In its last meeting of the year, the City Council will consider a request by Easy Does It Emergency Services Programs to increase its annual contract by $50,000. -more-
In conceding defeat, Al Gore made a gracious and humorous speech. But it was what he didn’t say that pinpointed the limitations of his leadership and the frustration of his followers. -more-
The homeless mentally ill are often the most critically in need of basic services such as housing and medical treatment. But, in what social workers call a cruel twist, they are also the hardest to reach. -more-
It’s 12:51 a.m. Thursday morning, Dec. 14 and I’m angry and I can’t sleep. My stomach roils when I imagine that on Jan. 20, I will be the citizen of a country whose president is George W. Bush. Oh my God! Oh my God! -more-
Run-off elections are costly, voters stay away from the polls in droves, and they don’t serve third-party candidates well. -more-
Carolyn Haydu, a recent graduate from UC Berkeley’s art program, shows off a section of her art piece that will be embedded in the sidewalk in front of the new Berkeley Repertory Theater on Addison Street. The final project will be approximately 84 square feet and will give pedestrians the sensation of walking on air, she said. Haydu who plans to attend graduate school after she completes the project said: “This almost like a graduate project but in the real world.” -more-
Aimee Fisher got pregnant her senior year of high school, and the Christian day care she worked for fired her when she wouldn’t marry her baby’s father. -more-
A sociologist from the University of Berkeley at California has been named a recipient of the National Humanities Medal, to be awarded by President Bill Clinton in the nation's capital later this month. Robert Bellah joins the heady company of novelists Toni Morrison and Barbara Kingsolver, along with musician and composer Quincy Jones, in this year'’ list of 12 honorees, according to a UC Berkeley spokeswoman. -more-
U.S. Rep Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, has announced that more than $1 million in federal funding has been earmarked for three East Bay community projects. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Tsunamis generated by underwater landslides pose a serious threat to coastal communities in California and elsewhere, say researchers who are trying to determine where submarine slips are most likely occur. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Randolph Apperson Hearst, the last surviving son of newspaper billionaire William Randolph Hearst, died Monday at a New York hospital following a massive stroke. He was 85. -more-
California could keep about $350 million in federal funds to subsidize low-cost health insurance for children, under a bill approved by Congress. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Sara Jane Olson’s lead attorney was ordered Monday to appear in court and explain why he should not be taken off the Symbionese Liberation Army attempted-bombing case for failing to prepare for trial. -more-
LOS ANGELES — An arsonist torched a car during a hot, dry Southern California windstorm, sparking a fire perilously close to dozens of homes, and a 480-acre wildfire in a condor refuge burned untamed Monday, although the birds weren’t in danger. -more-
DANA POINT — Sworn to serve and protect, Sheriff’s Deputy Russ Chilton never figured that pledge would extend to mussels, crabs and starfish. -more-
Happy holidays. Just not for everyone. -more-
NEW YORK — Optimism that interest rates might soon be lowered sent blue chip stocks soaring Monday, while earnings worries again dogged the tech sector. -more-
With unwavering support Monday from the electors who had pledged to vote for him, George W. Bush secured the Electoral College majority needed to become the 43rd president. -more-
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military said Monday it won’t revive negotiations for the release of an Oakland man being held hostage and instead plans to fight his captors until they “surrender or are wiped out.” -more-
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Scientists at Texas A&M University unveiled a disease-resistant black Angus bull Monday, a feat they said could lead to safer beef and more efficient ranching worldwide. -more-
I heard local schools were looking for substitute teachers, so I registered to take the California Basic Educational Skills Test. -more-
In response to recent published reports, a University of California provost has denied that California's flagship system for higher education is considering scrapping the Scholastic Aptitude Test. -more-
UC denies claims of scrapping the SAT 12-19-2000
New theories into what sank ancient Egyptian cities 12-18-2000
Unknown if woman fell or jumped from plane 12-16-2000
SLA case prosecutors seek to oust defense attorneys 12-15-2000
State being sold more power, blackouts averted 12-14-2000
State sues school districts, alleges poor education 12-13-2000
Emergency services contract up for raise John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-19-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-19-2000
Gore leaves supporters without a vision – but agenda is clear By Peter Dale Scott Pacific News Service 12-19-2000
Homeless program may get windfall John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-19-2000
Need to gripe, shout, then organize By Joy MooreIt’s 12:51 a.m. Thursday morning, De 12-19-2000
Council considers instant runoff elections By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-19-2000
John Geluardi/Daily Planet 12-19-2000
CalWORKS recipients work, often stay poor By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 12-19-2000
Sociologist to receive national medal Bay City News 12-19-2000
East Bay projects get federal money Bay City News 12-19-2000
Tsunamis pose coastal risk The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Last surviving son of William Hearst dies at age 85 The Associated Press 12-19-2000
States can keep unused insurance funds The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Defense lawyer could be removed from SLA case The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Winds whip up holiday fires The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Deputies given marine creature duty The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Holiday cheer dampened by layoffs The Associated Press 12-19-2000
BRIEFS The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Market Brief Associated Press 12-19-2000
Electoral College casts votes The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Philippines says it won’t negotiate for American hostage The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Cloned bull could boost beef safety The Associated Press 12-19-2000
Elementary school did teach life’s lessons By Susan Parker 12-19-2000
Cell phone antenna plan put on hold By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-18-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-18-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-18-2000
Top baseball players sign intent with Cal Daily Planet Wire Servicesaff 12-18-2000
Berkeley High seeks lunch vendors By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 12-18-2000
Supervisors hold interviews for open seat Daily Planet wire reports 12-18-2000
Gas prices fall more than 5 cents The Associated Press 12-18-2000
UC revives discussion of dropping SAT requirements 12-18-2000
Asteroid crater examined for clues to dinosaurs’ demise The Associated Press 12-18-2000
Pac Bell not yet ready to sell long distance, state says The Associated Press 12-18-2000
State’s wholesale power suppliers reap big profits The Associated Press 12-18-2000
Alaska Airlines probe ends with questions of safety The Associated Press 12-18-2000
Council members receive free home Internet service The Associated Press 12-18-2000
Complications mount in SLA fugitive case The Associated Press 12-18-2000
Cisco dropout bets on the future 32-year-old talks about taking over the Internet The Associated Press 12-18-2000
Doing it on their own By Erika FrickeDaily Planet Staff 12-16-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-16-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-16-2000
Coach see boys basketball as ‘sleeping giant’ Staff 12-16-2000
Board OKs final Beth El impact report John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-16-2000
University Avenue group honors project leader By David Olson Special to the Daily Planet 12-16-2000
ZAB seat dilemma resolved at meeting By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-16-2000
Arctic ozone layer recovery may take longer than expected The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Troubled satellite tracks space weather The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Diabetes monitor maker pays $60 million fines, pleads guilty The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Scientists detail ocean exploration plan The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Bay Bridge design withstands simulated quake The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Most favor higher taxes for better health care The Associated Press 12-16-2000
State’s electricity market faces overhaul The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Man gets life for daycare deaths The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Chalet resorts replace seedy motels at Tahoe The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Seeking out SUVs to make their mark Pair see vehicles at gas guzzlers, hurting the environment The Associated Press 12-16-2000
FBI agents protest clemency request from convicted killer The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Palestinian released from Florida jail The Associated Press 12-16-2000
EToys holiday sales running low The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Shockwave.com acquires AtomFilms in deal The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Market in brief The Associated Press 12-16-2000
Lady bears set to play San Diego State Daily Planet wire services 12-15-2000
Arts & Entertainment 12-15-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-15-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Chason Wainwright 12-15-2000
Hospital workers on strike for a day Staff 12-15-2000
Chrome 6 plume ‘unlikely threat’ John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-15-2000
Charges may be dropped against teen By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 12-15-2000
Artisan always knew she could make a living By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 12-15-2000
Study shows child care centers limited in poor areas The Associated Press 12-15-2000
California scrambles for power – again The Associated Press 12-15-2000
Bush interviews Democrat for open Cabinet positions The Associated Press 12-15-2000
‘Poinsettia’ means ‘holiday’ for rancher The Associated Press 12-15-2000
New pump for well water still spurts air The Associated Press 12-15-2000
Filmmaker tells story of adoption The Associated Press 12-15-2000
‘Cosmos’ on limited run on PBS, available on video The Associated Press 12-15-2000
Etown.com employees seek union election The Associated Press 12-15-2000
Oracle announces 62 percent earnings increase The Associated Press 12-15-2000
Lady ’Jackets soccer pounds Pinole, 3-0 By George Thomas Special to the Daily Planet 12-14-2000
Resident wins national award By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 12-14-2000
Superintendent takes Nevada job By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-14-2000
Council tables communication regulation plan John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-14-2000
Wireless worries on agenda John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-14-2000
New board may be stumbling block for S.F. mayor The Associated Press 12-14-2000
Study blames California for 8,300 smoking-related deaths The Associated Press 12-14-2000
Hacker infiltrates creditcards.com The Associated Press 12-14-2000
Al Gore concedes; Bush claims presidency The Associated Press 12-14-2000
Earnings outweigh election resolution The Associated Press 12-14-2000
Wall Street wizard encourages teenagers to invest and save The Associated Press 12-14-2000
Winter break limits childcare options By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 12-13-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 12-13-2000
Letters to the Editor 12-13-2000
Commission douses fireplace use John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 12-13-2000
Hospital workers plan strike By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 12-13-2000
$3 million goes to children’s health The Associated Press 12-13-2000
Ask Jeeves to cut staff Daily Planet wire services 12-13-2000
Energy prices soar, power still at a premium The Associated Press 12-13-2000
Vendors ready for annual Telegraph holiday fair By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 12-13-2000
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