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City leaders react to Lee’s vote against war

By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff
Monday September 17, 2001

Reaction to U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee’s lone Congressional vote against the use of force against terror in the wake of the Sept. 11 tradedy was swift this week. -more-



Out and About

Compiled by Guy Poole
Monday September 17, 2001


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School districts, auditors, and accountability

By Ann-Marie Hogan
Monday September 17, 2001

Berkeley’s school district is threatened with “negative certification” because of budget inaccuracies; Emeryville School Board directors are recalled, after reports of deficit spending and inappropriate expenditures by the Superintendent; Peralta District students start school without textbooks. Students, parents, teachers and taxpayers can’t help wondering “why can’t they get it right?” -more-



Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Monday September 17, 2001

924 Gilman Street 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-



Panthers win a squeaker over El Cerrito

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Monday September 17, 2001

Tailback George scores three TDs for St. Mary’s -more-



What Lee said on house floor

Barbara Lee
Monday September 17, 2001

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart, one that is filled with sorrow for the families and loved ones who were killed and injured in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Only the most foolish or the most callous would not understand the grief that has gripped the American people and millions across the world. -more-





Shore clean-up nets an odd bounty

By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday September 17, 2001

“This is a life-changing activity you’re doing today,” Patty Donald told volunteers assembled near the Berkeley Marina Saturday, as they prepared to spread out and pick up garbage along the coastline. -more-



Conservatism is for heroes’

Tim Plume
Monday September 17, 2001

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Rep. Lee has history of opposing the use of force

The Associated Press
Monday September 17, 2001

WASHINGTON — The only member of Congress to vote against using force against terrorists was also the lone House opponent of using U.S. troops against Serbia three years ago. -more-



Features

Star fire 100 percent contained

The Associated Press
Monday September 17, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – The El Dorado and Tahoe National Forests fire has been 100 percent contained. The fire had been burning on 16,761 acres and cost a total of $26.5 million. -more-


Alleged drug den bursts into flames

Staff
Monday September 17, 2001

SAN JOSE – A couple allegedly cooking methamphetamine in a San Jose motel room were burned as the chemicals burst into flames. -more-


Richmond prep school opening delayed

Staff
Monday September 17, 2001

Pacifica fined for environmental violations

Staff
Monday September 17, 2001

Report says FBI was warned two hijackers were already in U.S.

The Associated Press
Monday September 17, 2001

LOS ANGELES – The FBI was warned three weeks before the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington that two suspected Osama bin Laden associates, who later turned out to be among the suicide hijackers, were in the United States, according to a report Sunday. -more-


Muslim store owner killed after confronting customers

The Associated Press
Monday September 17, 2001

SAN GABRIEL – A grocery store owner was shot and killed after an apparent confrontation with customers escalated into violence, officials said. -more-


Terrorist attack spurred decrease in crime statewide

The Associated Press
Monday September 17, 2001

Crime rates, traffic levels drop after Tuesday’s events -more-


Thousands of reservists prepare for call up

The Associated Press
Monday September 17, 2001

Volunteer Californians could be headed to East Coast for aftermath -more-


Apple fights to regain ground in education market

By May Wong AP Technology Writer
Monday September 17, 2001

SAN JOSE – In education, ’A’ has long stood for Apple. But nowadays, ’B’ is for the big school battle with ’C’ the competition — Dell Computer Corp. -more-


Editorial

Legislators settle on Bay Bridge retrofitting deal

The Associated Press
Monday September 17, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Lawmakers in Sacramento have decided on a Bay Bridge earthquake retrofitting deal that requires the state to pay about 40 percent of the $1.46 billion needed for the project. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Legislators settle on Bay Bridge retrofitting deal 09-17-2001

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

News

City leaders react to Lee’s vote against war By Jon Mays Daily Planet staff 09-17-2001

Out and About Compiled by Guy Poole 09-17-2001

School districts, auditors, and accountability By Ann-Marie Hogan 09-17-2001

Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-17-2001

Panthers win a squeaker over El Cerrito By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-17-2001

What Lee said on house floor Barbara Lee 09-17-2001

Compelling reason to revert to elections based on geography Staff 09-17-2001

Shore clean-up nets an odd bounty By Jennifer Dix Daily Planet Correspondent 09-17-2001

Conservatism is for heroes’ Tim Plume 09-17-2001

Rep. Lee has history of opposing the use of force The Associated Press 09-17-2001

Star fire 100 percent contained The Associated Press 09-17-2001

Alleged drug den bursts into flames Staff 09-17-2001

Richmond prep school opening delayed Staff 09-17-2001

Pacifica fined for environmental violations Staff 09-17-2001

Report says FBI was warned two hijackers were already in U.S. The Associated Press 09-17-2001

Muslim store owner killed after confronting customers The Associated Press 09-17-2001

Terrorist attack spurred decrease in crime statewide The Associated Press 09-17-2001

Thousands of reservists prepare for call up The Associated Press 09-17-2001

Apple fights to regain ground in education market By May Wong AP Technology Writer 09-17-2001

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