The Berkeley Unified School District’s Board of Education is responsible for the education of more than 10,000 students in 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, a high school and alternative high school as well as an adult school. -more-
Research on health and schools, a wake-up call -more-
The American Civil Liberties Union announced today that it has formed a legal team to represent the alleged victims of Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy. -more-
About 1,200 workers at a massive warehouse that supplies Safeway stores in three western states said they will walk off the job Wednesday to protest working conditions and truckdriver salaries. -more-
The California State Automobile Association reports gas prices are slightly down in Northern California from the record highs of September, but relief is not evenly distributed in the Bay area. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The Greek captain of the troubled Neptune Dorado oil tanker was released from prison on $500,000 bail Tuesday and will stay in the care of the Greek Orthodox Diocese until an Oct. 30 arraignment. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The Mexican government and California Department of Corrections are starting a first-in-the-nation program to teach basic reading and writing skills to Mexican inmates. -more-
TWENTYNINE PALMS — A couple under arrest for the alleged torture and abuse of their two sons had a third child who died about 10 years ago and is believed to be buried on their property, authorities said. -more-
VISALIA — About 30 protesters hoisted signs and chanted slogans in a successful bid to temporarily stop crews from cutting down hundreds of mature oak trees along a bucolic central California irrigation canal. -more-
LOS ANGELES — An ocean pollution trial a decade in the making began Tuesday with prosecutors calling for more than $47 million to compensate for what they called the world’s biggest pile of DDT, in the Santa Monica Bay. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A monthlong transit strike ended Tuesday with both sides overwhelmingly agreeing to accept a new three-year contract that would restore bus and commuter rail service to 450,000 riders dependent on public transportation. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Opponents in the fight over the school voucher initiative on California’s Nov. 7 ballot accused each other Tuesday of using deceptive ads. -more-
Voucher sides trade accusations over campaigns 10-18-2000
POLITICAL NOTES 10-17-2000
Taco shells with genetically-engineered corn recalled 10-14-2000
Volunteers try to lighten pre-work day mood 10-13-2000
Bridge workers suffer from lead poisoning 10-12-2000
BHS recovery at issue for board candidates Stories by William Inman 10-18-2000
Class dismissed By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Editor 10-18-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-18-2000
ACLU get involved in landlord case Bay City News 10-18-2000
Safeway warehouse workers may strike The Associated Press 10-18-2000
Gas prices down for most of Bay Area Bay City News 10-18-2000
Captain of troubled oil tanker released The Associated Press 10-18-2000
Mexican government starts program to help U.S. inmates The Associated Press 10-18-2000
Accused couple may have buried first son under house The Associated Press 10-18-2000
Canal lining project pits farmer against farmer The Associated Press 10-18-2000
Trial makes its way to court after 10 years of paperwork The Associated Press 10-18-2000
Settlement reached in transit strike The Associated Press 10-18-2000
Looting ensues after frat party overflows By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-17-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-17-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-17-2000
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 10-17-2000
Merchants hit hard by mob By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-17-2000
Parking, landmark status on agenda By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 10-17-2000
Bay Area Muslims share their culture by Ana Campoy Special to the Daily Planet 10-17-2000
Women on the WWII home front honored as heroes By Mabel M. Tampinco Special to the Daily Planet 10-17-2000
Video of sausage factory shooting shown at trial The Associated Press 10-17-2000
Web site investigated for selling off votes The Associated Press 10-17-2000
Documentary follows stripers’ union fight Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 10-17-2000
Irish group brings Samuel Beckett plays to Berkeley by John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic 10-17-2000
Hearing focuses on radiation cleanup standards The Associated Press 10-17-2000
Study finds widespread lying, cheating among teens The Associated Press 10-17-2000
Woman falsifies being an Olympian The Associated Press 10-17-2000
Patrons starting to support smoking ban The Associated Press 10-17-2000
Man robs bakery twice of dough Daily Planet Staff 10-17-2000
Diverse ideas for District 2 Stories by Josh Parr/ Daily Planet staff Judith Sc 10-16-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-16-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-16-2000
Cal breaks losing streak in three-OT thriller By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 10-16-2000
Music, dance mark festival Staff 10-16-2000
A new pecking order? Bears down Stanford By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-16-2000
Crosswalk, bike lane upgrades may get OK By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-16-2000
Bears can’t handle top-ranked UCLA Daily Planet Wire Services 10-16-2000
500 take to streets The Associated Press 10-16-2000
DBA says it won’t sponsor election forum By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-14-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-14-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-14-2000
Cal shakes off slow start to beat WMU By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-14-2000
Berkeley celebrates indigenous people Nancy Gorrell/special to the Daily Planet 10-14-2000
Berkeley grounds Jets; undefeated in league By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 10-14-2000
Judge sets Jan. hearing date for S.F. cop charged with domestic abuse Michael Coffino Berkeley Daily Planet Corresponden 10-14-2000
Bears looking to spoil UCLA’s Rose Bowl hopes By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-14-2000
Women shipyard workers honored today in Richmond By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 10-14-2000
Conservation group wants trout on endangered list The Associated Press 10-14-2000
News briefs 10-14-2000
Israel protests hit S.F. and L.A. By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 10-14-2000
Santa Cruz on the way to an $11 minimum wage The Associated Press 10-14-2000
Erin Brockovich among Beacon Award winners The Associated Press 10-14-2000
Scientists hope tiny wasps will save eucalyptus The Associated Press 10-14-2000
Gore, Bush fail to impress older voters By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 10-13-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-13-2000
Perspective By Tim Hansen 10-13-2000
Berkeley judge awards national poetry accolade Daily Planet staff 10-13-2000
’Jackets roll over Encinal By George Thomas Daily Planet Correspondent 10-13-2000
Bay Area needs wake-up call By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-13-2000
Many show support for Measure B By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-13-2000
Italian divas were queens of the silver screen By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 10-13-2000
Hispanic community shows disappointment in debates by Olga Rodriguez Special the the Daily Planet 10-13-2000
Humble nation-building values come to debates By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 10-13-2000
Police find bomb in Emeryville hotel The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Oakland mayor can join redevelopment efforts The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Ecology group chides Safeway The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Immunity demands may bar key LAPD witness The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Scientists hope parasitic wasps save trees The Associated Press 10-13-2000
LA workers suspend strike at cardinal’s request The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Removing constructed items is trickier than it seems The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Use a water-base primer on wallboards The Associated Press 10-13-2000
How to deal with unwanted problems in the sidewalk The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Selecting the right window can be a big decision The Associated Press 10-13-2000
Plan for at-risk kids fails, but gets new chance The Associated Press 10-13-2000
FACTS & FIGURES The Associated Press 10-13-2000
A man of ‘Nobel’ity By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 10-12-2000
Letters to the Editor 10-12-2000
’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
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