Members of the board that oversees Pacifica Radio Network have until 5 p.m. today to resign if they want to avoid being named in three lawsuits that target the company. -more-
From the unconventional opening to a new twist of the knife at the end, Berkeley Opera’s production of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” is engaging. -more-
Thursday, July 19
In response to a series of home-fire deaths last year, the City Council adopted a new housing ordinance Tuesday designed to increase housing safety. -more-
Why would a recent high school graduate choose to spend part of his summer cooped up in a windowless laboratory using laser beams to test the elemental composition of a nickel? -more-
Homeless advocates, city officials and community activists applauded a Berkeley judge’s decision to rule, in the case of Ken Moshesh, that a law that makes sleeping outside a misdemeanor is unconstitutional. -more-
An Oakland man drowned Tuesday after he and a friend jumped off the Berkeley Pier as part of a bet to see who was the better swimmer. -more-
The Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative will be giving away compost on Saturday July 21 at the Berkeley Farmer’s Market as part of “Sustainable Agriculture” Day. Berkeley residents can bring a bag or bucket to Center Street and Milvia to be filled with compost from their own yard debris that is collected by the city every other week. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — University of California regents have endorsed a change in admissions policy they hope will increase enrollment, particularly of blacks and Hispanics, by blunting the disadvantage of being a high-achieving student in a low-performing school. -more-
NEW YORK — The change has been momentous, but it arrived so subtly that even those involved haven’t stopped to think about how it has changed their financial perspective. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Napster Inc. can resume its song-swapping operations on the Internet, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. -more-
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Shirley Dean awarded $5,650 to the winners of the Cash for Trash contest. -more-
City awards cash for trash 07-19-2001
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
Deadline looms for resignation of Pacifica board By Jon Mays 07-19-2001
‘Carmen’ offers audiences a new innovative take By Maryann Maslan 07-19-2001
Guy Poole and Sabrina Forkish 07-19-2001
Forum 07-19-2001
City ordinance aims to improve tenant safety By John Geluardi 07-19-2001
Students learn from lab internships By Ben Lumpkin 07-19-2001
Victory for man arrested for sleeping outdoors By Daniela Mohor 07-19-2001
Man drowns in swimming wager By John Geluardi 07-19-2001
Free compost at farmers’ market Daily Planet staff 07-19-2001
New program expected to boost minority enrollment The Associated Press 07-19-2001
For most Americans, the future is now By John Cunniff 07-19-2001
Court says Napster can go back online The Associated Press 07-19-2001
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
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