Berkeley school administrators have hatched a plan they say will put an end to the class scheduling nightmares that too often taint the first few weeks of school at Berkeley High. -more-
After years of rancor, organizers of the Berkeley Free Folk Festival and members of the Commission on Disability are finally working together to make the annual event more accessible to disabled individuals. -more-
While Berkeley has won awards for its efforts to prepare for seismic upgrading and disaster preparation, city officials caution that there’s still a long way to go before it is ready for a major quake on the Hayward Fault. -more-
They call themselves “shellmounders.” -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A California researcher has created a tomato that can grow and thrive with salty water, a breakthrough he said could lead to the cultivation of now-barren fields around the world. -more-
The parent company of California’s largest utility told federal regulators Tuesday that its corporate structure is legal and that it should not be subject to a review requested by the state Attorney General Bill Lockyer. -more-
Nearly a million gays and lesbians identified themselves as same-sex couples in the latest census, which for the first time gives an authoritative record of homosexuals in America. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The story of Hispanic migration to California has largely been one of Mexican immigration. But new census figures show that trend is less predominant in San Francisco, where people of Mexican origin do not hold a majority among Hispanics. -more-
SAN JOSE — Cisco Systems Inc. earned a relatively paltry $7 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, meeting Wall Street’s expectations, as the networking giant continued to struggle with the global economic downturn. -more-
WASHINGTON — Worker productivity, a key measure of living standards, had its best showing in a year in the second quarter. -more-
City officials say they are quietly leading the way to improved air quality by using three all-electric vehicles. The city’s first was a red Solectria Force leased in September 1999. It now has 7,389 unpolluted miles and is driven every day. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The flood of artificial light that washes the stars from the sky has left one in five human beings unable to see the Milky Way at night, according to a new study of the global effects of light pollution. -more-
Light pollution prevents sky watching for many 08-08-2001
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
BHS hopes for smoother scheduling By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-08-2001
Forum 08-08-2001
Arts 08-08-2001
Organizers seek to make festival more accessible By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001
Berkeley quake preparedness still lacking By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001
Shellmound lecture series elicits history Matt Lorenz Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2001
Researcher creates salt-resistant tomato The Associated Press 08-08-2001
PG&E says corporate structure is legal The Associated Press 08-08-2001
California,Vermont No. 1 with same-sex partners The Associated Press 08-08-2001
Hispanic numbers more diverse than in 1990 Census The Associated Press 08-08-2001
Cisco Systems earns $7 million in fourth quarter The Associated Press 08-08-2001
Worker productivity hits highest rate in a year The Associated Press 08-08-2001
City using 3 electric cars By Guy Poole Daily Planet staff 08-08-2001
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
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
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