Page One

Some controversy awaits planning director

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Tuesday August 07, 2001

The planning director, named July 24 by the City Council, will be stepping into a department often characterized by controversy. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff
Tuesday August 07, 2001


Tuesday, Aug. 7

-more-



Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos

Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service
Tuesday August 07, 2001

LOS ANGELES – Hugo Alexander and Marcos Montero stand at the corner of Fletcher Drive and Atwater Avenue beneath the old, peeling neon sign for Ray’s Liquor. The intersection is a popular gathering place for day laborers; half a block away is a busy U-Haul outlet. Whenever a work truck rolls by, the men whistle and wave their hands, hoping to join a crew with a construction, painting or landscaping job. -more-



Arts

Staff
Tuesday August 07, 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-



Two week journey is for peace

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Tuesday August 07, 2001

To send a message of peace and perseverance to parents, peers and the community, 17 Berkeley High students set out on a 600 mile, 14-day cycling trip from downtown Berkeley to San Diego County’s Santana High School Monday. -more-



Neighbors brought together for annual National Night Out

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff
Tuesday August 07, 2001

Tonight, there are some Berkeley residents who will be alone, locked inside shuttered houses, unaware of who their neighbors are and unable to get or give help in case of a disaster. -more-



Watch out for phantom power users

By Alice LaPierre
Tuesday August 07, 2001

Deregulation. Price caps. Energy fuel shortages. And pundits pointing fingers in all directions. -more-



Philip Morris fights $3 billion verdict

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 07, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Philip Morris attorneys urged a judge Monday to slash a $3 billion punitive damage award to a cancer-stricken smoker and to grant a retrial. -more-



Features

Census shows California a land of haves, have-nots

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 07, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — California appears to be a land of haves and have-nots, with above-average median household incomes but more children living in poverty. -more-


Throw in the towel on hopes of a surging market comeback

By John Cunniff The Associated Press
Tuesday August 07, 2001

NEW YORK — The phrasing varies but the message is the same: The big dreams of a stock market comeback as momentous as its collapse are faded and jaded now. Forget them. Get real. -more-


Editorial

Court says gunmaker not liable in killing spree

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 07, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Victims and their families cannot sue weapons manufacturers for damages when criminals use their products illegally, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday in a closely watched case testing gunmaker liability. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Court says gunmaker not liable in killing spree 08-07-2001

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

News

Some controversy awaits planning director By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-07-2001

Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ties that bind – how the amnesty debate is uniting Latinos Ruben Martinez Pacific News Service 08-07-2001

Arts Staff 08-07-2001

Two week journey is for peace By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Neighbors brought together for annual National Night Out By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-07-2001

Watch out for phantom power users By Alice LaPierre 08-07-2001

Philip Morris fights $3 billion verdict The Associated Press 08-07-2001

Census shows California a land of haves, have-nots The Associated Press 08-07-2001

Throw in the towel on hopes of a surging market comeback By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-07-2001

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