At a forum Monday, Berkeley High School students said their new principal’s proposals for dealing with truancy will harm the kids most in need of help. -more-
Two nights a week about 11 p.m., UC Berkeley student Mike Barnes drops whatever he’s doing and walks the eight blocks from his fraternity to his second job. -more-
Activists in the movement to save listener-sponsored radio took their message to the halls of Congress Tuesday, when “dissident” Pacifica Foundation board members, fired staffers and banned volunteers spoke to members of the Progressive Caucus, in an informal hearing. -more-
Pacifica Foundation Board member Michael Palmer resigned Monday. Local KPFA staff and supporters showed no regrets. -more-
A alleged prostitute working on the 2800 block of San Pablo Avenue just after midnight Thursday was attacked and robbed by a suspected former pimp, police said. -more-
SAN DIEGO — “Monty Montezuma,” San Diego State’s red-faced, spear-throwing mascot, got the heave-ho Tuesday by the university president, who wants a more dignified portrayal of the Aztec leader. -more-
State power regulators finally decided Tuesday how to spread the pain of the biggest electric rate hikes in California history, boosting rates by as much as 80 percent for residential customers who use the most power. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The rising cost of gas appears to be prompting many Southern California motorists to find alternative ways of getting around. -more-
The Dalai Lama expressed hope for a more peaceful 21st century Tuesday night, saying humanity seems to have learned something from the bloody and violent one that just ended. -more-
VALLEJO — Cal OSHA is investigating an accident at Marine World this weekend in which a woman fell off a ride and had to be hospitalized. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Supporters of California’s proposed high-speed rail system hope lawmakers will provide some money to keep the project on track despite Gov. Gray Davis’ decision to cut off most funding. -more-
WASHINGTON — A Democratic proposal to finance the hiring of thousands of public school teachers went down to narrow defeat in the Senate as the administration and its Republican allies sought to assert control over debate on President Bush’s education bill. -more-
FORT MEADE, Md. — Once, the National Security Agency insignia, a bald eagle perched on a skeleton key, surveyed a barren terrain of top-secret letterhead, its forbidding stare known only to a privileged few. -more-
WASHINGTON — The record-high prices at the nation’s gas pumps should start going down around Memorial Day – even in especially hard-hit California and the Midwest, a top federal energy official said Tuesday. -more-
NEW YORK — Wall Street got the interest rate cut it had been hoping for Tuesday, but that wasn’t enough to put investors in a buying mood. -more-
WASHINGTON — Zach Landau, 13, gets a weekly allowance of $6.50. He spends some on crickets and fleas as food for his menagerie of lizards, salamanders, tree frogs and other creatures. Some of it he saves. -more-
SANTA CLARA — Applied Materials Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of chip-making equipment, reported Tuesday a “severe decline” in earnings during the second quarter and missed Wall Street expectations by a penny. -more-
OAKLAND — Yvonne Westbrook recalls when getting relief from the symptoms of multiple sclerosis meant venturing into seedy parks to buy bags of marijuana from drug dealers. -more-
Ruling puts worry into medical marijuana users 05-16-2001
Supporters of Oakland club say they’ll keep fighting 05-15-2001
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
Truancy forum lets students speak out By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-16-2001
Arts & Entertainment 05-16-2001
Attendant shortage alarms the disabled community By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
Pacifica under scrutiny on Hill By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
Board member resigns By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 05-16-2001
POLICE BRIEFS Staff 05-16-2001
San Diego State changing image of Aztec mascot The Associated Press 05-16-2001
State PUC OKs plan allocating record rate hike The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Public transportation usage rises The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Dalai Lama projects hope for peaceful 21st century The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Cal OSHA investigates accident at Marine World The Associated Press 05-16-2001
High-speed rail project suffers from budget cuts The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Democrats lose bid to hire thousands of school teachers The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Top-secret agency breaks code of silence for dollars The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Expert predicts Memorial Day gas pump prices relief The Associated Press 05-16-2001
WALL STREET ROUNDUP The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Survey shows big money pressures for kids The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Applied Materials misses expectations The Associated Press 05-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 05-15-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities compiled by Sabrina Forkish 05-15-2001
Hundreds attend clinicsfor meningitis screenings By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Court decision won’t affect local pot rule By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Tenant law at top of council agenda By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Willard students to show off ‘talent’ in play By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 05-15-2001
Nontraditional church undergoes restoration By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 05-15-2001
Governor releases pared down state budget The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Prisons, law enforcement take cut in Davis proposal The Associated Press 05-15-2001
CSU considers sweeping alcohol policy The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Israelis target Palestinian police for retaliation The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Techs fall as market awaits Fed meeting The Associated Press 05-15-2001
Today’s problems were addressed several years ago By John Cunniff The Associated Press 05-15-2001
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
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