Berkeley High School held its breath Tuesday over the prospect of losing its latest principal – after only 13 months on the job. -more-
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Neighbors of a proposed fire station in the north Berkeley hills are charging that the city is inappropriately using money earmarked to build the station for a multi-jurisdictional wildfire “command center.” -more-
Friday, the Arts Access Network held a preview exhibition of a festival set for next year that will present work by disabled artists as well as offer opportunities for the disabled to be creative. -more-
A City Council super-majority refused to hear a motion Tuesday that would have placed the city on record, asking their representatives in Congress to “cease the bombing of Afghanistan (and) seek a legal, nonmilitary resolution” to the conflict there. It also called for the council meeting to be “closed in memory of the innocent civilians in Afghanistan being harmed and made refugees due to the bombing.” -more-
As more than 400 anti-war protesters faced off with a smaller group of war-supporters on UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza Monday, the professors and students who study peace and conflict at the university were divided about which group to join. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A teacher who burned a flag in front of his sixth-graders and referred to the nation as “United Snakes” in what he called an example of “revolutionary teaching” could lose his job. -more-
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OAKLAND – The political tug-of-war over the size of a juvenile detention facility in Alameda County shifted Tuesday once again in favor of those who advocate the construction of a larger facility in Dublin. -more-
SAN DIEGO — A school board president who sent an e-mail suggesting two colleagues be shot for prolonging meetings with debate stepped down from the presidency but rejected demands that she resign from the board. -more-
With prayers and flickering candles, to the sound of bagpipes and police sirens and patriotic hymns, Americans by the millions will break from their routines Thursday to mark the passage of one month since the Sept. 11 terror attacks. -more-
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Embarrassed by anti-U.S. protests, Yasser Arafat’s government took two unprecedented steps Tuesday: it closed Gaza City’s universities to silence Islamic militants and barred foreign reporters from the Gaza Strip to prevent coverage of the events. -more-
WASHINGTON — The United States hit Afghanistan with a third day of airstrikes, crushing Taliban air defenses, radars and airports to the extent that American warplanes can fly virtually unchallenged night and day, the Pentagon said Tuesday. “The skies are now free,” President Bush said. -more-
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Three U.S.-based scientists shared the 2001 Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for creating a new state of matter: an ultra-cold gas that could aid in developing smaller and faster electronics. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California’s largest utility is finding that the state Public Utilities Commission remains among the tallest of obstacles standing between it and a speedy resolution of its bankruptcy woes. -more-
WASHINGTON — A 2001 Pontiac Aztek got four of five stars in the government’s rating of rollover risk, the best score given yet to a sport utility vehicle. -more-
HOUSTON — Texaco Inc. is selling its interests in two gas stations and refinery joint ventures to Shell Oil Co. and another partner for about $2.1 billion, paving the way for completion of Texaco’s $38.6 billion sale to Chevron Corp. -more-
WASHINGTON — Microsoft Corp. lost a longshot appeal to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, and all sides said they will focus on settling the government’s long-running antitrust case against the software company. -more-
WASHINGTON — Less than 6 percent of the 2002 model cars and trucks arriving in showrooms get better than 30 miles per gallon, and new cars on average get slightly less gas mileage than the 2001 models. -more-
Berkeley High football coaches call him “Mr. Everything.” It’s hard to argue with them. -more-
A large Texas energy company did not illegally drive up the price of natural gas in California during the height of the state’s energy crisis last year, a federal regulatory judge ruled Tuesday. -more-
Judge: Firm didn’t manipulate natural gas market 10-10-2001
The true costs of heating with a fireplace 10-09-2001
U.S., allies launch missile attack against Taliban 10-08-2001
Police Briefs 10-07-2001
State officials rule Orchard Elementary improperly interfered with test scores 10-05-2001
Thurmond returns to Senate after staying overnight in hospital 10-04-2001
High school principal may be out the door By Jeffrey ObserDaily Planet staff 10-10-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 10-10-2001
Is Measure ‘G’ fire protection ‘just a pipe dream’? Staff 10-10-2001
Arts Staff 10-10-2001
Neighbors oppose bond money usage for fire station By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-10-2001
Forum Staff 10-10-2001
Exhibition showcases disabled artists By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-10-2001
Briefs Staff 10-10-2001
UC students, faculty weigh in on attacks By Jason Felch Special to the Daily Planet 10-10-2001
Teacher disciplined for burning flag The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Governor rejects e-mail privacy, spending bills Staff 10-10-2001
County votes to build large juvenile facility Bay City News 10-10-2001
School official won’t quit over e-mail The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Vigils planned for attacks anniversary The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Yasser Arafat clamps down on land, people The Associated Press 10-10-2001
United States strikes continue to streak skies of Afghanistan The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Scientists share Noble Prize in physics The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Creditors, PG&E meet to set reorganization hearings The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Pontiac Aztek tops SUVs The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Texaco trying to close Chevron deal The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Court won’t stop Microsoft antitrust case The Associated Press 10-10-2001
EPA says gas mileage average on the decline The Associated Press 10-10-2001
Versatile Schooler plays many roles for ’Jackets By Tim HaranDaily Planet Correspondent 10-10-2001
Demonstrators think U.S. should take peaceful path By Judith Scherr and Chris O’Donnell Daily Planet staff and correspondent 10-09-2001
Rep. Lee says minimize deaths 10-09-2001
District leader opposes breakup By Ofelia Madrid Special to the Daily Planet 10-09-2001
2000 Common Ground trip got A+ 10-09-2001
Campus rally denounces bombings By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-09-2001
Article didn’t tell whole story 10-09-2001
Taxes, crime, flagpoles top council agenda By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-09-2001
Setbacks are not necessary 10-09-2001
Council looks at redistricting ordinance By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-09-2001
AIDS needs funds 10-09-2001
Scientists asked to aid bio-terrorism preparedness The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Census 2000 deemed ‘well executed’ in many respects The Associated Press 10-09-2001
FBI takes over Anthrax case; 300 seek testing The Associated Press 10-09-2001
United States finds criticism worldwide The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Palestine warned Islamic military The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Mild pullback for Monday’s stocks The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Xerox wins reinstatement of patent infringement suit The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Intel CEO urges more research The Associated Press 10-09-2001
Bombing strikes home too By Chris O’Connell, Special to the Daily Planet;Judith Scherr and Jon MaysDaily Planet staff 10-08-2001
Tragedy has brought us and youth together Sumant Chakravart 10-08-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-08-2001
Cal men beat Santa Clara on spectacular goal By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-08-2001
Environmental enforcement seems uneven By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-08-2001
Lee’s ‘no’ vote took very little political courage John McDougall 10-08-2001
Bears let another one slip away, tie USF 3-3 Daily Planet Wire Services 10-08-2001
Office growth still threatens west Berkeley industry By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-08-2001
Numbers are off in UC Berkeley battle article Daniella Thompson 10-08-2001
Cal water polo beats UOP Daily Planet Wire Services 10-08-2001
Moms and children head to school — together By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 10-08-2001
‘Low-income’ housing needs to be redefined Susan Graubard Archuletta 10-08-2001
Afghan immigrants await news Associated Press 10-08-2001
California supermarkets, workers head toward wages showdown By Michael Liedtke, AP Business Writer 10-08-2001
Vista holds Teach-In on tolerance By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 10-07-2001
Out and About Calendar –Compiled by Guy Poole 10-07-2001
The brown shingle home: A distinctive Berkeley feature By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2001
Going boldly... Rob Valentine 10-07-2001
Poet adds black voice to discourse on terror attacks By Alisa Weinstein Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2001
Poet adds black voice to discourse on terror attacks By Alisa Weinstein Special to the Daily Planet 10-07-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-07-2001
Gaels hand Cal overtime loss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2001
Proposed hotel runs into setback at ZAB meeting By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-07-2001
When it comes to politics, don’t forget the youth Sarah Joye 10-07-2001
Panthers’ comeback falls short at Pinole By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2001
Committee protests new school maintenance plan By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet Staff 10-07-2001
Sunshine should be for all Susan Levine 10-07-2001
Bears down USF on rebound goal Staff 10-07-2001
Oil still spilling from pipeline; suspect charged By Maureen Clark Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Cal downs Ducks for first Pac-10 victory Daily Planet Wire Services 10-07-2001
Judge refuses to force employee to hand over documents allegedly stolen from Ford Motor Co. By Ed Garsten, AP Auto Writer 10-07-2001
Cancelled: Refs a no-show for Berkeley-De Anza game Staff Report 10-07-2001
Former girlfriend sues Stevie Wonder for $30 million Staff 10-07-2001
Most doctors’ groups fail solvency standards; seniors face HMO crunch Associated Press 10-07-2001
Judge approves plan to keep Edison from bankruptcy By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 10-07-2001
Feinstein says moratorium on student visas may not be necessary By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
News in brief from the San Francisco Bay area By The Associated Press 10-07-2001
Berkeley researcher believes fire led to collapse of towers By Jeffrey Gold, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
National Guard troops deployed at two California airports By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Nevada’s medical marijuana applications delayed, officials blame sluggish mail Staff 10-07-2001
Attack helicopter available on eBay Staff 10-07-2001
High tech home appliances: The micro‘wave’ of the future By Barbara Mayer, For AP Special Edition 10-07-2001
Unsealed documents shed light on Wen Ho Lee plea deal talks By Heather Clark, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Tom and Ray team up to tackle the tough car questions By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 10-07-2001
Convergence of events jeopardize California budget, economy By Alexa Haussler, Associated Press Writer 10-07-2001
Tech outlook dims as Sun, AMD issue first quarter earnings warnings By Matthew Fordahl, AP Technology Writer 10-07-2001
Plan calls for more housing less parking By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staf 10-05-2001
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-05-2001
Join with other cities to stop UC Sharon Entwistle 10-05-2001
Beautiful music from unconventional sources By Erika Kelly, Special to the Daily Planet 10-05-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-05-2001
State champ Duffy runs toward yet another title By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-05-2001
Economy, budget constraints may force school cuts By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff 10-05-2001
Common Ground good program Felicia Woytak 10-05-2001
Berkeley girls drop match to Alameda By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-05-2001
Family Violence Law Center not moving out of town By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 10-05-2001
How unBerkeley can you be – to propose a food cart ban? Steve Geller 10-05-2001
Town prepares to battle university over growth plans By Pam Reynolds, Special to the Daily Planet 10-05-2001
Coalition formed to help prevent domestic violence By Kerry Eleveld, Special to the Daily Planet 10-05-2001
Governor attends National Guard security training session By Gisele Durham, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Florida man infected with Anthrax in critical condition By Amanda Riddle, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Following attacks, courtrooms become secret, documents sealed By Ben Fox, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Federal judge mulls Edison-PUC settlement as parties weigh in By Paul Chavez, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Experimental rocket plane soars over Mojave Desert Staff 10-05-2001
State agency moves to assist reporting of hate crimes By Paul Chavez, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Counties work around problems in drug treatment initiative, report says By Don Thompson, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Santa Cruz teacher calls police after eating student’s marijuana brownie Staff 10-05-2001
It’s a natural: Fall country decorating By Carol McGarvey, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
The Gardener’s Guide: Dripping water cares for plants easily, efficiently By Carol McGarvey, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Understand contractor liens before starting home improvement project From Home Service Store For AP Weekly Features 10-05-2001
Find your comfort level in the right spa By James and Morris Carey, For AP Newsfeatures 10-05-2001
Mourners gather for Arab-American who may be hate crime victim By Deborah Kong, AP Minority Issues Writer 10-05-2001
Tech stocks continue rally Thursday, boosted by Dell Computer By Amy Baldwin, AP Business Writer 10-05-2001
Recording industry sues ‘next Napster’ companies By Ron Harris, Associated Press Writer 10-05-2001
Vital Vittles celebrates 25th birthday By Diwata FonteSpecial to the Daily Planet 10-04-2001
’Jackets overcome slow start to beat Alameda By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet Staff 10-04-2001
Guy Poole 10-04-2001
Vice mayor calls on Black Caucus not to support war Vice Mayor Maudelle Shirek 10-04-2001
Staff 10-04-2001
Students added to Armstrong’s district in winning plan By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-04-2001
Cal women break 4-game losing streak Daily Planet Wire Services 10-04-2001
Flags, peace, and protests go well together Ken Norwood Berkeley 10-04-2001
Downtown housing and hotel development deals await ZAB approval By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-04-2001
Grieve for victims, concern for racist reactions Vincent M. Baduel, San Lorenzo for GAPA, San Francisco 10-04-2001
BUSD extends contract with finance consultant By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-04-2001
Bustling downtown nightlife on City’s wish list By Kimberlee Bortfeld Special to the Daily Planet 10-04-2001
State may not see windfall from agreement with Vietnam By Danny Pollock Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
Disney executive sees turnaround since terror attacks By Danny Pollock Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
United Airlines eliminates Shuttle, cuts flight to Sacramento Associated Press 10-04-2001
Bankrupt Webvan to sell warehouse, equipment to Kaiser Permanente Staff 10-04-2001
Amateur radio operator records Sept. 11 emergency calls By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
Governor vetoes health care, abandoned baby and welfare bills Associated Press 10-04-2001
California agenicies seek more than $1 billion in PG&E bankruptcy case By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
State Fish and Game department to recommend emergency rockfish and lingcod fishery closures By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer 10-04-2001
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