Residents say possible office site is toxic
Neighbors of an office complex proposed at Cedar and Fourth streets say the site may be contaminated and the development would increase traffic more than 12 times the current volume. -more-
Neighbors of an office complex proposed at Cedar and Fourth streets say the site may be contaminated and the development would increase traffic more than 12 times the current volume. -more-
Topping tonight’s City Council meeting will be the yet-to-be completed Berkeley Skate Park. -more-
Last December – after the Nov. 24 death of Indian immigrant Chanti Jyotsna Devi Prattipati from carbon monoxide poisoning – Vice Mayor Maudelle Shirek called on her council colleagues to mandate yearly tests for presence of the deadly gas in rental units equipped with gas appliances. -more-
Phyllis (Meagan) Metal, who contributed to the Berkeley community during the many years she lived here, died Friday. She was 82 years old. -more-
BERKELEY — Some faculty members at the University of California, Berkeley say they were offended during a lecture by James Watson, one of the men who discovered the double-helix structure of DNA. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Although the second of two measures to regulate growth in San Francisco was close to failing, as the first one did on election night, those for and against Proposition L said it sent a message that voters want change in how the city handles growth. -more-
SAN CARLOS — Frustrated with the high cost of living in Silicon Valley, the mayor of San Carlos is quitting the City Council and moving to the Sacramento area. -more-
For the second time in as many years, Americans are being asked to spend a penny more to mail a letter. -more-
California’s unemployment rate hit an eight-month low in October, an indication the state’s economy remains strong despite signs of a national slowdown. -more-
SAN JOSE — Robert Downs always dreamed of becoming a professor, but Bell Labs paid better and university jobs were scarce. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The jury deliberating corruption charges against four Los Angeles police officers asked Monday to hear a repeat of testimony from four witnesses to a gang raid that is crucial to the case. -more-
A vast glut of obsolete computer equipment was all but inevitable in an era in which a common cliche is that your new computer is outdated by the time you get it home. -more-
SACRAMENTO — There’s no indication the daughter of blues guitarist Elvin Bishop and two other persons were drugged or tortured before they were killed and their bodies dismembered, the coroner said Monday. -more-
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — The force of nature and the hand of man often have competed for control in this awe-inspiring valley of towering granite, tumbling waterfalls and pristine waters. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The Davis administration is putting the final touches on a plan to assure refunds to San Diego ratepayers hit by this summer’s dramatic rise in electricity costs. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Record low temperatures in California had farmers scrambling to protect citrus and vegetable crops from potential frost while homeless shelters prepared to welcome an influx of street-people fleeing near-freezing cold. -more-
MARINA DEL REY — With some 20 million ”.com” Internet addresses now registered, any moderately easy-to-remember domain name is apt to be claimed by now. -more-
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BERKELEY — A report by the University of California at Berkeley suggests welfare reform legislation increasing local control has inspired some flexible and innovative county-level programs in the Bay area. -more-
Study cites welfare reform success 11-14-2000
Documentary highlights a jewel in history 11-13-2000
Anti-growth measure now trailing in S.F. 11-11-2000
Seven child suspects charged with rape 11-10-2000
Mendocino County voters partially decriminalize marijuana 11-09-2000
Schools, parks, pool bonds win vote 11-08-2000
Residents say possible office site is toxic John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-14-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-14-2000
Skate park still needs ordinance John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2000
Ordinance would mandate gas checks By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2000
Berkeley artist dies after long illness Daily Planet staff 11-14-2000
UC faculty say lecturer’s remarks were racist, sexist The Associated Press 11-14-2000
Anti-growth measure is sign that some want change The Associated Press 11-14-2000
High cost of living prompts San Carlos mayor to quit, leave The Associated Press 11-14-2000
The cost of mailing a letter raising a penny The Associated Press 11-14-2000
State unemployment drops The Associated Press 11-14-2000
Couple donates $271,000 to school The Associated Press 11-14-2000
Jury request to hear four testimonies in L.A. police trial The Associated Press 11-14-2000
IBM set to debut recycling program for computer parts The Associated Press 11-14-2000
Autopsy confirms Selena Bishop was stabbed The Associated Press 11-14-2000
New plan may help Yosemite Park The Associated Press 11-14-2000
State builds case for consumer electricity refunds The Associated Press 11-14-2000
Farmers, homeless shelters prepare for low temperatures The Associated Press 11-14-2000
Small countries sell their Internet suffixes The Associated Press 11-14-2000
Presidential election heads toward court Staff 11-14-2000
ZAB votes down ‘dense’ building on San Pablo Ave. By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-13-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-13-2000
Perspective 11-13-2000
Cal weekend roundup Daily Planet Wire Services 11-13-2000
Bush and Gore backers head to court today The Associated Press 11-13-2000
Pac-10 roundup 11-13-2000
Logging protester bares all The Associated Press 11-13-2000
Broncos end Cal’s season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-13-2000
Bayer to construct new facility By Juliet LeybaDaily Planet Staff 11-13-2000
Piedmont capitalizes on Panther mistakes, takes EBAL title game By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 11-13-2000
UC Berkeley physicist John Reynolds dies at 77 Daily Planet wire services 11-13-2000
Bears put up a solid fight, but fall to Oregon By Landon Hall AP Sports Writer 11-13-2000
Risk of toxic accidents puts Richmond housing in jeopardy The Associated Press 11-13-2000
Bay briefs 11-13-2000
Only black female on legislature leaving this month By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 11-13-2000
New legislature more diverse, but not enough By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 11-13-2000
Bay Area billionaire raising hackles in Montana The Associated Press 11-13-2000
Lab worker donates $271,000 to needy San Jose school The Associated Press 11-13-2000
Environmentalists fighting Cisco’s $1.3 billion campus The Associated Press 11-13-2000
Veterans mark day of remembrance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-11-2000
Thinking globally, acting with love By Robin Shulman Special to the Daily Planet 11-11-2000
Mexicans are astonished over uncertainty of U.S. presidential elections By Martin Espinoza Pacific News Service 11-11-2000
Rare acoustic performance by Dave Alvin By Timothy Lynch Special to the Daily Planet 11-11-2000
Too little, too late for Bears against Washington By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 11-11-2000
Report gives Beth El favor John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 11-11-2000
Cal looking to play spoiler on Saturday The Associated Press 11-11-2000
School begins to deal with rape incident By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-11-2000
Bears looking to knock off Broncos in second round Daily Planet Wire Services 11-11-2000
Berkeley has on-line Vietnam memorial Daily Planet staff 11-11-2000
Recantations surface in L.A. police trial The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Report shows how Veterans’ homes can improve The Associated Press 11-11-2000
L.A. Superior Court clerks accepted bribes for searches The Associated Press 11-11-2000
State orders later date for standardized test The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Mexican president-elect vies for open border The Associated Press 11-11-2000
FBI arrests man for making racial threats, newsletter The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Witness testifies in trial of date rape drug death The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Bush’s lead continues; wants Gore to concede The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Florida recount seems to head through weekend The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Lawmakers talk about electoral college changeThe Associated Press NEW YORK — Amid calls in Congress to scrap the Electoral Col The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Bookmakers bet on the 2004 presidential race The Associated Press 11-11-2000
For Gore or Bush, the agony of ‘what ifs’ awaits By Walter Mears The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Desperate for workers, companies recruit ex-cons The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Arizona governor calls session to cut car subsidies The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Tobacco study shows influence of movies The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Documentary will shed light on internment camp The Associated Press 11-11-2000
Plotting Berkeley’s future By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000
’Jackets finish ACCAL undefeated By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000
Letters to the Editor 11-10-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Chason Wainwright 11-10-2000
Fair trade coffee flourishes By Angel Gonzalez Special to the Daily Planet 11-10-2000
Mighty Maite looking to end Cal career on a high note By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000
Landmarks officials refuse city attorney advice, go to Council StaffJohn Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000
Playoff spot still to be determined By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 11-10-2000
Escorts help with safety By Chason Weinwright Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000
Measure T has dim future By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-10-2000
UC biologist: Play bridge for health The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Three billionaires set to push drug reform debate By DON THOMPSON The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Construct a compost pile that does wonders The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Construct a compost pile that does wonders Staff 11-10-2000
Frosted refigerator problem probably an easy fix The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Use in-home filters and devices to purify water The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Divided government emerges as winner The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Rush on to implement Proposition 36 The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Few morning-after regrets for die-hard Greens The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Bush still leads Gore by under 300 votes The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Democrats look to courts for help The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Hispanic voters show they are a political force The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Race gives living lesson in civics The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Biologists hope to multiply condors The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Comedians getting the best of Election 2000 The Associated Press 11-10-2000
S&L player Keating won’t be retried The Associated Press 11-10-2000
Progressives win in all local contested races By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000
Three Cal players make All-Pac-10 teams By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000
U.S. presidential elections are a worldwide event 11-09-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-09-2000
Rivera returns to post StaffBy Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000
Braun inks top-10 recruiting class for next year Daily Planet Wire Services 11-09-2000
Race for president remains a question By David Royse The Associated Press 11-09-2000
Election not over till it’s over John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-09-2000
California, four others soften drug laws; nation next? By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000
Brown in danger of losing control By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000
Democratic candidates rule the day in California By Scott Lindlaw AP Political Writer 11-09-2000
Big voter turnout could set record The Associated Press 11-09-2000
California left waiting for election results with the rest of the country By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000
Approval of Prop 39 eases school bond requirements By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 11-09-2000
The glitch that stole Berkeley’s elections By Judith Scherr, John Geluardi and Juliet Leyba 11-08-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-08-2000
Letters to the Editor Staff 11-08-2000
Measure Y, progressive rent board lead in polls John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2000
By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2000
Presidential race still on The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Poll workers report heavy turnout in southwest Berkeley John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 11-08-2000
Daewoo motor declares bankruptcy The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Lieberman’s neighbors watch returns anxiously The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Votes-for-sale Web site a hoax The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Voter survey shows demographic habits The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Man who bit his dog to stand trial The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Missing Oregon girl found after 15 years The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Another study shows Medicare no guarantee of adequate care The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Nebraska abortion doctor threatened with eviction The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Californians vote on schools, drugs, hot seats The Associated Press 11-08-2000
State House races come down to the wire The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Voters approve measure on campaign finance The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Mayor Willie Brown loses power in SF measures The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Voters priorities split The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Legislative Dems keep majorities, Independent loses The Associated Press 11-08-2000
First GOP Senate win in Nevada in a dozen years The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Dead Missouri governor wins senate seat The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Voter polls conducted with interviews, telephone calls The Associated Press 11-08-2000
11 states vote on new governors The Associated Press 11-08-2000
House, Senate still under GOP control The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Tight election is ultimate TV The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Western voters decide ballot propositions The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Gore pulls support from moderates, women, Latinos The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Call her senator: Hillary Clinton wins seat The Associated Press 11-08-2000
President ‘proud of Hillary ’ The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Americans turnout to vote in droves The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Some Web sites leak exit poll results early The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Prosecutors argue Olson endangered police officers By ROBERT JABLON Associated Press Writer By ROBERT 11-08-2000
See’s candymakers settle dispute By The Associated Press 11-08-2000
Human waste used on San Joaquin crops causes stir By KILEY RUSSELL The Associated Press 11-08-2000