The City Council extended a ban on telecommunications antennae Tuesday for six months in residential areas, but modified the moratorium to allow antenna installation in west Berkeley and downtown. -more-
Patrick Kennedy’s buildings have been passionately opposed by neighborhood conservatives and often by the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. These residential buildings, sometimes condominiums, sometimes apartments, with cafes, offices and shops on the ground floor, have in their opponents’ views been too big, too dense, and non-conforming with the opponents’ idea of Berkeley architectural esthetic traditions. -more-
There’s no denying it: the Bears are on a roll. This week’s games will go a long way to determine just how serious they are about keeping it going. -more-
It wasn’t your typical ribbon-cutting at the Berkeley Marina Radisson Hotel Wednesday night. The giant scissors union organizer Stephanie Ruby held were inscribed “peace” and “justice.” -more-
Angelita Hutton – Berkeley High -more-
Last week the City Council boasted strong support for the Berkeley High Achievement Plan and Tuesday they acted on it. -more-
The University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have teamed up with AC Transit and the City of Berkeley in a new pilot program to help relieve traffic congestion in the city and promote the use of public transit. -more-
Congresswoman Barbara Lee today was elected as Vice Chair of the Progressive Caucus. -more-
SAN JOSE — The young man who allegedly assembled an arsenal of guns and explosives in his room and plotted a massacre at his community college was fascinated with the 1999 rampage at Columbine High School and “hated everyone,” police said Wednesday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Police investigators continued to sift through a growing collection of evidence Wednesday as they attempt to determine the background of two dogs that killed a woman at her doorstep Friday. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Lawmakers moved Wednesday to make the state a major power buyer under a $10 billion plan to rescue utilities pushed to the brink of bankruptcy by California’s disastrous deregulation law. -more-
FREMONT— Along with their ribs and fries, diners at three Original Hickory Pit restaurants are chewing on a 75-cent surcharge to cover higher energy costs. -more-
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — When the first verdict was announced, Daniel Cohen clasped his hands together and breathed deeply, overcome by emotion. -more-
NEW YORK — The U.S. Justice Department will not pursue federal civil rights charges against four New York City police officers who killed an unarmed West African immigrant outside his Bronx apartment two years ago, a federal source close to the case said Wednesday. -more-
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve, pledging a “rapid and forceful” response to the economy’s dramatic slowdown, cut interest rates on Wednesday by another half percentage point. -more-
NEW YORK — With Wall Street increasingly worried about a recession, investors sold off stocks Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would lower interest rates for the second time in a month. -more-
SAN JOSE — Opponents of Cisco Systems’ plan to build a $1.3 billion campus in one of the Silicon Valley’s few remaining rural areas filed suit Wednesday to halt the development or at least put it up for a referendum vote. -more-
Group sues over further development by Cisco Systems 02-01-2001
Report shows medicine price gap 01-31-2001
Fatal dog attack investigation leads officials to felons 01-30-2001
“Killer Dog” owner can’t explain deadly attack 01-29-2001
Infants may be undercounted in census 01-27-2001
State air board considers cutting back requirement 01-26-2001
Council extends antenna ban for six months By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-01-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-01-2001
Gaia Building: example of healthy solution for housing By Richard Register 02-01-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-01-2001
Rolling Bears face a real test this week By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-01-2001
Union, hotel mark ‘grand re-opening’ By Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 02-01-2001
Prep of the week By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-01-2001
Money OK’d for student program By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-01-2001
New bus services link UC with the Rockridge BART Daily Planet wire services 02-01-2001
Congresswoman Lee elected vice chair of progressive caucus Daily Planet wire services 02-01-2001
Police say student had Columbine fascination The Associated Press 02-01-2001
Viciousness of dogs who attacked woman still being determined The Associated Press 02-01-2001
Senate OKs $10 billion state power-buying bill The Associated Press 02-01-2001
Bay Area restaurant imposes energy surcharge to cover costs The Associated Press 02-01-2001
Families react to Lockerbie decision The Associated Press 02-01-2001
No federal prosecution for convicted New York police The Associated Press 02-01-2001
Fed cuts interest rates by half a point The Associated Press 02-01-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-01-2001
Team has no love for new lot By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 01-31-2001
Mother of kidnapped man continues to call for release 01-31-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 01-31-2001
Offering spaces counters goal of less cars By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 01-31-2001
City is trying to avoid taxing PG&E hike By John Gelaurdi Daily Planet Staff 01-31-2001
Rebuilt Thousand Oaks school celebrates Daily Planet Staff 01-31-2001
Record number of minority students apply to UC The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Problems noted in women’s health coverage The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Owners of dogs who killed woman adopt prison inmate The Associated Press 01-31-2001
‘Columbine-style’ threat shuts down college The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Audit details utility’s cash flow is all but flushed The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Papers disclose recruitment efforts by Communist Party The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Doctors raid organs from children for their research The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Employees ordered to take time off The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Consumer confidence at lowest level in 4 years The Associated Press 01-31-2001
Market Watch 01-31-2001
Rental inspection plan aims at safety By Neil G. Greene Special to the Daily Planet 01-30-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 01-30-2001
Letters to the Editor Staff 01-30-2001
Arts & Entertainment 01-30-2001
Gone fishin’ Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 01-30-2001
City seeks funds for failing freshmen By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-30-2001
Council considers antenna moratorium By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-30-2001
State gets higher mark on national report card The Associated Press 01-30-2001
Battle wages on for energy deregulation By John Cunniff The Associated Press 01-30-2001
DaimlerChrysler cuts 26,000 jobs over three years The Associated Press 01-30-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 01-30-2001
Earthquake meetings organized By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 01-29-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 01-29-2001
Letters to the Editor 01-29-2001
Bears clamp down on defense, beat Huskies Daily Planet Wire Services 01-29-2001
City Council in power play By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 01-29-2001
Cal loses late lead and game to Washington Daily Planet Wire Services 01-29-2001
Raise the rates, say economic experts Daily Planet Staff Report 01-29-2001
Ruggers overcome slow start to maul Chico State By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-29-2001
One dead, others in hospital after fire Daily Planet Wire Report 01-29-2001
Bay Briefs 01-29-2001
Football fans unconcerned with power shortage By Andrea Cavanaugh Associated Press Writer 01-29-2001
No fences make good neighbors at co-housing complex By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 01-29-2001
Power companies’ woes hurting elderly investors By Michael Liedtke Associated Press Writer 01-29-2001
Health Commission asks council to pass medical marijuana regulations By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-27-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 01-27-2001
Perspective 01-27-2001
Arts & Entertainment 01-27-2001
St. Mary’s falls 2-0 to Kennedy By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-27-2001
KPFA activists: draft regs put power in hands of the few By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 01-27-2001
’Jackets overcome slow start, beat Jets By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 01-27-2001
Local philanthropists home from Congo By Carla Mozee Special to the Daily Planet 01-27-2001
Lady ’Jackets beat Jets in a foul-filled snoozer By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-27-2001
Train strikes truck; no injuries reported Bay City News Service 01-27-2001
Man arrested for selling fraudulent Warriors stock ‘The Associated Press 01-27-2001
Race riot breaks out at San Quentin; nine injured, prison under lockdown The Associated Press 01-27-2001
Politicians quick to avoid calling power fix a ‘bailout’ The Associated Press 01-27-2001
State power managers order SoCal blackouts By Joseph B. Verrengia Associated Press Writer 01-27-2001
Belgian endive can provide a special winter treat By Lee Riech The Associated Press 01-27-2001
Coastal drilling opponents win appeal on beach wells The Associated Press The Associated Press 01-27-2001
Woman corrects state driver’s license test The Associated Press 01-27-2001
Internet data centers brace for blackouts By Matthew Fordahl Associated Press Writer 01-27-2001
’Jackets wipe away loss with seven goals By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-26-2001
Arts & Entertainment 01-26-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 01-26-2001
OPINION: A policy divided against itself should not stand By Mary Jo McConahay Pacific News Service 01-26-2001
Dark days of school Staff 01-26-2001
Cal women shake second-half slump, beat WSU By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 01-26-2001
Landlord takes case to City Council By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 01-26-2001
Bears pull out OT win in Pullman The Associated Press 01-26-2001
SF cop acquitted of battery by jury By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 01-26-2001
Alexander named to All-America Parade team Staff Report Staff Report 01-26-2001
Seniors hesitate to talk about assisted suicide issue By Helen Wheeler 01-26-2001
Governor appoints Albany senior to state commission By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet staff 01-26-2001
Californians favorably impressed by Congress, but foresee gridlock The Associated Press 01-26-2001
Punchlist: changing faulty ballasts in light fixtures The Associated Press 01-26-2001
Ducting a clothes dryer will reduce mildew By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 01-26-2001
Seed savers reaping satisfying harvests The Associated Press 01-26-2001
‘Fall’ a great tease, but little substance By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 01-26-2001
Tax cut plan would drain state money The Associated Press 01-26-2001
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