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A vote to dissent is not unpatriotic

John Burris Oakland civil right attorney
Wednesday September 26, 2001

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School to move into old train depot

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff
Wednesday September 26, 2001

The Berkeley Montessori School has gone into high gear with plans to renovate the former Santa Fe Railway depot at 1310 University Ave., currently home to the Santa Fe Bar and Grill restaurant. -more-



Look at whole picture

Kathie Griego Jermstad Camino, Calif. Kathie Griego Jermstad Camino, Calif.
Wednesday September 26, 2001

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Hemophila drug shortage attributed to Bayer Pharmaceuticals

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Wednesday September 26, 2001

There is a worldwide shortage of medicines to treat hemophilia, due partly to the fact that the Bayer Pharmaceuticals plant in west Berkeley has been under fire by the Food and Drug Administration for its deficient quality control procedures. -more-



Don’t blame the United States

Joshua Hurwitz Oakland
Wednesday September 26, 2001

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Mayor’s office besieged by angry telephone calls

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday September 26, 2001

In the aftermath of the fire chief’s decision last week to remove the American flag from city fire trucks – a temporary measure, in fact – work in the mayor’s office has been brought to a screeching halt, with an endless succession of angry telephone calls. -more-



Justice, not revenge

Marianne Robinson
Wednesday September 26, 2001

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Ergonomics a hot issue in UC clerical workers’ contract talks

By Steven Fyffe Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday September 26, 2001

Clerical workers at the University of California say the chairs, desks and computers they are forced to sit at all day are crippling them. Their union, which began contract negotiations with the university at its Oakland headquarters on Monday, is seeking a complete overhaul of university policies on ergonomics. -more-



Understanding Afghanistan’s history

Beatriz Coda
Wednesday September 26, 2001

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Police seek suspected bank robber

– By Hank Sims and Kenyatte Davis
Wednesday September 26, 2001


Features

State regulators fine two HMOs $404,000 for late payments

AP
Wednesday September 26, 2001

SACRAMENTO (AP) — California regulators fined two HMOs a total of $404,000 for late payments to doctors, hospitals and emergency rooms, officials said Tuesday. -more-


$7.1 million grant for new Technology Research Center

Wednesday September 26, 2001

BERKELEY — The National Science Foundation announced Tuesday a five-year, $7.1 million grant to a technology research center, a new University of California, Berkeley-led initiative. -more-


New medical procedure could aid women who have lost fertility

By Lindsey Tanner AP Medical Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

Starbucks apologizes for charging NYC rescue workers for water

By Allison Linn AP Business Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

News stations eager to get helicopters back in sky

By Christina Almeida Associated Press Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

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Utah city sells ‘honorary citizenships’ to pay anti-U.N. costs

AP
Wednesday September 26, 2001

LA VERKIN, Utah (AP) — The City Council has voted to sell $10 honorary citizenship certificates to defray costs from its anti-United Nations campaign. -more-


Supreme Court to rule in Oakland public housing case

By Anne Gearan Associated Press Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is set to rule on a zero-tolerance policy intended to purge drugs from public housing projects. -more-


Police chemist fired for shoddy work and misleading testimony

By Tim Talley Associated Press Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

OKLAHOMA CITY — A police chemist was fired Tuesday for allegedly performing shoddy work and giving false or misleading testimony in criminal cases, including some in which she helped send men to death row. -more-


Conference focuses on terrorist preparedness, first response

By Bill Poovey Associated Press Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With added urgency, emergency officers from across the country met with terrorism experts Tuesday to discuss ways to respond to a possible new wave of attacks, including assaults with chemical or biological weapons. -more-


Davis to call Legislature back to work out Edison deal

By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis will call state lawmakers back to Sacramento next week in an attempt to keep Southern California Edison from declaring bankruptcy, an aide to the governor said Tuesday. -more-


Beaten-down venture capitalists hunker down for more trouble

By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer
Wednesday September 26, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Already beaten down by the collapse of the technology industry, venture capitalists are hunkering down for even rougher times ahead as the economy recovers from the devastation of this month’s terrorist attacks. -more-


Editorial

Maio’s dismissal of Craig correct

Nicholas W. Feldman
Wednesday September 26, 2001

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Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Maio’s dismissal of Craig correct 09-26-2001

Council commends Rep. Lee, City becomes Hate Free Zone 09-26-2001

State files first claim in PG&E bankruptcy 09-25-2001

Librarians deserve better 09-22-2001

Flag controversy put to rest 09-22-2001

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

News

A vote to dissent is not unpatriotic John Burris Oakland civil right attorney 09-26-2001

09-26-2001

09-26-2001

School to move into old train depot By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-26-2001

Look at whole picture Kathie Griego Jermstad Camino, Calif. Kathie Griego Jermstad Camino, Calif. 09-26-2001

Hemophila drug shortage attributed to Bayer Pharmaceuticals By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-26-2001

Don’t blame the United States Joshua Hurwitz Oakland 09-26-2001

Mayor’s office besieged by angry telephone calls By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-26-2001

Justice, not revenge Marianne Robinson 09-26-2001

Ergonomics a hot issue in UC clerical workers’ contract talks By Steven Fyffe Special to the Daily Planet 09-26-2001

Understanding Afghanistan’s history Beatriz Coda 09-26-2001

Police seek suspected bank robber – By Hank Sims and Kenyatte Davis 09-26-2001

State regulators fine two HMOs $404,000 for late payments AP 09-26-2001

$7.1 million grant for new Technology Research Center 09-26-2001

New medical procedure could aid women who have lost fertility By Lindsey Tanner AP Medical Writer 09-26-2001

Starbucks apologizes for charging NYC rescue workers for water By Allison Linn AP Business Writer 09-26-2001

News stations eager to get helicopters back in sky By Christina Almeida Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001

Utah city sells ‘honorary citizenships’ to pay anti-U.N. costs AP 09-26-2001

Supreme Court to rule in Oakland public housing case By Anne Gearan Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001

Police chemist fired for shoddy work and misleading testimony By Tim Talley Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001

Conference focuses on terrorist preparedness, first response By Bill Poovey Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001

Davis to call Legislature back to work out Edison deal By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-26-2001

Beaten-down venture capitalists hunker down for more trouble By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 09-26-2001

Students rally to support war By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2001

Guy Poole 09-25-2001

Lee’s a patriot Stephanie Don Berkeley 09-25-2001

Staff 09-25-2001

Students take over BHS classrooms to teach tolerance By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2001

Special Events Planned in Response to Terror Attacks Staff 09-25-2001

Taking flag off fire trucks violates free speech Nick Zingo Los Angeles 09-25-2001

Council may call on lab for a thorough clean up of tritium facility By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-25-2001

Anti-war protesters don’t get it – people died Eric Watkinson Newark 09-25-2001

Redistricting could be based on incorrect census figures Gabriel Spitzer Special to the Daily Planet 09-25-2001

Thanks for coverage Robert Torres Oakland 09-25-2001

City Council round-up: Commendation for Rep. Lee and other issues By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-25-2001

A few suggestions for Kennedy Garrett Murphy, Oakland 09-25-2001

Study of health effect of students’ backpacks vetoed Associated Press 09-25-2001

Crop dusters grounded amid fears of potential terrorist threat By Amanda Riddle Associated Press Writer 09-25-2001

Cincinatti officer acted carelessly, then lied to save his job, prosecutor argues By John Nolan Associated Press Writer 09-25-2001

Oakland P.D. moves recruiting office downtown Associated Press 09-25-2001

Hacker’s changes to Yahoo articles highlight quiet Web danger By Brian Bergstein AP Business Writer 09-25-2001

Some Arab students leaving U.S. colleges in wake of attacks By Nicholas K. Geranios Associated Press Writer 09-25-2001

Intifada week scaled back Staff 09-25-2001

Napster strikes deal with music publishers By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-25-2001

Tech magazine’s assets sold for $1.4 million Associated Press 09-25-2001

Former Cal student eulogized as hero By Olga R. Rodriguez The Associated Press 09-24-2001

Out and About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 09-24-2001

The United States should take care of its terrorism first Nicole Williams 09-24-2001

Artn and Entertainment Staff 09-24-2001

De Anza wears down Panthers for 28-14 win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-24-2001

Redistricting may change city’s political landscape By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-24-2001

A safer bridge could be built for less money and less time Robert R. Piper 09-24-2001

Gesser, Cougars tear up reeling Bears The Associated Press 09-24-2001

Praise for school retention program By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-24-2001

Soccer field has its share of stories waiting for investigation Doug Fielding 09-24-2001

Cal downs SLO 4-0 Daily Planet Wire Services 09-24-2001

Garbage — not your average dinner By Todd Dayton Special to the Daily Planet 09-24-2001

Student groups should work toward peace, not war Leo Breiman 09-24-2001

Pac-10 Football Roundup Staff 09-24-2001

Struggling travel agents hope for more business By Rachel Searles Special to the Daily Planet 09-24-2001

Eastshore Park workshop set Guy Poole 09-24-2001

Does megahertz really matter? By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-24-2001

Afghan Americans hold press conference By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-22-2001

Out and About Staff–compiled by Guy Poole 09-22-2001

The Campanile, Berkeley’s most prominent landmark By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001

Find solutions without violence Thomas Wandall 09-22-2001

Photos from the world’s largest daily paper on display By Maryann Maslan Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001

BHS field hockey falls 1-0 By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-22-2001

Forum addresses care barriers for people living with disabilities By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-22-2001

Find a solution that’s not war George and Aileen Kauffman 09-22-2001

Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-22-2001

Bears fighting history, themselves in Pullman By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-22-2001

Neighbors cry fowl over proposed restaurant By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001

Prevention should top agenda Staff 09-22-2001

East Bay religious leaders grapple with terror attacks By Bruce Gerstman Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001

Craig’s dismissal unfair E. Campos 09-22-2001

Treatment better than jail Tod Mikuriya, M.D. 09-22-2001

Oakland Airport open, but fewer people are flying By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001

Cartoon protesters change tactics By Carlos Cruz Special to the Daily Planet 09-22-2001

Air regulators’ move against dry cleaning draws opposition By Leon Drouin Keith Associated Press Writer 09-22-2001

Spacecraft readied for flyby of comet Staff 09-22-2001

Satellites fall to ocean after rocket failure Staff 09-22-2001

Car problems driving you crazy? Let Tom and Ray help By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 09-22-2001

Amid security precautions, San Francisco tourism on hold By Ritu Bhatnagar Associated Press Writer 09-22-2001

Worried investors continue to sell, Wall Street takes another hit By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer 09-22-2001

Around the state effects of terror attacks can be felt The Associated Press 09-22-2001

Cher wins wrongful termination lawsuit Associated Press 09-22-2001

Berkeley High player suspended for Web site quote By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2001

09-21-2001

Save Florida – please Bruce Joffe Oakland 09-21-2001

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

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