-13-2002
Neighborhood cleanup Matthew Artz 09-19-2002
We waited years for 15 more minutes Ann Lehman 09-19-2002
The House of Blue Leaves John Angell Grant 09-19-2002
Calendar of Community Events 09-19-2002
Air Force presents unique challenges Jared Green 09-19-2002
UC fears further State budget cuts David Scharfenberg 09-19-2002
Set the record straight on Hearst Avenue Paul Shain and Elaine Eastman 09-19-2002
A bracing winter's tale at Cal Shakespeare Robert Hall 09-19-2002
Sports Shorts 09-19-2002
Muslims struggle to keep rights Judith Scherr 09-19-2002
Nation out of step? Harry Wiener 09-19-2002
Students push Israeli divestment David Scharfenberg 09-19-2002
Is concern for the planet cost-effective? Bonnie Hughes 09-19-2002
U.S., Britain start new Iraq resolution Dafna Linzer The Associated Press 09-19-2002
NBA comes to Berkeley Melissa McRobbie 09-19-2002
Fire danger in East Bay hills 09-19-2002
Police Briefs 09-19-2002
Power company lawyer also chief of grid The Associated Press 09-19-2002
Rookie who turned in 'Rider' cops testifies The Associated Press 09-19-2002
Bay Area Brief 09-19-2002
Landlords who are roommates don't need 'good cause' to evict tenant 09-19-2002
Ports head toward stoppage Simon Avery The Associated Press 09-19-2002
Sun to introduce low-cost computer The Associated Press 09-19-2002
Briefs 09-19-2002
State sees spike in anti-Arab hate crimes 09-19-2002
Council goes to bat for grocer Matthew Artz 09-18-2002
Against height limits Nancy Bickel 09-18-2002
Bears casual about national honors By Jared Green 09-18-2002
Calendar Event 09-18-2002
County rejects school budget David Scharfenberg 09-18-2002
Making ‘smart growth’ smart Martha Nicoloff 09-18-2002
Sport Shorts 09-18-2002
Bates supporters call to question mayor’s campaign contributions By Kurtis Alexander 09-18-2002
Berkeley dispute service a nonprofit Brad Smith 09-18-2002
BART scheduling change means longer wait By David Scharfenberg 09-18-2002
A senior rally around the pool Helen Rippier Wheeler 09-18-2002
Berkeley swimmers make a splash Matthew Artz 09-18-2002
Israelis may have planted bomb at Palestinian school By Nasser Shiyoukhi 09-18-2002
Marin to monitor San Mateo privacy suit Daily Planet Wire Service 09-18-2002
‘Riders’ innocent, defense says By Kim Curtis 09-18-2002
Bay Briefs 09-18-2002
Blackouts could have been avoided, power regulators say By Jessica Brice 09-18-2002
Lt. Gov. candidates blast each other for missing votes By Steve Lawrence 09-18-2002
State Legislation 09-18-2002
McDonald’s Corp. stock plunges to seven-year low By Dave Carpenter 09-18-2002
Briefs 09-18-2002
Labor secretary reneged promise, garment workers say The Associated Press 09-18-2002
Santa Cruz leaders help in marijuana giveaway at City Hall By Martha Mendoza 09-18-2002
Gov. signs bill to combat elder abuse Daily Planet Wire Service 09-18-2002
CSU OKs tough smoking policy By Chelsea J. Carter 09-18-2002
News of the Weird 09-18-2002
Yosemite trail 8,000 feet above sea level being rebuilt By Carl Nolte 09-18-2002
Police Briefs 09-18-2002
School construction delayed five months David Scharfenberg 09-17-2002
Let's move past Sept. 11 Arthur B. Waugh 09-17-2002
Local Olympic cyclist races with Armstrong in SF M. Nicole Nazzaro 09-17-2002
Calendar of Community Events 09-17-2002
The price of being PC Stream Weir 09-17-2002
A plea for Pepito's Rebecca Herman 09-17-2002
A's beat Angels 4-3 in ninth inning to tie them for first in AL West The Associated Press 09-17-2002
Most of "Wheeler 79" reject deal David Scharfenberg 09-17-2002
Plenty of peace on Sept. 11 Marika Kuzma 09-17-2002
School district dodges new budget woes David Scharfenberg 09-17-2002
More on Maio's growth ideas Peter Teichner 09-17-2002
How to be an anti-terrorism tipster David Grary 09-17-2002
West Berkeley unites for a party Chris Nichols 09-17-2002
One arrested after botched robbery 09-17-2002
Alameda mayor Ralph Appezzato found dead at home 09-17-2002
Homeless coupele must leave mountain tree home 09-17-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-17-2002
Yosemite killer Stayner found sane Brian Melley The Associated Press 09-17-2002
Pornography company offers $3 million for Napster identity Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 09-17-2002
Briefs 09-17-2002
Oakland amoung Calif. cities to lead tech industry growth Bob Porterfield The Associated Press 09-17-2002
Feds may be watching Santa Cruz City Hall pot distribution to sick 09-17-2002
Skate Park is On By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-16-2002
More on housing subsidies Chris Kavanagh Chris Kavanagh 09-16-2002
The Bears are for real By Larry Lage 09-16-2002
Mayor Dean sets sights on November By Matthew Artz 09-16-2002
Pacifica’s radio return Kriss Worthington 09-16-2002
Cal soccer – men beat Denver, women tie St. Mary’s By Jared Green 09-16-2002
‘Wheeler 79’ students accept deal By David Scharfenberg 09-16-2002
Thank you to police Laura Menard 09-16-2002
Sports Shorts 09-16-2002
Liquor stores face last call By Sean Marciniak 09-16-2002
Libertarians drop Calif. governor hopeful who spat on radio host Robert Jablon 09-16-2002
Officer’s absence notable in Riders case The Associated Press 09-16-2002
Molotov cocktails spark fire Daily Planet Wire Service 09-16-2002
Police say family dispute resulted in Oakland homocide Daily Planet Wire Services 09-16-2002
SF took cash that could have repaired Hetch Hetchy system The Associated Press 09-16-2002
Lights Out By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002
Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten Christopher Cantor Berkeley 09-14-2002
Churches remain important south of campus institutions Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2002
The Cheap suit Serenaders By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2002
Calendar of Community Events 09-14-2002
Six nightmarish minutes doom Panthers to loss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002
State pressures city planners Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002
Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten Jeanne Gray Loughman Berkeley 09-14-2002
Golden Bears upset Santa Clara By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 09-14-2002
Check overhead: Council says weapons not allowed there By Elizabeth Gettelman Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2002
How many more people? Mark Johnson Berkeley 09-14-2002
Sports Shorts 09-14-2002
City considers biodiesel Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002
How many more people? Mark JohnsonBerkeley 09-14-2002
Senior aerobics reinstated - Matthew Artz 09-14-2002
Varmints again David Shefik Berkeley 09-14-2002
UC employee unrest spreads By Ian Stewart The Associated Press 09-14-2002
New landlord at Reddy tenants Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002
Police Briefs 09-14-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-14-2002
Prosecutor shows Oakland cops’ pattern of setting up suspects By Kim Curtis THe Associated Press 09-14-2002
Weed whacker spark caused Oakland fire The Associated Press 09-14-2002
Arrest made in Alameda County stalking Daily Planet Wire Service 09-14-2002
Agents raid farm, arrest medical pot grower The Associated Press 09-14-2002
Monaco seeks ‘silence’ in memories of Princess Grace The Associated Press 09-14-2002
Burning Man attendance in Black Rock Desert sets record The Associated Press 09-14-2002
motorcross is Not a crime bikers want a park, too By Casey McKinney Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2002
How many police does it take? Bob Moghaddacy Berkeley 09-13-2002
The Backyard isn’t safe anymore By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2002
Arts Calendar 09-13-2002
Out & About 09-13-2002
Daily Planet 2002 High School Football Preview Jackets hope for better finish By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002
Banks file suit over local privacy laws By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002
Hey you, patriotic folk Charmaine Soldat Berkeley 09-13-2002
Asteroid hunter finds Apollo-era rocket By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 09-13-2002
St. Mary’s not worried about replacing stars By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002
Council condemns Bush’s Patriot Act By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002
Swapping parking spaces for playing fields Gloria Wong Berkeley 09-13-2002
Another obstacle for UC clericals Jennifer Barrios Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2002
Disputing the housing shortage claims lan Wofsy Berkeley 09-13-2002
Judge dismisses Simon fraud verdict By Erica Werner The Associated Press 09-13-2002
One lifeguard costs less than two Terry Cochrell Berkeley 09-13-2002
Learn how to ‘touch and vote’ 09-13-2002
Sex charges against Raiders’ Darrell Russell dropped 09-13-2002
Wen Ho Lee case stirs nation’s Asian-Americans into action By Deborah Kong The Associated Press 09-13-2002
Logging giant sells 731 Sierra acres to parks system By Don Thompson 09-13-2002
Yahoo and SBC unveil high-speed Internet service By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 09-13-2002
Web businesses take a 2nd shot at success By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 09-13-2002
Community colleges make cuts despite spike in enrollment By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-13-2002
Argument stalls state’s water bill By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 09-13-2002
Jury weighing sanity of Yosemite killer Stayner By Brian Melley The Associated Press 09-13-2002
This frog has a recovery plan By Don Thompson The Associated Press 09-13-2002
Libertarian candidate spits on radio host 09-13-2002
Ex-nuclear worker jailed for threats 09-13-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-13-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-13-2002
News of the Weird 09-13-2002
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