Berkeley High School staff arrived back on campus Friday for the first of three “staff development” days, two of which will focus on formulating a response to the criticisms leveled against the school in a recent report by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. -more-
A sudden-death haiku was called for at the Berzerkeley Slam Wednesday night to break a tie between competing poets. The standing room only audience at the Starry Plough’s weekly event snapped their fingers and shouted encouragement to the performers taking their turn at the microphone. -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-
With academics back in order, sophomore cornerback is at the top of the depth chart -more-
The city of Berkeley has put out the call for a new transportation czar who will be responsible for all transportation planning, traffic engineering and alternative transit programs. -more-
The Berkeley Daily Planet received this letter addressed to Nancy Conway, the executive director at the Oakland Tribune. -more-
State Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, strongly encouraged women to run for public office during the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville annual community luncheon Friday. -more-
Editor: -more-
Only three 19th century commercial buildings are still standing on busy University Avenue. 844 and 982 University Avenue are physically intact examples of what was, in the 1880s, a common commercial style. Tall display windows for lighting the interior of the business reflected a technical advance of pane-glass making in the mid-nineteenth century. Surrounding these large windows were carved wood moldings and brackets typical of the Victorian era. -more-
The Berkeley Daily Planet received this letter addressed to the school board and superintendent of Berkeley. -more-
East Bay lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride conference under way -more-
SACRAMENTO — Police across the nation detained passengers in airports and stopped them on the streets Friday if they bore a passing resemblance to a Ukrainian immigrant accused in Monday’s brutal slayings of six family members. -more-
Dear Tom and Ray: My wife drives our 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, which has only 60,000 miles of easy driving on it. The car is loaded and is in mint condition. -more-
NEW YORK — After languishing through the dog days of August, the stock market finally perked up Friday with the Dow industrials enjoying a 194-point gain. -more-
Oakland’s downtown Chinatown area returned to normal yesterday afternoon following a gas leak that forced the evacuation of numerous businesses along Eighth Street. -more-
Gas leak clears Chinatown 08-25-2001
Regulators OK relief for low-income power ratepayers 08-24-2001
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
BHS grapples with accreditation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-25-2001
Development limits are much needed Nancy Wilson 08-25-2001
Berkeley slamming a celebration of diversity By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 08-25-2001
Arts Weekend 08-25-2001
Callen looking forward to getting back on the field Daily Planet Wire Services 08-25-2001
WANTED: Berkeley transit czar By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Why does Tribune write editorials based on hate? Jonathon Marley 08-25-2001
Senator urges women to enter politics Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-25-2001
Neglect — not pesticide — is cause of school building blight Michael Bauce 08-25-2001
A modernized building reveals its 19th century origins By Susan Cerny 08-25-2001
Differing views are not always homophobic S. Nielsen 08-25-2001
Berkeley High ‘B’ building could be a community asset Terry Cochrell 08-25-2001
Police seminar set on gay issues By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-25-2001
Man hunt ruffles look-alikes in Sacramento killings The Associated Press 08-25-2001
Customer shouldn’t trade Cutlass By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 08-25-2001
Investors have little reason to hold on to stocks The Associated Press 08-25-2001
Support grows for ousted disability commissioner By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-24-2001
Density works - try it Richard Register 08-24-2001
Annual world festival comes to Telegraph By Wanda Sabir Special to the Daily Planet 08-24-2001
Arts Staff 08-24-2001
Newcomers working together on BHS offense By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-24-2001
Board meets to review budget discrepancies By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Plan first - then build Becky O’Malley 08-24-2001
N.Y. library acquires Jack Kerouac archives The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Car sharing program to hit the road in November By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
KPFA rallies for suspended N.Y. radio host By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-24-2001
Briefs Staff 08-24-2001
Judge upholds ban on diesel fleets The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Tribes worry Congress will ignore their energy help The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Condit interview does little to help him, viewers say The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Couple will pay surrogate mom The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Stencil painting your home can be easy and fun By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Homeowners can reduce contractor liens The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Debate over number of human genes The Associated Press 08-24-2001
China acknowledges HIV cases surging The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Number of jobless hits nine-year high The Associated Press 08-24-2001
Users of wireless networks beware: eavesdropping is easier The Associated Press 08-24-2001
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
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