Berkeley resident Harrod Blank, 39, was embarrassed to be seen driving a plain white 1965 Volkswagen bug. So he painted a rooster on it. It reminded him of the chickens he grew up with near the Santa Cruz Mountains. But he didn’t stop there. -more-
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They come from Canada, they do fantastic things with trapezes and the human body, they use no animals in their act—and no, they are not Cirque du Soleil. The performance troupe that has descended on Zellerbach Hall is Cirque Eloize, and it is a phenomenon all its own. -more-
A decade of dominance ended Wednesday as the Berkeley High cross country boys defeated Alameda High, the first time the Hornets have failed to win a league meet in more than 10 years. -more-
Berkeley High School’s African-American studies department has been reinstatement, said department Chairman Robert McKnight to wild cheers at a dramatic Board of Education meeting Wednesday night. -more-
The Cal football team is facing adversity for the first time this season following a 23-21 loss to Air Force last weekend. But the Bears haven’t lost any confidence following their first setback of the season. -more-
Green Party candidate for governor Peter Miguel Camejo racked up 9 percent of the statewide vote in the latest polls. Despite growing support, though, Gov. Gray Davis is unwilling to recognize his opponent in a formal debate. -more-
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YAMOUSSOUKRO, Ivory Coast — Waving U.S. flags and shouting ’Vive la France!,” American schoolchildren escaped a rebel-held Ivory Coast city under siege Wednesday, as U.S. special forces and French troops moved in to rescue Westerners caught in the West African nation’s bloodiest uprising. -more-
A dozen protesters picketed outside the Oxford Street Starbucks Wednesday as part of an international campaign urging the chain to buy more “Fair Trade” coffee from farmers. -more-
SANTA CRUZ — Upholding its famously liberal leanings, the Santa Cruz City Council has passed a resolution denouncing any pending military strike on Iraq led by U.S. forces. -more-
MORGAN HILL — Flames burned toward dozens of homes nestled in remote neighborhoods of the lushly forested Santa Cruz Mountains on Wednesday, with firefighters struggling in 90-degree heat to control one of the area’s largest wildfires in decades. -more-
5,000 acre additon to Golden Gate recreation area approved -more-
BERKELEY — University of California, Berkeley, was awarded a $2.1 million federal grant Wednesday to study the economic impact of smoking prevention efforts in China, the largest consumer of tobacco products in the world. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gray Davis cleared the way Wednesday for Californians to sue gun manufacturers if they believe the companies have been negligent in the advertising or production of firearms. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Businesses and institutions who bypassed their local utilities to buy cheaper electricity from power sellers would have to pay a surcharge to help the state repay its energy debts, under a plan put forward by the state’s energy regulators Wednesday. -more-
NEW YORK — Sales for Sept. 11 books have dropped substantially since the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks, although a handful of titles remain best sellers. -more-
OAKLAND — A couple accused of abducting, raping and murdering a 22-year-old Pleasanton woman in a minivan rigged for torture was sentenced to death Wednesday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A television news report that a major component of the city’s emergency water system had been neglected for more than a decade is prompting changes and a fire department investigation into how the system came to be neglected. -more-
Police Briefs 09-26-2002
Wildfire threatens hundreds of LA homes 09-25-2002
Bush considers lowering alert 09-24-2002
Police Briefs 09-23-2002
Crews control 10-acre Oakland blaze 09-21-2002
Palestinian blows up self, 5 others 09-20-2002
For the love of dressing up cars Kim Melton 09-26-2002
African American studies program one of a kind Denisha M. DeLane 09-26-2002
a circus without animals but with lots of heart Jennifer Dix 09-26-2002
Calendar 09-26-2002
Berkeley High runners break Alameda streak Jared Green 09-26-2002
Black studies program back at Berkeley High David Scharfenberg 09-26-2002
Here's what's in the news Carol Denney 09-26-2002
Bears brush off loss Jared Green 09-26-2002
Former Berkeley green Camejo takes aim at governor's seat Judith Scherr 09-26-2002
Coffee initiative could mean mere pennies to you Mark Tarses 09-26-2002
U.S. children escape Ivory Coast city Clar Nichonghaile The Associated Press 09-26-2002
We enjoy our Eastshore State Park Ruth Bird 09-26-2002
International Starbucks protest comes to town David Scharfenberg 09-26-2002
Santa Cruz denounces an attack on Iraq The Associated Press 09-26-2002
At least 15 homes damaged in Morgan Hill fire The Associated Press 09-26-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-26-2002
State adds to reputation as nation's trailblazer for laws Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-26-2002
UC Berkeley gets $2.1 million for smoking prevention study The Associated Press 09-26-2002
Davis signs laws removing protections for gun industry Angela Watercutter The Associated Press 09-26-2002
Briefs 09-26-2002
PUC plans show how energy users will pay The Associated Press 09-26-2002
Sales fall for Sept. 11 books after one-year anniversary Hllel Italie The Associated Press 09-26-2002
Death sentence for couple who tortured Pleasanton woman in minivan Daily Planet Wire Service and The Associated Press 09-26-2002
SF taking action on water system woes The Associated Press 09-26-2002
UC study finds younger people more conservative By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002
Here’s to democracy in Berkeley Ron Rice Berkeley 09-25-2002
Jackets start ACCAL season by pounding on Richmond By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002
Mayor considers building new UC stadium Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staffpandering to neighbors 09-25-2002
Look at immigration Tim Aaronson El Cerrito 09-25-2002
Teachers condemn cuts By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002
Read your history books Hoang Phan SJP, Berkeley 09-25-2002
Journalists show distaste for fast food By Carol Hunet Special to the Daily Planet 09-25-2002
Summer weather takes its toll By Alan Sayre The Associated Press 09-25-2002
City loan to house residents displaced by fire Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002
Berkeley composer offers music amid New York’s post-Sept. 11 grief The Associated Press 09-25-2002
Pit bulls bite two children, officer in Richmond Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002
Riders’ cross-examination ends first day Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002
Oakland 4th in nation for murder Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002
Oakland rookie cop to be arraigned on sex charges - Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-25-2002
Governor puts off fund-raiser The Associated Press 09-25-2002
Journalists banned from San Diego stem cell conference By Paul Elias The Associated Press 09-25-2002
UC Davis develops guide for ranchers Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002
City, unions reach deal Matthew Artz 09-24-2002
Mayor encourages performance audits for schools Berkeley Mayor Shirley Dean 09-24-2002
Calendar 09-24-2002
Croatian sensation sparks Cal to fast start Dean Caparaz 09-24-2002
High school axes African-American studies program David Scharfenberg 09-24-2002
Judge orders new trial in Raiders lawsuit against NFL John Nadel The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Maio clings to neutering idea David Scharfenberg 09-24-2002
A's focused on clinching division The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Girl hit by police car recovering Matthew Artz 09-24-2002
Gore blasts Bush on push for war Ian Stewart The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Four cows with personality corralled in Berkeley exhibit Melissa McRobbie 09-24-2002
$2.4 million grant goes to Oakland Army Base 09-24-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 09-24-2002
Buying or selling a house? Energy matters. Alice La Pierre 09-24-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-24-2002
Davis signs family leave bill The Associated Press 09-24-2002
UC Berkeley amoung schools watched on Middle East group's Web site The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Caltrans changes course: banners coming down The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Feds refer Edison settlement to California Supreme Court The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Latinos hurt most by affordable housing crunch The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Briefs 09-24-2002
Police seek witnesses to electronics heist 09-24-2002
Feds file to overturn Oreg. suicide law The Associated Press 09-24-2002
Pacifica radio to return to Berkeley By Matthew Artz 09-23-2002
Concerns about coffee initiative Fred Foldvary 09-23-2002
Golden Bears come up short against Air Force By Jared Green 09-23-2002
County to aid school district with budget By David Scharfenberg 09-23-2002
Growth won’t stop anytime soon Stuart Cohen 09-23-2002
Both Cal soccer teams win By Jared Green 09-23-2002
Button-maker bids farewell By Matthew Artz 09-23-2002
A Dean supporter speaks Sam Herbert 09-23-2002
Pac-10 Football Roundup 09-23-2002
Russian avalanche covers village By Yuri Bagrov 09-23-2002
Local NBA players acquitted of fraud By Nick Wilson 09-23-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-23-2002
Davis signs stem cell research bill By Jennifer Coleman 09-23-2002
Economist challenges lowered state ranking By Jessica Brice 09-23-2002
Literacy students publish book Brian Kluepfel 09-21-2002
A bizarre raccoon attack story Susan Charlip 09-21-2002
Berkeley's Campanile has a connection to Renaissance Venice Steven Finacom 09-21-2002
Here's a Big sadistic slice By John Angell Grant 09-21-2002
Arts Calendar 09-21-2002
Out & About 09-21-2002
Defense leads Jackets to big win over Liberty By Jared Green 09-21-2002
Mayor broke campaign laws By Kurtis Alexander 09-21-2002
Colo. woman boiling over coffee initiative Sherrie Beshore 09-21-2002
Seventeen years after starting Farm Aid, Nelson still pushing for change By Todd Spangler 09-21-2002
Panthers fumble away lead in second half, lose to Gauchos By Dean Caparaz 09-21-2002
UC foresees problems By David Scharfenberg 09-21-2002
City’s weapons policy a national headlineTo the Editor: What a load of compost and granola. Thanks to our City Council's forceful stand against space weapons in or above the city limits, Berkeley is finally comic relief not just for the rest of the cou Heather Jacobsen 09-21-2002
Cal vs. Air Force Academy – 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium Jared Green 09-21-2002
City could raise price of public input Matthew Artz 09-21-2002
School funding starts at state level John Selawsky 09-21-2002
German chancellor sends letter to Bush By Colleen Barry 09-21-2002
Record crowds at celebrity match -Melissa McRobbie 09-21-2002
Appezzato memorial service Monday Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002
Three overnight killings push Oakland homicides to 84 Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 09-21-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-21-2002
Tiger attacks kindergartner By Michelle R. Smith 09-21-2002
State Briefs 09-21-2002
Packard Foundation slashes staff, grants By Ian Stewart 09-21-2002
Briefs 09-21-2002
Father of 401(k) takes pride in brainchild despite account’s flaws By Michael Liedtke 09-21-2002
U.S. Rep. aims to rescue coffee growers through campaign Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002
UC Berkeley, CSU offer joint doctorate in education Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002
Rural crime prevention program created 09-21-2002
Silicon Valley planners worry about future congestion 09-21-2002
California nonprofits hurting from state budget cuts By Louise Chu 09-21-2002
Stanford scientists find faults in earthquake prediction model By Angela Watercutter 09-21-2002
Feds consider listing state fish as endangered By Colleen Valles 09-21-2002
First northern right whale calf sighted in Pacific in a century The Associated Press 09-21-2002
In Alaska, an ancestral island home falls victim to global warming By Joseph B. Verrengia 09-21-2002
News of the Weird 09-21-2002
Davis signs bill to clean beaches By Louise Chu 09-21-2002
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
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