Some say there’s a better solution to amnesty issue -more-
Berkeley’s Speakeasy Theater opened a pretty good grassroots stage production last weekend of Lyle Kessler’s 1983 gangster tale “Orphans.” This stage play was the source for Kessler’s somewhat reworked 1987 movie of the same title starring Albert Finney and Matthew Modine. -more-
On the front steps of the old Berkeley city hall, employees of MSGi Direct protest their company’s plan of moving to Southern California. MSGi Direct conducts telemarketing on behalf of environmental and progressive causes. Workers fear the move is in response to their efforts to unionize. They hope the City Council will persuade MSGi Direct to “remain in Berkeley or in the East Bay,” said Kerry Drew, one worker. “The City -more-
The City Council closed back-to-back public hearings Monday after listening to nearly 170 comments on the controversial proposal to build a synagogue, school and social hall at 1301 Oxford St. -more-
Lucia Rodriguez, a clerical assistant at the Berkeley Adult School for more than 20 years, sometimes has trouble explaining to friends why she loves her job so much. -more-
The California State Automobile Association reports today that the average price for gasoline in Northern California dropped 16 cents last month to $1.83, the lowest since March, after oil companies overestimated consumer fuel consumption. -more-
MODESTO — Protesters chanting “Where’s Chandra” and “Liar, liar, pants on fire” on Tuesday scolded Rep. Gary Condit for his relationship with an intern and demanded he resign. -more-
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE— An Air Force F-16 chase plane crashed in a remote mountainous area of eastern California on Tuesday, killing both men on board. -more-
LOS ANGELES — An Asian-American watchdog group demanded an apology Tuesday from NBC’s “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” because a comedian used a racial epithet on the show. -more-
WASHINGTON — More than 180 computers, at least one containing classified material, are missing from the FBI along with some 450 weapons, officials said Tuesday. -more-
CHICAGO — A heart-monitoring procedure used more than a million times a year during major operations appears to serve no benefit and may actually raise the risk of heart attacks, a study found. -more-
HARTFORD, Conn. — When Sheila Matthews’ son was in first grade, a school psychologist diagnosed him with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and gave his parents information on Ritalin. -more-
WASHINGTON — Manufacturing activity plunged in June for the ninth month in a row as the beleaguered industrial sector continued to suffer heavy damage from the yearlong economic slowdown. -more-
WASHINGTON— Amtrak is reviewing its expenses and may cut personnel and service to meet a congressional deadline for self-sufficiency. -more-
LONDON — Obese people who exercise have half the death rate of those who are trim but don’t exercise, a leading expert said Tuesday. -more-
LONDON — The Concorde took a big step closer to resuming service Tuesday after British Airways completed its first supersonic test flight of the aircraft since last year’s Air France crash near Paris grounded the fleet. -more-
FRESNO — The San Joaquin Valley’s notoriously dirty air is the target of a planned suit by environmental groups who claim the federal government and the valley’s air district aren’t doing enough to clean it up. -more-
Lawsuit seeks to enforce clean air in Central Valley 07-18-2001
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
Bush decision disappoints workers By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 07-18-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-18-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-18-2001
Speakeasy’s ‘Orphans’ is in the Mamet family By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 07-18-2001
Direct protest Guy Poole/Daily Planet 07-18-2001
City Council closes Beth El hearings By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-18-2001
Adult school offers world of opportunities By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-18-2001
Gas prices drop in Bay Area Bay City News 07-18-2001
Conservatives stage rally demanding Condit’s recall The Associated Press 07-18-2001
2 killed in crash of Air Force F-16 The Associated Press 07-18-2001
Group seeks apology for racial epithet on show The Associated Press 07-18-2001
More FBI troubles with missing weapons, computers The Associated Press 07-18-2001
Study finds no benefit, risk in heart monitoring procedure The Associated Press 07-18-2001
Law says only doctors, not teachers can recommend Ritalin for youngsters The Associated Press 07-18-2001
Industrial sector still taking an economic beating The Associated Press 07-18-2001
On shaky ground, Amtrak launches effort to cut costs The Associated Press 07-18-2001
Death rate lower for obese who excercise The Associated Press 07-18-2001
British Airways conducts test filight of Concorde The Associated Press 07-18-2001
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
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