While the city has taken steps to close down the last of Berkeley’s mobile food vendors, the City Council offered a temporary reprieve Tuesday for a popular organic food cart. -more-
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Parents and advocates of Latino students will gather Sunday at Rosa Parks Elementary School to exchange ideas with Michele Lawrence, the Berkeley Unified School District’s new superintendent, on possible remedies for the students’ unique difficulties in the school system. -more-
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SAN FRANCISCO — Despite efforts to persuade people to abandon their cars and take mass transit, walk or ride a bicycle, 82 percent of Bay Area commuters drive or ride in a motor vehicle, according to Commute Profile 2001. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California officials agree the state’s general fund must be repaid for the nearly $9 billion the Department of Water Resources has paid for electricity, but months-long debates over the details continue to slow progress. -more-
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Hispanic group filed a federal lawsuit Monday charging that congressional and state Senate redistricting plans approved by California lawmakers dilute the power of Hispanic voters. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis signed a flurry of bills Monday including a measure boosting unemployment benefits, four energy-related measures and an effort to prevent meningitis outbreaks. -more-
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — About 2 million Mexicans failed to convert their border-crossing cards into new high-tech IDs by the Oct. 1 deadline, and hundreds were turned back Monday when they tried to get into the United States. -more-
NEW YORK — New York City offered $1 billion in bonds for sale Monday to start paying for the aftermath of a terrorist attack Mayor Rudolph Giuliani branded “maniacal” during an address to the United Nations. -more-
BOSTON (AP) — The head of security at the city’s Logan Airport is being ousted, three weeks after terrorists crashed two planes hijacked from the airport into the World Trade Center, an official in the governor’s office said Monday. -more-
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — State lawmakers were upset about a ban of on-air displays of patriotic symbols by newscasters at a TV station owned by the University of Missouri-Columbia. -more-
NEW YORK (AP) — Few criminal trials have taken place in the city since the attack on the World Trade Center because the Police Department, stretched to maintain high security, could not free up officers to testify. -more-
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The talk show “Politically Incorrect” has been temporarily taken off the air in Springfield because of viewer complaints about comments made by host Bill Maher after the terrorist attacks. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A special Assembly task force studying effects of September’s terrorist attacks on California’s economy and public safety will begin hearings this month in Sacramento and Los Angeles, Assembly leaders said Monday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Plaintiffs in chemical exposure cases against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. that inspired the movie “Erin Brockovich” still could receive $160 million in settlement money, though a portion could be delayed by a decade under the utility’s bankruptcy recovery plan. -more-
REEDLEY, Calif. (AP) — The family of an Arab-American shop owner killed during the weekend thinks he was the victim of a hate crime. -more-
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The state Department of Transportation said Monday it canceled a total of 111 fraudulently issued driver’s licenses as part of an investigation into its Pittsburgh office. -more-
The glow of short, white candles dimly flickered onto a mother holding her baby. The tiny girl shivered in the humid Burmese evening. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A letter from Southern California Edison, linking support for its so-called “bailout bill” to national security in the wake of terrorist attacks, is being hammered by opponents as a desperate act and cynical offense to thousands of Americans killed Sept. 11. -more-
Edison letter links its bailout to national terror crisis 10-02-2001
Saturday Bay Area peace rally draws thousands 10-01-2001
Iranian national who allegedly threatened to ‘kill all Americans’ held without bail 09-29-2001
Rally ‘round the mayor – she deserves it 09-28-2001
Airliner returns to LA under F-16 escort after passenger incident 09-28-2001
Only blowing off steam 09-27-2001
New Forest Service proposal for roadless areas alarms greens 09-27-2001
Maio’s dismissal of Craig correct 09-26-2001
Council commends Rep. Lee, City becomes Hate Free Zone 09-26-2001
City puts brakes on movable feast By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 10-02-2001
Guy Poole 10-02-2001
Lee cast vote against a blank check Michael Katz Berkeley 10-02-2001
Staff 10-02-2001
Latino community holds forum with superintendent By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-02-2001
Next, it’ll be a moratorium on business visas Richard Thompson in Korea 10-02-2001
Race and culture matter in mental health care Staff 10-02-2001
Saying the state is not valid, means it should be destroyed David Singer UC Berkeley student 10-02-2001
Bay Area people not abandoning their cars The Associated Press 10-02-2001
Don’t close any emergency rooms Margot W. Smith 10-02-2001
California’s power predicament grows in complexity By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Hispanic group files lawsuit to challenge new districts Associated Press 10-02-2001
Supreme Court orders reconsideration in pepper spray protesting case By Gina Holland Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Governor signs bills including unemployment benefits boost By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Mexicans turned back at border for not renewing old visas By Lynn Brezosky Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
New York City selling $1 billion worth of bonds to help pay for aftermath of attacks By Joel Stashenko Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Source says head of security at Boston airport will be ousted By Steve Leblanc Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Missouri lawmakers upset by ban of TV newscasters’ patriotism Associated Press 10-02-2001
After coming to a near standstill, New York City criminal trials resume By Karen Matthews Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Missouri station pulls Maher’s show after viewers’ complaints Associated Press 10-02-2001
Speaker launches task force on terror effects on state economy By Jim Wasserman Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
PG&E payments may be delayed in chemical exposure case Associated Press 10-02-2001
Anti-war activist returns flag taken in 1970 protest Peggy Andersen Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Arab-American convenience store owner killed, family believes it was hate crime Associated Press 10-02-2001
Federal authorities arrest 20 men for allegedly receiving fraudulent commercial driver’s licenses By Todd Spangler Associated Press Writer 10-02-2001
Organization holding auction to buy medical supplies for Burmese tribe By Bruce Gerstman Special to the Daily Planet 10-02-2001
Hospital chief: Alta Bates not a public service By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 10-01-2001
Out and About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-01-2001
Tragedy’s aftermath exposes fault lines in south Asia by Sandip Roy Pacific News Service 10-01-2001
Cal shows improvement but loses to Washington By Dean Caparaz ,Daily Planet Correspondent 10-01-2001
Principals are a vanishing breed By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 10-01-2001
Too bad Arafat said no Devora Liss 10-01-2001
Cal men 3rd at Stanford Daily Planet Wire Services 10-01-2001
Housing Authority ‘at the crossroads’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 10-01-2001
Making signs of peace: anti-war activists rally By Lena Warmack Special to the Daily Planet 10-01-2001
Project Open Hand needs volunteers Bay City News 10-01-2001
Governor to sign bill raising unemployment benefits By Ron Harris Associated Press Writer 10-01-2001
Companies turn losses to profits with hypothetical accounting By Michael Liedtke ,AP Business Writer 10-01-2001
CEO defends hospital’s plans By Hank Sims Berkeley Daily Planet 09-29-2001
Out & About Calendar – compiled by Guy Poole 09-29-2001
Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 09-29-2001
Don’t denounce those who oppose Lee vote Dennis Kuby 09-29-2001
Wary networks begin fall season delayed by attacks By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer 09-29-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-29-2001
Yellowjackets win a thriller By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 09-29-2001
School district files suit against employees to return overpayment By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-29-2001
Only Words? Joy Flaherty 09-29-2001
Schott-Kirk combo lifts Cal to victory By Dean Caparaz, Daily Planet Correspondent 09-29-2001
Housing Authority looking for low income tenants By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-29-2001
Let the mayor be proud of her cutting-edge city Maris Arnold 09-29-2001
When the School Board doesn’t follow the rules.... By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 09-29-2001
Elected officials support Barbara Lee Terry S. Doran, President, Berkeley School Board 09-29-2001
Student district bad idea Doris E. Willingham 09-29-2001
Back on planes, fear of racial profiling remains By Sasha Khokha, Special to the Daily Planet 09-29-2001
Police Briefs Staff 09-29-2001
Car questions beget car answers in the world of Tom and Ray By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 09-29-2001
Slower growth in Silicon Valley could lessen strain on resources By Colleen Valles, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
State utilities expect natural gas bills lower than last winter By Karen Gaudette, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
Test scoring error sends reward money to the wrong schools AP 09-29-2001
Female state senator doesn’t celebrate women’s suffrage By John Hanna, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
Jury awards $100 million to plaintiffs who sued drug-maker over heartburn medicine By Deborah Bulkeley, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
Defense spending to favor spying, communication over bombs By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 09-29-2001
Keep notes on today’s garden to help you grow tomorrow’s By George Bria, Associated Press Writer 09-29-2001
White is a versatile color in the flower garden By Lee Reich, AP Weekly Features 09-29-2001
News from around the state related to the terrorist attacks By The Associated Press 09-29-2001
Safeway earnings rise as chain girds for possible strike By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 09-29-2001
A weekend seminar on activism By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-28-2001
Out and About –compiled by Guy Poole 09-28-2001
The children will pay – again Helen Finkelstein 09-28-2001
Fraud and authenticity in the New York art world by John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 09-28-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-28-2001
Winless Bears still looking for answers By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-28-2001
Car thefts increased by 33 percent since last year By Mary Spicuzza Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
40 salute Rep. Barbara Lee Robin Hipolito 09-28-2001
Berkeley coordinator glad to be rid of off-field issues By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-28-2001
Neighbors fear Alta Bates expansion will increase traffic By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-28-2001
No justice in ‘shoot-em-up” Anna Maria Taylor and Richard Lerner 09-28-2001
Bay Area Women Against Rape celebrates 30 years By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 09-28-2001
Love America and the world even more Lydia Maupin 09-28-2001
Program aims to build community within BHS By Kimberlee Keala Bortfeld Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
So Much Yet to be Given Geneva Agnes Gates Foote 09-28-2001
Another side to winemaking story Steve Freedkin 09-28-2001
LA mayor appointed to air safety task force Associated Press 09-28-2001
Hundreds gather to honor UC’s community partners By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 09-28-2001
Security tightened at Oakland Airport By Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
Feinstein’s proposed visa-freeze could hurt Berkeley Steven Fyffe Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2001
Federal agents seek foreign students’ records after attacks By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
In wake of attacks, Yom Kippur takes an even more solemn tone By Richard N. Ostling AP Religion Writer 09-28-2001
Giuliani receives support for extending term as NY mayor By Shannon McCaffrey Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
‘Desperately ill’ man becomes third recipient of artificial heart By Michael Gracyzk Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
Engineers see measure of success in performance of WTC design By Michelle Morgante Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
Roll right through painting jobs with the correct tools By James and Morris Carey For AP Newsfeatures 09-28-2001
Kill mildew before it has a chance to grow By Morris and James Carey For AP Weekly Features 09-28-2001
Though a toilsome task, pulling weeds is essential to a healthy looking garden By LeeReich AP Weekly Features 09-28-2001
Flea markets can save you a bundle By The Associated Press 09-28-2001
Davis signs bills aimed at status quo in Legislature, Congress BY STEVE LAWRENCE ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER SACRAMENTO 09-28-2001
State treasurer urges regulators to set stage for bond sale By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-28-2001
Toy makers respond to parental concern by de-emphasizing violence By Anne d’Innocenzio AP Business Writer 09-28-2001
Slow-starting ’Jackets roll over Pinole Valley By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-27-2001
Love it or leave it 09-27-2001
–compiled by Guy Poole 09-27-2001
Anti-hate effort goes cultural By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 09-27-2001
Awards galore for Cal women’s soccer Staff Report 09-27-2001
Solution to come from Israelis and Palestinians Cheryl Leung, 09-27-2001
City Council may need to take another look at Shellmound boundaries By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-27-2001
There are many shades of gray Anne Smith 09-27-2001
Council considers competing redistricting plans By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-27-2001
Anti-war protesters do get it L.A. Miller 09-27-2001
Athlete, scholar, role model memorialized at Ohlone courts Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 09-27-2001
War on drugs fuels terrorists Christopher Palkow 09-27-2001
Supreme Court to consider if Catholic group must cover contraception By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
Bay Briefs BDP Staff 09-27-2001
Feinstein seeks to increase screening of foreign students By Mark Sherman Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
Study: State too dependent on natural gas By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
9th Circuit Court of Appeals denies challenge to Northstar oil development By Maureen Clark Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
Terrorist threat renews push for military on border By Suzanne Gamboa Associated Press Writer 09-27-2001
IMF warns terrorist attacks could trigger global recession By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer 09-27-2001
Terror attacks leave thousands unemployed and without severance pay By Leigh Strope AP Labor Writer 09-27-2001
A vote to dissent is not unpatriotic John Burris Oakland civil right attorney 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
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