The Week

 

News

Reddy sentenced to extra jail time

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

OAKLAND – Adding 21 months to the original plea bargain agreement between prosecutors and the defense, a federal judge sentenced wealthy Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy Tuesday to 97 months in prison and the payment to his victims of $2 million in restitution. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Wednesday June 20, 2001


Wednesday, June 20

-more-


letters to the Editor

Wednesday June 20, 2001

Caring for the caregivers -more-


Conductor returns to Berkeley Symphony

by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent
Wednesday June 20, 2001

Kent Nagano comes back to conduct the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra in a program that nicely reflects his career. -more-


Many applaud judge’s ruling

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

OAKLAND – Members of the organizations involved in the campaign for a just punishment for Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy reacted positively to U.S. District Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong’s decision Tuesday to sentence the Berkeley landlord to eight years in prison. -more-


Landmark officials can sue city

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

A Superior Court judge has ruled that three commissioners can sue the city for reinstatement of their full authority on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. -more-


Students sing lessons of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

Eighth graders at Martin Luther King Jr., Middle School know when they walk into English teacher Rachel Garlin’s classroom that they could be in for a show. -more-


AC Transit shows off information centers

By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff
Wednesday June 20, 2001

AC Transit, along with Berkeley officials held an unveiling ceremony Tuesday for the new informational displays to be installed at major bus stops throughout Berkeley. -more-


California coast homes out of reach for most

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Coastal California slipped out of reach of all but the well-to-do in the ’90s as demand pushed house prices up and the poor and middle-income out. The problem was that households boomed, by 10.8 percent, but housing didn’t, growing only 9.2 percent, recent U.S. Census data show. At the same time, healthier seniors hung on to their homes, more people lived alone and immigrants entered the housing market. -more-


Bush mandates help for those who are disabled

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

WASHINGTON — President Bush ordered federal agencies Tuesday to help states locate and use community services – rather than institutions – for people with disabilities. -more-


Wal-Mart accused of discrimination

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was accused Tuesday of rampant discrimination against female employees in a federal lawsuit against the nation’s largest private employer. -more-


House construction falters in May, but remains at reasonable level

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

WASHINGTON — Housing construction dipped in May but remains at a healthy level, further evidence of the industry’s resilience in the face of a faltering national economy. -more-


District foots bill for payroll snafu

Ben Lumpkin
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-



We need an alternative to missile defense

By Dietrich Fischer Pacific News Service
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-


Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

MUSIC -more-


Workers reflect county diversity

By John Geluardi
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-


Who’s to blame?

Tuesday June 19, 2001

Editor: -more-


Council redistricting tops agenda

By John Geluardi
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-


Reddy sentencing today

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-


Forget a V-shaped recovery, settle for a ‘U’

By John Cunniff, The Associated Press
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-


POLICE BRIEFS

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-


BRIEFS

Staff
Tuesday June 19, 2001

Bowl-a-thon will benefit B-TV -more-


Day laborer numbers on the rise in west Berkeley

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday June 18, 2001

The mayor will propose at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that the city manager examine ways to address problems created by the growing number of day laborers who gather on Hearst Avenue in west Berkeley hoping to find work. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday June 18, 2001


Monday, June 18

-more-


Forum

Monday June 18, 2001

Texas energy companies keeping wind power under wraps -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Monday June 18, 2001

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-


U.S. women finish tour with win over Aussies

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday June 18, 2001

Cal’s Lorenz leads Americans with two goals at Spieker -more-


Arts Festival is in full swing

By Daniela MohorDaily Planet staff
Monday June 18, 2001

A crowd of people clapped and danced in the streets of Berkeley Saturday during the opening celebration of the fourth annual Berkeley Arts Festival that runs through June 30. -more-


Self-testing for Berkeley teachers

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Monday June 18, 2001

At a time when the lack of fiscal resources has some Berkeley schools struggling to make ends meet, the Berkeley Federation of Teachers believes it has found a way to make sure the critical area of teacher training and evaluation isn’t a casualty. -more-


San Francisco’s black population plummets

Associated Press
Monday June 18, 2001

(AP) — A major drop in the city’s black population took place in the last decade reducing its numbers by 15 percent. -more-


Rhythm and Blues Juneteenth

Jon Mays/Daily Planet
Monday June 18, 2001

Ricardo Scales (on piano) plays with James Levi and Carl Lockett at the Juneteenth -more-


Appeals court upholds domestic partner ordinance

By David Kravets Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

City contractors must offer health, other benefits to unmarried partners -more-


Embattled Napster CEO discusses copyright issues

By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Embattled Napster, Inc. CEO Hank Barry took the stage at a conference of librarians Saturday to speak about the thorny issues surrounding his troubled song-swap company — issues that could soon vex libraries as well. -more-


Fewer students get aid despite expanded grant program

The Associated Press
Monday June 18, 2001

Incorrect forms causing a big problem for needy California college students -more-


Caltrans declares cease-fire in graffiti war

By Robert Jablon Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

Department of Transportation to stop painting over vandalized murals -more-


Layoff-stricken tech workers find refuge in shelters

By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

SAN JOSE – Mike Schlenz, who recently installed computer networks for a living, had been sleeping in his Honda Civic for three months when he went to a homeless shelter. -more-


Market research says Compaq will surpass Palm in handheld revenues

By May Wong AP Technology Writer
Monday June 18, 2001

SAN JOSE – Palm Inc. remains the world’s leading supplier of handheld computers but will lose its top spot in terms of revenue to Compaq Computer Corp. in the second calendar quarter, according to Gartner Dataquest. -more-


A bittersweet day for class of ’01

By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff
Saturday June 16, 2001

After the dancing, singing and poetry of Berkeley High’s graduation ceremony Thursday. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday June 16, 2001


Saturday, June 16

-more-


Letters to the Editor

Saturday June 16, 2001

Reddy’s guilt vs. Reddy’s rights -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Saturday June 16, 2001

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-


Jackets’ coach concerned over Council’s field debate

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday June 16, 2001

With a year at Berkeley High and a rare North Coast Section playoff berth under his belt, varsity baseball coach Tim Moellering knows what it will take for the ’Jackets to be contenders for an Alameda Contra Costa Athletic League title next year. But it’s not pitching, hitting or fielding that concerns him most. It’s the field his team practices and plays on, San Pablo Park. -more-


Group wants stiffer penalty for Reddy

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 16, 2001

As the sentencing of Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy approaches, an increasing number of community members are joining the protest against the prosecution’s recommendation to submit Reddy to a minimal punishment of six years in prison and a $2 million fine. -more-


Cal hosts Olympic final rematch

Staff Report
Saturday June 16, 2001

Cal’s Spieker Aquatic Center will host a world-class event today, as the current Olympic champion Australian women’s national water polo team will face the team it beat for the gold medal in 2000, the U.S. national team. The match, which starts at 12:30 p.m., is the final game of a four-city northern California tour for the teams. -more-


Meeting addresses Bay housing needs

By Matthew Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday June 16, 2001

The Economic Development Alliance for Business held a special meeting of its executive committee Thursday afternoon to assess the need for low and moderate income housing in the Bay Area. -more-


Cal’s Muhammad to transfer to Portland St.

Staff Report
Saturday June 16, 2001

Tailback was unhappy with third-string status -more-


Eco Pass system could start in July for city workers

Daily Planet staff
Saturday June 16, 2001

City workers may soon be riding buses free or for a minimal fare. -more-


Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead

Susan Cerny
Saturday June 16, 2001

Last 19th century house on Durant -more-


POLICE BRIEFS

Staff
Saturday June 16, 2001

Three Berkeley High students hanging out in Civic Center Park during their lunch break Wednesday were robbed of cell phones, pagers, wallets and money by two of their classmates, police said. -more-


State announces new early blackout warnings

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Californians will get up to 48 hours notice for possible power outages this summer under a plan unveiled Friday at the prodding of Gov. Gray Davis. -more-


More hype than hope in taking daily supplements

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

WASHINGTON — Supplements may have some modest benefits, but athletes can’t swallow their way to success and could make themselves sick, experts say. -more-


Adding mothballs to gas tank is unnecessary

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate
Saturday June 16, 2001

Dear Tom and Ray: -more-


Laid-off high-tech workers ending up in shelters

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

SAN JOSE — Mike Schlenz, who recently installed computer networks for a living, had been sleeping in his Honda Civic for three months before he went to a homeless shelter. -more-


State economy fifth in world

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

LOS ANGELES — California has leapfrogged past France, becoming the world’s fifth-largest economy. -more-


Dark days still ahead for manufacturers

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

WASHINGTON — Manufacturing activity plummeted in May, the eighth straight monthly decline, stifling hopes that the battered industrial sector’s darkest days may have passed. -more-


U.N. officials find it hard to talk about AIDS

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

UNITED NATIONS — Unaccustomed to talking frankly about homosexuality and prostitution, diplomats from over 100 countries have found themselves immersed in roiling negotiations over what to do about the AIDS pandemic. -more-


Bush urges wary Russia to forge new ties

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

WARSAW, Poland — In the heart of the old Soviet bloc, President Bush chastised Russia on Friday for suspected nuclear commerce and encouraged the former Cold War rival to help “erase the false lines that have divided Europe.” -more-


Scientist find Mars meteorite that could shed light on planet

The Associated Press
Saturday June 16, 2001

GENEVA — A fist-sized meteorite, one of only 18 rocks on Earth known to have come from Mars, has been found by Swiss scientists in the Oman desert – a prize discovery that could help determine if the planet ever sustained life. -more-


Berkeley schools do well on math, English tests

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Friday June 15, 2001

School districts throughout the state are getting their clearest picture yet of how well they’re meeting California’s academic standards this spring. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Friday June 15, 2001


Friday, June 15

-more-


Letters to the Editor

Friday June 15, 2001

Make your rebate check work -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Two-sport threat Nelson transfers to St.Mary’s

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday June 15, 2001

Spectacular soph-to-be will boost football, basketball teams -more-


Arts fest celebrates Berkeley

By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent
Friday June 15, 2001

“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-


Office ban shipped back to commission

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Pacifica board members resign under much heat

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Berkeley Juneteenth Festival Sunday

Daily Planet staff
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Ensemble celebrates songs of Umm Kulthum

By Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Education package, discrimination proposals pass Senate

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Bush ‘caving in’ on Vieques decision

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Lab study finds possible villainy in vitamin C pills

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Keep housing project fresh and on schedule

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Making the most of a steel pole support

By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Lucent attempt to sell plants falls through

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

TRENTON, N.J. — A deal for struggling Lucent Technologies Inc. to sell two Midwest manufacturing plants for sorely needed cash reportedly has collapsed. -more-


Adobe earnings beat goal

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Bush spars with Europe with over global warming

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Shooting mars Mideast truce

The Associated Press
Friday June 15, 2001

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-


Council delays housing safety ordinance

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 14, 2001

The City Council voted Tuesday to send a housing safety ordinance – called for after the deaths of three people in accidental fires over the last year – back to a subcommittee for fine tuning. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Thursday June 14, 2001


Thursday, June 14

-more-


Letters to the Editor

Thursday June 14, 2001

Reddy must pay for his crimes -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Staff
Thursday June 14, 2001

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-


Berkeley crew 5th at national finals

Staff Report
Thursday June 14, 2001

New boat can’t stop ’Jackets -more-


UC Theatre stays in the dark while apartments next door fill with light

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 14, 2001

Plastered on the windows of the old and empty futon shop on University Avenue – next to the old and empty UC Theatre – are posters touting the draft plan of the Revolutionary Communist Party. -more-


Cal looks for highest Sears finish ever

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday June 14, 2001

With just the final baseball points to be added, Cal appears headed toward its highest finish ever in the Sears Directors’ Cup standings. -more-


New principal heads Willard Middle School

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 14, 2001

School officials announced Monday that Berkeley High Vice Principal Michele Patterson will be the new principal of Willard Middle School next year, replacing retiring Principal Gail Hojo. -more-


Golfer recieves honor

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday June 14, 2001

Junior Walter Chun has been named an All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America. -more-


UC grad earns post in summer program

Daily Planet staff
Thursday June 14, 2001

UC Berkeley graduate, Adam Varat, has been selected from over 100 students to participate in the 21st annual EDAW Summer Student Program. -more-


Cal loses two scholarships in academic fraud case

Staff Report
Thursday June 14, 2001

The Pac-10 Conference has accepted the recommendations of a Cal internal investigation into violations involving the school’s football program and will take away four scholarships over the next two years, the conference office announced Tuesday. -more-


Feds silent on marijuana strategy

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — In the month since the U.S. Supreme Court said it’s illegal to sell or possess marijuana for medical use, the decision appears to be having little effect in the eight states with medical marijuana laws. -more-


Second meningitis death linked to clinic shots

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

WALNUT CREEK — A second death has been linked to a contaminated batch of meningitis shots, and officials say up to 60 people may have been injected with the tainted cortisone solution. -more-


Smoke forces highway closure

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

VACAVILLE — Smoke from a fire near Interstate 505 caused two multiple-car accidents, closed the highway to traffic and forced the evacuation of a mobile home park in northern Solano County Wednesday. -more-


Blackout plan offers forecasts instead of warnings

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

SACRAMENTO — In May, Gov. Gray Davis announced a plan to give Californians detailed warnings of rolling blackouts to help businesses and residents plan for outages. -more-


Judge may block national forest logging plan in Sierras

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

SACRAMENTO — A federal judge is threatening to block the cutting of trees in three Northern California national forests as part of a fire prevention program, unless the U.S. Forest Service submits a better plan addressing regrowth and potential harmful effects. -more-


Record-breaking sales of fuel-efficient vehicle

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Amid soaring gas prices that topped $2 per gallon in some areas, nationwide sales of Honda’s electric-gasoline hybrid car reached record-breaking levels in May, company officials said Wednesday. -more-


Mp3.com adds its millionth song

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

SAN DIEGO — The online music service Mp3.com added the 1 millionth song to its library this week and introduced a new premium service that allows subscribers to transfer songs to a portable device and burn compact discs from their own music collection. -more-


Mideast leaders express lingering doubts

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

JERUSALEM — After grudgingly accepting CIA chief George Tenet’s truce deal, Israelis and Palestinians argued Wednesday over who should make the first move, but agreed the next 48 hours would be a crucial test period. -more-


Still no confirmation in alleged beheading by rebels

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

ZAMBOANGA, Philippines — The Philippines’ president urged national unity Wednesday to fight a group of Muslim rebels holding more than two dozen captives but admitted that carrying out her promise to crush them could mean a “long and bloody war.” -more-


Opinion

Editorials

State Supreme Court Justice Stanley Mosk dead at 88

The Associated Press
Wednesday June 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Stanley Mosk, a self-described liberal whose 37-year tenure on the California Supreme Court made him the state’s longest-serving justice, died unexpectedly at his home here Tuesday. He was 88. -more-


Companies charged in pyramid scheme

The Associated Press
Tuesday June 19, 2001

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-


Mill Valley firm looks to clone pets — for a price

Associated Press
Monday June 18, 2001

(AP) — An aging dog named Missy walks with a limp and her time is winding down, but the unassuming pooch is at the forefront of research that could see her become the first cloned pet. -more-


A stranger discovers Berkeley with a local

By Nan Silver-Alvarez Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday June 16, 2001

I was rushing out the door heading to Ozzie’s 80th birthday party/fund-raiser at his namesake lunch counter at the Elmwood Pharmacy, when the phone rang. -more-


Jazzschool gears up for summer concerts

By Joe Jakovac Special to the Daily Planet
Friday June 15, 2001

Jazzschool founder and director Susan Muscarella couldn’t be more pleased as the private music school enters its fourth year of operation. -more-


Yosemite killer will face murder trial No. 2

The Associated Press
Thursday June 14, 2001

MARIPOSA — Cary Stayner had planned to kill for months before he acted spontaneously on his fantasy and targeted three Yosemite National Park tourists staying at the motel where he worked. -more-