“I’ve got a bike, you can ride it if you like/It’s got a basket, a bell that rings and things to make it look good/I’d give it to you if I could, but I borrowed it.” -more-
Look up “moral victory” in the dictionary, and you might find a description of the Berkeley High softball team’s hard-fought, 1-0 defeat at the hands of first-place Foothill on Tuesday afternoon. -more-
A recommendation to cut $1 million from next year’s budget goes to the Berkeley Unified School Board tonight, even though the governor has proposed higher spending for California’s schools. -more-
The Berkeley High baseball team’s 17-7 overall record wasn’t enough to get it into North Coast Section playoffs last year, so it seems logical that this year’s record – currently at 11-9 with two games to play – will yield a similar postseason fate. But as long as his Yellowjackets aren’t mathematically eliminated, BHS coach Larri Gordon still considers them on the playoff bubble. -more-
The body of an unidentified man was found floating in the bay Tuesday morning near the rocks along West Frontage Road about one-quarter mile south of University Avenue. -more-
OAKLAND – A jury heard closing arguments and began deliberation Tuesday on charges that KPFA supporter Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi obstructed or delayed a police officer during protests last summer at the listener-sponsored radio station in Berkeley. -more-
The Claremont-Elmwood Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 24 at the Palache Hall of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Claremont Boulevard at Russell. -more-
A small fire at Washington Elementary School was quickly doused Sunday evening. -more-
Firefighters arrived at the Cal Hotel at 2008 Shattuck Ave. about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday to find that a fire in a mattress and box spring already had been extinguished with a dry chemical. -more-
OAKLAND – Uncle Eye, a singing storyteller from Berkeley, will present an evening of Singable Stories and Soulfolk Tales on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cato’s in Oakland at 3891 Piedmont Ave. Tom Hallenback will join Uncle Eye on the cello and mandolin and perform an extra set of original songs at 8 p.m. -more-
Storyteller to perform Sunday 05-17-2000
Man robbed in 4th St. parking lot 05-16-2000
Weekend memorial concert honors Williams’ contributions 05-12-2000
Guns used in separate early-morning robberies 05-11-2000
City leaders bike to work Joe Eskenazi 05-17-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-17-2000
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 05-17-2000
Better defense, same result for BHS James Wiseman 05-17-2000
$1 million budget cut advocated Rob Cunningham 05-17-2000
Berkeley High looks for strong conclusion in final two games Staff 05-17-2000
Body found near Marina Marilyn Claessens 05-17-2000
Jury deliberates in KPFA activist’s trial Judith Scherr 05-17-2000
Neighborhood group holds annual meeting Staff 05-17-2000
Small blaze at school Staff 05-17-2000
Mattress burns at hotel Staff 05-17-2000
Codornices Creek is center of controversy Judith Scherr 05-16-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-16-2000
Class of 2030 succeeds in local housing market Robert Cabrera 05-16-2000
Museum presents strong exhibit of Magritte works David H. Wright 05-16-2000
’Jackets ready for rematch James Wiseman 05-16-2000
BUSD chief apparently won’t cross Bay Staff 05-16-2000
Berkeley High boys denied NCS spot Staff 05-16-2000
Tower foes given chance to speak out Judith Scherr 05-16-2000
Panthers pick up dual titles Staff 05-16-2000
Unusual robbery reported Rob Cunningham 05-16-2000
Program will assist families move from welfare to work Staff 05-16-2000
Vehicle stolen at gunpoint at Marina Staff 05-16-2000
Addison’s artistic additions Marilyn Claessens 05-15-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-15-2000
Regulating buildings’ heights must be a priority for the city Martha Nicoloff 05-15-2000
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 05-15-2000
Goals pile up for all-stars James Wiseman 05-15-2000
Group honors educator of year Rob Cunningham 05-15-2000
Questions surround district’s pool and East Campus projects Pam Webster 05-15-2000
BHS girls escape EBAL meet with narrow first Staff 05-15-2000
Festival honors Asian heritage Staff 05-15-2000
Who gets lights first? 05-15-2000
Student activist running for seat on Rent Board Judith Scherr 05-15-2000
8 Berkeley artists work on project Marilyn Claessens 05-15-2000
City eyes bond for warm pool Judith Scherr 05-13-2000
Berkeley bats wake up for final run James Wiseman 05-13-2000
Calendar of Events and Activities 05-13-2000
Facts ignored about tritium Gordon Wozniak 05-13-2000
THEATER 05-13-2000
The Children’s Concert Joe Eskenazi 05-13-2000
Bright ideas for major streets Marilyn Claessens 05-13-2000
’Jackets to mix it up today Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2000
Precaution is the best policy Elliot Cohen 05-13-2000
MUSIC VENUES 05-13-2000
Suspect sought in purse snatching Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2000
MUSEUMS 05-13-2000
Daily Planet publisher Mix leaves post Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2000
GALLERIES 05-13-2000
Renovated library to reopen Monday Rob Cunningham 05-12-2000
City Hall errs with tower Rob Browning 05-12-2000
Hurlers get little help in 1-0 final James Wiseman 05-12-2000
Activist gets day in court Judith Scherr 05-12-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-12-2000
’Jackets await NCS selection Staff 05-12-2000
Union, district (mostly) silent on blackout Rob Cunningham 05-12-2000
City considers raising some permit fees Marilyn Claessens 05-12-2000
Arts forum planned Staff 05-12-2000
Tribune to appeal ruling on photos Judith Scherr 05-12-2000
Albright’s rowdy welcome Joe Eskenazi 05-11-2000
Out and About 05-11-2000
Community must push for BFT, BUSD forum Mark Coplan 05-11-2000
THEATER 05-11-2000
Mustangs buck tradition in win Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Protesters criticize U.S. foreign policy, especially toward Iraq Marilyn Claessens and Judith Scherr 05-11-2000
Tritium vs. tritiated water Gene C. Bernardi 05-11-2000
MUSIC VENUES 05-11-2000
BHS volleyball set for crucial season finale Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
BUSD chief makes cut for SF job Rob Cunningham 05-11-2000
MUSEUMS 05-11-2000
Cal basketball rewards 1999 contributor with scholarship Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Council delays affordable housing project Judith Scherr 05-11-2000
GALLERIES 05-11-2000
Cal athletes garner Pac-10 recognition Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Sacramento man killed in accident Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Merchant shot in attempted robbery Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
10-year-old girl hit by van Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
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