Malfunctioning elevators worry elderly residents
Last Saturday, the doors closed behind 88-year old Bea Geller, but the little elevator didn’t budge. And the doors wouldn’t open again. None of the buttons responded. -more-
Last Saturday, the doors closed behind 88-year old Bea Geller, but the little elevator didn’t budge. And the doors wouldn’t open again. None of the buttons responded. -more-
DURBAN, South Africa – I’m halfway around the globe, in the midst of an exhausting, inspiring culture shock. -more-
When speaking about the Holocaust there are many levels that might be difficult to fathom: the cunning political maneuverings, the cultural devastation, the cold ingenuity of the concentration camp’s engineering and the deep, almost inhuman hatred humans are capable of. -more-
924 Gilman Sept. 7: Carry On, Champion, Breaker Breaker, Saturday Supercade, Fields of Fire; Sept. 8: Lab Rats, Relative; Most shows $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless noted. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926
The Cal men’s soccer team will host the fifth-annual adidas-Legacy Classic this weekend, as Stanford, Loyola Marymount and CSU Fullerton visit Edwards Stadium. -more-
The Berkeley School Board on Wednesday adopted a new set of educational goals for Berkeley High, intended to buttress the school’s beleaguered accreditation standing – even as some board members and parents expressed disappointment and warned the new Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs) may still be insufficient. -more-
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Bob Hope was released Thursday from a hospital where he had been treated for pneumonia since late last month. -more-
New coach, QB hoping to get Berkeley off to a quick start -more-
EMERYVILLE – Prithviraj Singh said his 3-year-old son cannot understand what happened to the boy’s only sister, Eveneet Deol. The 5-year-old Deol, who was struck by her mother’s car last Friday morning after being dropped off for school at Anna Yates Elementary, died at Childrens’ Hospital Oakland Wednesday afternoon -more-
Downtown developer Patrick Kennedy submitted plans last month to develop a five-story, mixed-use building on Shattuck Avenue at the location of the Fine Arts Cinema. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Bobbie Webb considers himself a survivor of a seismic shift in San Francisco’s population. -more-
Two bank robberies over the past week have brought the Berkeley total since Aug. 27 to four, according to police Lt. Cynthia Harris. -more-
The Fine Arts Cinema may soon find itself without a home when the building it occupies is razed to make way for a five-story, mixed-use building. -more-
OAKLAND – Caltrans plans to equip all lanes of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge with Fastrak lanes this fall, a spokesman announced Thursday. -more-
CHICAGO — How does your garden grow? -more-
An Israeli historian known for being critical of Israeli policy surprised his audience Wednesday night by focusing on the “repeated blunders” that, he says, Palestinians have made in handling negotiations over land. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Setting up a possible showdown between a Democratic Legislature and governor who’s twice vetoed similar bills, the state Senate voted Thursday to boost benefits for injured workers in California. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A bill that would require California’s power-buying agency to hold public hearings on billions of dollars worth of long-term energy contracts passed a key Assembly committee Thursday. -more-
WALNUT CREEK — Rangers at Mount Diablo State Park decided Thursday to close the entire area because of high fire danger. -more-
Citing high fire danger, rangers close Mount Diablo State Park 09-07-2001
Obituary 09-06-2001
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
Malfunctioning elevators worry elderly residents By Hank Sims Daily Planet correspondent 09-07-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-07-2001
NGO activist finds frustration and inspiration at conference on racism By Lillian Galedo Pacific News Service 09-07-2001
A Holocaust survivor returns to the scene of her horrors By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet correspondent 09-07-2001
Staff 09-07-2001
Cal men face Fullerton, LMU Staff Report 09-07-2001
Lukewarm response to new Berkeley High accreditation goals By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-07-2001
A view with some room downtown Merrilie Mitchell 09-07-2001
Bob Hope released from hospital Associated Press 09-07-2001
’Jackets look to excel in wide-open ACCAL By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-07-2001
Child hit by mom’s car dies By Mary Spicuzza Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2001
Fine Arts building proposed for downtownFine Arts building proposed for downtown By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 09-07-2001
Census: Blacks leaving San Francisco in droves By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001
POLICE NEWS compiled by Kenyatte Davis 09-07-2001
Small theater a unique downtown Berkeley gem By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-07-2001
All Bay Bridge lanes to get Fastrak Bay City News 09-07-2001
Garden decorations growing in popularity By Dave Carpenter Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001
Israeli ‘new’ historian startles audience By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-07-2001
Senate passes bill boosting workers’ compensation benefits By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001
Assembly OKs bill requiring energy hearings By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-07-2001
No BART strike – for now By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-06-2001
Panthers looking to open up offense By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-06-2001
That surplus belongs to Social Security Theodore Roszak 09-06-2001
Radicals and radio rebels highlight MadCat By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 09-06-2001
Music Staff 09-06-2001
Report challenges lab’s assessment of tritium safety By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-06-2001
Cal’s Sabo honored for weekend performance Staff 09-06-2001
With Democrats like these, we don’t need Republicans Bruce Joffe Piedmont 09-06-2001
Cuts could hurt city health programs for moms, kids By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 09-06-2001
‘Clean Air Champions’ honored Bay City News 09-06-2001
St. Joseph’s gives workers the pulpit By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-06-2001
Group bids to head waterfront development Associated Press 09-06-2001
Lawyer: More abuse suits against LDS church likely By Andrew Kramer Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001
Immigrant groups urge governor to ease 1994 restrictions on driver’s licenses Associated Press 09-06-2001
Protections for hate crime victims signed into law The Associated Press 09-06-2001
Talks intensify as European delegates ready to walk out of racism conference By Chris Tomlinson Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001
Where slump stops, nobody knows By John Cunniff AP Business Analyst 09-06-2001
Chevron Oil announces move from SF The Associated Press 09-06-2001
Investors aren’t buying HP’s Compaq plan Associated Press 09-06-2001
On 50th anniversary of peace, opinions divided on need for Japan war apology By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-06-2001
Commission eyes salaries, training in effort to recruit good teachers The Associated Press 09-06-2001
Assembly OKs bill imposing fine for leaving child alone in car Associated Press 09-06-2001
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