If all goes according to plan, the San Francisco Giants could have a serious Berkeley connection going at some point in the next few years. They drafted three players with Berkeley connections in Tuesday’s Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. -more-
Berkeley High is often criticized for lacking diversity in its high level classes, particularly its Advanced Placement classes, but one group has tackled the problem head on. -more-
New Cal athletic directory Steve Gladstone put his first stamp on the athletic department this week, firing two long-time employees and starting a search for five new associate athletic directors just four days after officially taking over his new position. -more-
The City Council opened the first round of what promises to be a long public hearing concerning a neighborhood land-use issue that has attracted citywide interest – the proposed synagogue and school at 1301 Oxford St. -more-
Sen. John Burton, D-San Francisco, president pro-tem of the State Senate, plunged last week into the conflict between the Pacifica Foundation Board – the nonprofit holder of licenses to five radio stations including KPFA in Berkeley – and a number of the radio stations’ listener-sponsors and their paid and unpaid staffs. -more-
More than 160 people signed up to address the City Council during a public hearing on the controversial Beth El proposal to build a synagogue and school at 1301 Oxford St. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Worrying about “an epidemic” of sedentary, obese and unhealthy students, the Senate voted Wednesday to limit the fat and sugar content in much of the food served at California schools. -more-
SACRAMENTO — After a long emotional debate involving scripture and hardball politics, the Assembly approved a bill Wednesday that would give new rights to domestic partners. -more-
LOS ANGELES — His dad was known as the “pothole guy” – a gregarious pol who couldn’t pass up a chance to shake a hand, a man who also got things done for his constituents during 45 years in office. -more-
TRENTON, N.J. — Lucent Technologies Inc. is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to more than 10,000 U.S.-based employees in an effort to accelerate restructuring of the struggling telecommunications giant. -more-
CHOWCHILLA — When Tom Fry gets up in the middle of the night these days, it’s likely not for a snack or to check on his 3-year-old daughter. -more-
NEW YORK — A warning from Hewlett-Packard about future growth and concerns about weakness in the banking sector Wednesday prompted investors to cash in profits following Wall Street’s four-session advance. -more-
While Californians are getting squeezed by electricity costs, they’re getting the best deal in the country on car insurance because of a unique state law, a new study by a consumer group shows. -more-
California auto insurance rates defy upward trend 06-07-2001
Activist settles suit with publisher over book 06-06-2001
UC Regents set to revisit affirmative action vote 06-05-2001
Trial begins for alleged killer of dog 06-05-2001
Bear bursts into rental store 06-02-2001
Circuit Court blocks timber sales 06-01-2001
Giants stay local, draft Cash, Meyer Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-07-2001
New mayor faces the two cities of L.A. By Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service 06-07-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-07-2001
Minority numbers up in advanced classes By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001
Gladstone makes his first change, fires two Staff Report 06-07-2001
FORUM 06-07-2001
Council opens public hearing on Beth El By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001
Pacifica Radio troubles continue By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001
Beth El: project blends into area area By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-07-2001
BRIEFS Staff 06-07-2001
Senate votes to limit fat, sugar content in school food The Associated Press 06-07-2001
Smoker wins $3 billion in Philip Morris suit The Associated Press 06-07-2001
Bill will expand rights for domestic partners The Associated Press 06-07-2001
New L.A. mayor winner inherits a political dynasty The Associated Press 06-07-2001
Lucent offers voluntary buyouts The Associated Press 06-07-2001
State’s economy at risk as power crunch continues The Associated Press 06-07-2001
MARKET ROUNDUP 06-07-2001
Residents take up tree causes with Parks panel By Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 06-06-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-06-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-06-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-06-2001
Jerry Rice becomes newest Oakland Raider The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Entrepreneur taps winery business right in Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001
San Pablo Avenue plan back to ZAB By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001
Film prompts discussion about male teen needs By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001
Board will hear public input on district budget By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-06-2001
Package for foster care housing, training OK’d The Associated Press 06-06-2001
City Attorney leads L.A. mayor’s race The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Community backs teachers on strike The Associated Press 06-06-2001
San Jose police say 7 hostages taken at DMV The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Senate floor calm in last GOP run meeting The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Department urged to look into Florida election process The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Cancer rates on the decline, maybe thanks to science The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Napster close to deal with three record labels The Associated Press 06-06-2001
U.N. AIDS chief says global pandemic in early stages The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Mideast cease-fire in fragile state The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Earth study launched by scientists The Associated Press 06-06-2001
Panel seeks ways to tackle chronic BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-05-2001
Letters to The Editor 06-05-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-05-2001
Pinole Valley gets revenge, shuts out Yellowjackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-05-2001
Visionary builds tool shed for ‘cheaper than dirt’ By Tracy Chocholousek Special to the Daily Planet 06-05-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-05-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-05-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-05-2001
Power panel points to water district By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001
Panthers romp, 28-0 By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 06-05-2001
Beth El issue goes before City Council By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001
City not ready for big quake By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001
Student reform forum gets lukewarm response By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001
The Dempster House: a prominent example of a Berkeley Brown Shingle By Austene Hall and Susan Cerny 06-05-2001
Moe’s, Walden School founder dies By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001
Huff, a fighter for life and patients’ rights Special to the Daily Planet 06-05-2001
Engineers working on bomb-safe buildings The Associated Press 06-05-2001
California crisis brings new talk of energy conservation The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Conservation group buys Sierra forest land The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Judge rules against bill in smog fee suit The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Scientists unveil tactile book of astronomical images for blind The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Baja California broke from Mexico 6 million years ago The Associated Press 06-05-2001
L.A. mayor election offers two liberals, one could make history The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Immigrant may be sedated before deportation The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Health plans would have to cover drug, alcohol abuse The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Legislators bracing for summer blackouts The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Doctor who first noticed AIDS reflects on 20 years The Associated Press 06-05-2001
State seizes tax boycotter’s records The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Nevada OKs medical marijuana defelonization The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Farmers will be paid for water diverted to save fish The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Conviction overturned for defendant deemed mentally disabled The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Number of independent voters nearly doubled The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Arizona, Nevada economic growth leaders The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Kidnapper says he’ll commit child crimes from jail The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Light trading spurs moderate advances The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Capital murder, felonies charged in L.A. bus hijacking The Associated Press 06-05-2001
3 injured on I-80 Daily Planet staff 06-05-2001
Death penalty opponents ready for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Lawmakers angry over U.N. panel ejection of U.S. The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Forest road ban to take effect, then be amended The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Unemployment hits 4.5 percent as companies shed jobs The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Florida lawmakers overhaul election system The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Grocers want clarity on biotech food products The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Pope arrives in Greece, faces centuries of mistrust The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Computer chip designer loses key ruling The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Fed study suggests investors are sluggards By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Market Watch The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Businesses focus on Cinco de Mayo to enter Hispanic market The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Possibility of an even weaker economy The Associated Press 06-05-2001
Berkeley schools seek more teacher diversity By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-04-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-04-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-04-2001
Cal crew claims 3rd straight IRA title Daily Planet Wire Services 06-04-2001
Not so scary clown Jon Mays/Daily Planet 06-04-2001
St. Mary’s boys finish third at state meet By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-04-2001
University Avenue 71-unit housing project approved By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-04-2001
Little public input on disabled access plan Staff 06-04-2001
BUSD reacts to alleged racial slur By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-02-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-02-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-02-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-02-2001
St. Mary’s Guy avoids disaster at state meet By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-02-2001
Helping juveniles goal for League By Andrea Buffa Special to the Daily Planet 06-02-2001
City may add incentives for solar energy By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-02-2001
Early north Berkeley house celebrated its natural surroundings By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 06-02-2001
BRIEFS Staff 06-02-2001
Man convicted of planting Fremont bombs The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Creator of ‘Dennis The Menace’ dies at 81 The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Southern California teacher dies of meningitis The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Activists talking energy to 250,000 this summer The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Gov. Davis announces agriculture program The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Firefighters prepare for wildfire to spread The Associated Press 06-02-2001
PG&E bankruptcy judge won’t challenge state The Associated Press 06-02-2001
U.S. cancer patient arrested buying painkillers in Mexico The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Environmentalists sue to help Sierra amphibians The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Young African AIDS activist dies at 12 The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Build an in-ground gardening bed By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Markets rally may have been just right By Joyce Rosenberg The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Ford, DaimlerChrysler sales decline in May The Associated Press 06-02-2001
In saturated market, PC makers woo Hispanics The Associated Press 06-02-2001
Panthers looking for perfection By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-01-2001
Staff 06-01-2001
Shakespeare in the park By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-01-2001
McKnight makes move south to fill Cal spot Daily Planet Wire Services 06-01-2001
Study details skate park’s chrome 6 cleanup By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-01-2001
Cal crew wins heat Daily Planet Wire Services 06-01-2001
Time almost up for deciding courthouse fate By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-01-2001
‘Belt’ a strapping story of prostate cancer By Sari Friedman Daily Planet correspondent 06-01-2001
Regulators ‘close to proving power manipulation’ The Associated Press 06-01-2001
NASA finds lots of asteroids have twins or moons The Associated Press 06-01-2001
Groups offer feds deal for endangered species The Associated Press 06-01-2001
Sierra fire close to containment; costs in millions The Associated Press 06-01-2001
Toilet bubbles could mean clog in sewer line The Associated Press 06-01-2001
Census shows California aging well The Associated Press 06-01-2001
Higher AIDS infection rates among young The Associated Press 06-01-2001
BRIEFS 06-01-2001
Fee move by eBay likely to be followed Staff 06-01-2001
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