Vista Community College wants a home, and soon, the 28-year-old Berkeley school should have one. -more-
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A photography exhibit in downtown Berkeley, commissioned by the Alameda County Community Food Bank, will present startling images of the many faces of hunger throughout the month of October. The 40 photograph exhibit titled “Hunger: What Will You Do About It?” by Berkeley-based documentary photographer David Bacon, will be held at the Civic Center at 2180 Milvia St., and in the Police Review Commission lobby at 1900 Addison St. -more-
The Cal Golden Bears have made themselves a most unwelcome guest so far this season, and they hope to keep up their rude ways on Saturday against USC. -more-
Berkeley’s lofty goal of recycling 75 percent of its waste might be in jeopardy. But city officials will soon have a chance to do something about it. -more-
He’s 22 years old. He’s a graduate student at UC Berkeley. And he could be your next City Councilmember. -more-
City Council took its first step Tuesday to ban smoking within 20 feet of any doorway or air intake vent on public buildings. Council unanimously passed the first reading of the anti-smoking ordinance. -more-
SAN JOSE — Convicted Yosemite murderer Cary Stayner should die for his crimes, a jury decided Wednesday, rejecting defense pleas to show him mercy because of a traumatic childhood, mental illness and an inability to control his urges. -more-
UC Berkeley lawyers agreed Wednesday to postpone student conduct hearings for 32 pro-Palestinian activists until the Alameda County Superior Court rules on a lawsuit filed by the students against the university. -more-
Two Berkeley High School teachers may face disciplinary action for their role in a student’s detonation of a dry ice bomb on school grounds Wednesday afternoon. -more-
Black, Hispanic and American Indian enrollment rose sharply at the University of California’s medical and law schools this fall, although the numbers still were below affirmative action levels. -more-
OAKLAND – A 14-year-old Oakland boy killed his mother's ex-boyfriend with a butcher knife on Monday as the man was attacking the boy's mother and sister, police said. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A third mediation attempt to resolve the legal tug-of-war over San Francisco Giants’ star Barry Bonds’ 73rd home run ball failed Wednesday as both men claiming ownership of the historic shot could not reach a settlement. -more-
SAN JOSE – Colleges around the country are buying millions of coasters that test for “date-rape” drugs in drinks. But some experts say the coasters are ineffective and could lead to more assaults by creating a false sense of security. -more-
LOS ANGELES – The Bush administration weighed in Wednesday on the contentious battle over California’s efforts to clean its air, joining automakers in arguing a state mandate that seeks to curb tailpipe emissions is pre-empted by federal law. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – A lawyer for the California Department of Transportation argued to a federal appeals court in San Francisco Wednesday that the agency has a constitutional right to allow private citizens to hang American flags but not other kinds of banners on freeway overpasses. -more-
LOS ANGELES (AP) — West Coast dockworkers headed back to work under court order Wednesday, facing a huge backlog of cargo that built up over 10 days but could take more than two months to clear. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo Inc. said Wednesday its financial recovery picked up steam in the third quarter as its popular Web site persuaded more visitors to pay for online services. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A group that accused Gov. Gray Davis of illegal fund-raising retracted the allegation Wednesday as Republican opponent Bill Simon sought to contain political fallout from having turned the claim into a campaign issue. -more-
FREMONT – The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office announced today that a Fremont couple has been charged with 22 felony counts in connection with an allegedly fraudulent contracting company they owned and operated. -more-
About 300 protesters filled UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza Wednesday, toting anti-war signs and banners and chanting “stop the war on Iraq.” -more-
UC Berkeley stages protest of war in Iraq 10-10-2002
Bush speech wins cautious international welcome 10-09-2002
Simon and Davis trade charges 10-08-2002
Purported bin Laden speaks up 10-07-2002
FBI arrests four on terror charges 10-05-2002
Allies drop leaflets warning Iraqis 10-04-2002
Vista eyes new home David Scharfenberg 10-10-2002
Let council’s anti-war stance be a model Diana Perry 10-10-2002
Facing the Facts Peter Crimmins 10-10-2002
Calendar 10-10-2002
On the road again: Bears look to keep their mojo Jared Green 10-10-2002
Recycling facility could waste away Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
National issues affect us all Steve Mackouse 10-10-2002
Student seeks City Council seat David Scharfenberg 10-10-2002
Terrorism at high school? Clif Erickson 10-10-2002
Smoking ban advances Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
Let’s know what we’re eating Nancy Schimmel 10-10-2002
Jury recommends Stayner’s death Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-10-2002
UC postpones Wheeler takeover hearings David Scharfenberg 10-10-2002
Blast rocks high school Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
Black, Hispanic admissions up at UC law and medical schools The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Teenage boy kills mother’s ex Daily Planet Wire Service 10-10-2002
Talks fail for Bonds’ ball Ron Harris The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-10-2002
Drink coasters that can detect ‘date-rape drugs’ may backfire Margie Mason The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Bush administration enters vehicle pollution fray Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Flag flap hits federal court Daily Planet Wire Service 10-10-2002
Dockworkers tackle huge backlog of cargo Danny Pollock The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Yahoo’s profit tops estimate Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 10-10-2002
COPS retracts fund-raising claim against Gov. Davis Erica Werner The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Fremont couple faces 22 fraud charges 10-10-2002
Art at Sea By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Debate over debates Chris Kavanagh Berkeley 10-09-2002
Calendar 10-09-2002
Twins’ run on A’s continues against Anaheim By Ronlad Blum The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Crosswalk flags missing in action By Dan Krauss Special to the Daily Planet 10-09-2002
Starbucks urges just coffee Gerry Argue East Bay Regional Director Starbucks Coffee Company 10-09-2002
Giant’s Rueter returns home to start Game 1 of playoffs By Janie McCauley The Associated Press 10-09-2002
School board candidates go head to head By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Traffic signals staying off? Bob Laird Berkeley 10-09-2002
Traffic signals staying off? Bob Laird Berkeley 10-09-2002
Warriors shine against Sonics in preseason play The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Pro-Palestinian protesters file suit against university By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Getting back at City Council for bad building Elliot Cohen Berkeley 10-09-2002
Kuwaiti gunmen attack U.S. forces By Diana Elias The Associated Press 10-09-2002
City Council opposes war Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Oakland airport gets federal screeners 10-09-2002
Sergeant takes stand in ‘Riders’ case Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Stanford celebrates accelerator Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Florida man returns to Oakland to face charges of stalking Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Missing girl’s car found torched in East Bay Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Ex-judge agrees to mediate homer fuss The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-09-2002
Simon hammers Davis fund-raising By Erica Werner The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Yosemite killer’s fate with jury By Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Bush invokes Taft–Hartley, seeks to end port strike strike By Leigh Strope The Associated Press 10-09-2002
U.S. abortion rate is falling, report claims By Sara Kugler The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Democrats axe forest thinning plan By Robert Gehrke The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Now, a computer you can wear By Elizabeth M. Gillepsia The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Two more California lawsuits filed against tobacco industry The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Big blow for city smokers Matthew Artz 10-08-2002
Davis and his fear of Greens David Sheidlower 10-08-2002
Calendar 10-08-2002
A’s future in question after latest playoff failure Greg Beacham The Associated Press 10-08-2002
S.F. producer eyes dormant UC Theatre David Scharfenberg 10-08-2002
Thank the progressives Jerry Miller 10-08-2002
High-scoring Raiders only undefeated NFL team Janie McCauley The Associated Press 10-08-2002
No Green at governors debate Matthew Artz 10-08-2002
Credit where credit’s due Kathy deVries and Inez Watts 10-08-2002
UC Chancellor takes heat for ad David Scharfenberg 10-08-2002
What’s behind divestment efforts June Brott 10-08-2002
Prostitutes still sell Matthew Artz 10-08-2002
Questioning war Bruce Joffe 10-08-2002
Bush says Saddam may be planning attack Ron Fournier The Associated Press 10-08-2002
Oakland airport gets federal screeners Daily Planet Wire Service 10-08-2002
Hate crime strikes gay and lesbian center Matthew Artz 10-08-2002
S.F. supes vote no on Iraq Daily Planet Wire Service 10-08-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-08-2002
Mercury, CFLs, and the Environment Alice La Pierre 10-08-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-08-2002
Family of bus attack victim sues Greyhound The Associated Press 10-08-2002
Bush stepping in after port talks break off Scott Lindlaw The Associated Press 10-08-2002
Prosecution wants Yosemite killer dead Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-08-2002
Ill-named Clear Lake to get makeover Colleen Valles The Associated Press 10-08-2002
EPA fines former Bay Area company The Associated Press 10-08-2002
American, two Britons win Nobel Prize Kim Gamel The Associated Press 10-08-2002
L.A. first to receive hydrogen-powered car Paul Chavez The Associated Press 10-08-2002
ACLU: S.F. police not addressing racial profiling Daily Planet Wire Service 10-08-2002
From big block to Bay Street By Matthew Artz 10-07-2002
It’s time for safer streets Julie Guilfoy 10-07-2002
Calendar 10-07-2002
Boller, Bears end Washington’s 26-year streak By Tim Korte 10-07-2002
Berkeley joins war protest By Judith Scherr 10-07-2002
Push for ball fields needs support, not money Doug Fielding 10-07-2002
McClymonds flattens Panthers By Jared Green 10-07-2002
City challenges state planning critics By Matthew Artz 10-07-2002
An alternative to Israeli divestment Claude S. Fischer 10-07-2002
A’s season ends with loss to Twins By Greg Beacham 10-07-2002
School board race includes activist By David Scharfenberg 10-07-2002
Shared concerns over school district John Selawsky 10-07-2002
Raiders outgun Bills By John Wawrow 10-07-2002
Green’s Camejo throws off governor’s debate By Matthew Artz 10-07-2002
Perspective needed on zoning decisions Perspective needed on zoning decisions Darcy Morrison 10-07-2002
Uncertainty surrounds terrorist detainees By Paisley Dodds 10-07-2002
Berkeley residents speak out on prostitution By Melissa McRobbie 10-07-2002
‘Suspicious’ fires hit hills Kurtis Alexander 10-07-2002
Man impaled by spike Daily Planet Wire Service 10-07-2002
Slayer of Berkeley man sought Daily Planet Wire Service 10-07-2002
Police Briefs –Matthew Artz –Matthew Artz 10-07-2002
Oakland Democrat named Assembly first female leader The Associated Press 10-07-2002
California card rooms start legal battle over new casino By Don Thompson 10-07-2002
Bay Area priest faces charges The Associated Press 10-07-2002
Bay Briefs 10-07-2002
State Briefs 10-07-2002
Some rural schools going broke as families leave The Associated Press 10-07-2002
Second week of port closures to strike economy harder By Simon Avery 10-07-2002
Supreme Court to hear copyright law challenge By Gary Gentile 10-07-2002
New federal security screeners starting this week in Los Angeles The Associated Press 10-07-2002
Two Scuds launched in tests The Associated Press 10-07-2002
Budget, economy pivotal issues in governor’s race By Alexa H. Bluth 10-07-2002
Animal rights activist hounds Berkeley By Andres Cediel 10-05-2002
It’s election time again Carrie Olson 10-05-2002
The ‘Studio Building’ has a long history of craft and commerce By Susan Cerny 10-05-2002
Rushdie on the road... By Emily Fredrix 10-05-2002
Calendar 10-05-2002
Yellowjackets romp over De Anza in league opener By Jared Green 10-05-2002
UC unions get heat for August strike By David Scharfenberg 10-05-2002
Leading right? Khalil Bendib 10-05-2002
‘Bloody Sunday’ doesn’t back away By Ben Nuckols 10-05-2002
A’s take 2-1 playoff lead By Dave Campbell 10-05-2002
Height limits on voter minds By Matthew Artz 10-05-2002
The real issues facing Bush Melissa Brosnan 10-05-2002
Entertainment Briefs 10-05-2002
Cal (3-2, 0-1 Pac-10) vs. Washington (3-1, 0-0 Pac-10) Jared Green 10-05-2002
Biting testimony at day two of Wheeler hearings By David Scharfenberg 10-05-2002
To the point on UC protester hearings Sanne DeWitt 10-05-2002
Bears squeak past Wake Forest Daily Planet Wire Service 10-05-2002
Papermaster drops out of school board race By David Scharfenberg 10-05-2002
Is a fire alarm terrorism? Leroy W. Demery, Jr. 10-05-2002
Tensions heat up in Pakistan-India arms race By Laurinda Keys 10-05-2002
Oakland airport detainees released By Ron Harris 10-05-2002
East Bay ferry service to stop boats next year The Associated Press 10-05-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-05-2002
Mediator tries to reopen ports as U.S. economy suffers By Justin Pritchard 10-05-2002
Plant closures inevitable even if ports reopen, business leaders warn By Simon Avery 10-05-2002
Organic food companies in tussle By Paul Elias 10-05-2002
Steve Jobs resigns from Gap’s board By Michael Liedtke 10-05-2002
New drug from Thailand is a hit on West Coast By Louise Chu 10-05-2002
Urban Land Institute urges ‘smart growth’ By Jim Wasserman 10-05-2002
Oakland airport expansion moves one step forward The Associated Press 10-05-2002
California jury gives smoker $28 billion By Gary Gentile 10-05-2002
Activists seek action against loggers The Associated Press 10-05-2002
Lindh sentenced to 20 years after plea for forgiveness By Larry Margasak 10-05-2002
D.C. pedestrian shooting linked to Maryland killings, police say By Stephen Manning 10-05-2002
Lili is gone but not forgotten By Allen G. Breed 10-05-2002
Scientists find first evidence of coral bleaching in Hawaii By Janis L. Magin 10-05-2002
Science Demystified By David Scharfenberg 10-04-2002
More to say about Web site “blacklist” Ken Scudder 10-04-2002
Calendar 10-04-2002
Bissell calls an audible, names Gant the starter By Jared Green 10-04-2002
Robotic lot could be risky for Berkeley By Matthew Artz 10-04-2002
Deciding about height restrictions Angela Canepa 10-04-2002
Rios-Sotelo takes BSAL race the extra (half) mile By Jared Green 10-04-2002
Home movies featuring Bob Dylan, Beatles are released By Scott Bauer 10-04-2002
Pools remain afloat Matthew Artz 10-04-2002
About Measure P Scott Klemmer 10-04-2002
NY festival events sell out in 15 minutes By Jocelyn Noveck 10-04-2002
Yellowjackets continue to pound ACCAL opponents By Jared Green 10-04-2002
Bomb threat, fire alarms rattle Berkeley High By David Scharfenberg 10-04-2002
Grandpa wants to set the record straight Frank Thomas 10-04-2002
Scoreboard 10-04-2002
Staff ‘terrorized’ by false alarms David Scharfenberg 10-04-2002
Bush and Saddam should fight duel, Iraqi vice president says By Sameer N. Yacoub 10-04-2002
Yusef Bey again delays plea Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002
3 injured in Oakland shootings Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002
Reddy wants lighter jail sentence Kurtis Alexander 10-04-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-04-2002
Homeless in SF can reserve beds with new computer system The Associated Press 10-04-2002
Wild dogs impose on condo residents The Associated Press 10-04-2002
SF committee considers Iraq resolution Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002
Briefs 10-04-2002
Mediator tries to open ports, pressure for intervention rises By Justin Pritchard 10-04-2002
Briefs 10-04-2002
SF Giants win court approval to remove Enron’s ‘E’ The Associated Press 10-04-2002
California begins selling largest municipal bond in U.S. history By Don Thompson 10-04-2002
Army hands over base to city of Oakland at no cost Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002
Yosemite killer’s parents ask jury to spare his life By Brian Melley 10-04-2002
SF uses cell phones to combat domestic violence Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002
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