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Newest school board member experienced with kids’ issues

By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff
Saturday August 11, 2001

In a wide-ranging interview Friday, school board member John Selawsky looks back on his first eight months on the job and shares some thoughts on current school topics, including budget difficulties, the new superintendent, reforms at the high school, and some notable program successes. -more-


Calendar of Events & Activities

Compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday August 11, 2001

Saturday, Aug. 11

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Don’t group Girl Scouts with their male counterparts

Saturday August 11, 2001

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‘Reefer Madness’ one-act is all over the map

Maryann MaslanSpecial to the Daily Planet
Saturday August 11, 2001

Reefer Madness, a 1936 anti-marijuana film that became a cult classic in the 1970s, has been adapted for the stage by the Elements of Theatre Company. -more-


Arts & Entertainment

Saturday August 11, 2001

924 Gilman St. Music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Aug. 11: Toys That Kill, Scared of Chakra, Soophie Nun Squad, Debris; Aug. 12: 5 p.m. Citizen Fish, J-Church, Eleventeen; Aug. 17: Blood Brothers, True North, The Cost, Red Light Sting, Betray The Species; Aug. 18: Dr. Know, The Sick, Society of Friends, Manchurian Candidates, Shut the F*ck Up; $5. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926. -more-


Berkeley hockey player headed to Canadian camp

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday August 11, 2001

A Berkeley hockey player has been selected as one of 10 kids across the country to receive scholarships to attend summer camps in Canada next week. -more-


Alta Bates expansion ‘skirmish’ heard by the ZAB

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday August 11, 2001

The Zoning Adjustments Board heard what one commissioner called the “initial skirmish” on the Alta Bates proposal to expand its Emergency Department by 3,500 square feet Thursday night. -more-


Complacency could lead to Alaska’s beauty being ruined by drilling

Thomas Krassowski
Saturday August 11, 2001

Editor, -more-


Cal QB Boller among O’Brien candidates

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday August 11, 2001

Cal junior quarterback Kyle Boller has been listed a one of 30 candidates on the preseason watch list for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top quarterback. -more-


New voting system may help disabled

By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff
Saturday August 11, 2001

Touchscreens may replace punch cards -more-


Gaia Building is a pleasant surprise of good architecture

Hank Resnik
Saturday August 11, 2001

Editor: -more-


Passengers left from city’s first pier

By Susan Cerny
Saturday August 11, 2001

Ocean View’s first industries were the Pioneer Starch and Grist Mill, founded in 1855 by John Everding and A. Rammelsburg, and a lumber yard, founded in 1856 by Zimri Brewer Heywood and Captain James Jacobs. Jacobs and Heywood constructed the wharf in 1866. The wharf was located between Bristol (now Hearst) and Delaware streets. Freight was stored and shipped from the wharf and it also became a landing for a passenger steamer making four trips daily between Ocean View and San Francisco. -more-


Craig has served the Commission on Disablity with great success

Helen Rippier Wheeler
Saturday August 11, 2001

Editor: -more-


Berkeley park improvements among $2 million grant for Bay Area

The Associated Press
Saturday August 11, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – The federal government has approved $4.25 million in grants to be used in the renovation of California parks and recreational facilities, including some in Berkeley. -more-


Features

SFO union head arrested for bank heists

By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer
Saturday August 11, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – The president of the air traffic controllers’ union at San Francisco International Airport admitted in an affidavit that he was the so-called “Robust Robber,” suspected of robbing up to nine banks, his attorney said Friday. -more-


Man faces trial in baby’s death

The Associated Press
Saturday August 11, 2001

SAN JOSE – A 24-year-old man pleaded innocent Friday to involuntary manslaughter and child neglect charges brought against him after he left his infant son for three hours in a hot car, where the baby died. -more-


Asian-Americans seek redistricting to unify communities

By Leon Drouin Keith Associated Press Writer
Saturday August 11, 2001

LOS ANGELES – In an attempt to unify its different ethnic communities, Asian-American groups unveiled a statewide redistricting plan that they hope will give them more political clout. -more-


California Supreme Court clarifies life support rule

By David Kravets Associated Press Writer
Saturday August 11, 2001

Justices block support removal on man in semiconscious state -more-


Readers share their thoughts on older drivers

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate
Saturday August 11, 2001

TOM: The column we wrote a few weeks back about the need to test older drivers for competence generated hundreds of letters. Surprisingly to us, most of them supported our position – although some did not. -more-


Want Giverny in a tub? A word to the wise: Start slowly

The Associated Press
Saturday August 11, 2001

Small steps are the key to having a water garden in your yard -more-


Investors, researchers unsure as companies ponder stem cell future

By Paul Elias AP Biotechnology Writer
Saturday August 11, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Stock in companies doing all types of stem cell research fell Friday as investors puzzled over the boundaries drawn by President Bush. -more-


Tobacco trial judge rules $3 billion punitive damages excessive, suggests $100 million

By Cadonna M. Peyton Associated Press Writer
Saturday August 11, 2001

LOS ANGELES – A judge rejected a record $3 billion damage award against tobacco giant Philip Morris as excessive, offering a dying smoker $100 million instead. -more-


State kicks off rebates for energy-saving appliances

The Associated Press
Saturday August 11, 2001

SACRAMENTO – State energy officials and more than 580 retailers will team up next week to promote state-sponsored rebates for Californians buying Energy Star appliances. -more-


Editorial

Rabbits in Berkeley? 4-h kids raising brood

By Erika Kelly Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday August 11, 2001

Pudge, Izzy, Echo and Paris are ready for their close-ups. The feisty, furry rabbits are the pride and joy of the new Berkeley 4-H Club’s four charter members. Accompanied by their human handlers, on Thursday, the rabbits were getting ready to strut their stuff at the Monterey County fair today and the San Mateo County Fair on Saturday. -more-


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News

Newest school board member experienced with kids’ issues By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 08-11-2001

Don’t group Girl Scouts with their male counterparts 08-11-2001

‘Reefer Madness’ one-act is all over the map Maryann MaslanSpecial to the Daily Planet 08-11-2001

Arts & Entertainment 08-11-2001

Berkeley hockey player headed to Canadian camp By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-11-2001

Alta Bates expansion ‘skirmish’ heard by the ZAB By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Complacency could lead to Alaska’s beauty being ruined by drilling Thomas Krassowski 08-11-2001

Cal QB Boller among O’Brien candidates Daily Planet Wire Services 08-11-2001

New voting system may help disabled By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-11-2001

Gaia Building is a pleasant surprise of good architecture Hank Resnik 08-11-2001

Passengers left from city’s first pier By Susan Cerny 08-11-2001

Craig has served the Commission on Disablity with great success Helen Rippier Wheeler 08-11-2001

Berkeley park improvements among $2 million grant for Bay Area The Associated Press 08-11-2001

SFO union head arrested for bank heists By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

Man faces trial in baby’s death The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Asian-Americans seek redistricting to unify communities By Leon Drouin Keith Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

California Supreme Court clarifies life support rule By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

Readers share their thoughts on older drivers By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-11-2001

Want Giverny in a tub? A word to the wise: Start slowly The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Investors, researchers unsure as companies ponder stem cell future By Paul Elias AP Biotechnology Writer 08-11-2001

Tobacco trial judge rules $3 billion punitive damages excessive, suggests $100 million By Cadonna M. Peyton Associated Press Writer 08-11-2001

State kicks off rebates for energy-saving appliances The Associated Press 08-11-2001

Worthington clarifies scout stance By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-10-2001

Will technology deliver us from the Tower of Babel? Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 08-10-2001

Literary review keeps public informed By Adam David Miller Daily Planet correspondent 08-10-2001

Arts 08-10-2001

Holmoe optimistic about his make-or-break season (again) By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2001

‘Quirky’ Berkeley makes front page Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 08-10-2001

Extend time line for better public comments 08-10-2001

Census count leads to shift in district lines By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

Appointee removed from disabled commission By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

Berkeley building not a health threat, officials say By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-10-2001

New law requires coverage for experimental cancer treatments The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Court clarifies life support guidelines The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Judge rules $3 billion tobacco fine excessive The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Officials say Western states neared blackouts The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Daylilies have much to offer By Lee Reich The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Higher-priced stores feeling the consumer pinch The Associated Press 08-10-2001

New claims for unemployment insurance on the rise The Associated Press 08-10-2001

AOL, MSN at bottom of provider heap The Associated Press 08-10-2001

Breast-feeding program attacks health disparities By Judith ScherrDaily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Alexander impresses in Cal’s first practices By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2001

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Forum 08-09-2001

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Teachers try to bridge middle, high school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Schott named pre-season All-American Daily Planet Wire Services 08-09-2001

Agency offers a service doorway for homeless By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Berkeley resident documents street artists By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-09-2001

Health-related beach closings on the rise The Associated Press 08-09-2001

Consumers are able to keep economy from constricting By John Cunnif The Associated Press 08-09-2001

Alan Greenspan’s investments provide safety if not exuberance The Associated Press 08-09-2001

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