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UC pays tribute to victims

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff
Tuesday September 18, 2001

Campus officials and luminaries addressed about 12,000 students and faculty at UC Berkeley’s Memorial Glade Monday, in a solemn tribute to the victims of last week’s attacks in New York and Washington. -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff
Tuesday September 18, 2001


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Standing together

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor
Tuesday September 18, 2001

Since the initial horror of Sept. 11, the drumbeat of war – on TV and in the halls of congress – grows louder by the day, as we search for quick answers and a target for our grief. -more-



Arts

Staff
Tuesday September 18, 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-



City helps small businesses with $2 million energy boost

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Tuesday September 18, 2001

The City Council approved a $2 million contract Thursday with a nonprofit community energy company that is expected to install high-efficiency lighting equipment in 1,000 small businesses in Berkeley and Oakland. -more-



Don’t let this horror be like the last

Diane A. Tokugawa
Tuesday September 18, 2001

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Accreditation may be less important than school officials think

Tuesday September 18, 2001

Kimberlee Bortfeld, Carole-Anne Elliott, Bruce Gerstman, Hadas Ragolsky and Rachel Searles -more-



Proud of Lee’s vote

Juliet Lamont
Tuesday September 18, 2001

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Plans for apartment building hindered by ‘Structure of Merit’

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Tuesday September 18, 2001

A proposal to build a 44-unit residential building in the city’s Southside neighborhood is making its way through the city’s planning process. -more-



U.S.A.: a beacon

James Tamietti
Tuesday September 18, 2001

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Firefighters ‘fill boot’ for families of fallen New York colleagues

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Tuesday September 18, 2001

Twenty members of the Berkeley Fire Department took to the streets Monday, rubber boots in hand, to ask citizens to contribute to the families of their fallen colleagues in New York City. -more-



March in peace

Thomas de Lackner
Tuesday September 18, 2001

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Features

California woman charged with intimidating Sikhs in Oregon

By Steven Du Bois Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

EUGENE, Ore. — A California woman was arrested after attempting to pull a turban off the head of a Sikh, police said. -more-


No plans yet to abandon search for survivors of attack

By Richard Pyle Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

NEW YORK (AP) — A week after the horrifying fall of the World Trade Center, officials faced a crucial decision: When should they concede that rescue efforts are futile and move full-time into the grimmer task of recovering the dead? -more-


Prosecutor: Cincinnati officer failed to follow procedures in shooting that triggered riots

By John Nolan Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

CINCINNATI — A white police officer was not following proper procedures when he shot a fleeing, unarmed black man to death, a killing that led to riots this spring, a prosecutor said Monday. -more-


Falwell apologizes for ‘insensitive’ remarks

By Kevin Hall Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

RICHMOND, Va. — The Rev. Jerry Falwell apologized Monday for saying God had allowed terrorists to attack America because of the work of civil liberties groups, abortion rights supporters and feminists. -more-


Prosecutor sues attorney general over assault weapon law

By Brian Melley Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

SACRAMENTO — The Fresno County district attorney and firearms advocates sued the state attorney general Monday for ambiguous language in the state’s landmark assault weapons law. -more-


Airport traffic light across state as nation attempts to recover from attacks

By Gary Gentile Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Airport traffic throughout California remained well below normal Monday as the nation tried to get back to business after last week’s terrorist attacks. -more-


Market resumes trading, Dow tumbles more than 680

By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

NEW YORK — The losers included airline, insurance and entertainment stocks while defense issues were among the few winners when prices tumbled on Wall Street Monday, the first day of trading after last week’s terrorist attacks. -more-


eBay hopes to facilitate $100 million in donations

Associated Press
Tuesday September 18, 2001

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — EBay Inc. is using its auction Web site to facilitate donations to terrorist-attack relief efforts and has set a bold goal for the program — to raise $100 million in 100 days. -more-


Editorial

School bonds won’t be on March ballot, but could go in November

By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer
Tuesday September 18, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California school districts that hoped for more money to build new schools will now have to wait until at least early 2003 for any new money. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

School bonds won’t be on March ballot, but could go in November 09-18-2001

Different response 09-18-2001

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

News

UC pays tribute to victims By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-18-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-18-2001

Standing together By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 09-18-2001

Arts Staff 09-18-2001

City helps small businesses with $2 million energy boost By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-18-2001

Don’t let this horror be like the last Diane A. Tokugawa 09-18-2001

Accreditation may be less important than school officials think 09-18-2001

Proud of Lee’s vote Juliet Lamont 09-18-2001

Plans for apartment building hindered by ‘Structure of Merit’ By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-18-2001

U.S.A.: a beacon James Tamietti 09-18-2001

Firefighters ‘fill boot’ for families of fallen New York colleagues By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-18-2001

March in peace Thomas de Lackner 09-18-2001

California woman charged with intimidating Sikhs in Oregon By Steven Du Bois Associated Press Writer 09-18-2001

No plans yet to abandon search for survivors of attack By Richard Pyle Associated Press Writer 09-18-2001

Prosecutor: Cincinnati officer failed to follow procedures in shooting that triggered riots By John Nolan Associated Press Writer 09-18-2001

Falwell apologizes for ‘insensitive’ remarks By Kevin Hall Associated Press Writer 09-18-2001

Prosecutor sues attorney general over assault weapon law By Brian Melley Associated Press Writer 09-18-2001

Airport traffic light across state as nation attempts to recover from attacks By Gary Gentile Associated Press Writer 09-18-2001

Market resumes trading, Dow tumbles more than 680 By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer 09-18-2001

eBay hopes to facilitate $100 million in donations Associated Press 09-18-2001

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