UC Berkeley students face an easier housing search this fall than last in the wake of the dot-com bust, according to city and university housing officials and local rental agencies – but not necessarily a less expensive one. -more-
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Proponents of strengthening a warning against wearing chemical fragrances at public meetings say the city’s current admonition, printed on public meeting agendas, is vague and arbitrary. The council will consider stronger wording when it meets Sept. 11. -more-
A weekend riot at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to ban all dances at the school’s main dance hall for the semester, the university announced Monday. -more-
The National Institutes of Health announced Monday that the University of California at San Francisco is among 10 organizations worldwide that are eligible to receive federal funds for stem cell research. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Florence Vangay was once a refugee in search of opportunity. Like thousands of Hmong, she fled her native Laos to escape persecution after the Vietnam War, and eventually settled in California’s Central Valley. Now she has joined a growing wave of Southeast Asian immigrants again on the move, looking for a better life. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Steaming, swamp green and topped with whipped cream, the chocolatey “o-cha mocha” drink is the brainchild of Japanese executives hoping to do for green tea what Starbucks has done for coffee. -more-
Japanese firm hopes green tea catches on here 08-28-2001
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
Housing’s plentiful this fall — but be prepared to pay plenty By Jeffrey Obser Special to the Daily Planet 08-28-2001
Guy Poole 08-28-2001
Green Party joins Pacifica protest Leslie Bonnet, Dana Engen, John Selawsky, B Soffer Green Party of Alameda County Council 08-28-2001
It’s back to school for volunteers, too By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-28-2001
Safer at lesser speeds Charles Siegel Berkeley 08-28-2001
Sufferers want to clear the air on scents at meetings By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-28-2001
Application for transit czar post Steve Geller Berkeley 08-28-2001
Party turned ‘riot’ prompts ban on dances at ballroom Bay City News 08-28-2001
It’s not a rebate Richard Lewis Ex-Berkeleyian Elyria, Ohio 08-28-2001
UCSF named eligible for stem cell research funding Bay City News 08-28-2001
Census: State’s Hmong on the move again By MARGIE MASON Associated Press Writer 08-28-2001
Dog days in Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-27-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 08-27-2001
Even the dead travel in the age of globalization By Andrew Lam Pacific News Service 08-27-2001
Arts Compiled by Kenyatte Davis 08-27-2001
Pac-10 leaders have to deal with pre-season hype By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-27-2001
Copwatch keeps its eye on the police By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 08-27-2001
Stem cell research can help older Republicans as well Terry Cochrell 08-27-2001
John Muir students master one of the Rs By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-27-2001
UC Berkeley students return to campus, city Bay City News 08-27-2001
Surf’s up for industry catering to women By Chelsea A. Carter Associated Press Writer 08-27-2001
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
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