The Coalition of University Employees Local 3 rallied in front of California Hall on the UC Berkeley campus Wednesday to protest what union representatives called unfair negotiating practices. -more-
Albatross Pub Sept. 1: David Widelock Jazz Trio; Sept. 5: Whiskey Brothers; Sept. 6: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 19: Whiskey Brothers; Sept. 20: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 22: Larry Stefl Jazz Quartet; Sept. 27: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Free. All shows begin at 9 p.m. 1822 San Pablo Ave. 843-2473 albatrosspub@mindspring.com -more-
Five offensive starters sit out in Turlock; Echema ruled ineligible -more-
A new state law requiring school districts to notify parents in writing of pesticide use at school sites probably won’t have a dramatic impact in Berkeley, where the school district has had a policy severely limiting pesticide use for more than 10 years. -more-
The University of California women’s swim program, besides being represented by former Cal standout Haley Cope and junior breaststroker Staciana Stitts, will have another Golden Bear involved with the United States’ Goodwill Games team, as head coach Teri McKeever has been selected as one of USA’s assistant coaches. -more-
Last May, when the 48 rose bushes she planted in her back yard were blooming, Berkeley resident Anne Fitzmaurice decided it was time to become part of the farmers’ market. She would wake up at dawn every Saturday, prepare about 20 bouquets, head to the market, and sell them. -more-
Corey Goodman, a leading neuroscientist at the University of California, Berkeley, announced Tuesday he is leaving academia for the private sector. -more-
We sent half the refund to the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the second half to the Children’s Hospital Foundation. -more-
SAN JOSE — Prosecutors and defense attorneys for the Russian computer programmer charged with circumventing electronic book copyright protections are negotiating a possible plea bargain and have agreed to delay an arraignment scheduled for Thursday. -more-
NEW YORK — The big issue in Social Security reform isn’t limited to just strengthening the system. It’s bigger than that. As big, perhaps, as saving the entire economy. -more-
Need to save Social Security, economy, America 08-23-2001
Murder suspect’s 3-year-old son discovered dead 08-22-2001
Make smart changes to decrease power bill 08-21-2001
Two-fifths of schools in Davis program slip on test 08-20-2001
Video shows city employees disposing of homeless’ belongings 08-18-2001
Court mandate says officers must make traffic stops safely 08-17-2001
University employees want salary raise, right to strike By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-23-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities compiled by Guy Poole 08-23-2001
Craig should not be removed Blane N. Beckwith 08-23-2001
Arts 08-23-2001
Banged-up Bears take it easy during final scrimmage Staff Report 08-23-2001
Parents may not see many pesticide use letters By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-23-2001
How tenants recycle Rene Cardinaux, A.I.A 08-23-2001
Cal’s McKeever set for Goodwill Games Daily Planet Wire Services 08-23-2001
Local rose gardener found opportunity at Farmer’s Market By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-23-2001
True Blue remembered Michael Levy 08-23-2001
Berkeley scientist off to head start-up The Associated Press 08-23-2001
Bon temps corrected Armand Boulay 08-23-2001
How some are using their tax refunds: 08-23-2001
Plea bargain in accused hacker case The Associated Press 08-23-2001
Claremont closer to designation By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-22-2001
Arts Staff 08-22-2001
Construction starting soon at King school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-22-2001
Local women prepare for racism conference Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-22-2001
Parents getting first report of school toxins The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Bill creates state ‘do not call’ list for telemarketers The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Attorneys, unions attempt to raise benefits The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Jesse Helms says he’ll retire The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Feds try to curb recession with another cut The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Program will award air quality credits for telecommuting The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Stock prices take another tumble The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Arafat calls for Mideast truce talks in Germany The Associated Press 08-22-2001
NATO decides to send troops into Macedonia The Associated Press 08-22-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-21-2001
Gaia – tourist attraction? Victor Herbert Berkeley 08-21-2001
Arts Staff 08-21-2001
Mentoring program bridges gap By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-21-2001
Pacifica trying to remove left voices Richard Wiebe 08-21-2001
Tribune staff calls editorial ‘embarrassing’ By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001
Lights OK; need better drivers Ann Sieck 08-21-2001
Brainchild is for kids who love to compete By Mary Barrett Daily Planet correspondent 08-21-2001
Opinions are just that – opinions Katherine Thomas 08-21-2001
BHS students elated after 600-mile ride By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001
Missile buildup danger, waste Bruce Joffe 08-21-2001
Berkeley environmentalist honored By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-21-2001
New web page for healthcare services Bay City News 08-21-2001
Agilent cutting 4,000 jobs The Associated Press 08-21-2001
Key economic indicators stable The Associated Press 08-21-2001
Companies could be forced to clean MTBE sites The Associated Press 08-21-2001
A bit of bayou in Berkeley By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 08-20-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-20-2001
Smoke detector laws can be deadly Robert Hagedorn Berkeley 08-20-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 08-20-2001
KPFA reaches out to disabled community By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff ff 08-20-2001
Rhetoric can’t fully explain a complicated market John Koenigshofer Berkeley 08-20-2001
Skaters get their power from the sun By Jon MaysDaily Planet staff 08-20-2001
Bush’s stem-call ‘compromise’ fails to satisfy either side Dr. Max Alfert Professor of Biology, U.C. Berkeley 08-20-2001
Using the tax break for something worthwhile Kate S. Elman Emeryville 08-20-2001
Blighted industrial sites home of new development The Associated Press 08-20-2001
UC Berkeley extends public input on construction Bay City News Service 08-20-2001
Davis renews hopes of saving Edison By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 08-20-2001
State power traders to be pulled from control room The Associated Press 08-20-2001
When things go wrong, companies often re-install retired CEOs By Linda A. Johnson AP Business Writer 08-20-2001
When things go wrong, companies often re-install retired CEOs By Linda A. JohnsonAP Business Writer 08-20-2001
Ford says ignition design safe, but lawsuits allege 11 deaths By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 08-20-2001
Crucible fires burn for those practicing, learning metal arts By Erika Kelly Daily Planet correspondent 08-18-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-18-2001
Community fights back and protests Maio’s firing of popular disability commissioner By Miya Rodolfo-Sioson chair, Commission on Disability 08-18-2001
Slamming fits lifestyle for one poet Marc Polonsky Daily Planet correspondent 08-18-2001
Arts 08-18-2001
Rock climbing novices celebrate achievements By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001
District may lag in testing for play structure arsenic By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001
Craig one of best advocates for disabled Philip Martin Chavez Berkeley Philip Martin Chavez Berkeley 08-18-2001
Vigil strives to honor those who have died By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001
Removed commissioner caring, dedicated Peni Hall Berkeley 08-18-2001
Students weave Web sites, careers By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-18-2001
Center Street restaurant brings back memories By Susan Cerny 08-18-2001
Court says police wrongfully relegates disabled officers The Associated Press 08-18-2001
Thousands of dollars spent to alter state term limits The Associated Press 08-18-2001
Owner should be singing happy tune for new engine By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-18-2001
Tech turnaround more elusive after latest warnings By Lisa Singhania The Associated Press 08-18-2001
Ford Motor Co. plans to cut 4,000 jobs The Associated Press 08-18-2001
Israeli tanks move into Palestinian territory The Associated Press 08-18-2001
Jamaica considers legalizing marijuana for private use despite U.S. protests The Associated Press 08-18-2001
Lamile Perry breaks 5 wheelchair track records By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001
Tribune should retract prejudiced editorial Kriss Worthington Berkeley City Council member 08-17-2001
City nets 4 redistricting plans By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001
Cal athletic director preps for success Daily Planet wire services 08-17-2001
Karen Craig: hard-working commissioner Carol Denney Berkeley 08-17-2001
Little change seen in scores of state tests By Erika Kelly Daily Planet correspondent 08-17-2001
Nonprofit fights environmental degradation By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-17-2001
BRIEFS BDP Staff 08-17-2001
Groups lobby for national Juneteenth Day The Associated Press 08-17-2001
State conservation buoyed by incentives, weather The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Stores continue pulling gel candies linked to deaths The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Blazes under control in Northern California The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Marine World fatality after ride The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Report says feds discriminate with grants The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Committee proposes some Internet access to federal court records The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Pollution killing more people than traffice crashes The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Unusual circumstances in Texas stay of execution The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Study finds hands-free phones still distracting The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Gardening isn’t just gardening, it’s life By Sari Friedman Daily Planet correspondent 08-17-2001
Industry Standard magazine to file for bankruptcy The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Economists encouraged by falling consumer prices The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Nosebleeds can signify something serious The Associated Press 08-17-2001
Make changes, lose the medicine The Associated Press 08-17-2001
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