Skyrocketing energy costs, teacher pay raises and growing enrollments are just a few reasons the Berkeley Unified School District is facing a budget crunch in the fiscal year beginning July 1, according to a financial report released last week. -more-
In a special night at Haas Pavilion, Sean Lampley etched his name into the California record books, and the Bears followed his strong offensive lead to defeat Washington State, 84-65, on Saturday night. -more-
The city’s effort to resurrect a deal to purchase 4.5 acres from KBLX Radio as an addition to Aquatic Park stalled when the station’s management said it wasn’t interested. -more-
After St. Mary’s jumped to a 21-8 lead at the end of the first quarter in the BSAL title game against Salesian Saturday night, it appeared that the Panthers were on its way to recording yet another blowout in a season filled with lopsided victories. -more-
The annual Black History Month celebration at the Martin Luther King Youth Services Center Saturday opened with a libation — the tradition of giving honor to ancestors and people before you. -more-
An Emeryville environmental consultant has been sentenced to community service and fined in federal court for moving and harming threatened California red-legged frogs at a Concord development site. -more-
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission will hold a public workshop on the 2001 Regional Transportation Plan on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The plan will determine the way that government funds are spent for transportation infrastructure in the nine counties that make up the Bay Area. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Shunning a movement to adopt a more moderate approach, California Republicans narrowly elected a conservative chairman Sunday to revive a party dogged by division and defeat. -more-
VENTURA — A national Hells Angel leader and nearly two dozen others, including his son and daughter, have been arrested for allegedly participating in an extensive drug ring. -more-
Family. Can’t live with ‘em… Can’t live with ‘em. -more-
LOS ANGELES — In the ongoing battle between the recording industry and Napster, industry officials have brought forth new evidence in their attempt to prove the Internet music-swapping service has cut into their business. -more-
WASHINGTON — Microsoft will try to convince an appeals court this week that the breakup of the software giant is unwarranted in a high stakes legal showdown that may focus as much on the judge who made the ruling as the legal underpinnings for it. -more-
LOS ANGELES — As Californians brace for a summer of anticipated power shortages, their neighbors should be ready to share the pain, experts warn. -more-
Power problems could spread this summer 02-26-2001
Growing white asparagus, a garden delicacy 02-24-2001
State moves out of power alert for first time in weeks 02-23-2001
Investors see opportunity despite gloom 02-22-2001
Body found in jet’s wheel well at SFO 02-21-2001
Confidence collapsing after bullish market 02-20-2001
Power crisis contributes to schools budget woes By Ben LumpkinSpecial to The Daily Planet 02-26-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-26-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-26-2001
Bears down Huskies By Ralph Gaston Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001
City fails to buy KBLX land for park By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-26-2001
St. Mary’s wins BSAL title, earns berth to playoffs By Tim Haran Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001
Celebrating Black History By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 02-26-2001
Consultant who lied about endangered frogs sentenced Daily Planet wire report 02-26-2001
Transportation planning workshop scheduled 02-26-2001
State GOP elects chairman to rally against Gov.Davis The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Police investigate student’s intent in fatal crash The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Hells Angels charged in drug ring The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Terry McMillan’s latest novel is of missed opportunities By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 02-26-2001
Record industry blames Napster for low CD sales The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Judge’s remarks may help Microsoft in breakup appeal The Associated Press 02-26-2001
Terms elevate pet relationship By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-24-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 02-24-2001
Letters to the Editor Staff 02-24-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 02-24-2001
Berkeley ends season with 14-game winning streak By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-24-2001
Campus plan aims to taper truancy By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-24-2001
Preschool can’t make rent, closes down By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-24-2001
West Berkeley origins on grazing land By Susan Cerny 02-24-2001
Creosote leak from chimney is dangerous The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Hundreds want to watch McVeigh execution The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Jeb Bush in tears over criticism of staff The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Investors give $435 million to start-up The Associated Press 02-24-2001
State hits 30-year unemployment low The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-24-2001
Panthers maul St. Elizabeth to reach championship game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-23-2001
Residents fight eviction By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-23-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities — compiled by Chason Wainwright 02-23-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-23-2001
Cal women fall to UW Staff Report Staff Report 02-23-2001
School Board votes to back Rebound program By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-23-2001
Bears bounce back to beat Washington The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Chinese church redefines itself By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 02-23-2001
SFO system will warn of quakes The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Second dog in mauling case ordered destroyed The Associated Press 02-23-2001
California syphilis outbreak alarms officials The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Avalanche claims lives of two skiers The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Bush declares Iraq strike successful The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Skylights can brighten up a room during the winter The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Possible suspects in Washington chopping legend By Lee Reich The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Bay Area musicians in Grammy winner mix The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Venture capital funds down 33 percent The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Last McDonnell Douglas plane delivered The Associated Press 02-23-2001
Death of dance teacher remembered By Ben Lumpkin Special to the Daily Planet 02-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 02-22-2001
Letters to the Editor 02-22-2001
Arts & Entertainment 02-22-2001
Berkeley boys outlast shorthanded Jets 53-48 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-22-2001
Commission given 90 day deadline for shellmound By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 02-22-2001
Roberson’s 39 points lead Lady ’Jackets past Encinal By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 02-22-2001
Court makes ruling on ADA, states’ rights By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 02-22-2001
State attorney general backs cannabis club against feds The Associated Press 02-22-2001
Berkeley lab helps make murder suspect, DNA match Bay City News 02-22-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 02-22-2001
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
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