A detoxified and newly designed Harrison Street Skate Park project may soon be rolling again after the discovery of contaminated groundwater halted construction last November. -more-
There is a widespread sense in the Arab world that this is an important transition period – based in part on the view that the West, especially America, has messed up in the Middle East. -more-
Habitot Children’s Museum “Back to the Farm.”An interactive exhibit gives children the chance to wiggle through tunnels like an earthworm, look into a mirrored fish pond, don farm animal costumes, ride on a John Deere tractor and more. $4 adults; $6 children age 7 and under; $3 for each additional child age 7 and under. Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-
The first time the Berkeley boys’ basketball team faced Pinole Valley this season, they slipped away with a 59-54 win in a tough game that could have gone either way. But thanks to a depleted Pinole Valley squad, the rematch wasn’t nearly as exciting. -more-
Master gardener, speech therapist, nurse, photojournalist, radio programmer, a friend who knew how to listen, a religious, spiritual and fun-loving person – Leona Jacobs-White was all of these, according to her friends and family. -more-
As well intentioned as they are, high school video productions are marked by a level of discipline given to home movies crossed with the enthusiasm of a term paper. Something only a mother could love, and she could be jiving, too. -more-
St. Mary’s started sluggishly for the second week in a row, but another dominant second half sealed the Panthers’ 91-70 victory over St. Elizabeth’s (Oakland) on Friday night. -more-
Like most cities, the City of Franklin school is growing. -more-
The Cal baseball team evened its series versus Brigham Young on Friday, defeating the Cougars 5-3 at Evans Diamond. The Bears, who fell to BYU 2-1 on Thursday, improve to 4-1 on the season, while the Cougars go to 5-4 overall. -more-
The picture above is a 1930s post card of Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley’s “main street” looking north from Dwight Way. -more-
Progressive Caucus Vice Chair Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined her caucus colleagues in unveiling a10-year, $900 billion tax cut that benefits all Americans equally. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles and San Francisco have been damaged at least six times by major earthquakes in the past 200 years but the mighty San Andreas Fault has been relatively quiet in recent decades, according to a new map of historical temblors. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Investigators have searched the apartment of the owners of the dogs that fatally attacked their neighbor, Diane Whipple, outside her apartment two weeks ago. -more-
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LOS ANGELES — The convicted killer of Bill Cosby’s son has withdrawn his appeal and confessed that he murdered Ennis Cosby, an act which he called “great wickedness” in a letter to authorities that was released Friday. -more-
While legislators continue to debate plans to help the state’s debt-ridden utilities avoid bankruptcy, a federal court judge could take the matter into his own hands Monday and order an increase of nearly 50 percent in electricity rates. -more-
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Northern and Central California could face natural gas shortages by next month – or as soon as next week if a cold front hits – the power company warned. -more-
FRESNO — Mariposa court officials are reviewing a policy requiring criminal background checks for reporters covering the case of Yosemite killer Cary Stayner. -more-
WASHINGTON — To win the centerpiece of his energy plan, President Bush will have to change some minds among seven Republican senators who staunchly oppose oil drilling in Alaska’s pristine Arctic wildlife refuge. -more-
SAN JOSE — The small Silicon Valley company developing a personal flying machine has gotten an important boost in its effort to make the sci-fi dream a reality: a $5 million grant from the military. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The federal appeals panel considering Napster Inc.’s fate will issue its ruling Monday in the high profile music-sharing lawsuit, the court announced Friday. -more-
WASHINGTON — From credit cards to installment plans, the Internal Revenue Service offers taxpayers several options if they can’t pay their tax bills in full. -more-
NEW YORK — News that Motorola plans to cut up to 4,000 additional jobs sent the stock market down sharply Friday as investors grew more pessimistic about the prospects of a quick turnaround for the economy and company earnings. -more-
State asks permission to speed up power plant construction 02-10-2001
Study finds 7 million Californians lack health insurance 02-09-2001
Caltrans admits FasTrak mistakes 02-08-2001
Killer’s execution date set for March 02-07-2001
Businesses, drivers angered by proposed ban on trucks 02-06-2001
Telegraph shut down 02-05-2001
Skate park back on track and on a roll By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-10-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-10-2001
The Arab world sees a wide window of opportunity opening By Franz Schurmann Pacific News Service 02-10-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-10-2001
BHS beats up on weary Spartans By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-10-2001
Cancer claims KPFA producer By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-10-2001
Students focus of film festival Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent 02-10-2001
Panthers overwhelm St. Elizabeth’s 91-70 By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-10-2001
Learning program results in school’s population boom By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 02-10-2001
Bears even BYU series Daily Planet Wire Services 02-10-2001
Shattuck Avenue always the hub By Susan Cerny 02-10-2001
Congresswoman unveils caucus’ tax plan Daily Planet wire services 02-10-2001
Map shows estimated epicenters of quakes The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Dog owners’ apartment searched The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Cost from Capitol crash could top $8 million mark Staff 02-10-2001
Ennis Cosby’s convicted killer confesses, drops appeal The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Court hearing could result in electricity rate hike The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Natural gas shortages may occur The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Court reconsiders background check for reporters The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Bush’s Arctic drilling plan a hard sell The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Military grant boosts research on personal flying craft The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Appeals court to rule Monday on Napster The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Tax papers can be extended, not the payment The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-10-2001
Lampley’s buzzer-beater downs OSU in overtime The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Workers organize new union By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwrigh 02-09-2001
Bears storm back in second half for win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001
Shellmound’s intangible value is spirituality By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001
’Jackets wrap up regular season with 3-0 victory over El Cerrito By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-09-2001
Student help program still questioned By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 02-09-2001
UC Davis Asian students protest confrontations The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Stayner trial requires criminal check for media The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Illegal to watch illicit street racing The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Lawmakers raise millions before limits kicked in The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Judge orders power suppliers to sell electricity to California The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Tax cut bill goes to Congress The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Solutions can be found to oil in well The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Buying the right windows can be energy efficient The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Adding sink shutoff can save faucet fixing hassle The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Hot shower one benefit of maintained water heater The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Lawmakers support business approach to environment The Associated Press 02-09-2001
Judge allows governor’s suit against schools to proceed The Associated Press 02-09-2001
St. Mary’s season ends on sour note By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001
Berkeley resident earns county honor By Michelle Hopey Special to the Daily Planet 02-08-2001
Perspective By Akilah Monifa Pacific News Service 02-08-2001
St. Mary’s Alexander heads new class of Bears By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001
School blamed for child’s jaunt By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001
Inconsistent to ask utilites to build more plants 02-08-2001
Pivnik, Zabala drafted by WUSA SStaff Report 02-08-2001
Housing board airs ‘dirty linen’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-08-2001
UC study finds a ‘first love’ never leaves Daily Planet wire services 02-08-2001
Dog attack may have been seen by one other The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Nuclear power pushed as long-term energy solution The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Court strikes down part of juvenile law The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Web site featuring animated fare set to close down The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Court allows suit over naval station to proceed The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Actress Dale Evans dies at 88 The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Electronic filing can lessen IRS contact The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Drug-resistant AIDS virus appears to be growing The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Company challenges drug manufacturers The Associated Press 02-08-2001
Lab poses health risk in fire, report says By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-07-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-07-2001
Perspective Staff 02-07-2001
Taste testers Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 02-07-2001
City attorney’s office cites commissioners’ conflicts By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-07-2001
Chronicle asks court to unseal Reddy papers By Michael Coffino Daily Planet Correspondent 02-07-2001
Questions surround lobotomized cop shooter The Associated Press 02-07-2001
CNET planning layoffs The Associated Press 02-07-2001
AIDS quilt moving to Atlanta from SF The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Donations for school measures top $116 million The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Record number of DNA matches with suspects The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Judge drops hate-crime charge in beating case The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Jurors told father’s neglect led to death of child with AIDS The Associated Press 02-07-2001
UC Irvine builds global warming lab The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Judge issues order to keep power flowing The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Senator calls for full deregulation, end of rate freeze The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Book offers ways to talk about gay parenting By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 02-07-2001
Investment gains can be a surprise tax issue The Associated Press 02-07-2001
BRIEFS Staff 02-07-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Campaign will try to halve new HIV infections cases The Associated Press 02-07-2001
Reconnecting residents, nature-New magazine strives to bring it all together By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 02-06-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-06-2001
City may give help to Section 8 landlords By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001
ACommunity says public must take over private utilities By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001
Musicians seek change for PG&E By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-06-2001
Global chip market tops $200 billion The Associated Press 02-06-2001
Volunteers react to news of Xiana Fairchild’s death Staff 02-06-2001
Woman gets life for killing sister The Associated Press 02-06-2001
Canadian students take credit for Golden Gate Bridge stunt The Associated Press 02-06-2001
Reagan turns 90; faces broken hip and Alzheimer’s The Associated Press 02-06-2001
Gov. Davis seizes PG&E contracts The Associated Press 02-06-2001
Bush to let emergency electricity-sales order expire on schedule The Associated Press 02-06-2001
Kafka-based fable is a feeble attempt By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-06-2001
Parents can earn big tax break The Associated Press 02-06-2001
Sunshine basketball Jon Mays/Daily Planet 02-05-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-05-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-05-2001
USC ends Cal’s hot streak The Associated Press 02-05-2001
City Council considers power help for the poor By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-05-2001
Forney’s layup gives Bears a big victory Daily Planet Wire Services 02-05-2001
Berkeley doctor on call for philanthropy By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 02-05-2001
Jackson caps Cal’s ninth-inning comeback By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-05-2001
UC to study high-tech society with Finnish researchers Daily Planet Wire Report 02-05-2001
Davis hangs tough, but fall to Bears Staff 02-05-2001
New president to lead theological union in Berkeley Daily Planet staff report 02-05-2001
California not living up to its green reputation, experts say By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001
Energy-efficient products selling at record pace By Greg Risling Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001
Volunteers, authorities say search for Xiana’s killer to continue The Associated Press 02-05-2001
Thousands flocking to woman’s home hoping to witness miracles The Associated Press 02-05-2001
Bay Briefs 02-05-2001
Wireless revolution turning to voice portals By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 02-05-2001
Older taxpayers can get breaks – and help finding them By Curt Anderson The Associated Press 02-05-2001
Alternative minimum tax is becoming more common By Curt Anderson Associated Press Writer 02-05-2001
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