Six female employees filed a grievance in late July with the director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory charging that female administrative specialists are underpaid and underpromoted, compared to their male counterparts. -more-
The languishing farm economy in California has taken its toll on many family farmers. As California’s agricultural sector continues to struggle through a year plagued with energy crisis, low prices and water shortages, sustainable agriculture and organic farming offer realistic, viable solutions. -more-
From a land where time had more value than money and dreams were haunted by mysterious creatures called djinns came artist, philosopher and pacifist Khalil Bendib. -more-
The race to succeed state Assemblymember Dion Aroner in 2002 was thrown into chaos on Friday, when an Assembly committee released its statewide proposal for new district boundaries. -more-
Berkeley High, pixie dust and staggered lunch -more-
Elizabeth Rosner says she was “the child who asked a lot of questions, always trying to fill in the gaps and mystery” of her parents’ experiences during the Holocaust. -more-
By Jeffrey Obser -more-
FAIRFIELD (AP) — Teachers were back in class after a tentative two-year contract agreement was reached over the Labor Day weekend. -more-
A shooting near the corner of King and Harmon streets sent a 16-year-old male to Children’s Hospital in Oakland, according to Berkeley Police Lt. Cynthia Harris. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The threat of a BART strike may not be over, as a third union awaits a court decision to either extend or revoke a restraining order that prevents it from striking. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A contract signed before anyone knew billions would be made selling bioengineered drugs is at the heart of a $400 million legal dispute between a pharmaceutical company and the research center whose work led to several key patents. -more-
SAN JOSE — The lyrical pop-song question “Do You Know the Way To San Jose,” may soon have a new answer — the Norman Y. Mineta Airport. -more-
WASHINGTON — Texas Republican Phil Gramm said Tuesday he will leave the Senate at the end of his third term next year, following fellow conservatives Jesse Helms and Strom Thurmond into retirement and closing out a career as an unflinching advocate of lower taxes and less government. -more-
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Mint warned collectors of its new American buffalo commemorative silver dollars Tuesday to make sure they bought the real thing. -more-
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Claiming their civil rights were violated by a policeman warning of violence over shutting off water to farmers, two environmentalists filed claims Tuesday against the city for $100,000 each. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Breast-feeding mothers would get breaks and an appropriate room to express milk at work for their infants at home under a bill sent to the governor Tuesday. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Female inmates serving life sentences could get overnight visits with their children under a bill approved Tuesday by the California Assembly. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Law firms that work for the state would have to attempt to provide a certain amount of free legal services to the poor under a bill approved Tuesday by the Senate. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly five years after California voters approved Proposition 209 banning affirmative action, a state appeals court Tuesday declared invalid a host of race- and gender-based government hiring programs. -more-
SAN JOSE — About 80 of the 6,000 employees Cisco Systems laid off in April have found a good reason to hold their heads high at a time when many suddenly unemployed tech workers are having a tough time coping. -more-
DURBAN, South Africa — Desperate to save the U.N. racism conference, the European Union and South Africa joined forces Tuesday to try resolving the language dispute that prompted a walkout by the United States and Israel. -more-
OAKLAND — The tentative agreement that averted a possible BART strike will give the transit system’s workers wage and pension increases of more than 20.5 percent over four years, a union leader said Tuesday. -more-
Pact would give BART workers more than 20.5 percent raises 09-05-2001
Unions looking for new support as labor issues come to fore 09-04-2001
$45-million tram system proposed for Alameda 09-03-2001
Researchers predict 42 percent of HIV in San Francisco will resist drug treatment within four years 09-01-2001
Fire at frat blamed on pot lights 08-31-2001
Marin executives indicted in nuclear testing sale 08-30-2001
Women employees at LBNL charge sex discrimination By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-05-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-05-2001
Support increased funding for sustainable agriculture By Emily Franciskovich 09-05-2001
Sculptor revels in freedom to create Maryann Maslan Special to the Daily Planet 09-05-2001
Proposed district boundary would exclude candidate By Hank Sims Daily Planet Correspondent 09-05-2001
Letter to the Editor 09-05-2001
First novel sheds light on grief, survival and family secrets Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 09-05-2001
Area nurses to join rally at Capitol Thursday Staff 09-05-2001
Fairfield teachers reach contract accord Staff 09-05-2001
Police news Kenyatte Davis 09-05-2001
Third BART union holds Wednesday strike option By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Trial Opens in Suit against Bay Area Biotech firm By Gary Gentile Associated Press writer 09-05-2001
San Jose may rename airport to honor Mineta The Associated Press 09-05-2001
Sen. Gramm announces retirement plans By David Espo AP Special Correspondent 09-05-2001
Mint warns collectors: Don’t get buffaloed Staff 09-05-2001
Environmentalists say free speech rights were violated The Associated Press 09-05-2001
Assembly OKs bill giving nursing mothers a break Staff 09-05-2001
Bill would allow overnight visits with inmate mothers Staff 09-05-2001
Law urges free legal help for poor Staff 09-05-2001
Appeals court guts state’s affirmative action programs By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Idle hands have an opportunity to help By Karen A. Davis Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Talks under way to salvage racism conference By Dina Kraft Associated Press Writer 09-05-2001
Poets’ potluck celebrates joys of creativity in verse By Alex I. Halperin Special to the Daily Planet 09-04-2001
Guy Poole 09-04-2001
Don’t debate whether Zionism equals racism Mark Tarses Berkeley 09-04-2001
Reading program set to catch problems early By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 09-04-2001
Palestinian activists are diverse Greg Hoadley Oakland 09-04-2001
Talks to avert BART strike span long holiday weekend By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-04-2001
Apartheid means segregation by skin color David Singer Berkeley 09-04-2001
Labor Day report on wage disparity isn’t news to area’s working poor Staff 09-04-2001
SJP is a diverse group, addressing an issue of human rights Samuel Hoffman Berkeley 09-04-2001
An energy-efficient refrigerator can save you money By Alice LaPierre 09-04-2001
‘Noncompete’ clauses giving laid-off workers pause By Leslie Miller Associated Press Writer 09-04-2001
Economy taking its toll on airport concessions The Associated Press 09-04-2001
Governor’s race may be state’s costliest ever The Associated Press 09-04-2001
Berkeley labor unions enjoy increased numbers By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001
Illini put Bears away early in season opener By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001
Guy Poole 09-03-2001
Perspective By Jennifer Rockne Pacific News Service 09-03-2001
S.F.’s Summer of Love lives on in new novel By Sari Friedman Daily Planet Correspondent 09-03-2001
Music Staff 09-03-2001
County school budget battle is finally over By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 09-03-2001
Cal women survive a scare from Michigan, win 4-2 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2001
Workshop titles are reflective of shocking racism towards Zionism Shabnam Piryaei Berkeley 09-03-2001
Senior’s home benefits from repairs By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-03-2001
One dead in early morning roll-over Staff 09-03-2001
Workers call for legalizing immigrant laborers By Deborah Kong AP Minority Issues Writer 09-03-2001
Grandmother chases down carjacker, saves infant Staff 09-03-2001
BART unions issue a transportation strike warning The Associated Press 09-03-2001
Once off-limits, Bay Area to house power plants The Associated Press 09-03-2001
Grocery workers extend contract to discuss offers The Associated Press 09-03-2001
Judge puts limits on application of pesticide near Monterey schools The Associated Press 09-03-2001
State agencies accused of driving up power prices By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-03-2001
Future unclear for hallowed longshore hiring halls By Leslie Gornstein AP Business Writer 09-03-2001
California prepares for drought as water levels fall By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-03-2001
There’s no stopping this crossing guard Chris O'Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-01-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Compiled by Guy Poole 09-01-2001
Stop funding Palestinian Authority Daniel C. Spitzer, Ph.D. 09-01-2001
Poetry, artists featured at Watershed Festival By Adam David MillerDaily Planet Correspondent 09-01-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 09-01-2001
Jewel of recruiting class ruled ineligible Staff Report 09-01-2001
Water Authority floats ferry plan for Berkeley By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-01-2001
Need to understand the issues 'Shabnam Piryaei 09-01-2001
Bears kick off season with 4-0 victory By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-01-2001
Judge disallows ‘dirty tricks’ testimony By Hank Sims Special to the Daily Planet 09-01-2001
Making up our minds about the tritium lab Elmer R. Grossman, M.D. 09-01-2001
Rose garden – a historic treasure By Susan Cerney 09-01-2001
Unions still unsatisfied with BART proposals By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001
BAY AREA BRIEFS The Associated Press 09-01-2001
League of Women Voters will host forum on racism By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 09-01-2001
Sunday deadline for Cal Grant applications Staff 09-01-2001
Proposed 53rd District seen likely to elect a Democrat By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001
Legislation to regulate payday lending industry stalled By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-01-2001
Troubled Excite@home loses two partners By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-01-2001
No substitute for experience, Holmoe hopes By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-31-2001
Actress returns to first love in ‘Goddesses’ By John Angell Grant Correspondent 08-31-2001
Missing from Racism Summit agenda – India’s caste system Sarita Sarvate Pacific News Service 08-31-2001
Bridging a need Kenyatte Davis/Daily Planet 08-31-2001
Calendar 08-31-2001
Treat MSC seriously 08-31-2001
Campus activists call for end to ‘Israeli apartheid’ By Hank Sims Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2001
League of Women Voterswill host forum on racism By Ben LumpkinDaily Planet staff 08-31-2001
Quiet hero left uninsured after bureaucratic bungle By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-31-2001
Bright idea would darken night sky over city By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-31-2001
Student ‘binge’ drinking a concern Bay City News Service 08-31-2001
Redistricting could threaten Condit’s re-election bid By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 08-31-2001
Marin County executives indicted in nuclear sale The Associated Press 08-31-2001
Powell mediates by phone in attempt at Mideast truce By Barry Schweid AP Diplomatic Writer 08-31-2001
At least four dead in wake of West Bank violence AP 08-31-2001
Know what to look for when choosing a good surge protector By JAMES & MORRIS CAREY For AP Newsfeatures 08-31-2001
Schwab to cut up to 2,400 jobs By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer 08-31-2001
Apple admits cuts, shuffles sales force AP 08-31-2001
Berkeley students back to school By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001
Highly-ranked Bears will be on the attack in 2001 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-30-2001
Welcome to San Francisco: America’s Asian city By Andrew Lam Pacific News Service 08-30-2001
High school ID program not popular By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001
Police attend seminar for sensitivity training By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-30-2001
Parents hard-pressed to find preschool openings Staff 08-30-2001
Bill limiting junk foods in some schools approved The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Grocery unions may strike The Associated Press 08-30-2001
State democrats pitch redistricting plans The Associated Press 08-30-2001
News Briefs BDP/ The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Missing IRS returns at Pittsburgh facility grows to at least 40,000 The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Agency reaches settlement over threatened animals, herbs The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Stocks fall on lackluster economic report The Associated Press 08-30-2001
Economy expansion slowest in 8 years The Associated Press 08-30-2001
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