Farmers fight for Albany roots
Farmers fight for Albany roots

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UC Berkeley wants housing on seven acres of farm land

Matthew Artz
Thursday October 03, 2002

ALBANY – Community gardeners and a local architect are staging a last ditch effort to save a plot of Albany farm land from being toppled by a development. -more-



Councilmember Armstrong joins anti-war campaign

Polly Armstrong
Thursday October 03, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Since 1929 green is the site of ancient rite

Brian Kluepfel
Thursday October 03, 2002

By Brian Kluepfel -more-



Calendar

Thursday October 03, 2002

Thursday, Oct. 3 -more-



History is on Huskies’ side when it comes to Cal

Jared Green
Thursday October 03, 2002

Twenty-six years. That’s how long it’s been since the Cal football team beat the Washington Huskies. -more-



Schools fail to prepare kids for college, study says

David Scharfenberg
Thursday October 03, 2002

California does a poor job of preparing students for college but provides young people with an affordable higher education, according to a national study released Wednesday. -more-



The push for divestment from Israel

Thursday October 03, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Brenda Hillman is UC poet of the month

By Melissa McRobbie
Thursday October 03, 2002

Poet Brenda Hillman is scheduled to speak today at UC Berkeley’s Morrison Library. The author of six books, including “Loose Sugar” and “Cascadia,” Morrison uses language to explore the edges of consciousness, and examines the fine line between the sensual and the spiritual. -more-



A’s outburst ties series

Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

OAKLAND – Mark Mulder didn’t see panic in his teammates’ eyes after the Oakland Athletics’ playoff run got off to a rough start. -more-



Mayoral candidates pitch new ideas

Matthew Artz
Thursday October 03, 2002

Both Mayor Shirley Dean and her chief rival in the November election former state Assemblyman Tom Bates declared support for putting cameras on traffic lights to catch speeders and red light runners. -more-



Some stadium history

T. Brillhart
Thursday October 03, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



CNN courts younger viewers

The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

NEW YORK — Is CNN Headline News down with it? -more-



Twins take a side trip to Berkeley

The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

Bay Area Rapid Transit was the way to go for the Twins. Most of the players and coaches opted for public transportation Tuesday, and it was a good thing. -more-



Day laborers get a break

Molly Blank
Thursday October 03, 2002

For years day laborers like Victor Guevara have stood on the corner of Fourth and Hearst streets in west Berkeley hoping to get a days work in exchange for a day’s wages. But as the economy flattened and their numbers increased, so did complaints about their presence. -more-



Against a playing fields joint powers authority

Rhiannon
Thursday October 03, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Third film about cannibalistic Hannibal not a good idea

Christy Lemire The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

With all due respect to Anthony Hopkins, the world did not need to see him play Hannibal Lecter a third time. -more-



Ruling: Dems can replace Torricelli

By John P. McAlpin The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

TRENTON, N.J. – Giving hope to Democrats scrambling to retain control of the Senate, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that the party can replace Sen. Robert Torricelli on the November ballot. -more-



Features

‘Walk to School Day’ attracts 300 kids

Melissa McRobbie
Thursday October 03, 2002

First-grader Tanyonika Scott and third-grader Andrea Smith of Malcolm X School were among brigades of students, parents, teachers and a few local politicians who set out on foot and bike from several meeting points in town to take part in the city’s second annual Walk to School Day Wednesday. -more-


Fire station moves forward

Matthew Artz
Thursday October 03, 2002

A proposed fire station in the Berkeley hills won the support of the East Bay Regional Park District Tuesday. -more-


Judge OKs UC Merced site

Kim Baca
Thursday October 03, 2002

FRESNO — A county judge gave the University of California approval Tuesday to begin construction on its new Merced campus, rejecting a suit by environmental groups. -more-


Police Briefs

Matthew Artz
Thursday October 03, 2002

n Pedestrian safety sting -more-


Former NY top cop to lead LA

Paul Wilborn The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Former New York City police commissioner William Bratton has been selected as the new chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, city officials said Wednesday. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Thursday October 03, 2002

High fire danger prompts -more-


Fed’s Parry: ports shutdown could cost $2 billion a day

The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

Port Shutdown

Thursday October 03, 2002

Port shutdown, -more-


Briefs

Thursday October 03, 2002

Government accused Sega -more-


Editorial

Iraq war resolution gains momentum

The Associated Press
Thursday October 03, 2002

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans in Congress began closing ranks Wednesday behind a resolution giving President Bush broad authority to use military force against Iraq. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Iraq war resolution gains momentum 10-03-2002

2nd suspect in Sound Works robbery in custody 10-02-2002

US supplied germs to Iraq in ’80s 10-01-2002

Berkeley High halts organic lunch program 09-30-2002

A’s going with three-man rotation in playoff series 09-30-2002

It’s time to show off, Berkeley 09-29-2002

UC Berkeley chops trees to reduce fire danger 09-27-2002

News

UC Berkeley wants housing on seven acres of farm land Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Councilmember Armstrong joins anti-war campaign Polly Armstrong 10-03-2002

Since 1929 green is the site of ancient rite Brian Kluepfel 10-03-2002

Calendar 10-03-2002

History is on Huskies’ side when it comes to Cal Jared Green 10-03-2002

Schools fail to prepare kids for college, study says David Scharfenberg 10-03-2002

The push for divestment from Israel 10-03-2002

Brenda Hillman is UC poet of the month By Melissa McRobbie 10-03-2002

A’s outburst ties series Greg Beacham The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Mayoral candidates pitch new ideas Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Some stadium history T. Brillhart 10-03-2002

CNN courts younger viewers The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Twins take a side trip to Berkeley The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Day laborers get a break Molly Blank 10-03-2002

Against a playing fields joint powers authority Rhiannon 10-03-2002

Third film about cannibalistic Hannibal not a good idea Christy Lemire The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Ruling: Dems can replace Torricelli By John P. McAlpin The Associated Press 10-03-2002

‘Walk to School Day’ attracts 300 kids Melissa McRobbie 10-03-2002

Fire station moves forward Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Judge OKs UC Merced site Kim Baca 10-03-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Former NY top cop to lead LA Paul Wilborn The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Bay Area Briefs 10-03-2002

Fed’s Parry: ports shutdown could cost $2 billion a day The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Port Shutdown 10-03-2002

Briefs 10-03-2002

UC students mark civil rights anniversary By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet 10-02-2002

Public could learn from ZAB-TV Honor Thompson Berkeley 10-02-2002

Calendar 10-02-2002

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A’s Hudson blows early lead in loss to Twins By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Protester a no-show at UC hearing By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-02-2002

Divestment petition numbers in question Benjamin Klafter UC Berkeley Alumnus 10-02-2002

Test results show racial achievement gap By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-02-2002

The pools belong to the taxpayers Jean Johnsen Berkeley 10-02-2002

Inspections deal struck with Iraq By William J. Kole The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Elementary school teachers play important role Robert Firchock Oakland 10-02-2002

Wood chipping a fire concern Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-02-2002

Bay Area Briefs 10-02-2002

Feds could force state to lower education standards By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Venter will put your genes on CD The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Feds investigating Sun Microsystems 10-02-2002

Davis handles final bill details By Louise Chu The Associated Press 10-02-2002

State releases HMO report card The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Motive unknown in bus driver attack By Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Hypodermic needles won’t be sold legally The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Program reimburses movie productions for police The Associated Press 10-02-2002

West Coast ports shutdown puts squeeze on businesses By Simon Avery The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Yosemite rangers ask for help in finding missing hiker The Associated Press 10-02-2002

UC conduct hearings draw bitter protest hearings draw bitter protest David Scharfenberg 10-01-2002

More than a stadium to consider James K. Sayre, Oakland 10-01-2002

Tigers, Cubs want to meet with Oakland’s Macha Janie McCauley The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Calendar 10-01-2002

Berkeley above average on state exit exam Matthew Artz 10-01-2002

Sierra Club split over height initiative Helen Burke, Robert R. Piper Berkeley 10-01-2002

49ers still wary of reeling Rams The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Gov. drops $1.16 million school district fine David Scharfenberg 10-01-2002

Berkeley can choose whether to grow up Tom Brown, Berkeley 10-01-2002

Callahan calls penalties ‘aggravating’ The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Council to blast war with Iraq Kurtis Alexander 10-01-2002

Girl hit by police car learning a hard lesson Joanne Orengo, Richmond 10-01-2002

Girl hit by police car learning a hard lesson Joanne Orengo, Richmond 10-01-2002

Web site to lose critic list Chris Bagley 10-01-2002

Inspection talks test Iraq’s pledge William J. Kole The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Two ‘suspicious’ fires under investigation Kurtis Alexander 10-01-2002

Homeless man shot in Oakland drive-by Daily Planet Wire Service 10-01-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-01-2002

UC Berkeley launches museums online Daily Planet Wire Service 10-01-2002

Bay Area Briefs 10-01-2002

2 dead after bus driver attacked Kim Baca The Associated Press 10-01-2002

As ships idle, longshoremen and shippers exchange threats Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 10-01-2002

eBay ensnared in intellectual property dispute Bob Porterfield The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Liquid Audio to sell patent rights to Microsoft The Associated Press 10-01-2002

How Berkeley Can They Be? Very Matthew Artz 09-30-2002

Author of coffee initiative speaks Rick Young 09-30-2002

Gesser, Cougars outlast Bears in a shootout Jared Green 09-30-2002

Calendar 09-30-2002

School Boy Scout policy may violate federal law David Scharfenberg 09-30-2002

School budget may need more scrutiny Dan Peven 09-30-2002

Raiders deck Tennessee as Buchanan impresses Janie McCauley The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Sentencing delayed in Lakireddy case Matthew Artz 09-30-2002

UC Regents need local knowledge Justin Azadivar 09-30-2002

Another record for Jerry Rice The Associated Press 09-30-2002

City Council supports playing field board Matthew Artz 09-30-2002

Rethinking UC’s stadium Robert Breuer 09-30-2002

Sports Shorts 09-30-2002

Ending life support for comatose baby: is it mercy or is it murder? Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Many sloppy with pronuciation Beatriz Batungbakal 09-30-2002

Prep scoreboard 09-30-2002

Police Briefs 09-30-2002

Pac-10 Football Roundup 09-30-2002

San Francisco anti-war protest draws thousands The Associated Press 09-30-2002

S.F. to raise bar on recycling goal Daily Planet Wire Service 09-30-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-30-2002

West Coast ports to remain shut until tentative bargain reached Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 09-30-2002

AMD plans biggest move yet against Intel Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Attorney general files spam suit The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Davis signs range of bills as deadline approaches Ray Locker The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Berkeley’s Fantasy Building home to DVD sound studio Peter Crimmins 09-29-2002

Let’s talk about moving Memorial Stadium Janice Thomas 09-29-2002

Calendar 09-29-2002

Oakland Ballet Robert Hall 09-29-2002

Berkeley High coaches not satisfied with blowout win Jared Green 09-29-2002

‘Wheeler 79’ hearings to start in private David Scharfenberg 09-29-2002

Praise to the students who spoke up Sept. 25 Lee Berry 09-29-2002

Panthers get first win Dominic Perrone 09-29-2002

Ohlone burial site protections planned Chris Nichols 09-29-2002

Speak up, Berkeley Pat Mullan 09-29-2002

Bears get good start to East Coast road trip Daily Planet Wire Services 09-29-2002

Poll: mayoral race even Kurtis Alexander 09-29-2002

It ain’t broke at Telegraph and Russell Jean Bass 09-29-2002

Sports Shorts 09-29-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking Nafi Diouf The Associated Press 09-29-2002

What about quality of life on San Pablo Avenue ? Allen Freeman 09-29-2002

Shanghai may have record number of toes Melissa McRobbie 09-29-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Arts 09-29-2002

Oakland police officer shot Daily Planet News Service 09-29-2002

Berkeley Observed. San Pablo Park changed in 1906 Susan Cerny 09-29-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-29-2002

Wildfire near Morgan Hill still threatens 300 homes The Associated Press 09-29-2002

Shippers lock out longshoremen at West Coast ports Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 09-29-2002

Briefs 09-29-2002

Father urges appeals court to let Pledge ruling stand David Kravets The Associated Press 09-29-2002

Charges dropped against man who stormed cockpit The Associated Press 09-29-2002

Simon campaign hoping for push from GOP convention Erica Werner The Associated Press 09-29-2002

Anti-war protesters turn out to greet President Bush in Denver The Associated Press 09-29-2002

SF Mexican Consulate gets own building 09-29-2002

Taiwan’s first lady suffers exhaustion on last leg of U.S. tour Laura Wides The Associated Press 09-29-2002

Berkeley's Fantasy Building By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2002

‘Wheeler 79’ hearings to start in private By David Scharfenberg 09-28-2002

Ohlone burial site protections planned By Chris Nichols 09-28-2002

Poll: mayoral race even By Kurtis Alexander 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

Parking Meter War Continues By David Scharfenberg 09-27-2002

A call to open the debate to Camejo Howard G Chong 09-27-2002

Deep Space: A Compelling Irish Drama By Robert Hall 09-27-2002

Calendar 09-27-2002

Fired-up Panthers serve up a big win By Jared Green 09-27-2002

Mayor trails in endorsements By Matthew Artz 09-27-2002

Are 7 days a big headache for stadium neighbors? Kenny Byerly 09-27-2002

Jackets get stuck in shallow end By Jared Green 09-27-2002

More programs may return to high school By David Scharfenberg 09-27-2002

Consequences of war with Iraq unpredictable Taylor Bennett 09-27-2002

Who’s the Cougars’ quarterback? Bears say it doesn’t really matter By Jared Green 09-27-2002

Watch for traffic cameras By Matthew Artz 09-27-2002

I hope teachers stand behind their messages Devora Liss 09-27-2002

Scoreboard 09-27-2002

Two missiles fire into car in Gaza City By Ibrahim Barzak 09-27-2002

University to battle bioterrorism Daily Planet Wire Service 09-27-2002

Police Briefs 09-27-2002

Bey delays plea in sex charge Daily Planet Wire Service 09-27-2002

Lawrence Berkeley scientist recognized Daily Planet Wire Service 09-27-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-27-2002

State Briefs 09-27-2002

Police to run Super Bowl security By Seth Hettena 09-27-2002

High-tech workers complain about immigrant visa program The Associated Press 09-27-2002

Briefs Staff 09-27-2002

Disney exec to lead Gap The Associated Press 09-27-2002

Park service to turn missile site into Cold War national park By Chet Brokaw 09-27-2002

News of the Weird 09-27-2002

New parking meters unveiled in SF New parking meters unveiled in SF 09-27-2002