The City Council will likely not take any action to establish zoning policies that would limit marijuana cooperatives because of a recent Supreme Court ruling against “medical necessity” legal defenses. -more-
MUSEUMS
Wood chips from a cut-down grove of Eucalyptus trees contaminated with radioactive Tritium is alarming a group of concerned residents near the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. -more-
The Parks and Waterfront Department is asking the City Council to approve a environmental report that deems the Harrison Street Skate Park project is ready to continue after months of setbacks related to the discovery of a carcinogen in the groundwater below the site. -more-
If pro-choice supporters aren’t vigilant in the months and years ahead, then they could see increasing limitations on women’s access to reproductive services like artificial contraceptives, in-vitro fertilization, sterilization and abortion. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — One of the nation’s top embryonic stem cell scientists is leaving the country to work overseas, and the university that employed him has temporarily halted new research in the area. -more-
MARIPOSA — Prosecutors said Monday they will seek the death penalty against a man if he is convicted of killing three Yosemite National Park tourists. -more-
MODESTO — On many of the sleepless nights since Chandra Levy vanished, her mother slips into her daughter’s small bedroom, full of memories, and curls up in the little bed. -more-
Twenty Indian tribes have no right to any of the $200 billion the tobacco industry agreed to pay under the landmark 1998 accord between cigarette makers and 46 states, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. -more-
WICHITA, Kan. — Tense moments unfolded when anti-abortion protesters descended on a church attended by an abortion provider – only to be met by churchgoers less than pleased by the disruption. -more-
WASHINGTON — Law enforcement agencies should review the way they recruit, train and supervise their officers to combat practices that unfairly target minorities, a group of police officials said Monday. -more-
WASHINGTON — When it comes to minorities and women, the face of the federal government looks more and more like America. When it comes to promotions, it’s a different story. -more-
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration wants to put on hold and re-examine a Clinton-era program spelling out federally required state cleanup plans for thousands of lakes and rivers around the nation, two administration officials said Monday. -more-
NEW YORK — Along with the tailings and other debris of the recent stock market debacle, some bright specks of pay dirt are filtering into the news of late. Not many, but enough to excite prospectors. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Attacking an increasingly popular Internet business practice, a consumer watchdog group Monday filed a Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging that many online search engines are concealing the impact that special fees have on their results. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The tap water of at least 7 million Californians is contaminated with a chemical from rocket fuel, a problem that affects people in at least 17 other states, according to an environmental group’s study. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Like many of his countrymen, Adrian Duran came to the United States from Mexico and lived a typically furtive existence: He worked off-the-books in low-paying jobs and always kept a nervous watch for immigration inspectors. -more-
Plan sparks hope for end to underground life 07-17-2001
Administration weighs residency for illegal Mexicans 07-16-2001
Assembly introduces counter to Davis’ Edison deal 07-14-2001
Power regulators hold off on energy-savings plan 07-13-2001
Critics say loophole opened in campaign finance initiative 07-12-2001
UC professor dies 07-11-2001
Medical pot zoning policy put on hold By John Geluardi 07-17-2001
Sabrina Forkish and Guy Poole 07-17-2001
Forum 07-17-2001
Staff 07-17-2001
Lab cuts down Eucalyptus amid protest By Jon Mays 07-17-2001
Plans for skate park finally rolling forward By John Geluardi 07-17-2001
Mergers may endanger reproductive rights By Ben Lumpkin 07-17-2001
UCSF suspends stem cell research The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Death penalty possible in Yosemite homicides The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Family endures ‘torturous craziness’ The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Indian tribes left out of tobacco accord The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Abortion opponents begin weeklong series of protests The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Police recommend steps to combat racial bias practices The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Goverment looks like America – at the bottom The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Bush puts cleanup plans for rivers, lakes put on hold The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Prospectors spot a few bright specks of paydirt By John Cunniff 07-17-2001
Consumer watchdog charges search engines of deception The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Group claims rocket fuel marred water The Associated Press 07-17-2001
Free bus passes pushed to reduce truancy By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 07-16-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-16-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-16-2001
Arts & Entertainment 07-16-2001
Berkeley Legion collapses in extra innings By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-16-2001
Living with your neighbors By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-16-2001
Cal crew hires new women’s novice coach Daily Planet Wire Services 07-16-2001
Enlightenment is the goal of torture exhibit seeks to By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-16-2001
Activists held in failed attempt to halt missile launch The Associated Press 07-16-2001
Dead man found hanging from freeway overpass Staff 07-16-2001
Eight companies plan to build gas pipelines in state The Associated Press 07-16-2001
Statewide budget proposal fails a fourth time in state Assembly By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 07-16-2001
Depressed dot-commers try to celebrate at Webbies By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 07-16-2001
Proposed state legislation aims to stop patient pain By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 07-14-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-14-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-14-2001
Another Mommy-Track mystery comes to Berkeley By Sari Friedman Daily Planet Correspondent 07-14-2001
Art & Entertainment 07-14-2001
Twilight basketball mixes education with sport By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-14-2001
And he’s off ... John Geluardi/Planet staff 07-14-2001
City focuses on west Berkeley day laborers By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-14-2001
Class of ’51 raises $70K in student scholarships By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-14-2001
Busy Telegraph Avenue was once lined with imposing homes By Susan Cerny 07-14-2001
Feinstein asks airlines to set alcohol limits Bay City News Service 07-14-2001
Historic cutter returns to Alameda Bay City News Service 07-14-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 07-14-2001
Absent federal oversight, stem cell companies police themselves By Paul EliasAP Biotechnology Writer 07-14-2001
State surprised at number of customers conserving for cash By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 07-14-2001
Budget impasse stops the buck — $2 million in paychecks are withheld By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 07-14-2001
GOP leaders criticize “utterly inconsistent” campaign ruling The Associated Press 07-14-2001
Click & Clack: Blown seal and hot ignition sparks By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 07-14-2001
BMW unveils cars that run on hydrogen, cut emissions By Andrew Bridges Associated Press Writer 07-14-2001
Condit takes lie-detector test in Levy case By Mark Sherman Associated Press Writer 07-14-2001
Judge: Coastal Commission violated law The Associated Press 07-14-2001
Maximum three-year sentence for dog killer By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 07-14-2001
McGuckin children to remain in foster care By Chad Dundas Associated Press Writer 07-14-2001
Group again tries to open irrigation canal head gate By Amalie Young Associated Press Writer 07-14-2001
Even more health reasons to stop smoking The Associated Press 07-14-2001
Details make the difference in interior design The Associated Press 07-14-2001
Home gardeners should think before growing wisteria By George Bria 07-14-2001
Companies compete to create, market stem cells By Paul Elias AP Biotechnology Writer 07-14-2001
Arsenic in play equipment angers preschool students’ parents By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-13-2001
Marching for cancellation of poor countries’ debts By A. Jean Lesher 07-13-2001
Music Staff 07-13-2001
Staff 07-13-2001
Summer Sports Calendar Staff 07-13-2001
City moves quickly to evict rats By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 07-13-2001
Responsible owner ship, not new laws, will curb dangerous pit bulls 07-13-2001
Fund raising lags at Berkeley High By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 07-13-2001
BTV Schedule Staff 07-13-2001
Briefs Staff 07-13-2001
Bulky waste pick-up great excuse to get neighbors’ stuff By Nancy Silver Alvarez Special to the Daily Planet 07-13-2001
Judge: California likely owed ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 07-13-2001
Rookie’s testimony offers window into police scandal By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 07-13-2001
State board approves charter for school run by for-profit company By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 07-13-2001
Senate gives $135 million for water The Associated Press 07-13-2001
Criminal inquiry into obstruction of justice by Condit By Mark Sherman Associated Press Writer 07-13-2001
Sunday’s Arts Festival concert will be a Carey family affair By Miko Sloper Special to the Daily Planet 07-13-2001
Avoiding the ’While you’re at it’ syndrome The Associated Press 07-13-2001
Some new looks for country-style homes The Associated Press 07-13-2001
Oakland takes potshots at San Francisco in ad campaign By Olga R. Rodriguez Associated Press Writer 07-13-2001
Judge orders Napster offline; company to appeal By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 07-13-2001
Profits fall 92 percent for AMD By Brian Bergstein AP Business Writer 07-13-2001
Downtown library project late and over budget John Geluardi 07-12-2001
Cal’s Schott headed to national camp Daily Planet Wire Services 07-12-2001
Staff 07-12-2001
Despite big spending, new meters a bust 07-12-2001
Cab company sued for refusing service to blind with guide dogs By Daniela Mohor 07-12-2001
BHS stars Nitoto and Patterson will transfer to McClymonds By Jared Green 07-12-2001
Young writers spread their wings 07-12-2001
Ninth-grade reform plans get good grades Ben Lumpkin 07-12-2001
Kuzminskas leaves Bears, will play pro league in Lithuania Daily Planet Wire Services 07-12-2001
Young poets bloom at writers’ camp By Mary Barrett 07-12-2001
Enron Corp. sues to block document’s release By Don Thompson 07-12-2001
Opus-Q shows a range of seriousness, silliness By Miko Sloper 07-12-2001
Farmers find urbanites like picking in their fields The Associated Press 07-12-2001
Compaq ‘restructuring’ means layoffs for 4,000 workers By Mark Babineck 07-12-2001
University construction project faces its critics By Matt Lorenz Daily Planet correspondent 07-11-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-11-2001
Forum 07-11-2001
Tobacco ordinance may go up in smoke By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-11-2001
Keeping their skills sharp By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-11-2001
Bill would cut funding for charter schools By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 07-11-2001
Car catches fire in garage Daily Planet staff 07-11-2001
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