In June, the School Board threw its weight behind a $116.5 million bond measure. And Wednesday night it detailed plans for how the district plans to spend the Measure AA funds, if the voters approve the ballot measure in November. -more-
Cal kept pace with No. 7 UCLA for one game on Friday night, but the Bears couldn’t sustain the momentum, losing to the Bruins in four games, 8-15, 15-9, 15-4 and 15-7. -more-
Candidates from almost every local race spoke in front of a packed house at the East Bay Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club’s endorsement meeting Thursday night at the the North Berkeley Senior Center. -more-
The St. Mary’s Panthers marched into De Anza on Friday night to play a Dons team that the Panthers eliminated from the NCS 2A East Bay Semifinal playoffs with a thrilling 34-26 overtime victory just a year ago. After Friday night’s 43-0 victory, the Panthers appear headed back to the playoffs, while the De Anza Dons are going back to the drawing board. -more-
A housing crisis is looming in Berkeley, especially for people whose rent is subsidized under the federal government’s Section 8 housing plan. -more-
SYDNEY, Australia – Americans Anthony Ervin and Gary Hall Jr. shared Olympic gold in the 50-meter freestyle Friday, tying in 21.98 seconds. -more-
While the council approved funding towards a youth center and spending funds for new fire engines, it put off a number of other decisions. -more-
Its 10 a.m. on a recent Friday at the Berkeley public library. The computers are humming as elderly residents try to learn the skills their grandchildren already know: how to move a mouse and click, how to send an e-mail and search for information. -more-
OAKLAND – It’s 9 a.m. and Virgil Luckett is taking one of his first take out orders of the day. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Tired of years of taunts and disruptions, local AIDS professionals and activists announced they’ve decided to fight back against the activities of a radical AIDS group by boycotting its $1.6 million-a-year pot club. -more-
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SACRAMENTO – A bill designed to fight bicycle theft by allowing the registration of bikes on the Internet has been vetoed by Gov. Gray Davis, who said the measure raises privacy concerns. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – The long, hot summer is ending for San Diego’s electricity customers. But millions of other Californians fear they could face the same kind of misery when deregulation reaches their part of state. -more-
Pitchfork murders, a teen-ager accused of decapitating his mother among grisly stories -more-
LOS ANGELES – California should end its ban on human cloning so that researchers can realize the disease-fighting potential of growing organs, an advisory committee was told Friday. -more-
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Supporters of Wen Ho Lee said Friday they are seeking a presidential pardon for the Los Alamos scientist who was freed last week in a plea agreement. -more-
LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas dentist has admitted he provided free dental work to an IRS revenue officer in exchange for reductions of his $100,000 tax debt. -more-
NEW ORLEANS – A California man who sold marijuana over the Internet to customers in 35 states was fined $200,000 Friday and sentenced to five months in a halfway house and five months under house arrest. -more-
NEW YORK – Dr. Laura Schlessinger’s new television show made it on the air despite advertiser boycotts and protests by gay rights groups. Now, viewer apathy may knock it off. -more-
SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Valley tomato growers parked three big rigs at a downtown park Friday and offered 75 tons of free tomatoes to the public and charities to protest the cent-per-pound price their crop is bringing in. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court Friday barred a Los Angeles anti-panhandling ordinance pending the outcome of a federal trial on whether the law violates beggars’ free-speech rights. -more-
OAKLAND – Before the sun came up, Grace Manawatao had driven more than 45 minutes to Nancy’s home in East Oakland. She donned rubber gloves almost as soon as she walked through the door, and went to work stripping the bed linens and scrubbing the floors with disinfectant. -more-
Home health worker gets love, but no benefits 09-23-2000
Probe into fatal fire still is inconclusive 09-21-2000
Voucher benefits examined for state experiment 09-20-2000
Prosecutors urge court to allow SLA history in case 09-19-2000
School Board Details Bond Measure By William InmanDaily Planet Staff 09-23-2000
Bears can’t upset Bruins By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-23-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-23-2000
Letter to the editor 09-23-2000
Candidates court gay/lesbian Demos By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000
Panthers smother DeAnza By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 09-23-2000
Section 8 faces crisis Special to the Daily Planet By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-23-2000
Cal’s Ervin golden in Sydney The Associated Press 09-23-2000
City Council delays its Swink house decision By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-23-2000
Libraries, dot-coms compete for their personnel By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000
Waiting tables, working for dreams By Bret Sigler Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000
Local AIDS workers, activists to protest controversial group’s lucrative medical marijuana club The Associated Press 09-23-2000
UCs refuse to block Napster on campus Staff 09-23-2000
Davis vetoes bike registration bill The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Power trouble in San Diego just the beginning The Associated Press 09-23-2000
California county becomes hotbed of intrigue The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Scientists call for an end to state’s ban on human cloning research The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Scientist’s supporters seek pardon The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Dentist traded treatment for tax breaks from IRS The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Calif. man fined for selling pot on Internet The Associated Press 09-23-2000
“Dr. Laura” may be canceled due to bad ratings, protests Associated Press 09-23-2000
Valley tomato farmers handcuffed by grower organization’s bankruptcy, give away 75 tons Associated Press 09-23-2000
Anti-panhandling ordinance may violate free speech The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Protesters mock convention By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-22-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-22-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-22-2000
Bears, Bulldogs face similar problems The Associated Press 09-22-2000
UC entry plan may increase diversity Michelle Locke The Associated Press 09-22-2000
Cal swimmer Ervin makes Olympic final Daily Planet Wire Services 09-22-2000
Panel will research driving with cell phones By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-22-2000
Crowds should be large for annual Berkeley parade Staff 09-22-2000
KPFA governing board sued by own members Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-21-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-21-2000
Citywide golf tourney returns for second year By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Speech pleads for fire safety checks By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Perspective By Iris Starr 09-21-2000
Sports shorts 09-21-2000
Council hears security issues By Josh ParrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Car-free day celebrates leaving auto at home By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-21-2000
No apparent motive for man’s stabbing Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
House approves a revised CalFed bill The Associated Press 09-21-2000
Median house prices rising 8.5 percent The Associated Press 09-21-2000
Oakland hostage asks for halt in assault on rebels The Associated Press 09-21-2000
45 Iraqis detained at U.S.-Mexican border The Associated Press 09-21-2000
Democratic club backs mostly moderates By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities John Hinkle Park Southampton Ave. between San Di 09-20-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-20-2000
Residents work toward traffic control measures By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 09-20-2000
Chason Wainwright/Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
Transit pass details still need more work By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
School camera bids on board’s agenda Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
Massive buoy network to take ocean measure Staff 09-20-2000
Dislike on evicting HUD tenants unaware of relatives’ drug use The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Gov. Davis signs diesel smog, homeless bills The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Air bags are newest lure for car thieves The Associated Press 09-20-2000
State officials promise more water than it can deliver The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Reports of hostage sightings raise hopes The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Berkeley dance troupe gains in its popularity By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-19-2000
‘Philanderer’ is perfect paradoxal play By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic 09-19-2000
24-hour youth center hot topic for City Council By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000
Housing Authority will discuss five-year plan By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000
Harry Low sworn in as insurance commissioner The Associated Press 09-19-2000
State teen drug use down The Associated Press 09-19-2000
Decision on dumping tobacco stock delayed The Associated Press 09-19-2000
Personal TV recorders to offer powerful new ad tool The Associated Press 09-19-2000
Heat wave hits Bay Area, taxing power supply The Associated Press 09-19-2000
L.A. deals with first weekday of transit strike The Associated Press 09-19-2000
School bus pollution targeted by agencies The Associated Press 09-19-2000
Complex near Ashby BART raises questions By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-18-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-18-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-18-2000
Bears miss opportunities, lose 17-15 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-18-2000
All in one day’s work By Josh ParrDaily Planet Staff 09-18-2000
Pac-10 teams get impressive wins over Michigan, Longhorns 09-18-2000
Group endorses Gore, Hawley, incumbents By Josh HarkinsonSpecial to the Daily Planet 09-18-2000
Mother of Oakland hostage awaits word The Associated Press 09-18-2000
‘Jackets can’t keep it together against efficient Logan By Tuukka HessDaily Planet Correspondent 09-18-2000
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