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Bill would let illegal immigrants get licenses to drive

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Friday August 03, 2001

When a San Francisco police officer stopped him in his car eight months ago, Pablo, a 27-year-old Berkeley day laborer from Honduras, knew what to expect. It was the fifth time this had happened to him since he moved to the United States in 1996. -more-


Staff
Friday August 03, 2001

Friday, Aug. 3 -more-


Bush must not obstruct world racism conference

Staff
Friday August 03, 2001

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson -more-


Bizarre ‘Brainwash’ festival is good program

By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent
Friday August 03, 2001

What does it mean to be brainwashed? -more-


Staff
Friday August 03, 2001

MUSIC


Berkeley Bay Trail could be open to trekkers in January

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Friday August 03, 2001

Six years after the concept was approved, bicyclists, day trekkers and bay enthusiasts can expect the completion of the Berkeley Bay Trail by January. -more-


Young talent brightens music festival

by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent
Friday August 03, 2001

Many casual listeners believe that Mexican music consists of a single style. -more-


NASA begins release of most accurate 3-D map

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

LOS ANGELES — NASA has begun releasing the most accurate global map ever created – 3-D images of mountains, valleys and plains that were put together from a trillion measurements of the Earth’s surface collected by a space shuttle crew last year. -more-


Man convicted of killing wife; motive not clear

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

PALO ALTO — A jury convicted a Palo Alto man of second-degree murder Thursday for beating and strangling his wife of 33 years. -more-


Boy mauled by pit bulls improving

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

OAKLAND — The boy who was mauled by three pit bulls in June is showing signs of improvement, but hospital officials said Thursday he likely will not get to go home any time soon. -more-


Features

Activist wins award and $30,000 for anti-smoking work

Bay City News
Friday August 03, 2001

BERKELEY — The American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation says that longtime leader Julia Carol is one of five recipients of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's "Innovators Combating Substance Abuse'' award, which comes with a $300,000 grant. -more-


Test scores show state students still at bottom

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California’s fourth- and eighth-graders, including students who must take the state’s new graduation test, scored near the bottom again in the latest national math test released Thursday. -more-


FBI discounts anonymous tip in Chandra Levy case

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

The FBI on Thursday discounted an anonymous tip to an Internet site alleging that Chandra Levy’s body was buried under a parking lot near a Virginia military base 130 miles south of Washington. -more-


Boy reunited with family after two years

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

SAN DIEGO — A 15-year-old boy who allegedly was lured away from his family in 1999 returned to San Diego on Thursday after he was stopped at Disneyworld for trespassing. -more-


Commission says it will review coastal developments

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

MARINA DEL REY — The California Coastal Commission, faced with a lawsuit, promised Thursday to begin reviewing this Santa Monica Bay community’s coastal development plan this year, a move that might result in recommending a halt to new development. -more-


Televangelist’s effort to reopen oil refinery under fire

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

SANTA FE SPRINGS — Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson’s effort to reopen a defunct oil refinery and build a power plant faced scrutiny Thursday by some who questioned the safety of such an operation. -more-


Muslim inmates can’t be punished for following Koran

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals panel ruled Thursday the California Department of Corrections cannot punish Muslim inmates who miss prison work assignments to attend a Sabbath service. -more-


Study finds depression during pregnancy is common

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

LONDON — Depression is at least as common during pregnancy as it is after childbirth, and should be diagnosed because it may be harmful to the baby, new research indicates. -more-


Report studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Hospitals that perform a relatively small number of bypass surgeries did well in the first report measuring how California hospitals do in bypass operations. -more-


Start-up bets future on embryonic stem cells

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

MENLO PARK — The future of Geron Corp. – and of millions of people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and other ailments – could well lie in a nondescript business park, guarded by sophisticated electronics and patent attorneys. -more-


NetZero cuts staff, service

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

LOS ANGELES — NetZero Inc., one of the few remaining providers of free Internet access, is slashing staff, selling a subsidiary and reducing its free service to save money, company officials said Thursday. -more-


Editorial

Conservation program keeps growing

The Associated Press
Friday August 03, 2001

The state’s 20/20 energy conservation program will shell out $60 million in rebates for utility customers who made significant cuts in their power use in June. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Conservation program keeps growing 08-03-2001

Another alternative to Social Security 08-02-2001

Green Party officials renew their bid for national status 08-01-2001

UC official takes Smith College post 07-31-2001

Bay Briefs 07-30-2001

Killings shatter placid area in Sierra Nevadas 07-28-2001

News

Bill would let illegal immigrants get licenses to drive By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-03-2001

Staff 08-03-2001

Bush must not obstruct world racism conference Staff 08-03-2001

Bizarre ‘Brainwash’ festival is good program By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent 08-03-2001

Staff 08-03-2001

Berkeley Bay Trail could be open to trekkers in January By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-03-2001

Young talent brightens music festival by Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 08-03-2001

NASA begins release of most accurate 3-D map The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Man convicted of killing wife; motive not clear The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Boy mauled by pit bulls improving The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Activist wins award and $30,000 for anti-smoking work Bay City News 08-03-2001

Test scores show state students still at bottom The Associated Press 08-03-2001

FBI discounts anonymous tip in Chandra Levy case The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Boy reunited with family after two years The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Commission says it will review coastal developments The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Televangelist’s effort to reopen oil refinery under fire The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Muslim inmates can’t be punished for following Koran The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Study finds depression during pregnancy is common The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Report studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries studies bypass surgeries The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Start-up bets future on embryonic stem cells The Associated Press 08-03-2001

NetZero cuts staff, service The Associated Press 08-03-2001

Team estimates potential earthquake damage By John Geluardi 08-02-2001

Soldiers muscle their way to Elite 8x2 title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-02-2001

Soldiers muscle their way to Elite 8x2 title By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-02-2001

Guy Poole 08-02-2001

Forum 08-02-2001

Oscar London makes another round with satirical essays By Sari Friedman Daily Planet correspondent 08-02-2001

Staff 08-02-2001

New superintendent takes district reins By Ben Lumpkin 08-02-2001

Survey aims to detail needs of homeless By Daniela Mohor 08-02-2001

Circus teaches, entertains kids By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-02-2001

Briefs Staff 08-02-2001

New haven for homeless youth By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-01-2001

Forum 08-01-2001

Arts & Entertainment 08-01-2001

Talent put into ‘Loot’ doesn’t pay off By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 08-01-2001

Soldiers put on a show against Superstars By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-01-2001

UC professor spearheads effort to stop book recall By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001

Permanent director for housing department By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001

Mayor won’t meet with Boy Scouts at City Hall By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001

Insurers weigh if stolen medical marijuana is covered The Associated Press 08-01-2001

Report says energy bill would destroy wildlands The Associated Press 08-01-2001

Gov. Davis raises $5.8 million for re-election The Associated Press 08-01-2001

Woman gets three months in jail for leaving children in car trunk The Associated Press 08-01-2001

Consumer spending up despite rising layoffs The Associated Press 08-01-2001

Boeing set to move 1,100 jobs from California to Texas, Florida Staff 08-01-2001

Boeing set to move 1,100 jobs from California to Texas, Florida The Associated Press 08-01-2001

Ingram Micro reports quarterly loss The Associated Press 08-01-2001

Toyota, Universal agree to marketing deal The Associated Press 08-01-2001

New manager takes over Housing Authority By John Geluardi 07-31-2001

Soldiers look sluggish, but win first round game By Jared Green 07-31-2001

Guy Poole 07-31-2001

Forum 07-31-2001

‘The Great Sebastians’ a great effort John Angell Grant 07-31-2001

Larger performance spaces urged for Oxford Street plan By Ben Lumpkin 07-31-2001

Stained glass business still going strong after 25 years By Matthew Lorenz 07-31-2001

BART asks for cooling off period for third union Staff 07-31-2001

About Town Staff 07-31-2001

Energy saving project receives state funding Bay City News 07-31-2001

Day laborers gather to focus on unity The Associated Press 07-31-2001

The quiet time precedes economic action By John Cunniff 07-31-2001

Venture capital investment plunges The Associated Press 07-31-2001

Police Briefs Staff 07-31-2001

Out & About By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001

Letters to the Editor 07-30-2001

‘The Lady’s Not for Burning’ closes theater’s season By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 07-30-2001

Summer Recreation Calendar Staff 07-30-2001

Nonprofit to lead city-wide initiatives By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001

Coughlin adds to Cal’s medal count at Worlds Daily Planet Wire Services 07-30-2001

Hundreds rally to protest new youth jail By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001

Berkeley lab retracts discovery of elements The Associated Press 07-30-2001

Berkeley man found shot to death in yard The Associated Press 07-30-2001

Governor puts his weight behind renewable energy By Ben Lumpkin 07-28-2001

Elite 8x2 Tournament hosts nation’s best By Jared Green 07-28-2001

Forum 07-28-2001

Staff 07-28-2001

Jewish Film Festival brings stories to Berkeley By Peter Crimmins 07-28-2001

Staff 07-28-2001

After years of promise, UA Homes slips By Jon Mays 07-28-2001

Sports Shorts Staff 07-28-2001

Click and Clack By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 07-28-2001

Filling up naturally By John Geluardi 07-28-2001

Rallygoers mark ADA anniversary By Daniela Mohor 07-28-2001

Center Street retains early 20th century character By Susan Cerny 07-28-2001

Judge rules in favor of partner of woman killed by dogs The Associated Press 07-28-2001

Energy-efficient appliances selling well The Associated Press 07-28-2001

Scientist claims old data show life signs on Mars The Associated Press 07-28-2001

14-year-old gets 28 years for shooting teacher The Associated Press 07-28-2001

Signs for recession ease despite anemic economy The Associated Press 07-28-2001

Deflated advice leaves poor investors on their own By John Cunniff 07-28-2001

Police briefs Kenyatta Davis 07-28-2001