The newly renovated and seismically upgraded Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Building was dedicated Friday during a ceremony attended by 300 people and a slew of city and state dignitaries who praised the $37.7 million remodel. -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. “Recycling Center” Lets the kids crank the conveyor belt to sort cans, plastic bottles and newspaper bundles into dumpster bins, and become little “dump” workers. $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. (closed Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day) Kittredge Street and Shattuck Avenue 647-1111 or www.habitot.org -more-
St. Mary’s girls win league meet in last race -more-
It’s a bit like meeting your disapproving future in-laws, a bit like third-degree interrogation, and a bit like the Miss Universe Pageant. -more-
The No. 7-ranked California Golden Bears (16-6), struggled early, yet managed to pull off a tough 4-1 victory over the No. 20-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (16-7), Sunday at the Hellman Tennis Courts. -more-
Faced with escalating operating costs — and little hope that the now cash-starved state government would come up with extra education dollars at the final hour — the Berkeley Unified School District board cut millions of dollars from its budget earlier this month. -more-
Women finish eighth at regional, headed to championship -more-
A Berkeley inventor has started a company to harness the power in ocean waves to provide renewable energy to coastal communities. -more-
PROVO, UTAH - In the final match of men's regional tennis action at BYU, No. 1 seed Cal defeated No. 2 seeded Fresno State, 4-2, on Saturday afternoon at the BYU Outdoor Tennis Courts. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Much-anticipated new drugs intended to stop cancer by cutting off its blood supply show only slight benefit in early testing on terminally ill patients, although experts say the medicines still may prove useful. -more-
SAN JOSE – A federal judge has dramatically expanded a racial profiling lawsuit against the California Highway Patrol. -more-
Property owners going from powerful to desperate in economic downturn -more-
SUNNYVALE – Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is introducing new chips in a move to catch up with rival Intel Corp. in the mobile computer market. -more-
Californians living with higher rates, rolling blackouts; utilities struggling -more-
Deregulation hits infamy in just five years 05-14-2001
San Jose student possibly infected with meningitis 05-12-2001
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
Remodeled Civic Center is ready for rumble By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-14-2001
Letter to the Editor 05-14-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-14-2001
Piedmont makes Panthers work for BSAL track title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2001
Student housing still crunched By Diwata Fonte Special to the Daily Planet 05-14-2001
Cal women move on Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001
School tax helps soften budget blow By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-14-2001
Bear golfers squeak through to NCAAs Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001
Inventor wants to harness energy Bay City News 05-14-2001
Cal men advance to round of 16 playoff Daily Planet Wire Services 05-14-2001
New cancer drugs show little punch in early testing By Daniel Q. Haney The Associated Press 05-14-2001
Federal judge expands racial profiling lawsuit against CHP By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001
Landlords offer prizes as S.F. office market dives By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer 05-14-2001
AMD to introduce new mobile chips The Associated Press 05-14-2001
Bay Briefs 05-14-2001
Second meningitis case spurs action By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-12-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-12-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 05-12-2001
Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001
Cal women drop to 10th place after two rounds Daily Planet Wire Services 05-12-2001
Quilting group brings parents together to talk school, kids By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001
Bears led by senior, freshman By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-12-2001
Dad marches with moms against guns By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 05-12-2001
Late rally snaps skid Daily Planet Wire Services 05-12-2001
John Woolley House conveys layers of history By Susan Cerny 05-12-2001
Inventor trying to harness energy Bay City News 05-12-2001
Hispanics, blacks over-represented in San Diego traffic stops The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Both California unemployment, jobs up in April The Associated Press 05-12-2001
GOP lays low in power crisis while Dems take heat The Associated Pres 05-12-2001
Rate hikes set to hit businesses The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Power woes, economy force tough state budget choices The Associated Press 05-12-2001
10,000 Kias recalled The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Future of gill-netters rests on research into new net The Associated Press 05-12-2001
At turning point, wolf recovery project needs change The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Medicare agency prepaid for dead The Associated Press 05-12-2001
U.S. plans new AIDS contribution The Associated Press 05-12-2001
EPA requires cleaner refineries The Associated Press 05-12-2001
FBI ends up with more egg on their face By Karen Gullo The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Many facets to building a successful butterfly garden by Sally Levinson Special to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001
Upcoming Microsoft features worry rivals and government The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Allergy medications get over-the-counter OK The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Oklahoma bomber execution delayed The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Bush says U.N. dues should be paid The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Multi-cultural singer reaches many with music By Mary BarrettSpecial to the Daily Planet 05-12-2001
Comfortable retirement is a choice – pain now or later By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-12-2001
EarthLink co-founder could face claims of $600 million or more The Associated Press 05-12-2001
Next big stock sector search won’t be easy The Associated Press 05-12-2001
’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
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