Lupe Vasquez wipes up coffee grounds after making espresso at Cafe Elodie on Shattuck Avenue. Prices for coffee will go up if voters approve a measure in November that would require stores to sell only certified organic, shade grown or Fair Trade beans.
Lupe Vasquez wipes up coffee grounds after making espresso at Cafe Elodie on Shattuck Avenue. Prices for coffee will go up if voters approve a measure in November that would require stores to sell only certified organic, shade grown or Fair Trade beans.

Page One

Coffee initiative gains steam

By Matthew Artz
Friday September 20, 2002

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Roll up your sleeves, progressives

John Koenigshofer
Friday September 20, 2002

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Shotgun Players take on Dario Fo

Robert Hall
Friday September 20, 2002

In “Les Miserables” Jean Valjean stole a loaf of bread to feed his starving family and got in big trouble. In Dario Fo’s “We Won’t Pay, We Won’t Pay,” a contemporary housewife struggling to make ends meet helps ransack a grocery store, and gets in big trouble, too – but with a significant difference: “Les Miserables” is earnest, high-flown drama, while “We Won’t Pay” is farce. -more-


Arts Calendar

Friday September 20, 2002

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Out & About

Friday September 20, 2002

Friday, September 20 -more-


Spellman gets start against Liberty High

By Jared Green
Friday September 20, 2002

Junior Jeff Spellman will start at quarterback for Berkeley High in the Yellowjackets’ season opener tonight, head coach Matt Bissell confirmed Thursday. -more-


Ballot divides environmental community

Matthew Artz
Friday September 20, 2002

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Moderates take a hit too

Dave Blake Dave Blake Dave Blake Dave Blake
Friday September 20, 2002

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Walt Disney adapts Japanese anime film ’Spirited Away’

The Associated Press
Friday September 20, 2002

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Bears surviving Schott’s absence

By Jared Green
Friday September 20, 2002

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UC Regent Connerly calls for review of new admissions policy

By David Scharfenberg
Friday September 20, 2002

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Be careful when zoning

Mike Lai
Friday September 20, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Cal hopes to prolong hot start

Friday September 20, 2002

The Cal women’s volleyball team is undefeated this season – in fact, they haven’t even lost a game. At 9-0 with three tournament championships to their credit, the Bears are off to the best start in school history. But they face their biggest challenge of the season today when they face defending national champion Stanford. -more-


‘Sex and the City’ sells in Asia

The Associated Press
Friday September 20, 2002

BANGKOK, Thailand — It’s in the running for several Emmys on Sunday. But “Sex and the City” has long been on a winning streak with viewers — and not only in the United States. -more-


‘Palestinian Poetics’ course gets renewed attention

By David Scharfenberg
Friday September 20, 2002

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Respect the homeless

Bob Mills
Friday September 20, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


A’s finish big series with a big victory

By Janie McCauley
Friday September 20, 2002

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Bush asks Congress for authority to ‘use all means’ to disarm Hussein

By Matt Kelley
Friday September 20, 2002

WASHINGTON – President Bush asked Congress Thursday for authority to “use all means,” including military force if necessary, to disarm and overthrow Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein if he does not quickly meet United Nations demands that he abandon all weapons of mass destruction. -more-


Features

There’s a new kind of graffiti

By Mark Murrmann
Friday September 20, 2002

The letters KRUDT are etched in scratched, block letters on one of the small windows at Cody’s Books on Telegraph Avenue. The mark, likely the sign of a criminal street tagger, is just one of 17 defaced glass panes at the bookstore. -more-


Police Briefs

Friday September 20, 2002

Nasty shove -more-


Driver collides with fleeing carjacker, dies

The Associated Press
Friday September 20, 2002

OAKLAND — A man died Wednesday night after his car collided with a vehicle driven by a fleeing carjacker. -more-


Man shot multiple times in Oakland

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday September 20, 2002

OAKLAND – Police report that a man was shot multiple times Wednesday evening near the intersection of 98th Avenue and Empire Road. -more-


Caltrans complies with order to treat all highway banners alike

By Colleen Valles
Friday September 20, 2002

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Bay Area Briefs

Friday September 20, 2002

Congress considers security bill -more-


Oakland Black Muslim leader charged with 1981 molestation

The Associated Press
Friday September 20, 2002

OAKLAND — The well-known leader of a Black Muslim group was arrested Thursday for allegedly molesting a girl 20 years ago. -more-


Police crack down on prostitution

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday September 20, 2002

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Vandenberg missile launch provides light show

The Associated Press
Friday September 20, 2002

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE— The launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday night provided a spectacular light show that was seen over much of California and as far away as Arizona. -more-


State Briefs

Friday September 20, 2002

Gov signs $9.95 billion bond bill to boost high-speed rail -more-


FCC to consider Pacific Bell’s request to provide long distance

By Anna Oberthur
Friday September 20, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to forward SBC Pacific Bell’s request to enter the long distance market to the Federal Communications Commission, but found that Pac Bell does not comply with a state law designed to prevent anticompetitive behavior, Commission Jeff Brown said. -more-


Briefs

Friday September 20, 2002

Emeryville’s Wham-O expands -more-


Open Garden Day comes to Berkeley

Melissa McRobbie
Friday September 20, 2002

If you’ve been curious about community gardens, composting, and urban agriculture, this weekend may be the chance to educate yourself. -more-


Election Section

Whooping cough cases on rise in California

The Associated Press
Friday September 20, 2002

LOS ANGELES — County health officials warned Thursday of a marked increase in cases of whooping cough, the highly contagious disease that can cause weeks of severe coughing. -more-


NASA Ames names new director

Friday September 20, 2002

MOFFETT FIELD — Veteran NASA manager G. Scott Hubbard has been appointed director of the space agency’s Ames Research Center, officials announced Thursday. -more-


Cyclists want Richmond Bridge access

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday September 20, 2002

Bicycle enthusiasts met with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission Thursday to lobby for access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. -more-


Caltrans splits Bay Bridge contracts

The Associated Press
Friday September 20, 2002

OAKLAND — California transportation officials announced plans Thursday to divide the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge project into six separate contracts to involve more small and disadvantaged businesses. -more-


Oakland airport police investigate traveler

Staff
Friday September 20, 2002

OAKLAND – The Oakland Police Department airport bureau said tonight that officers are investigating a report that an individual listed by the federal government as possibly connected with terrorist activity was inside Oakland International Airport. -more-


Exhibit examines lives of 30 Vietnam prisoners of war

By Catherine Ivey
Friday September 20, 2002

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Emotions flow at killer Stayner’s penalty trial

By Brian Melley
Friday September 20, 2002

SAN JOSE — On the night he learned his daughter’s charred body had been found in a car trunk near Yosemite National Park, a despondent Jose “Pepe” Pelosso set off to throw himself in front of a freight train. -more-


Editorial

Palestinian blows up self, 5 others

By Steve Weizman
Friday September 20, 2002

TEL AVIV, Israel — A Palestinian blew himself up on a crowded bus Thursday in downtown Tel Aviv, killing at least five other people and wounding 49, the second suicide bombing in two days. In response, Israeli tanks charged into Yasser Arafat’s West Bank headquarters. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Palestinian blows up self, 5 others 09-20-2002

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

News

Coffee initiative gains steam By Matthew Artz 09-20-2002

Roll up your sleeves, progressives John Koenigshofer 09-20-2002

Shotgun Players take on Dario Fo Robert Hall 09-20-2002

Arts Calendar 09-20-2002

Out & About 09-20-2002

Spellman gets start against Liberty High By Jared Green 09-20-2002

Ballot divides environmental community Matthew Artz 09-20-2002

Moderates take a hit too Dave Blake Dave Blake Dave Blake Dave Blake 09-20-2002

Walt Disney adapts Japanese anime film ’Spirited Away’ The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Bears surviving Schott’s absence By Jared Green 09-20-2002

UC Regent Connerly calls for review of new admissions policy By David Scharfenberg 09-20-2002

Be careful when zoning Mike Lai 09-20-2002

Cal hopes to prolong hot start 09-20-2002

‘Sex and the City’ sells in Asia The Associated Press 09-20-2002

‘Palestinian Poetics’ course gets renewed attention By David Scharfenberg 09-20-2002

Respect the homeless Bob Mills 09-20-2002

A’s finish big series with a big victory By Janie McCauley 09-20-2002

Bush asks Congress for authority to ‘use all means’ to disarm Hussein By Matt Kelley 09-20-2002

There’s a new kind of graffiti By Mark Murrmann 09-20-2002

Police Briefs 09-20-2002

Driver collides with fleeing carjacker, dies The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Man shot multiple times in Oakland Daily Planet Wire Service 09-20-2002

Caltrans complies with order to treat all highway banners alike By Colleen Valles 09-20-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-20-2002

Oakland Black Muslim leader charged with 1981 molestation The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Police crack down on prostitution Daily Planet Wire Service 09-20-2002

Vandenberg missile launch provides light show The Associated Press 09-20-2002

State Briefs 09-20-2002

FCC to consider Pacific Bell’s request to provide long distance By Anna Oberthur 09-20-2002

Briefs 09-20-2002

Open Garden Day comes to Berkeley Melissa McRobbie 09-20-2002

Whooping cough cases on rise in California The Associated Press 09-20-2002

NASA Ames names new director 09-20-2002

Cyclists want Richmond Bridge access Daily Planet Wire Service 09-20-2002

Caltrans splits Bay Bridge contracts The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Oakland airport police investigate traveler Staff 09-20-2002

Exhibit examines lives of 30 Vietnam prisoners of war By Catherine Ivey 09-20-2002

Emotions flow at killer Stayner’s penalty trial By Brian Melley 09-20-2002

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