’Jackets lose, fall into second place
Alameda gets 16 hits, rolls over Berkeley -more-
Alameda gets 16 hits, rolls over Berkeley -more-
By Lt. Governor Cruz M. Bustamante -more-
The City Council approved a recommendation Tuesday asking the city manager to develop procedures for issuing permits and licenses to Medical Marijuana cooperatives. -more-
After nearly firing a pick-off attempt into left field and sustaining some heckling from the St. Mary’s bench, Piedmont catcher Drew Olson assured the Panthers that he wouldn’t throw the ball away. -more-
About 100 Berkeley High School students turned out over the course of Wednesday morning to hear a panel of prosecutors and student representatives discuss the impact of Proposition 21. -more-
Eric and Erica Bachman’s three children seem to represent the indecision of their interfaith marriage. One child had a baptism. One had a bris. And for one child they held no ceremony at all. -more-
Answering an invitation from students, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno delivered the keynote address at UC Berkeley’s 2001 Commencement Convocation Wednesday. -more-
BERKELEY — University of California regents appear ready to withdraw their much-protested, and moot, 1995 vote banning affirmative action. -more-
SAN JOSE — At least 53 people intentionally have killed themselves on Caltrain tracks since 1992, and another man died Tuesday night. Now, the commuter train system hopes to make life along the rails safer by installing more than 400 signs seeking to deter potential suicides. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Flush with a new appreciation for the beauty of Earth and weightless sleep, space tourist Dennis Tito arrived home Wednesday on a flight from Moscow, completing the last leg of his round trip to the international space station. -more-
SACRAMENTO — In the past five years, 28 California hospitals have closed and mounting financial pressure could cause many more to follow suit, according to a study released Wednesday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The state Department of Education has filed a civil suit against a Hispanic immigrants rights group alleging that it failed to account for $7 million in federal funds intended for citizenship and English classes for immigrants. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California Supreme Court justices peppered the makers of an assault pistol Wednesday, calling the weapon “socially useless” and demanding to know why the gun was fingerprint resistant. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors said Wednesday they will challenge an appeals court order delaying the trial of former Symbionese Liberation Army fugitive Sara Jane Olson until Sept. 4, but her attorneys argued they can’t proceed because they now face charges. -more-
DAVIS — Federal investigators have been called in to investigate a suspected hate crime directed at a Jewish organization near the University of California, Davis campus. -more-
WASHINGTON — President Bush’s high-priority legislation to improve public schools sailed through a House committee Wednesday as Republicans and Democrats alike backed a plan that includes annual testing for millions of elementary and junior high school students. -more-
BOSTON — A natural bone-building hormone appears to be the most effective treatment ever for osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease that afflicts millions of older Americans. -more-
WASHINGTON — Federal employees who complain about discrimination or report fraud at their agencies routinely suffer reprisals and continued abuse from their supervisors, the NAACP’s president told lawmakers Wednesday. -more-
WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman is preparing a series of civil rights initiatives for her agency, including mandatory two-day training for 1,600 supervisors and managers nationwide. -more-
WASHINGTON — The cellular phone: The newest terror on the highways, or a minor distraction that has saved lives? -more-
WASHINGTON — President Bush nominated 11 lawyers to federal appeals courts Wednesday, urging the Senate to “rise above the bitterness of the past” and rapidly confirm his diverse, mostly conservative first slate of judicial candidates. -more-
Funeral services will be held Friday for Nandi Phelps, the 9 year old Oxford School student who was stricken by bacterial meningitis and died last week. -more-
Funeral arrangements scheduled for Oxford girl 05-10-2001
Missing millions lead to FBI probe of S.F. schools 05-09-2001
NAACP presses San Jose police for changes 05-08-2001
Efforts to avoid blackouts could lead to more pollution 05-07-2001
UC Regents set to revisit affirmative action vote 05-05-2001
State Supreme Court gives boost to seniors’ patient rights 05-04-2001
’Jackets lose, fall into second place Staff 05-10-2001
It is time to get tough against the Energy Cartel 05-10-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-10-2001
Pot clubs create zoning problems By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-10-2001
St. Mary’s falters in seventh By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 05-10-2001
Panel looks at impact of Proposition 21 By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-10-2001
Questions arise in interfaith marriage By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2001
Janet Reno speaks of public service at UC graduation By Jonathan Kiefer Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2001
UC Regents appear ready to purge anti-affirmative action vote The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Another dead as Caltrain installs signs to deter suicides The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Space tourist welcomed home The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Hospital closures due to finances The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Suit alleges misuse of federal immigrant education funds The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Court doesn’t tip hand on gun maker’s liability The Associated Press 05-10-2001
PUC plan would make some consumers pay big The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Prosecutors will challenge delay in SLA trial The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Feds probe suspected Jewish hate crime near university The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Education plan recieves bipartisian support The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Drug could help millions with osteoporosis The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Bus trip to mark anniversary of Freedom Rides The Associated Press 05-10-2001
NAACP chief lends support to anti-discrimination bill The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Whitman to launch EPA civil rights initiatives The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Congress hears continued debate over using phones while driving The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Bush nominates 11 for Supreme Court The Associated Press 05-10-2001
Interim superintendent won’t seek post By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-09-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-09-2001
Berkeley Community Chorus tries something new By Miko Sopler Daily Planet correspondent 05-09-2001
Youth Court gets boost from feds By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001
200 protest medical pot rules By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001
Former UC president honored Bay City News 05-09-2001
Review will determine gun maker liability in killing The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Court backs Forest Service decision to ban drilling The Associated Press 05-09-2001
State sued for not accommodating disabled for exam The Associated Press 05-09-2001
New study reports rich-poor gap shrinking in California The Associated Press 05-09-2001
L.A. mayoral hopefuls argue about crime, policing The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Lawsuit charges substandard care at state nursing homes The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Hot temperatures force second day of blackouts The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Possible referendum would threaten bonds for power buys The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Secret energy contracts could lead to higher bills The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Songwriters sue MP3.com for $40.5 million The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Postponement in SLA trial The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Fifth test of unmanned craft complete The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Program study confirms early childhood education The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Motorists in shock again as gas prices jump; $3 a gallon may follow The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Study claims gays can turn straight if they want The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Cheney says nuclear waste dump can be built safely The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Senate contemplates allocating money to schools The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Cisco posts first quarterly loss The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Dell Computers Corp. cutting more jobs The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 05-09-2001
China refuses to let spy plane fly home The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Israeli leader accuses Palestine of risking children The Associated Press 05-09-2001
Man arrested for animal cruelty Daily Planet staff 05-09-2001
Home tours take historic turns By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-08-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-08-2001
Author examines faith and fiction By Kathleen Kisner Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001
Interim superintendent won’t seek post By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001
Teachers question test bonuses By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001
Chinese writer talks of hate and displacement By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 05-08-2001
Council decision likely on San Pablo project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001
Outdoor market almost reality in West Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001
Demonstration protests medical marijuana ordinance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-08-2001
Criminal charges filed against defense lawyers in SLA case The Associated Press 05-08-2001
Grid managers order rolling blackouts The Associated Press 05-08-2001
Lawmakers OK $13.4 billion in revenue bonds The Associated Press 05-08-2001
Study finds traffic congestion increasing The Associated Press 05-08-2001
New L.A. ordinance goal is closing campaign finance loophole The Associated Press 05-08-2001
Bush can’t prevent soaring prices of gas The Associated Press 05-08-2001
Investors cautious after last week’s rally The Associated Press 05-08-2001
3Com plans to cut 3,000 more jobs The Associated Press 05-08-2001
Ugly, damaged B Building days numbered By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-07-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-07-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-07-2001
Bears finish sweep of UCLA with 8-6 victory Daily Planet Wire Services 05-07-2001
Celebrating tradition, unity and freedom Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2001
Stanford downs Cal in lacrosse final Daily Planet Wire Services 05-07-2001
Council ponders pot club permits By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-07-2001
11th straight national title for Cal rugby Daily Planet Wire Services 05-07-2001
Sailing club helps land lovers find sea legs By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 05-07-2001
Panthers dominate Meet of Champions By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2001
Tobacco still powerful despite “radioactive” donations By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001
Legislative leaders set to sue federal energy regulators By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001
Bay briefs Staff 05-07-2001
‘Minority’ has uncertain future in no-majority state By Erica Werner Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001
Bay restoration underway; more money, work needed By Colleen Valles Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001
Bay Bridge bungee jumper arrested By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 05-07-2001
Solvency woes lead to fees for once-free services By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 05-07-2001
Panel seeks ways to tackle chronic BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-05-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-05-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-05-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 05-05-2001
Pinole Valley gets revenge, shuts out Yellowjackets By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-05-2001
Power panel points to water district By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-05-2001
Panthers romp, 28-0 By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 05-05-2001
City not ready for big quake By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-05-2001
The Dempster House: a prominent example of a Berkeley Brown Shingle By Austene Hall and Susan Cerny 05-05-2001
Huff, a fighter for life and patients’ rights Special to the Daily Planet 05-05-2001
California crisis brings new talk of energy conservation The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Baja California broke from Mexico 6 million years ago The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Judge rules against bill in smog fee suit The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Immigrant may be sedated before deportation The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Legislators bracing for summer blackouts The Associated Press 05-05-2001
State seizes tax boycotter’s records The Associated Pres 05-05-2001
Farmers will be paid for water diverted to save fish The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Number of independent voters nearly doubled The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Kidnapper says he’ll commit child crimes from jail The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Capital murder, felonies charged in L.A. bus hijacking The Associated Press The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Death penalty opponents ready for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Lawmakers angry over U.N. panel ejection of U.S. The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Forest road ban to take effect, then be amended The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Unemployment hits 4.5 percent as companies shed jobs The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Florida lawmakers overhaul election system The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Grocers want clarity on biotech food products The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Pope arrives in Greece, faces centuries of mistrust The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Computer chip designer loses key ruling The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Fed study suggests investors are sluggards By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Businesses focus on Cinco de Mayo to enter Hispanic market The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Possibility of an even weaker economy The Associated Press 05-05-2001
Bears going for 11th straight title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-04-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-04-2001
Students rally against Bush tax cuts By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001
Berkeley falls to Gauchos By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-04-2001
Mayor’s State of the City address sheds light By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001
School Board balances budget with cuts By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001
Sports this weekend Staff 05-04-2001
Suspicious box found at building Daily Planet staff 05-04-2001
Wind-aided fire burns Oakland residential neighborhood The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Convicted kidnapper admits part in Xiana case The Associated Press 05-04-2001
EBay bans Nazi artifacts and hate-group material The Associated Press 05-04-2001
U.S. breaks up Ukrainian immigrant smuggling ring The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble strong By Miko Sopler Daily Planet correspondent 05-04-2001
Gardening lilacs can yield many varieties The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Federal agents seize 260 pounds of ivory at airport The Associated Press 05-04-2001
N.Y. students protest standardized testing The Associated Press 05-04-2001
N.J. Senate approves resolution asking for resignation of justice The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Bush orders California agencies to conserve The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Study: Bottled water no better than tap water The Associated Press 05-04-2001
U.S. losses seat on U.N. human rights council The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Napster stands by claim company is healthy The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Lucent scientist arrested by FBI for stealing software The Associated Press 05-04-2001
Market Brief 05-04-2001
Delta pilots now prepare for vote The Associated Press 05-04-2001