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City Council names new planning director

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Monday August 06, 2001

Austin’s assistant planning director, Carol Barrett, will take the reins of Berkeley’s Department of Planning and Development in the fall. The appointment was approved by the City Council at its July 24 meeting. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Monday August 06, 2001


Monday, Aug. 6

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Letters to the Editor

Monday August 06, 2001

Never an excuse for crimes like those of Reddy -more-



‘Lumumba’ tells tragic tale of a Congolese hero

By Peter CrimminsDaily Planet correspondent
Monday August 06, 2001

History might be written by its victors, but a new film about an African political hero suggests revolution is remembered for its martyrs. -more-



Arts & Entertainment

Monday August 06, 2001

924 Gilman St. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug 10: 90 Day Men, Assembly of God, Strong Intention, Under a Dying Sun; Aug 11: Toys That Kill, Scared of Chakra, Soophie Nun Squad, Debris; Aug 12: 5 p.m. Citizen Fish, J-Church, Eleventeen. $5. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926. -more-



Sports shorts

Staff
Monday August 06, 2001

Echema waiting for NCAA ruling -more-



Vine-ripened organic tomatoes a big hit at farmers’ market

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Monday August 06, 2001

“There’s only two things that money can’t buy,” Texas songwriter Guy Clark sang in 1983. “That’s true love and home grown tomatoes.” -more-



New superintendent: coordinated effort can solve BHS problems

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Monday August 06, 2001

With a new school year fast approaching, the oft-asked question of what to do about Berkeley High is back in the spotlight. -more-



Activists refuse to let Hiroshima memories die

Judith Scherr/Daily Planet
Monday August 06, 2001

Sunday, the day before the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, some 65 anti-nuclear activists gathered in the afternoon on the west lawn of the UC Berkeley Campus to remember the death and destruction the bomb caused and to vow that it will never happen again. -more-



Bay Briefs

Staff
Monday August 06, 2001

Boy dies after freak motorcycle accident -more-



Features

With soaring power prices, solar power gets day in sun

By Aandrew Bridges AP Science Writer
Monday August 06, 2001

LOS ANGELES – Buoyed by generous government subsidies and plummeting costs, solar power is enjoying a rare day in the sun. -more-


Logging debate heats up as forest, court actions counter timber money

By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer
Monday August 06, 2001

SACRAMENTO – Julia “Butterfly” Hill spent nearly two years living in a California redwood to save it from a logger’s chain saw. -more-


Editorial

Subscription switch a battle for software companies

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Monday August 06, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp. built an $11 billion dollar a year business selling and installing software on computers, but CEO Larry Ellison thinks those days are ending. Five years from now, Ellison believes Oracle will generate most of its revenue renting its products in a world wired to the Internet. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Subscription switch a battle for software companies 08-06-2001

POLICE BRIEFS 08-04-2001

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

News

City Council names new planning director By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-06-2001

Letters to the Editor 08-06-2001

‘Lumumba’ tells tragic tale of a Congolese hero By Peter CrimminsDaily Planet correspondent 08-06-2001

Arts & Entertainment 08-06-2001

Sports shorts Staff 08-06-2001

Vine-ripened organic tomatoes a big hit at farmers’ market By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001

New superintendent: coordinated effort can solve BHS problems By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-06-2001

Activists refuse to let Hiroshima memories die Judith Scherr/Daily Planet 08-06-2001

Bay Briefs Staff 08-06-2001

With soaring power prices, solar power gets day in sun By Aandrew Bridges AP Science Writer 08-06-2001

Logging debate heats up as forest, court actions counter timber money By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 08-06-2001

Rebound students score at graduation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-04-2001

Letters to the Editor 08-04-2001

Silent film, music event promises to be pleasing By Miko Sloper Daily Planet correspondent 08-04-2001

Arts & Entertainment Staff 08-04-2001

Test shows poor air quality at Harrison Park By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Activist has deep roots in helping social change By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Vigil calls for UC to cut ties with weapons labs By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-04-2001

Victorian cottage survives in west Berkeley By Susan Cerny 08-04-2001

Pelicans, injured by fishing hooks, freed The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Dogs, owners protest policy The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Police investigate break-in at state Capitol The Associated Press 08-04-2001

NASA closes in on Jupiter moon The Associated Press 08-04-2001

GOP gubernatorial candidate battles cool reception The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Condit returns home as colleagues’ support wanes The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Davis dodges blackouts, but not conflict scandal The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Pretrial testimony in SLA case The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Megan’s Law – and criticism – spreads across country The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Demographic changes spark sentiment against immigrants The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Bush flees White House for a month at ranch The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Cars that spontaneously combust By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-04-2001

Wall Street’s direction remains debatable By Lisa Singhania The Associated Press 08-04-2001

Now appearing: the courageous consumer By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-04-2001

July jobless rate holds steady The Associated Press 08-04-2001

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