City copes with tragedy
With attacks in mind, city searches for normalcy -more-
With attacks in mind, city searches for normalcy -more-
924 Gilman Street Sept. 15: Tragedy, Run For Your Fucking Life, Funeral, plus assorted punk rock movies: Behind the Screams, Brainbox, Kamala’s Revenge and others; Sept. 16: 5 p.m. The Influents, The Thumbs, One Time Angels, Agent 51; Sept. 21: Slow Gherkin, 78 RPMS, Enemy You, Wisecracker; Sept. 23: 5 p.m. Subtonix, Running Ragged, (+t.b.a.); Sept. 28: Erase Errata, The Intima, Ibobuki, (+t.b.a.); Sept. 29: DS-13, Beware, Blown To Bits, (+t.b.a.); Most shows are $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO - The organizers of the Arab Film Festival would like to express their sadness around Tuesday’s tragic events in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh. These tragic events affect all Americans, including Arab-Americans. The Arab Film Festival extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims. It is very regrettable that so many innocent individuals have lost their lives or have been injured. -more-
Berkeley scores first touchdown of season in loss -more-
Causing a citywide sigh of relief, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory officials announced Friday that the lab’s radioactive tritium facility has lost funding and will close by early December. -more-
Both California soccer teams were scheduled to play Bay Area teams on the road Sunday. Due to Tuesday’s national tragedy, both games have been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 17. -more-
While there have been many reports of insults and crimes against Muslims in the wake of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, members of the UC Berkeley community stood in solidarity with the Muslim community Friday afternoon. -more-
The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to friends and fellow Americans: -more-
After a contentious two-year land-use battle, the City Council approved a “miraculous” compromise between a coalition of environmentalists and a group of neighbors that opposed a proposal to build a synagogue, school and social hall at 1301 Oxford St. -more-
The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to members of the Graduate Theological Union Community: -more-
Historians, preservationists, urban planners, and tourist boards search for symbols to identify the essence of a built environment. In Paris it is the Eiffel Tower, in San Francisco it is the Transamerica pyramid, for the Bay Area it is the Golden Gate Bridge. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Acknowledging it would be “extremely difficult” to find a fair and impartial jury here, a judge agreed Friday to move the trial of Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel outside San Francisco. -more-
SACRAMENTO – A $200 million program to help the state’s neediest schools won approval Friday as the California Legislature rushed to pass hundreds of bills. -more-
Dear Tom and Ray: -more-
NEW YORK — When Wall Street resumes trading — presumably on Monday — the stock market will face extraordinary circumstances and even greater uncertainty than usual. -more-
The San Francisco division of the FBI said today that agents will be placed at all three major Bay Area airports as a precaution. -more-
Unknown number of FBI agents to protect airports 09-15-2001
Handgun safety bill sent to governor 09-14-2001
President Bush brands attacks ‘acts of war’ 09-13-2001
Red Cross Blood Bank overloaded with eager donors 09-12-2001
Community Action Team set to present findings on city’s health 09-11-2001
Schools supporter gets day named after him 09-10-2001
City copes with tragedy By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 09-15-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-15-2001
Fly a flag, Berkeley David Gee 09-15-2001
ArtsWeekend 09-15-2001
Message of cancellation from the Arab Film Festival 09-15-2001
Logan piles on big plays to beat ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-15-2001
Community claims victory in tritium facility closure By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-15-2001
Letter from Bhutan Tshewang Dendup Thimphu, Bhutan, 09-15-2001
Cal soccer games set for Monday Daily Planet Wire Services 09-15-2001
Campus stands with Muslims By Chris O'Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-15-2001
A Sikh mourns the tragedy, fears blind hate Narinder Singh 09-15-2001
Beth El synagogue-school compromise called ‘miraculous’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-15-2001
GTU community searches for answers 09-15-2001
Old City Hall a symbol of Berkeley’s essence By Susan Cerny 09-15-2001
Judge OKs venue change By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 09-15-2001
Frantic final day for 2001 legislative session By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 09-15-2001
Pros and cons of front wheel drive By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 09-15-2001
Wall Street faces uncertainty when trading resumes By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer 09-15-2001
Kennedy plans new project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-14-2001
Out & About Staff 09-14-2001
Beyond bin Laden – why are we so hated? William O. Beeman Pacific News Service 09-14-2001
’Jackets’ tough preseason continues against Logan By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001
Berkeley comic shows the lighter side of temping By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 09-14-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-14-2001
No new fast food on San Pablo Avenue, commission advises By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001
Call for help in promoting peace Suzan Bollich 09-14-2001
Panthers look to fix problems, rebound against El Cerrito By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001
Muslims cautious despite positive UC reaction By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Motivations are comprehensible George Palen 09-14-2001
Cal-Rutgers football game rescheduled for Nov. 23 Daily Planet Wire Services 09-14-2001
Motivations are comprehensible By Kimberlee Keala Bortfield Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Enron Corp. agrees to turn over documents to Senate investigators By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001
Campus Muslim students braced for backlash By Malcolm Gay and Turaya Bryant Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Berkeley High teens sorting out emotions after attack By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001
Critics call redistricting plans too pro-incumbent By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001
U.S. response to terror attacks raises legal issues By Martha Mendoza AP National Writer 09-14-2001
Lawsuits targeting airline industry expected over terrorist hijackings By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001
Don’t let sprinkler systems leave you high and dry Associated Press report 09-14-2001
Sweeheart deal for San Francisco Barbie The Associated Press 09-14-2001
Officials silent on building delays By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-13-2001
Cal cancels all games through weekend Staff 09-13-2001
Guy Poole 09-13-2001
Nightmare begins for American Arabs Corey Wade 09-13-2001
Staff 09-13-2001
Alta Bates Summit plan to consolidate meets opposition Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-13-2001
Cal golf finishes fourth in North Carolina Staff 09-13-2001
Change is up to us Redwood Mary Berkeley 09-13-2001
Therapists offer free help for stress Staff 09-13-2001
Berkeley high school games on schedule Staff 09-13-2001
Reflections on a day of great tragedy Tom Lent Berkeley 09-13-2001
Lawrence Livermore Labs beef up security after terror attacks By Bruce Gerstman Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2001
Tragic event no reason for more military dollars Bruce Joffe Oakland 09-13-2001
Police Briefs Staff 09-13-2001
Authorities focus on several terrorist groups By Karen Gullo Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001
Help for kid and adult stress stress Staff 09-13-2001
State lawmakers begin final days with memorial service By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001
Major bill action by California Legislature Associated Press 09-13-2001
State economy will suffer from attacks, economists say By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer 09-13-2001
Attacks could trigger temporary energy price hikes By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001
Former Cal rugby player among hijacking victims By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2001
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