A man of ‘Nobel’ity
It’s not everyday that someone in the community wins a Nobel Prize. But this is Berkeley, where 17 of the university’s faculty members have been honored with the award since the first was presented in 1901. -more-
It’s not everyday that someone in the community wins a Nobel Prize. But this is Berkeley, where 17 of the university’s faculty members have been honored with the award since the first was presented in 1901. -more-
Playing their seventh game in just six days, the Berkeley High water polo teams each put up a gutsy effort but couldn’t beat highly-regarded California High (San Ramon). -more-
A large audience of cancer activists and victims of cancer-related illness, carrying signs and effigies, filled the City Council chambers Tuesday evening to hear a discussion on a resolution establishing October as “Stop Cancer Where it Starts” month. -more-
STANFORD – The University of California women's volleyball team was defeated by host Stanford , 3-0 (15-6, 15-8, 15-8), Tuesday night at Maples Pavilion. Cardinal star Logan Tom played in her first match of the season after returning from the USA National Team that competed in the Sydney Olympics. -more-
There’s a revolution afoot this election season. Not in the Bush or Gore camps – it’s an information revolution in cyberspace. -more-
This is not a story you would want to read to your children at night. It is the story of a woman, who led a miserable existence with her husband. He would hit her in the face, in the back, and wherever else he could. He would kick her. And then, he began molesting her children. She had put up with his abuse for 20 years. She couldn’t take any more of it. But he controlled her finances. Besides, they lived far away from her home in South Asia, which she had left behind to immigrate to the United States. -more-
OAKLAND — Susan Von Ritter was driving her Ford Taurus on a busy highway in Fremont a few years ago when the vehicle stalled in the fast lane. While her children cried, she managed to pull to the shoulder and barely avoid an accident. -more-
PALO ALTO — Silicon Valley may become a victim of its own success. -more-
FRESNO — Almost 70,000 acres of California’s open space was devoured by a growing population lured to the state by its booming economy from 1996 to 1998, according to a state report released Wednesday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Alarmed state officials said Tuesday that a large number of bridge workers in the San Francisco Bay area are suffering from lead poisoning after working on earthquake retrofit projects. -more-
Bridge workers suffer from lead poisoning 10-12-2000
State per-capita taxes among nation’s highest 10-11-2000
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Congress to cover cost overruns for Livermore Labs superlaser 10-07-2000
Group dances in the streets 10-06-2000
A man of ‘Nobel’ity By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2000
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’Jackets water polo swept by California High By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2000
‘Healthy’edict will be written By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2000
Bears can’t spoil Olympian Tom’s return to the Cardinal Daily Planet Wire Services 10-12-2000
Cyberpolitics alive and well for election Ruxandra Guidi Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2000
Abused women find help at Narika By Priyanka Sharma-Sindhar Special to the Daily Pl 10-12-2000
Voters wait until midnight hour By Rosemary Hoban Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2000
Up to 1.7 million Ford cars and trucks recalled The Associated Press 10-12-2000
Death penalty sought for sausage factory owner The Associated Press 10-12-2000
Silicon Valley’s high-tech crown in question The Associated Press 10-12-2000
State report shows open space disappearing The Associated Press 10-12-2000
More public workers go on strike in L.A. The Associated Press 10-12-2000
Berkeley streets in the forefront 10-11-2000
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Councilmembers want clarity in bond measure By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2000
Last-minute details swamp new police, fire building Daily Planet Staff Report 10-11-2000
Landlord trial delayed By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 10-11-2000
Commission releases General Plan draft Daily Planet staff 10-11-2000
Scout council takes a stand against ban The Associated Press 10-11-2000
Power plant still sucks in fish The Associated Press 10-11-2000
House passes citizenship bill for disabled The Associated Press 10-11-2000
Council looks at ‘Healthy building’ ordinance By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2000
UC Berkeley holding hunger symposium Bay City News 10-11-2000
Parent claims discrimination against girls John Geluardi Daily Planet 10-10-2000
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UC theater remains open By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-10-2000
‘Healthy building ordinance’ on agenda By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-10-2000
Robbery spree leaves one dead By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-10-2000
Transportation funds approved for bill Bay City News Service 10-10-2000
Protected species giving the Pentagon headaches The Associated Press 10-10-2000
NAACP: Hotels slow to improve treatment The Associated Press 10-10-2000
New science exhibit delights youngsters By Kelly DavisSpecial To The Daily Planet 10-09-2000
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Rank-based discrimination is just as alive as other ‘isms’ BY Robert W. Fuller Pacific News Service 10-09-2000
Defense falters as Bears fall to Arizona State By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2000
Project tests nutrition, academic performance By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2000
‘Jackets run over De Anza for first win By Tuukka HessDaily Planet Correspondent 10-09-2000
Birth moms, kids get reunion help By Ana Campoy Special To The Daily Planet 10-09-2000
Cal falls to Washington in game’s final minutes Daily Planet Wire Services 10-09-2000
City Coucil will hear mix of issues By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2000
Huskies hang on to beat OSU, stay in Rose chase 10-09-2000
Youth try to give back to community By Rachelle A. Jones Special To The Daily Planet 10-09-2000
Would-be art critics sour over more public art The Associated Press 10-09-2000
Dublin fights fed over frog habitat The Associated Press 10-09-2000
Sculpture will get a makeover Bay City news 10-09-2000
Proposition debates heat up as election nears The Associated Press 10-09-2000
Voters need not wait till Nov. 7 By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2000
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Gardens for play, for food, for family By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
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Panthers can’t right the ship against Pinole Valley, fall 39-7 By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
Parents call for teacher suspension By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2000
Bears rally to beat UW By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
Photographs tell Black Panther story By Carla Mozeé Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2000
Schott continues hot streak with two goals against WSU Daily Planet Wire Services 10-07-2000
Protests continue against Israeli violence By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2000
Results of WTO protests studied in film, workshops By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 10-07-2000
Wonder Bread award reduced by $105 million The Associated Press 10-07-2000
Demolition begins to free water for salmon spawning The Associated Press 10-07-2000
Rally protests Israeli violence By Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 10-06-2000
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Young artists donate works to Highland Hospital Daily Planet staff 10-06-2000
She’s an ace! Jared Green/Daily Planet Staff 10-06-2000
Officials team up to cut through the red tape By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 10-06-2000
’Jackets kick off league play with sweep By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 10-06-2000
Council candidates tout environmentalism By William InmanDaily Planet Staff 10-06-2000
Bears look to revive offense against injury-riddled Sun Devils By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-06-2000
Jails vs. rehab at heart of Prop. 36 issue By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet 10-06-2000
Early voting begins next week for county Daily Planet staff 10-06-2000
Discipline doesn’t have to be reason for firing The Associated Press 10-06-2000
Artists’ colorful rally drums up support Mayor’s performance space rescue plan addressed The Associated Press 10-06-2000
NASA spacecraft gets first photos of Jupiter The Associated Press 10-06-2000
Phone company accused of unlawful charges The Associated Press 10-06-2000
Job loss suit over ‘not visible’ tongue stud settled Staff 10-06-2000
Neuter advocate refuses to fix dog The Associated Press 10-06-2000
Company accused of senior scam has assets frozen Staff 10-06-2000
Workers rally for minimum wage increase The Associated Press 10-06-2000
Lieberman, Cheney spar over tax cuts The Associated Press 10-06-2000
Gore, Bush try to appeal to parents The Associated Press 10-06-2000