Tough semester for Rebound program teacher
“Welcome to my chaos,” said Katrina Scott-George, as she watched a reporter walk into her Berkeley High math classroom a few weeks ago. -more-
“Welcome to my chaos,” said Katrina Scott-George, as she watched a reporter walk into her Berkeley High math classroom a few weeks ago. -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-
The feud between a Nazi family and a Jewish family in 1930s Germany provides an updated framework for the strong Subterranean Shakespeare production of “Romeo and Juliet” currently running at LaVal’s in Berkeley. -more-
The Cal men’s basketball 2001-2002 schedule was released on Friday, highlighted by the Bears hosting two tournaments at Haas Pavilion. -more-
OAKLAND – State Sen. Don Perata and representatives from a number of environmental and cancer prevention groups strongly criticized the Bush administration’s environmental policy during a press conference to support a bill to establish higher standards for arsenic in drinking water. -more-
When baseball-great Cal “Iron Man” Ripken, who holds the professional baseball record for playing the most consecutive games, announced he was calling it quits last week it caused more than a few of Elena Griffing co-workers at Alta Bates Hospital to snicker. -more-
Berkeley Observed -more-
Former mayor and Berkeley Symphony Orchestra Board member Jeffrey Leiter, center, was honored Thursday night as he prepared to leave Berkeley for a new home in Grass Valley. Leiter served as interim mayor between March and December 1994 when then mayor Loni Hancock left her post for a job in the -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge halted oil and natural gas exploration off central California’s coast Friday, saying the area can’t be drilled or explored until the federal government studies the environmental impacts and the California Coastal Commission approves of the plan. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Demonstrators who get out of hand at next week’s biotechnology industry convention could get a blast from the newest weapon in the police department’s arsenal. -more-
LUCERNE VALLEY — Two parents barged into a school superintendent’s office, handcuffed him, announced he was under citizens’ arrest and drove him away in their vehicle, authorities said Friday. -more-
President Bush nominated conservative Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl of Los Angeles and Republican activist Richard Clifton of Honolulu on Friday to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, considered among the most liberal federal courts in the country. -more-
RICHMOND — Shawn Jones, the 10-year-old boy mauled to the edge of life by pit bulls, faced an uphill road to recovery as local law authorities continued the search for the animals on Friday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — An appeals court refused Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling granting parole to a gay man who gunned down his boyhood friend 16 years ago. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Former workers at Duke Energy’s South Bay power plant accused the company of shutting down production units there in what they called a scheme to drive up electricity prices. -more-
SACRAMENTO — State budget negotiators approved a massive education package Friday that scales back new spending proposals but still increases school funding by $2 billion. -more-
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration urged the Supreme Court to take up school vouchers Friday, arguing that an Ohio school choice program does not violate the Constitution’s ban on government promotion of religion. -more-
WASHINGTON — Republicans on Friday proposed giving employers ironclad protection from lawsuits under patients’ rights legislation, while Democrats said they were willing to limit, if not eliminate, the liability contained in their bill. -more-
WASHINGTON — Half the states using the “motor voter” program – which lets a voter sign up while renewing a driver’s license – suffered serious glitches last election. In some cases, Americans were denied ballots, a government review found. -more-
Dear Tom and Ray: -more-
One day last week a high-tech company whose stock had collapsed from more than $170 to $3 and change in little more than a year, revealed that conditions were even worse than he had anticipated. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Tower Records, a worldwide music, book and video retailer that began in a family drug store, is downplaying the possibility it may have to file for bankruptcy because of tightening credit. -more-
BRIEFS 06-23-2001
Two versions of biotech protest story told 06-22-2001
Vice mayor celebrates 90th birthday 06-21-2001
State Supreme Court Justice Stanley Mosk dead at 88 06-20-2001
Companies charged in pyramid scheme 06-19-2001
Mill Valley firm looks to clone pets — for a price 06-18-2001
Tough semester for Rebound program teacher By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-23-2001
Letters to the Editor 06-23-2001
Arts & Entertainment 06-23-2001
‘Romeo and Juliet’ makes for good night at theater By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent The feud between a Nazi family and a Jewish family in 1930s Germany provides an updated framework for the strong Subterranean Shakespeare production o By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 06-23-2001
Cal basketball schedule released; Bears to host two tournaments Staff Report 06-23-2001
Perata calls for higher arsenic standards By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001
Cal Ripkin is through, but nurse keeps on By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-23-2001
Early 20th century laundry located near commercial hub By Susan Cerny 06-23-2001
Symphony honor Jared Green/Daily Planet 06-23-2001
Judge halts oil, natural gas exploration off coast The Associated Press 06-23-2001
San Diego police show off launcher for crowd control The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Parents charged with kidnapping schools chief The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Bush nominates California conservative, to 9th Circuit The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Slow recovery for victim of pit bull attack The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Appeals court refuses to halt release of convicted murderer The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Ex-workers bring charges against energy plant The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Budget committee scales back education proposals The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Supreme Court to take up voucher case The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Employer protection on patients’ rights debated The Associated Press 06-23-2001
States reports problems with ‘motor voter’ registrations The Associated Press 06-23-2001
What to do about that nasty carbon buildup By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 06-23-2001
Information and advice not fit to be believed By John Cunniff The Associated Press 06-23-2001
Tower Records downplays bankruptcy prospects The Associated Press 06-23-2001
FORUM 06-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-22-2001
72-year-old business still going By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet correspondent 06-22-2001
BHS players head to Cuba for baseball tour By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-22-2001
BUSD accused of ignoring student help program By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001
Northern California’s top players facing off at Berkeley Tennis Club By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-22-2001
Residents want to purchase project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001
Playground soil tested for arsenic By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-22-2001
Teachers vie for prized housing spots on district land The Associated Press 06-22-2001
High-speed rail project trying to limp along The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Bluesman John Lee Hooker dies at 83 The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Liberal Democrats declare war on GOP, moderates The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Pit bulls’ owner faces charges in attack on boy The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Judge orders release of killer saying Gov. Davis can’t stop it The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Water conservation can take many forms By Lee Reich The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Test for radon leak before starting to fill cracks AP 06-22-2001
Poll shows Americans see divide in economy The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Trade deficit decreases The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Gene mutation helps fight malaria The Associated Press 06-22-2001
Pedestrian death spurs safer streets appeal By John Geluardi 06-21-2001
Panthers break school record at Adidas meet By Jared Green 06-21-2001
Forum 06-21-2001
‘Theater’ adaptation leaves something to be desired By John Angell Grant 06-21-2001
Music Staff 06-21-2001
City dedicates pathway to poet Staff 06-21-2001
Cal finishes 12th in Sears Cup standings Daily Planet Wire Services 06-21-2001
Many want help with new center By Daniela Mohor 06-21-2001
Bears place 20 on Pac-10 academic teams Daily Planet Wire Services 06-21-2001
Interim superintendent stepping down in July By Ben Lumpkin 06-21-2001
City of Franklin school microcity gets help By Ben Lumpkin 06-21-2001
Police Briefs Kenyatte Davis 06-21-2001
Study shows U.S. students lack knowledge about Asia The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Police seek second interview with California congressman The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Speculation begins on successor to Justice Stanley Mosk The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Mars looms 42 million miles from Earth The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Sudden Oak Death is hazard in worst fire season in years The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Greenspan not worried about tax cut The Associated Press 06-21-2001
State leaders discuss Microsoft The Associated Press 06-21-2001
Reddy sentenced to extra jail time By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 06-20-2001
letters to the Editor 06-20-2001
Conductor returns to Berkeley Symphony by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 06-20-2001
Many applaud judge’s ruling By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
Landmark officials can sue city By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
Students sing lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
AC Transit shows off information centers By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 06-20-2001
California coast homes out of reach for most The Associated Press 06-20-2001
Bush mandates help for those who are disabled The Associated Press 06-20-2001
Wal-Mart accused of discrimination The Associated Press 06-20-2001
House construction falters in May, but remains at reasonable level The Associated Press 06-20-2001
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