District foots bill for payroll snafu
A Superior Court Judge issued an injunction against the Berkeley Unified School District Monday saying its plan for recovering the money it overpaid classified employees this March is illegal. -more-
A Superior Court Judge issued an injunction against the Berkeley Unified School District Monday saying its plan for recovering the money it overpaid classified employees this March is illegal. -more-
During his trip to Europe, President Bush faced opposition to his planned missile shield from Russia’s President Putin and from the leaders of France, Germany and the Netherlands. -more-
Minorities and women are “well represented” among the city’s full-time employees, according to a Human Resources Department informational report to be released to the City Council today. -more-
The City Council will hear a presentation tonight from the city manager about the pending council redistricting based on the results of the 2000 Census. -more-
A Berkeley real estate tycoon, who admitted he brought Indian teen-age girls into the country for sex, will be sentenced today in an Oakland federal courtroom. -more-
NEW YORK — In the midst of a muddled economic scene, one thing is becoming clearer by the day: Time has about run out on chances for a V-shaped recovery, in which the economy rises as abruptly as it fell. -more-
A 42-year-old man shot in the abdomen about 2 a.m. Monday on Forrest Street is recovering from surgery at Highland Hospital, according to police. -more-
WASHINGTON — The government has charged four companies with using the Internet to con consumers around the globe out of about $175 million in a massive pyramid scheme. -more-
Companies charged in pyramid scheme 06-19-2001
Mill Valley firm looks to clone pets — for a price 06-18-2001
A stranger discovers Berkeley with a local 06-16-2001
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
District foots bill for payroll snafu Ben Lumpkin 06-19-2001
We need an alternative to missile defense By Dietrich Fischer Pacific News Service 06-19-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-19-2001
Workers reflect county diversity By John Geluardi 06-19-2001
Who’s to blame? 06-19-2001
Council redistricting tops agenda By John Geluardi 06-19-2001
Reddy sentencing today Staff 06-19-2001
Forget a V-shaped recovery, settle for a ‘U’ By John Cunniff, The Associated Press 06-19-2001
POLICE BRIEFS Staff 06-19-2001
BRIEFS Staff 06-19-2001
Day laborer numbers on the rise in west Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-18-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-18-2001
Forum 06-18-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-18-2001
U.S. women finish tour with win over Aussies By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-18-2001
Arts Festival is in full swing By Daniela MohorDaily Planet staff 06-18-2001
Self-testing for Berkeley teachers By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-18-2001
San Francisco’s black population plummets Associated Press 06-18-2001
Rhythm and Blues Juneteenth Jon Mays/Daily Planet 06-18-2001
Appeals court upholds domestic partner ordinance By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Embattled Napster CEO discusses copyright issues By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Fewer students get aid despite expanded grant program The Associated Press 06-18-2001
Caltrans declares cease-fire in graffiti war By Robert Jablon Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Layoff-stricken tech workers find refuge in shelters By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer 06-18-2001
Market research says Compaq will surpass Palm in handheld revenues By May Wong AP Technology Writer 06-18-2001
A bittersweet day for class of ’01 By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 06-16-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-16-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-16-2001
Jackets’ coach concerned over Council’s field debate By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-16-2001
Group wants stiffer penalty for Reddy By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-16-2001
Cal hosts Olympic final rematch Staff Report 06-16-2001
Meeting addresses Bay housing needs By Matthew Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 06-16-2001
Cal’s Muhammad to transfer to Portland St. Staff Report 06-16-2001
Eco Pass system could start in July for city workers Daily Planet staff 06-16-2001
Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead Susan Cerny 06-16-2001
POLICE BRIEFS Staff 06-16-2001
State announces new early blackout warnings The Associated Press 06-16-2001
More hype than hope in taking daily supplements The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Adding mothballs to gas tank is unnecessary By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 06-16-2001
Laid-off high-tech workers ending up in shelters The Associated Press 06-16-2001
State economy fifth in world The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Dark days still ahead for manufacturers The Associated Press 06-16-2001
U.N. officials find it hard to talk about AIDS The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Bush urges wary Russia to forge new ties The Associated Press 06-16-2001
Scientist find Mars meteorite that could shed light on planet The Associated Press 06-16-2001
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