Mourners gather at vigil
The Berkeley community came together at churches, Civic Center Park and Sproul Plaza to express grief and gain strength in the face of Tuesday’s brutal attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. -more-
The Berkeley community came together at churches, Civic Center Park and Sproul Plaza to express grief and gain strength in the face of Tuesday’s brutal attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. -more-
City officials held what City Manager Weldon Rucker characterized as a mini-Emergency Services meeting Tuesday morning to plan the city response to the attacks in New York and Washington. -more-
By Tom Raum -more-
As government officials and media pundits scrambled to determine who was behind Tuesday’s attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, many Berkeley-based professors said they were reluctant to draw conclusions, and expressed anger that Arab groups were immediately considered suspect. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The mother of a San Francisco man believes her son died a hero aboard one of the airplanes hijacked and destroyed by terrorists. -more-
By Carlos Cruz and Hadas Ragolsky -more-
Two members of the Berkeley Fire Department are about to fly east to assist in search and rescue operations in either New York or Washington, D.C. -more-
Early reports of casualties resulting from Tuesday’s attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon brought quick comparisons to the attack on Pearl Harbor that thrust the United States into World War II. -more-
The terrorist attacks that closed airports here and across the nation came at a time when the Service Employees International Union has a major drive underway to organize luggage screeners at Oakland, Seattle-Tacoma and Los Angeles International Airports. -more-
STANFORD (AP) — Former Secretary of State George Shultz said the United States should respond aggressively to Tuesday’s terrorist attacks and must not let them change the nation’s way of life. -more-
By Erica Werner -more-
Californians abandoned offices, raced home to families and prayed for victims in a wave of fear, anxiety and grief after four airliners bound for the state were hijacked Tuesday and turned into devastating terrorist weapons in attacks in the East. -more-
WASHINGTON — The terror attacks in the nation’s business and government capitals may well push the teetering economy into recession, analysts suggested. The Federal Reserve said it stood ready to pump extra money into the economy if needed to try to avert such a development. -more-
While most people are thinking about the tragic loss of life during the events Tuesday, some are looking at what the loss will mean to the U.S. economy. -more-
OAKLAND – The American Red Cross Blood Bank on Claremont Avenue was mobbed Tuesday afternoon, as concerned and grief-stricken East Bay residents showed up to offer their help in the only way they knew how. -more-
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Community Action Team set to present findings on city’s health 09-11-2001
Schools supporter gets day named after him 09-10-2001
Firecrackers may have caused Thursday’s blaze 09-08-2001
Citing high fire danger, rangers close Mount Diablo State Park 09-07-2001
Obituary 09-06-2001
Mourners gather at vigil By John Geluardi and Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-12-2001
City, schools, university react quickly to attacks By Judith Scherr, Hank Sims and John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001
Bush says terrorists will be brought to justice Staff 09-12-2001
Professors warn against drawing early conclusions By Rachel Searles and Jason Allen Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
Mother of San Francisco victim believes son died a hero By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001
Tragedy hits close to home for many of city’s residents Staff 09-12-2001
Fireman, canine companion flying east to assist in rescue By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001
Pearl Harbor comparisons may be off base By Chris O’Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
Airport screeners on the bottom of the employment heap Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
Former Secretary of State Shultz: ‘retaliate vigorously’ Staff 09-12-2001
Arab-Americans report threats in wake of attacks Staff 09-12-2001
Attacks send wave of fear through California By Chelsea J. Carter Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001
Attacks may push teetering U.S. economy into recession By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer 09-12-2001
Attacks could have long-term impact on world markets By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001
City attorney upholds bicycle restrictions By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001
Guy Poole 09-11-2001
New hope for new ally Richard Berkeley Berkeley 09-11-2001
Staff 09-11-2001
Maio speaks out on Commissioner Craig’s dismissal By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001
It just ain’t necessarily so Michael Larridi Berkeley 09-11-2001
City Council returns to work tonight By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-11-2001
Jr. college cuts hurting at Laney Lily Leung Alameda 09-11-2001
Elephant mother kills own baby at Oakland Zoo Associated Press 09-11-2001
Leave our Social Security alone Dorothy Headley Berkeley 09-11-2001
Sexual exploitation of children at record high By Clauder Marx Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Tradeoffs for preserving shore Paul Kamen Chair, Berkeley Waterfront Commission 09-11-2001
Democrats’ dispute threatens to leave redistricting to court By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Nevada’s agricultural boss concerned with medical marijuana By Scott Sonner Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Lawmaker believes Bush won’t fight effort to end ban on travel to Cuba By Traci Carl Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
US cooperation with Peru, Colombia still in limbo By Ken Guggenheim Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Police investigating shooting death of Emeryville resident Bay City News 09-11-2001
Assembly restores funding to community colleges Associated Press 09-11-2001
Starbucks denies use of ephedrine in tea Associated Press 09-11-2001
Districts must show ‘diligent search’ for credentialed teachers Associated Press 09-11-2001
Qwest Communications to cut 4,000 jobs By Jon SarcheAssociated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Choking hazards for children persist in marketplace By Darlene Superville Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Tougher standards on arsenic sought By John Heilprin Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001
Vista College has more interest and fewer funds By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Correspondent 09-10-2001
out and about Staff 09-10-2001
Ferry projects could funnel money away from existing systems Steve Geller 09-10-2001
Arts Staff 09-10-2001
Brigham Young runs away from hapless Bears By Greg Beacham Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001
Pension plan is shrinking police forces By Kerry Eleveld Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2001
Rose Garden architect also designed Berkeley’s Aquatic Park Michael Levy 09-10-2001
St. Mary’s offense sputters against Dragons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2001
St. Mary’s offense sputters against Dragons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2001
Watershed festival celebrates poetry By Rachel Searles Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2001
Ferry system should start small, grow slowly Staff 09-10-2001
Cal men lose another in final minutes Daily Planet Wire Services 09-10-2001
Daily Planet staff Staff 09-10-2001
Scott Newman Scott Newman 09-10-2001
Sports Shorts Daily Planet Wire Services 09-10-2001
Transit week is under way Daily Planet staff 09-10-2001
Revised State Assembly districting plan released By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001
Ex-guard suspected of another killing spree By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001
The next big thing may be very, very small By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-10-2001
New library director honored By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-09-2001
Out and About Staff 09-09-2001
Idealism: a viable alternative in today’s media world? By Norman Solomon Creators Syndicate 09-09-2001
Ensemble uses stories to bring town to life By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 09-09-2001
Fullerton wins on penalty kick in 110th minute 924 Gilman Sept. 8: Lab Rats, Relative; Most shows $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless noted. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926 Albatross Pub Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenc By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2001
Attorney files suit against Eviction Defense Center By Hank Sims Daily Planet correspondent 09-09-2001
People, not guns, are responsible Romila Khanna 09-09-2001
Arts Staff 09-09-2001
Foothill blasts ’Jackets 37-0 Daily Planet Staff By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2001
Recycled water may be used in west Berkeley parks, businesses By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001
Cal women hold on to early lead, beat No. 17 Longhorns Daily Planet Wire Services 09-09-2001
5 & 10-cent stores once essential features of American main streets By Susan Cerny 09-09-2001
CHP car chase ends in gunfire By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001
Robert McAfee Brown, leader of liberation theology movement dead at 81 Associated Press 09-09-2001
Firecrackers may have caused Thursday’s blaze By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001
Activists seeking apologies for Japanese wartime atrocities By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-09-2001
Mexican laborers hope Fox, Bush summit yields tangible results Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 09-09-2001
Chevron, Texaco merger awaits shareholders’ approval By Jennifer Loven Associated Press Writer 09-09-2001
Panel finds no evidence that substance causes cancer Associated Press 09-09-2001
New library director honored By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-08-2001
Out and About Compiled by Greg Poole 09-08-2001
5 & 10-cent stores once essential features of American main streets By Susan Cerny 09-08-2001
Idealism: a viable alternative in today’s media world? By Norman Solomon Creators Syndicate 09-08-2001
Ensemble uses stories to bring town to life By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 09-08-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calender Staff 09-08-2001
Tough overtime loss for Bears 924 Gilman Sept. 8: Lab Rats, Relative; Most shows $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless noted. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926 Albatross Pub Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenco Guitar; Sept. 19 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2001
Attorney files suit against Eviction Defense Center By Hank SimsDaily Planet correspondent 09-08-2001
People, not guns, are responsible Romila Khanna 09-08-2001
Foothill blasts ’Jackets 37-0 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-08-2001
Recycled water may be used in west Berkeley parks, businesses By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-08-2001
Cal women hold on to early lead, beat No. 17 Longhorns Daily Planet Wire Services 09-08-2001
CHP car chase ends in gunfire By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-08-2001
Robert McAfee Brown, leader of liberation theology movement dead at 81 Associated Press 09-08-2001
Activists seeking apologies for Japanese wartime atrocities By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-08-2001
Mexican laborers hope Fox, Bush summit yields tangible results Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 09-08-2001
Chevron, Texaco merger awaits shareholders’ approval By Jennifer Loven Associated Press Writer 09-08-2001
Panel finds no evidence that substance causes cancer Associated Press 09-08-2001
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