High school rivalry blamed for trouble
About three dozen police officers swarmed into the downtown area Friday afternoon when a high school rivalry involving about 150 students nearly turned into a riot. -more-
About three dozen police officers swarmed into the downtown area Friday afternoon when a high school rivalry involving about 150 students nearly turned into a riot. -more-
Other cities should pay for Berkeley’s homeless -more-
Coming off of what Berkeley head coach Gene Nakamura called the most severe defeat of his career, the Lady ’Jackets rebounded nicely, thrashing the Alameda Hornets and nearly breaking triple digits on the scoreboard. -more-
School officials are expressing delight in the state’s recent publication of the Academic Performance Index in which the majority of Berkeley schools showed improvement over last year. -more-
A Berkeley bakery collective is closing its doors early today so its workers can go to the San Francisco protest of President George W. Bush’s inauguration. -more-
Drivers who rely on radio traffic reports may soon have an easier way to navigate the dreaded freeway commute. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The driver of a big rig that rammed the state Capitol told acquaintances and family members he was upset over his new wife and his new job, investigators said Friday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Willie Brown says he’s going to be a dad again. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Saying insolvency was no excuse, state regulators slapped California’s two largest utilities with an order Friday barring them from cutting off power to the 25 million people they serve. -more-
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow-PUSH Coalition said Friday it paid $35,000 in “severance pay” to the woman he had a child with in an extramarital affair. -more-
OKLAHOMA CITY — Federal officials are considering a closed-circuit telecast of Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh’s execution because of the large number of victims and relatives who might want to watch him die. -more-
WASHINGTON — George W. Bush proclaimed himself ready on Friday to accept “with pride” and “with honor” the job of commander in chief. He also made plans to quickly begin pushing his agenda once he takes the oath as the nation’s 43rd president. -more-
EUGENE, Ore.— Ianto Evans and Linda Smiley build from the ground up – from the ground itself, in fact. -more-
NEW YORK — California’s energy crisis has created some clear winners and losers on Wall Street. -more-
NEW YORK — Investors, more cautious than relieved after a week of earnings news that turned out better than expected, took profits Friday and sent stocks mostly lower. -more-
The Federal Highway Administration on Friday picked a site for a bypass bridge to lift heavy traffic from the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. -more-
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High school rivalry blamed for trouble By John Geluardi and Jon MaysDaily Planet Staff 01-20-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 01-20-2001
Letters to the Editor 01-20-2001
’Jackets recover from loss, blow out Alameda 98-40 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-20-2001
Berkeley schools rank well in state By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 01-20-2001
Bakery closes so workers can attend rally By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 01-20-2001
New system could reduce commute times Daily Planet wire report 01-20-2001
Driver agitated before slamming into Capitol The Associated Press 01-20-2001
Willie Brown expecting child with aide The Associated Press 01-20-2001
Cash-strapped utilities ordered to stay in business The Associated Press 01-20-2001
Group gave money to mother of Jesse Jackson’s child The Associated Press 01-20-2001
Closed-circuit TV considered for McVeigh The Associated Press 01-20-2001
Bush says he is ready for presidential post The Associated Press 01-20-2001
Couple design homes with unique approach The Associated Press 01-20-2001
Utility crisis has plenty of winners, losers The Associated Press 01-20-2001
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No pads and no helmet? No problem for Paga By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-19-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 01-19-2001
Bayside grocer hangs up her apron By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Correspondent 01-19-2001
Parents urge action on achievement gap By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 01-19-2001
Berkeley ponders creek definition By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-19-2001
Hospitals under fire for care Staff 01-19-2001
Teen pleads guilty in school sex case From staff and wire reports 01-19-2001
After 30 years, tankers safer but spills still a threat The Associated Press 01-19-2001
State files suit over award for smog fees The Associated Press 01-19-2001
Regents approve extended contracts to manage labs The Associated Press 01-19-2001
State says adults did the altering on school’s tests The Associated Press 01-19-2001
California struck by second day of blackouts The Associated Press 01-19-2001
Silicon Valley businesses discuss electricity crisis, warn state lawmakers The Associated Press 01-19-2001
Babbitt kills California gold mine proposal The Associated Press 01-19-2001
Proper sanding is important The Associated Press 01-19-2001
This houseplant is a philodendron alias The Associated Press 01-19-2001
Clearance is necessary for metal chimney The Associated Press 01-19-2001
EBay beats Wall Street expectations The Associated Press 01-19-2001
Stanford’s inside-outside game too much for Bears The Associated Press 01-18-2001
Clinton embraced middle class at expense of poor By Richard Rodriguez Pacific News Service 01-18-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 01-18-2001
Grant helps foster breastfeeding By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 01-18-2001
Panthers wake up in second half, maul John Swett By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-18-2001
Temporary ban on massage parlors in works By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-18-2001
Police link teens to robbery sprees SBy Dan Greenman Daily Planet Staff 01-18-2001
Berkeley set to give transit riders shelter By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-18-2001
Disabled community struggles to find attendants By Dan Greenman Daily Planet Staff 01-18-2001
Confidence down, but not out By John Cunniff The Associated Press 01-18-2001
BRIEFS 01-18-2001
Market Brief Assoc. Press 01-18-2001
City is prepared for possible blackouts By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 01-17-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 01-17-2001
Letters to the Editor 01-17-2001
Study urged for park stink By John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 01-17-2001
Berkeley High principal faces changing school By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 01-17-2001
Board expected to name interim superintendent By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 01-17-2001
KPFA carrying attorney general hearings By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 01-17-2001
Gwendolyn Brooks papers arrive at UC Berkeley library Daily Planet wire services 01-17-2001
Groups blast state proposal to cut back electric vehicles The Associated Press 01-17-2001
Quackenbush deputy pleads guilty to fraud, laundering The Associated Press 01-17-2001
Agreement would help water dispute The Associated Press 01-17-2001
Alert declared, utilities’ finances in turmoil The Associated Press 01-17-2001
Intel beats Wall Street expectations The Associated Press 01-17-2001
BRIEFS The Associated Press 01-17-2001
Stock Market Brief The Associated Press 01-17-2001
Council to consider new pepper spray rule By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-16-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 01-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 01-16-2001
Parents make ‘stone soup’ to save students By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 01-16-2001
Back to school Jon Mays/Daily Planet 01-16-2001
City looks to fight the power– of PG&E By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-16-2001
Layoffs, other cost-cutting measures coming to 3Com The Associated Press 01-16-2001