Page One

Buildings up, trees down

By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday February 21, 2001

Construction means some destruction -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday February 21, 2001


Wednesday, Feb. 21

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Letters to the Editor

Wednesday February 21, 2001

UC may have a conflict when it comes to biotech -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Wednesday February 21, 2001


Pentagon Papers’ Ellsberg talks about secrets

By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 21, 2001

Daniel Ellsberg, former defense analyst who many say helped end the Vietnam War by leaking the top-secret Pentagon Papers, told a group of 35 people Tuesday that he still has a secret or two. -more-



Bike boulevard becoming a Berkeley reality

By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 21, 2001

Bright purple signs along Bowditch Street and Hillegass Avenue declare the streets to be “bicycle boulevards.” -more-



Ice skating club looks for continued success

By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday February 21, 2001

Having won first place at the Pacific Coast Championships in Anaheim earlier this month, the Berkeley Ice Symmetrics precision ice skating team is hoping to win a medal at the National Skating Championships next month in Colorado Springs. -more-



BRIEFS

Staff, wire reports
Wednesday February 21, 2001

Man robs Wells Fargo bank, amount unknown -more-



Features

Civil rights suit filed in Oakland ‘Riders’ case

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A new civil rights suit accuses additional Oakland police officers of wrongdoing in “The Riders” case. -more-


Less water for farmers, more energy needed to pump it

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A low snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and little rainfall so far this winter could mean less water this summer for farmers, who would have to pump more from wells to irrigate their crops. -more-


Man’s ‘three strikes’ sentence upheld

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

A California man, sentenced under a “three strikes” law to 25 years to life in prison after stealing an umbrella and two bottles of liquor, lost a Supreme Court appeal Tuesday. -more-


L.A. FBI agent first convicted of spying

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

LOS ANGELES — The arrest of a veteran FBI agent on charges of spying for Russia recalls the arrest more than 16 years ago of Richard W. Miller, who became the first FBI agent to be convicted of espionage. -more-


Senate approves power authority bill

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California’s Senate gave Gov. Gray Davis more leverage in his negotiations with utility companies Tuesday, approving legislation that would allow the state to buy or build power plants. -more-


Bill delaying graduation exam for a year OK’d

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

SACRAMENTO — The California Senate voted Tuesday to delay Gov. Gray Davis’ high school graduation test for a year, saying students need more time to prepare for its tough questions, especially in algebra. -more-


Actors save multi-faceted ‘Shrew’ tale

By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday February 21, 2001

Because it is a slapstick comedy about a man who tortures his wife until she becomes subservient to his every whim, Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” is a difficult play for modern audiences. -more-


Napster offers music companies $1 billion

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Napster Inc. offered $1 billion to the recording industry Tuesday to settle the copyright infringement suit that threatens to shut down the free Internet song-swapping service. -more-


Intel limits hiring and delays raises

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

SAN JOSE — Intel Corp. said Tuesday it will delay raises, cut back on hiring and slash spending, joining other high-tech companies in belt-tightening amid a slowing economy and sluggish personal computer sales. -more-


Market Watch

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

NEW YORK — Skittish investors sold off technology stocks Tuesday, pushing the Nasdaq composite index down more than 100 points for the second trading session in a row and sending all three major market indicators into negative territory for the year. -more-


Editorial

Body found in jet’s wheel well at SFO

The Associated Press
Wednesday February 21, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A body was found in the wheel well of a US Airways jet at San Francisco International Airport, but authorities were not immediately sure how the man died or whether he was a stowaway. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Body found in jet’s wheel well at SFO 02-21-2001

Confidence collapsing after bullish market 02-20-2001

Cal prof uses computer to enhance sculptures 02-19-2001

UC president: Time to drop SAT I requirement 02-17-2001

Pesticide poisonings increase 02-16-2001

Unplugged provider responds with lawsuit 02-15-2001

News

Buildings up, trees down By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-21-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-21-2001

Letters to the Editor 02-21-2001

Arts & Entertainment 02-21-2001

Pentagon Papers’ Ellsberg talks about secrets By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-21-2001

Bike boulevard becoming a Berkeley reality By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-21-2001

Ice skating club looks for continued success By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 02-21-2001

BRIEFS Staff, wire reports 02-21-2001

Civil rights suit filed in Oakland ‘Riders’ case The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Less water for farmers, more energy needed to pump it The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Man’s ‘three strikes’ sentence upheld The Associated Press 02-21-2001

L.A. FBI agent first convicted of spying The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Senate approves power authority bill The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Bill delaying graduation exam for a year OK’d The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Actors save multi-faceted ‘Shrew’ tale By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-21-2001

Napster offers music companies $1 billion The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Intel limits hiring and delays raises The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 02-21-2001

Domestic partner law for city contractors eyed By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-20-2001

Perspective By Yoichi Clark Pacific News Service 02-20-2001

Arts & Entertainment 02-20-2001

Oakland filmmakers nominated for Oscar Bay City News 02-20-2001

Plentiful plans for park Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 02-20-2001

City to look at local Prop. 21 impacts By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2001

Watch dog group calls for Tritium workshop By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2001

Bar association OKs immigration policies The Associated Press 02-20-2001

Mediator appointed for Napster squabble The Associated Press 02-20-2001

Council backs workers in KPFA power struggle By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-19-2001

Letters to the Editor 02-19-2001

Cardinal stomp Cal by 32 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001

Sharpshooter bug battle rages on By Erika FrickeDaily Planet Staff 02-19-2001

Berkeley girls fall to Amador Valley 1-0 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001

Berkeley may become more ‘bike-friendly’ By John Gelaurdi Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2001

Bears have no problem messin’ with Texas Daily Planet Wire Services 02-19-2001

Theater-goers should ignore ‘Someone to Watch over Me’ By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 02-19-2001

Transit schedules change for President’s Day holiday Daily Planet wire report 02-19-2001

Bay Briefs 02-19-2001

Californians to cover $20 billion for energy crisis The Associated Press 02-19-2001

Companies give up on underground wires The Associated Press 02-19-2001

Experts say the little things can make a power difference By Joseph B. Verrengia AP Science Writer 02-19-2001

Tips on saving home energy 02-19-2001

Wall Street mired in volatile ‘range trading’ By Lisa Singhania AP Business Writer 02-19-2001

Reverend urges people to reach just as far as they can Staff 02-17-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-17-2001

Forum 02-17-2001

Concert will raise funds for students’ trip Daily Planet wire services 02-17-2001

Arts & Entertainment 02-17-2001

A victory over Cardinal could be Cal’s ticket to the tourney By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-17-2001

Council pulls in the budget reins By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-17-2001

Cal women get a big win against Stanford The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Freedom of information awards announced Daily Planet staff and wire reports 02-17-2001

Bears batter Loyola into submission with 14 runs Daily Planet Wire Services 02-17-2001

Theological union discusses roles of economy, religion Bay City News 02-17-2001

Professor uses math, bubbles in program Bay City News 02-17-2001

Researchers alarmed at HIV, behavior trends The Associated Press 02-17-2001

S.F. expected to approve sex-change benefits The Associated Press 02-17-2001

State’s wildlands could get extra protection The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Lawyers’ group may back changes in immigration law The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Students want to probe beaver deaths The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Prosecutors offer new theory of SLA origins The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Environmental groups ask judge to stop new forest rules The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Colleges struggle to keep a male-female balance The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Napster, others want to sell music online The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Market Watch The Associated Press 02-17-2001

Pivnik gearing up for first season of WUSA By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-16-2001

Arts & Entertainment 02-16-2001

02-16-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 02-16-2001

Recognition of exemplary service Daily Planet Staff 02-16-2001

General plan still considered lacking By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-16-2001

Council sets aside funds for affordable housing units By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-16-2001

Parents mad over herbicide spraying By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-16-2001

Efforts aimed at improving fire safety for renting students Daily Planet wire services 02-16-2001

One dead, three missing after planes collide The Associated Press 02-16-2001

In rush to solve power crisis, other issues go begging The Associated Press 02-16-2001

Partisan bickering heats up over census The Associated Press 02-16-2001

Caring for countertop appliances The Associated Press 02-16-2001

One dead, three missing after planes collide The Associated Press 02-16-2001

New gardening catalogs feature several shortcuts The Associated Press 02-16-2001

Poet’s jasmine a welcome in winter The Associated Press 02-16-2001

Danger: Yelling fire in a jittery economy By John Cunniff The Associated Press 02-16-2001

Hewlett-Packard meets lowered goals The Associated Press 02-16-2001

Berkeley girls sprint past Hornets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-15-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-15-2001

Conservation dominates council meeting By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-15-2001

’Jackets jumpstart their offense in fourth quarter, beat Alameda By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-15-2001

City to study housing plans By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-15-2001

Cal’s Schott to attend the U-21 national team tryout Daily Planet Wire Services 02-15-2001

Teens want superintendent who will listen By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-15-2001

Sheriff and FBI join forces to probe old SLA case The Associated Press 02-15-2001

Market watch 02-15-2001