Berkeley writers help school’s achievement gap
Allison Johnson, chairperson for the Berkeley High School English Department, remembers the first day the writing coaches came to her class. -more-
Allison Johnson, chairperson for the Berkeley High School English Department, remembers the first day the writing coaches came to her class. -more-
Habitot Children’s Museum “Back to the Farm” An interactive exhibit gives children the chance to wiggle through tunnels, 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. $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-
Kindertransport saved thousands during holocaust -more-
Dueling Eco Pass recommendations on Tuesday’s city council agenda -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Bay Area transportation officials decided Friday drivers should not have to hand over an extra buck at Bay Bridge toll booths. -more-
The Berkeley Public Library is sponsoring a summer reading program for high school students, its twelfth such program this year. The program, called Cover to Cover, will run from June 18 to August 18, and is open to teens ages 13 through 18. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Stolen electricity accounts for more than $100 million in annual losses at Pacific Gas & Electric Co., an amount experts say is likely to increase with the ongoing power crisis. -more-
CAMARILLO – Gasoline prices tumbled 3 1/2 cents per gallon in the past three weeks, easing concerns of a summer shortage, an analyst said Sunday. -more-
LOS ANGELES – As power bills soar throughout California, affordable housing advocates fear there could be a devastating impact on low-income housing developments and their private landlords. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Chronicle executive editor Phil Bronstein underwent foot surgery after being attacked by a Komodo dragon at the Los Angeles Zoo. -more-
SANTA ANA – A Vietnamese refugee is under federal investigation amid allegations that he killed a fellow inmate while serving as trusty at a communist “re-education camp.” -more-
SACRAMENTO – Californians, like all Americans, go to pharmacists more than ever, but for more than a year the state’s regulators have not conducted the investigations needed to watch over the rapidly changing industry. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – After slipping and sliding nearly out of sight just a few years ago, the company that gave the world the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and the Hacky Sack is trying to regain its footing as a toy trendsetter. -more-
Racing across the blue Pacific like wild, white-maned horses, the curling breakers crashing down on California’s beaches are an iconic image of the Golden State. -more-
SACRAMENTO – Industrial power users could soon get paid by the state for cutting back on power use when California’s electricity reserves are low. -more-
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Berkeley writers help school’s achievement gap By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-11-2001
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Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-11-2001
One survivor’s story By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 06-11-2001
City to workers: Get on the bus By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-11-2001
Transportation Commission rejects Bay Bridge toll hike 06-11-2001
Summer book contest is on By Sabrina Forkish Daily Planet Correpsondent 06-11-2001
Power thieves cost PG&E $100 million The Associated Press 06-11-2001
Gas prices down to start summer The Associated Press 06-11-2001
Power crisis may hurt affordable housing The Associated Press 06-11-2001
Chron exec Bronstein attacked by Komodo dragon The Associated Press 06-11-2001
Vietnamese refugee accused of killing The Associated Press 06-11-2001
Pharmacy regulators try to regain control of complaints By Audrey Cooper Associated Press Writer 06-11-2001
Vintage toy maker Wham-O trying to regain its punch By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 06-11-2001
Harnessing sea power: the energy wave of the future? By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 06-11-2001
No new safety officers at Berkeley High School By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-09-2001
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Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-09-2001
Experts meeting to find ways to curb youth sports violence By Mario Fox Associated Press Writer 06-09-2001
New superintendent gets formal district welcome By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 06-09-2001
Sports Shorts Staff 06-09-2001
La Peña benefit honors hard work of Dolores Huerta By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-09-2001
Crossing the Bay before bridges By Susan Cerny 06-09-2001
BRIEFS Staff 06-09-2001
Grid operators ask for refunds The Associated Press 06-09-2001
One dead, three others infected with meningitis The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Rookie testifies he was pressured to quit The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Web site helps people get out of California The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Underside of Saturn’s rings seen The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Airlines held liable for asthmatic’s death The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Trial of alleged synagogue bombers delayed The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Charges dismissed against one SLA lawyer The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Judge sets deadline for Disney to turn in injury data The Associated Press 06-09-2001
1,660 bills make it past legislative deadline The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Jury convicts foster mother in death of 4-year-old boy The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Bears make a splash in LA The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Investigation shows Florida voting plagued The Associated Press 06-09-2001
McCain campaign veterans say GOP departure unlikely The Associated Press 06-09-2001
More global warming research proposed The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Preparations finalized for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Schools cut back on PB-and-J because of allergic kids The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Juniper Networks warns on earnings, will cut jobs The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Intel says it will meet expectations The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Iran’s reformist president headed for landslide victory The Associated Press 06-09-2001
U.S. steps up Mideast efforts The Associated Press 06-09-2001
Police begin probe into school stabbings The Associated Press 06-09-2001
SUMMER SESSIONS 06-08-2001
BHS crew heads to nationals By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-08-2001
Aroner: California must do more to stop AIDS From the office of Assmblymember Dion Aroner: 06-08-2001
City’s traffic management faces road blocks By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-08-2001
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3 new principals named By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-08-2001
Latinos call for better education By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-08-2001
County budget shows slower growth rate Bay City News 06-08-2001
Rep. Barbara Lee honored for work in AIDS and HIV Bay City News 06-08-2001
Electric bill down for low-income ratepayers The Associated Press 06-08-2001
Board sets passing grades for high school test The Associated Press 06-08-2001
Obesity greater health risk than smoking, survey indicates The Associated Press 06-08-2001
The art of inspection: monitoring your remodel The Associated Press 06-08-2001
The Gardener’s Guide: Be careful with pink seeds By Lee Reich AP Weekly Features 06-08-2001
Improving home accessibility for the disabled The Associated Press 06-08-2001
Refiners warn of shortages if no blackout exemptions The Associated Press 06-08-2001
Juno, NetZero set to merge The Associated Press 06-08-2001
Bush signs tax cut, says rebates will happen The Associated Press 06-08-2001
Hearings will focus on work-related injuries The Associated Press 06-08-2001
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
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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
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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
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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