A week after the terrorist attacks on the United States, a Berkeley High football player has been suspended for tonight’s game at Dos Palos for putting an “anti-American” quote on the team Web site. -more-
One day after President George W. Bush ordered aircraft carriers fixed with more than 100 bombers to move within striking distance of Afghanistan, thousands of students converged on the steps of Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley to protest any U.S. military action in response to last week’s terrorist attacks. -more-
When it became clear that Trestin George was a full contact player playing a non-contact sport, he fled the baseball diamond and found refuge on the gridiron. It took exactly one tackle at age eight for George to realize his passion for football. -more-
Fire department should fly flag as sign of unity -more-
Berkeley High School has turned down a student group’s request to hold a rally next Wednesday in favor of tolerance toward South Asian, Muslim, and Arabic students. -more-
Twenty-five current and former employees of Skates by the Bay filed a complaint with the city manager’s office Thursday, charging that their employer has not paid them the salaries due to them under the city’s living wage ordinance. -more-
Thanks for courageous vote -more-
It’s hard to be lite, in these trying and tragic times, but the Berkeley political rumor mill stops for nothing – so let me tell you, in case you’re one of the few who’s missed it, what most everyone in town’s whispering. -more-
Gratitude for courageous vote -more-
As a youth soccer league kicks off its fall season, the city received more preliminary information that a highly used west Berkeley soccer field has excessive levels of airborne particulate matter that may pose a health risk. -more-
A noontime anti-war rally and march from Sproul Plaza ended at the north side of Eshleman Hall Thursday, where protesters, upset over an editorial cartoon planned to spend the night. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gray Davis illegally seized an estimated $200 million in energy contracts from Southern California Edison Co. and Pacific Gas & Electric Co., a divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday. -more-
MONTEBELLO — For Balbir Singh Sahni, Thursday was a bittersweet day, one in which the native of India became a U.S. citizen and had to go shopping for new tires to replace the ones vandals had slashed. -more-
Six steel columns in the lobby and atrium and cross-braced skylights look more like a new installation piece at the Berkeley Art Museum than the result of the initial phase of the museum’s ongoing retrofit project. -more-
What colors make you happy? Which ones help you relax after a busy day? The colors you choose to decorate with really do influence your emotions. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators fined local phone service giant Pacific Bell nearly $25.6 million Thursday for allegedly marketing products to customers in a deceptive manner. -more-
We ought not become terrorists ourselves -more-
We ought not become terrorists ourselves 09-21-2001
Fire Dept.’s decision to remove flags questioned 09-21-2001
BART workers approve new contract 09-20-2001
09-19-2001
Authorities believe terrorists planned second wave of attacks 09-19-2001
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
Berkeley High player suspended for Web site quote By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2001
Save Florida – please Bruce Joffe Oakland 09-21-2001
Students gather to protest war Chris O’Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-21-2001
Tailback George carrying a big load for Panthers By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-21-2001
Fire department should fly flag as sign of unity John French Albany, CA 09-21-2001
Events planned in response to terror attacks 09-21-2001
BHS turns down students’ request for tolerance rally By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2001
Not time for rallies Carol Denney Berkeley 09-21-2001
Workers say Skates not paying them ‘living wage’ By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2001
Thanks for courageous vote Raymond A. Chamberlin Berkeley 09-21-2001
Loni Hancock to run for assembly – maybe By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 09-21-2001
Gratitude for courageous vote The Daily Planet received a copy of this letter to Rep. Barbara Laura Bartels Goldsborough Albany 09-21-2001
Youth soccer field air test shows cause for concern By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-21-2001
Protesters still seeking apology for ‘blatantly racist’ Daily Cal cartoon By Carlos Cruz and Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-21-2001
Governor Davis illegally seized power contracts, court rules By David Kravetz Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
Judge refuses to throw out charges of negligent homicide against Cincinatti police officer By John Nolan Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
Thousands become U.S. citizens amid terrorism crisis By John Rogers Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
Berkeley Art Museum celebrates reopening with new exhibits By Maryann Maslan Special to the Daily Planet 09-21-2001
Clever use of colors can influence moods in your home By Carol McGarvey Associated Press 09-21-2001
Regulators fine Pac Bell $25.6 million for deceptive marketing By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-21-2001
O’Dowd beats Berkeley for fifth year in a row By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-20-2001
Antenna laws must be for people not industry 09-20-2001
Seminary rejuvenation complete By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-20-2001
Bears bounce back to beat Santa Clara Daily Planet Wire Services 09-20-2001
Fellowship takes stand Ann Ginger, Berkeley Richard Challacombe for the fellowship 09-20-2001
Group arrested protesting Daily Cal’s ‘racist’ cartoon By Carlos Cruz Special to the Daily Planet 09-20-2001
Seek justice, not revenge Bill Haskell Berkeley 09-20-2001
Ralliers fight back against consolidation at local hospitals By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-20-2001
We may know what drove them James K. Sayre Oakland 09-20-2001
City encourages students to bike and walk to school By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-20-2001
KPFA rally criticizes selection of board members By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 09-20-2001
New air pollution controls planned on several recreational vehicles By John Heilprin Associated Press Writer 09-20-2001
FedEx, Sears pull ‘Politically Incorrect’ TV advertisements By Lynn Elber AP Television Writer 09-20-2001
SF Bay area quake study sees potential in northern Hayward fault Associated Press 09-20-2001
Deregulation dims after power crisis By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-20-2001
Winemaker Mondavi gives $35 million to UC Davis The Associated Press 09-20-2001
Protesters rally against war Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-19-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-19-2001
The Daily Planet received a copy of this e-mail to Rep. Barbara Lee: Tom Kelly 09-19-2001
Arts 09-19-2001
ID tags ignored by scores of Berkeley High students By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-19-2001
The Daily Planet received a copy of this letter addressed to President Bush: Mitch Triplett 09-19-2001
City won’t waive Guinness & Oyster festival fees By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-19-2001
Kudos to Rep. Barbara Lee Eric Romann 09-19-2001
Murder of Emeryville artist leaves unanswered questions By Mary Spicuzza Special to the Daily Planet 09-19-2001
John M. Hartenstein, Esq. 09-19-2001
Cynthia Gong 09-19-2001
Effects of last week’s terror attacks felt throughout state The Associated Press 09-19-2001
Fly the flag Heidi Seney 09-19-2001
Jury prospects for Egyptian man’s trial dismissed for prejudice Associated Press 09-19-2001
His death won’t help Chris Rasmussen 09-19-2001
Punch-card systems used in nine counties to be decertified By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 09-19-2001
Berkeley High School must focus By Shirley Issel Vice President Berkeley School Board 09-19-2001
War on terrorism would have mixed economic impact on state By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer 09-19-2001
Let’s reconsider the purpose of high school By Terry Doran School Board President 09-19-2001
Burton: No special session necessary for energy issues By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-19-2001
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
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