A proposal to rename a stretch of University Avenue near the Berkeley Marina after labor hero Cesar Chavez has met with objections from some family members and supporters, who are calling the move a back-handed compliment. -more-
Debate continues on Netanyahu protests and free speech rights -more-
Following up a tough win against the towering frontcourt of Skyline last week, the Berkeley High boys’ basketball team was looking to avoid a letdown against a much smaller Balboa (San Francisco) squad. No problem. -more-
The driver of a truck narrowly escaped serious injury Tuesday evening when his truck was struck by a train after he became impatient and drove around a guard arm in an attempt to reach a construction yard 50 yards away, Union Pacific police said. -more-
Shaking off a cold-shooting first half, the Cal Bears came on strong to beat Cleveland State on Tuesday night at Haas Pavilion. -more-
Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers called on policymakers Wednesday to continue expanding the technologically-dependent domestic economy and to foster relationships between international trading partners. -more-
Despite neighborhood opposition and legal complications, a neighborhood group brought an armload of petitions to the City Council Tuesday to underscore its request that the city continue working for the new hills fire station. -more-
OAKLAND — Three of the four police officers charged in “The Riders” scandal pleaded innocent Wednesday to assault, kidnapping, filing false reports and other charges in one of the city’s biggest crackdowns on police misconduct. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A public interest group sued Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, accusing the state’s largest HMO of jeopardizing patients’ health by prescribing them double dose-sized pills they must cut in half. -more-
LOS ANGELES — People pay to get their pools cleaned, their lawns raked and their trees trimmed. So should it come as any surprise that more and more of them are paying to get their holiday lights put up? -more-
FOUNTAIN VALLEY — Power shortfalls and price spikes are leading some California companies to consider solar power, not just as a cleaner substitute for conventional energy but also as a reliable source of electricity in a volatile market. -more-
MARIPOSA — In the shadow of the mountains where he lived, worked and killed, motel handyman Cary Stayner pleaded innocent Wednesday to slaying three Yosemite National Park tourists. -more-
ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission called on the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday to drop its ban on gays, indicating it may fold the Police Department’s Explorer Scout program if it doesn’t. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The state school board approved two very different charter schools on Wednesday – an urban military academy backed by Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown and Gov. Gray Davis, and a basics elementary sought by parents in the high desert of Kern County. -more-
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Al Gore hung his presidential hopes on legal proceedings moving at head-spinning speed a day ahead of arguments before the Florida Supreme Court, counting on a court shocker to upset George W. Bush’s certified Florida victory. -more-
It’s the middle of the day and dozens of shoppers buzz in and out of coffee houses, boutiques and music stores. Many sport designer sweaters and leather jackets with tall, black leather boots. -more-
PALO ALTO — Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Carly Fiorina said Wednesday the company made management changes and sharpened its focus after posting disappointing results in its most recent quarter. -more-
NEW YORK — Stocks turned abruptly lower Wednesday when an earnings warning from Bank of America incited a wave of selling and wiped out much of Tuesday’s big advance in the Dow industrials. High-tech stocks also fell sharply. -more-
UNION CITY — An explosion at a pipe factory late Wednesday afternoon injured at least 12 people, rescue officials said. -more-
Explosion at pipe factory; no deaths, several injuries, 12-07-2000
Power outages leading to holiday light display delay 12-06-2000
Flu vaccine may take form of Nasal spray 12-05-2000
UC Berkeley art facilities to undergo retrofit 12-04-2000
Judge hears state’s case against oil drilling 12-02-2000
40 percent not informed about HIV transmission 12-01-2000
Proposed Chavez Street ignites controversy Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-07-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-07-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-07-2000
’Jackets dominate outmanned Balboa By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000
Train strikes Truck, driver John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000
Cal shakes shooting blues to beat Cleveland State By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000
U.S. can benefit from technology investment By Carla Mozeé Special to the Daily Planet 12-07-2000
Hills’ fire station issue heats up John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-07-2000
Oakland officers plead innocent to ‘Riders’ charges The Associated Press 12-07-2000
Interest group sues Kaiser Permanente The Associated Press 12-07-2000
More people paying for holiday lights The Associated Press 12-07-2000
Power crunch driving businesses to consider solar energy projects The Associated Press 12-07-2000
Handyman pleads innocent in Yosemite tourist killings The Associated Press 12-07-2000
LAPD may cancel program over Boy Scouts’ gay ban The Associated Press 12-07-2000
State board approves Oakland charter school The Associated Press 12-07-2000
Al Gore’s fight goes on at breakneck speed The Associated Press 12-07-2000
Holiday shoppers hit Fourth Street By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 12-07-2000
Hewlett-Packard says it is making changes The Associated Press 12-07-2000
Market Roundup The Associated Press 12-07-2000
Four landmarks commissioners barred John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-06-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-06-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-06-2000
Proposed Walnut Street antennas questioned By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-06-2000
Forum addresses youth violence issues Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-06-2000
AIDS quilts on display at community theater By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 12-06-2000
Tobacco settlement money to insure children The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Razor USA wins injunction against six scooter makers The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Autopsy finds actor shot in back by L.A. officer The Associated Press 12-06-2000
State hospitals settle 10-year suit The Associated Press 12-06-2000
MP3.com renews its controversial service The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Lawsuit threatened over sale of wildlife corridor The Associated Press 12-06-2000
EPA cleanup plan could take 240 years The Associated Press 12-06-2000
San Diego teen allegedly planned to shoot student The Associated Press 12-06-2000
AMA recommends over-the-counter selling for the morning after pill The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Florida court will hear Al Gore appeal The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Online shopping expecting big sales By Bret Sigler Special to the Berkeley Daily Plane 12-06-2000
BRIEFS — The Associated Press 12-06-2000
MARKET ROUNDUP The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Suit filed against clothing supplier for the military The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Courts rules homeowners can’t sue companies for negligence The Associated Press 12-06-2000
San Jose remains No.1 in high-tech job employment The Associated Press 12-06-2000
Resolution would help residents in winter John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-05-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-05-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-05-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-05-2000
City removing heavy polluters By Nicole Achs Freeling Daily Planet Correspondent 12-05-2000
Credit card debt traps students By Olga R. Rodríguez Special to the Daily Planet 12-05-2000
Critics don gas masks as state plans to go diesel The Associated Press 12-05-2000
New leukemia drug heralded The Associated Press 12-05-2000
SFO transferring flights to new international terminal The Associated Press 12-05-2000
Suit over tobacco ads heads toward class-action status The Associated Press 12-05-2000
Ninth circuit rules race can be used in law school admissions The Associated Press 12-05-2000
Shelters blame law for overcrowding kennels The Associated Press 12-05-2000
Evidence found of lakes on ancient Mars The Associated Press 12-05-2000
Experimental pay plan OK’d for community college teachers The Associated Press 12-05-2000
New trial sought for convicted L.A. cops The Associated Press 12-05-2000
State lawmakers begin new session The Associated Press 12-05-2000
U.S. economy shows signs of slowing The Associated Press 12-05-2000
PepsiCo shares soar after merger deal The Associated Press 12-05-2000
Excite calls off venture The Associated Press 12-05-2000
9-year-old will be skating on new ice soon By Susan Parker 12-05-2000
David Brower remembered By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-04-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-04-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-04-2000
Florida International spoils Cal’s home tourney hopes By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 12-04-2000
Holiday workforce found early By Ana Campoy Special to the Daily Planet 12-04-2000
Cal freshman wins five events at Texas meet Daily Planet Wire Services 12-04-2000
Street names to honor local heroes By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-04-2000
Men take second in Texas Daily Planet Wire Services 12-04-2000
Church shines light on World AIDS Day By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet 12-04-2000
Carter voted team MVP Daily Planet Wire Services 12-04-2000
Affirmative action still a point of controversy By Josh Harkinson Special to the Daily Planet 12-04-2000
Anteaters upset Bears The Associated Press 12-04-2000
Bay Briefs 12-04-2000
AIDS philanthropist accused of breaking regulations The Associated Press 12-04-2000
Former dot.com workers finding jobs quickly By May Wong AP Technology Writer 12-04-2000
Venture capitalists are leery of Internet investments By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 12-04-2000
Earthquake, aftershocks shake up Truckee The Associated Press 12-04-2000
Gay rights pastor leaves S.F. parish The Associated Press 12-04-2000
Department of Corrections disputes Prop. 36’s merits By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 12-04-2000
Radisson negotiators finalize contract By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-02-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-02-2000
East Bay Sanctuary’s Sister Maureen works at being her brothers’ keeper By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondant 12-02-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-02-2000
Berkeley wins season opener Staff 12-02-2000
Downtown area housing proposed for parking lot John Geluardi and Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staf 12-02-2000
St. Mary’s Alexander to be a Golden Bear Staff Report 12-02-2000
City addresses silent epidemic By Steve Brown Special to the Daily Planet 12-02-2000
New home for Vista College By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet staff 12-02-2000
Memorial celebrates life of David Brower Daily Planet staff 12-02-2000
San Jose police say they don’t target minorities The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Teamsters end strike against grocery warehouse The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Governor wants utilities to halt sell-off of facilities The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Man charged with murder for shooting skateboarder The Associated Press 12-02-2000
State lung cancer rates largest drop in nation The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Cisco Systems seeks new campus location The Associated Press 12-02-2000
One-third of charter schools fail to qualify for rewards program The Associated Press 12-02-2000
Cal Athletic Director Kasser resigns By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-01-2000
Berkeley battles HIV and AIDS John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-01-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-01-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-01-2000
Setencich gets new two-year contract Daily Planet Wire Services 12-01-2000
Men targeted to fight disease By Lisa Daniels Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000
Older voters say blame the system, not ballots By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000
Church message of hope By Shirley Dang Special to the Daily Planet 12-01-2000
Drug-associated transmission goes beyond user Daily Planet Staff Reports 12-01-2000
Some facts to help explain AIDS and HIV 12-01-2000
Welcome gifts feature useful garden tools The Associated Press 12-01-2000
Dryer vents can create winter drafts The Associated Press 12-01-2000
Use the right tools when planting bulbs The Associated Press 12-01-2000
U.S. Olympic panel begins rebuilding The Associated Press 12-01-2000
FBI searches area for discarded security tapes The Associated Press 12-01-2000
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