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Alternative high school garden gutted

By Erika Kelly Daily Planet Correspondent
Tuesday August 14, 2001

The garden is now barren where ripe tomatoes, strawberry vines and corn stalks once grew, but educators at the Berkeley Alternative High School already have plans to replant the garden removed by the school district last week in an effort to control rodents in the area. -more-


Guy Poole
Tuesday August 14, 2001

Tuesday, Aug. 14


Do not shoot the messenger

Robert Clear Berkeley
Tuesday August 14, 2001

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Staff
Tuesday August 14, 2001


Civic Center receives quake monitoring equipment

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Tuesday August 14, 2001

The city’s newly remodeled Martin Luther King Civic Center Building is being fitted with monitoring equipment that will measure just how much the six-story building shakes, rattles and rolls during the next earthquake. -more-


Dark sky ordinances save energy

Yolanda Huang member, Parks & Recreation Commission
Tuesday August 14, 2001

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Surrogate mother sues Berkeley couple

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 14, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — A California couple embroiled in a trans-Atlantic surrogate parent lawsuit has lined up another would-be family for twins that a British woman is carrying. -more-


Bigots and fountains in City Hall

Stuart Sidells Berkele
Tuesday August 14, 2001

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Business school dean resigning at year’s end

Daily Planet services
Tuesday August 14, 2001

The University of California, Berkeley business school dean who once served as President Clinton’s National Economic Adviser is leaving to head the London Business School. -more-


The doctor is not always right

Gene Bernardi Berkeley
Tuesday August 14, 2001

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Police cite homeless advocates who took over empty building

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 14, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Nine advocates for affordable housing were cited Monday, two days after breaking into and taking over an abandoned city-owned building to draw attention to their cause. -more-


What you don’t know....

George Kauffman Berkeley
Tuesday August 14, 2001

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Features

Bill would exempt hottest areas from power blackouts

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 14, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Desert dwellers could get a break if California is hit by rolling power blackouts later this summer. -more-


Go ahead – spend now, save later

By John Cunniff The Associated Press
Tuesday August 14, 2001

As the economy weakens, the word is being spread to consumers from all directions, including Washington and the business community: If you care about the economy get out and spend. -more-


Chevron,Texaco closer to merger

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 14, 2001

NEW YORK — Chevron Corp. and Texaco Inc. have signed a consent order with the Federal Trade Commission, outlining the terms they expect to meet in order to gain regulatory approval for their merger. -more-


Emery Worldwide Airlines grounds plane fleet

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 14, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Emery Worldwide Airlines agreed to ground its 37-plane fleet Monday after the Federal Aviation Administration confronted the cargo carrier with more than 100 apparent violations of government safety regulations. -more-


Editorial

Judge postpones Ford ignition trial

The Associated Press
Tuesday August 14, 2001

A proposed legal settlement that could cost Ford Motor Co. as much as $1 billion prompted a judge Monday to postpone a class-action trial on allegations that faulty ignition switches caused millions of cars and trucks to stall. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Judge postpones Ford ignition trial 08-14-2001

SF homeless advocates take over vacant building 08-13-2001

Rabbits in Berkeley? 4-h kids raising brood 08-11-2001

Student actors prepare monologues with seniors 08-10-2001

Airports respond to increased traffic 08-09-2001

Light pollution prevents sky watching for many 08-08-2001

News

Alternative high school garden gutted By Erika Kelly Daily Planet Correspondent 08-14-2001

Guy Poole 08-14-2001

Do not shoot the messenger Robert Clear Berkeley 08-14-2001

Staff 08-14-2001

Civic Center receives quake monitoring equipment By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-14-2001

Dark sky ordinances save energy Yolanda Huang member, Parks & Recreation Commission 08-14-2001

Surrogate mother sues Berkeley couple The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Bigots and fountains in City Hall Stuart Sidells Berkele 08-14-2001

Business school dean resigning at year’s end Daily Planet services 08-14-2001

The doctor is not always right Gene Bernardi Berkeley 08-14-2001

Police cite homeless advocates who took over empty building The Associated Press 08-14-2001

What you don’t know.... George Kauffman Berkeley 08-14-2001

Bill would exempt hottest areas from power blackouts The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Go ahead – spend now, save later By John Cunniff The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Chevron,Texaco closer to merger The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Emery Worldwide Airlines grounds plane fleet The Associated Press 08-14-2001

Smart voter Jon Mays/Daily Planet 08-13-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities 08-13-2001

Technology could deliver us from the Tower of Babel By Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 08-13-2001

Arts 08-13-2001

Closed campus plan at Berkeley High put on hold By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-13-2001

No money, no mail Richard Thompson 08-13-2001

Warm water pools design under way By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-13-2001

Now it’s many friends of the creek By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-13-2001

Undergrad scholars enter graduate incubators By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2001

California sues EPA over ethanol requirement for gas The Associated Press 08-13-2001

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

Guy Poole 08-09-2001

Forum 08-09-2001

Staff 08-09-2001

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