School districts throughout the state are getting their clearest picture yet of how well they’re meeting California’s academic standards this spring. -more-
924 Gilman St. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless noted $5; $2 for year membership. All ages. June 15: Strike Anywhere, Missing 23rd, Crispus Attacks, Planes Mistaken For Stars, Deadlock Frequency; June 16: Nerve Agents, American Nightmare, Fields of Fire, Affront, Scissorhands. June 22 Hoods, Fall Silent, Clenched Fist, Osiva, Hellcrew. 525-9926 -more-
Spectacular soph-to-be will boost football, basketball teams -more-
“Berkeley is absolutely full of artists and natural wonders,” says Bonnie Hughes, director of the Berkeley Arts Festival. “Once a year we like to stop and take a look at what we’ve been doing.” -more-
The City Council sent a controversial proposal to temporally prohibit office development in west Berkeley back to the Planning Commission Tuesday for another public hearing. -more-
Feeling the heat of a grassroots nationwide campaign targeting the majority of the members of the Pacifica Foundation Board, Chair David Acosta and Boardmember Karolyn van Putten resigned their posts Wednesday. -more-
One of the city’s largest street fairs is this Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Adeline and Alcatraz not far from the Ashby BART. -more-
It is quite appropriate that this concert in honor of Umm Kulthum will take place at the International House, because her music profoundly crosses borders. -more-
WASHINGTON — In a triumph for President Bush, the Senate overwhelmingly passed groundbreaking education legislation Thursday that requires annual math and reading tests for millions of schoolchildren as part of an effort to improve the nation’s public schools. -more-
WASHINGTON — Conservative Republicans balked at President Bush’s plan to end six decades of naval training on Puerto Rico’s Vieques Island, complaining that he is caving in to protesters and endangering the military. -more-
WASHINGTON — The vitamin C pills taken by millions of health-conscious Americans may actually help produce toxins that can damage their DNA, a step toward forming cancer cells, a laboratory study suggests. -more-
Homeowner Helen Crawford, of Grand Rapids, Mich., had no idea her kitchen remodel would involve so many decisions. It wasn’t even two weeks into the project when, as Crawford was mulling over hinges, handles and drawer pulls for the cabinets she had chosen, her contractor called. He couldn’t even order the cabinets until he had a location approval on the appliances. And he needed her final choices on flooring and lighting fixtures and their location. As the decisions piled up, Crawford began dreading the prospect of looking through another showroom or catalog. -more-
A steel pole is as good as it gets when it comes to structural support. However, such a round steel column can be an eyesore when poised beneath a beautiful wooden patio cover made of square-edged wood trim. -more-
TRENTON, N.J. — A deal for struggling Lucent Technologies Inc. to sell two Midwest manufacturing plants for sorely needed cash reportedly has collapsed. -more-
SAN JOSE — Adobe Systems Inc. surpassed Wall Street expectations with its second-quarter earnings Thursday, but said the economic slowdown has spread abroad and will flatten revenues in the upcoming quarter. -more-
GOTEBORG, Sweden — President Bush sparred Thursday with European leaders over climate change, unwavering in his opposition to a global warming treaty. Sweden’s prime minister accused Bush of pursuing “wrong policies” that endanger the environment. -more-
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian shot and killed an Israeli army intelligence officer Thursday, marring the first day of a truce worked out by CIA director George Tenet. -more-
Jazzschool founder and director Susan Muscarella couldn’t be more pleased as the private music school enters its fourth year of operation. -more-
Jazzschool gears up for summer concerts 06-15-2001
Yosemite killer will face murder trial No. 2 06-14-2001
Environmentalists wary of plant pollution rules 06-13-2001
Federal probe widens into prices of natural gas 06-12-2001
Governor orders discounts for businesses that cut power use 06-11-2001
Store in quandary over pigeons 06-09-2001
Berkeley schools do well on math, English tests By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-15-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-15-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-15-2001
Two-sport threat Nelson transfers to St.Mary’s By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-15-2001
Arts fest celebrates Berkeley By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 06-15-2001
Office ban shipped back to commission By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Pacifica board members resign under much heat By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival Sunday Daily Planet staff 06-15-2001
Ensemble celebrates songs of Umm Kulthum By Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 06-15-2001
Education package, discrimination proposals pass Senate The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Bush ‘caving in’ on Vieques decision The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Lab study finds possible villainy in vitamin C pills The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Keep housing project fresh and on schedule The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Making the most of a steel pole support By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Lucent attempt to sell plants falls through The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Adobe earnings beat goal The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Bush spars with Europe with over global warming The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Shooting mars Mideast truce The Associated Press 06-15-2001
Council delays housing safety ordinance By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-14-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-14-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-14-2001
Berkeley crew 5th at national finals Staff Report 06-14-2001
UC Theatre stays in the dark while apartments next door fill with light By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Cal looks for highest Sears finish ever Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2001
New principal heads Willard Middle School By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Golfer recieves honor Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2001
UC grad earns post in summer program Daily Planet staff 06-14-2001
Cal loses two scholarships in academic fraud case Staff Report 06-14-2001
Feds silent on marijuana strategy The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Second meningitis death linked to clinic shots The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Smoke forces highway closure The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Blackout plan offers forecasts instead of warnings The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Judge may block national forest logging plan in Sierras The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Record-breaking sales of fuel-efficient vehicle The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Mp3.com adds its millionth song The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Mideast leaders express lingering doubts The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Still no confirmation in alleged beheading by rebels The Associated Press 06-14-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-13-2001
Death penalty – a sign of moral failure, not justice Staff 06-13-2001
Parents want program reform By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-13-2001
Public input sought for disability plan By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-13-2001
Recycle workers happy with new contract By Kenyatte Davis Special to the Daily Planet 06-13-2001
Briefs 06-13-2001
EPA says California must use gasoline additive The Associated Press 06-13-2001
Budget panel to resume meetings after days of stalled talks The Associated Press 06-13-2001
Web site helps low-income families with health insurance The Associated Press 06-13-2001
Push on to prove poor can get AIDS drugs The Associated Press 06-13-2001
AltaVista unveils new business software The Associated Press 06-13-2001
AT&T defends decision to scale back interactive TV plan The Associated Press 06-13-2001
City may sign on to energy protest By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-12-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-12-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-12-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-12-2001
Shoring up creek slope under consideration By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 06-12-2001
District unifies services By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-12-2001
Man, still claiming innocence, released from prison after 17 years The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Political pressure eases for Davis as power prices dip The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Yosemite killer could face more charges The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Review boards shown to favor HMOs in disputes The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Protesters few and far between for McVeigh execution The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Bomber’s death is satisfaction for some, doubful for others The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Peregrine Systems buying rival The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Numbers, history can’t explain market By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Rebel group claiming death of American hostage The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Family hangs on to hope report is false The Associated Press 06-12-2001
Berkeley writers help school’s achievement gap By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-11-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Sabrina Forkish 06-11-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-11-2001
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
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-09-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-09-2001
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
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