A Berkeley woman, a member of Women in Black, contacted by the FBI in connection to the Sept. 11 attacks, compared looking to her organization for clues to the attackers, with looking for alligators in Montana. -more-
The name Claremont did not originate with the development of the hotel or the early subdivisions, but appears on an 1888 map with its present name. In an Oakland Times article from July 20, 1882, the area is already referred to as Claremont: “Here is a beautiful spot lying east of Telegraph Avenue beyond Temescal called Claremont.... (The) elegant homes in this pleasant retreat are standing in the center of flower beds surrounded by shade trees.” -more-
We killed 4 U.N. land mine workers in our night raids. We bombed them. They were staying in a building they had rented. It used to be a communications center. -more-
Last Sunday the Crowden School presented the second of its chamber music concert series called “Sundays at Four.” -more-
The Berkeley Yellowjackets ran roughshod over Alameda on Friday night, racking up 482 rushing yards on the way to a 48-14 home victory. -more-
The City Council narrowly approved a controversial redistricting plan Tuesday that has moderate councilmembers accusing progressives of manipulating a census undercount to add an extra 4,500 students to District 8. -more-
The Cal women’s soccer team got back to their winning ways on Friday, beating Oregon 3-0 in the Pac-10 opener for each team at Pape Field in Eugene. -more-
Early on Oct. 20, 1991, John Traugott was finishing up a morning run in the Berkeley hills. The UC Berkeley English professor was rounding a curve a few blocks from his house when he noticed the eastern sky turning orange. -more-
The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to Councilmember Dona Spring regarding a statement on terrorism. -more-
KENT, Ohio - No. 14 Kent State broke a 1-1 deadlock with two second-half goals to defeat No. 20 California, 3-1, Oct. 11 at Dix Stadium. Junior Megan Spurling scored two goals to lift the Golden Flashes to their fourth straight victory. -more-
The Library Gardens development, a five-building, 176-unit residential complex to be built behind the Berkeley Public Library, was approved by the Zoning Adjustments Board Thursday night. -more-
LOS ANGELES, CA - The University of California women’s volleyball team (5-8, 1-5) lost to No. 5 ranked UCLA (10-3, 5-3), 3-0 (31-29, 30-12, 30-21), Friday evening at Pauley Pavilion. The Bears, who have never defeated the Bruins in women’s volleyball (0-41), were led by freshman Mia Jerkov’s 12 kills, while sophomore Gabrielle Abernathy added 11 kills and a .300 hitting percentage, and junior Reena Pardiwala had a team-high 14 digs. -more-
Editor: -more-
One month after the September 11 attacks, Berkeley businesses are still reeling from the economic impacts of a tragedy that made people afraid to fly, reluctant to spend money and sometimes too depressed to enjoy restaurant meals or theater shows. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Unable to rally support for a strike, the union representing 27,000 workers at Northern California’s two largest grocery chains on Friday reluctantly accepted a contract that labor leaders described as a setback for employees struggling to afford the region’s high housing costs. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A traditional family coalition, claiming to represent a majority of the state’s opinion, rallied at the Capitol on Friday, asking the governor to veto a domestic partners bill. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Legislation to give California’s worst public schools an extra $200 million to try to boost student test scores was signed into law Friday by Gov. Gray Davis. -more-
SACRAMENTO — California Highway Patrol officials briefed state mailroom workers Friday on how to handle increasing fears about the spread of the anthrax. -more-
WASHINGTON — The tourism industry came to Capitol Hill, looking for help to deal with big losses after the terrorist attacks. -more-
WASHINGTON — The House on Friday quickly approved anti-terrorist legislation pushed by the Senate and White House to increase the government’s power to spy on, detain and punish suspected terrorists. -more-
SEATTLE — A federal prosecutor who headed a prominent gun control group in his spare time was shot in his home and died early Friday. -more-
BOSTON — In a ruling aimed at bringing the law in line with advances in science, Massachusetts’ highest court unanimously declared Friday that a couple whose twins were born to a surrogate mother were the children’s legal parents from the moment of birth. -more-
WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. and the Environmental Protection Agency are joining in a decade-long project to develop a high-mileage hybrid vehicle, probably an SUV, that runs off hydraulic fluid, officials announced Friday. -more-
GREER, S.C. — Small businesses are trying to balance patriotism with capitalism as they look for the edge necessary to make it through rough economic times. -more-
Dear Tom and Ray: -more-
Stocks reacted to the first batch of third-quarter earnings results this past week with surprising strength despite the expected dismal news. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The economic impact of the terrorist attacks is beginning to take a toll in California, which had held steady before Sept. 11 amid a national downturn in consumer and business spending. -more-
UNITED NATIONS — In an era of spreading global terrorism and widening conflict, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Nations and Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday for their roles at the “forefront of efforts to achieve peace and security in the world.” -more-
Democrats will face challenges protecting their agenda in the political climate that has followed the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, political science professor Bruce Cain told about 50 people during a forum Thursday hosted by the Berkeley Democratic Club at Northbrae Community Church. -more-
Professor says Democrats hard pressed right now 10-14-2001
Officials upgrade security at BART 10-12-2001
Airports shelve expansion plans after hijacker attacks 10-11-2001
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
Activist gets FBI call in connection with attacks By Judith Scherr, Daily Planet staff 10-14-2001
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-14-2001
Claremont name has been around awhile By Susan Cerny 10-14-2001
Actionable intelligence: four U.N. workers dead By Lee Helena Lawrence 10-14-2001
Sunday concerts help appreciation of classical music By Miko Sloper, Daily Planet correspondent 10-14-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-14-2001
Deep ’Jackets run roughshod over Alameda By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-14-2001
Council OKs new, district boundaries By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 10-14-2001
Let the bakeries rise - this is America Dana Tillson 10-14-2001
Cal women win Pac-10 opener Staff 10-14-2001
Residents successfully rebuild their lives from hills’ fire ashes By Gabriel Spitzer Special to the Daily Planet 10-14-2001
Talking to terrorists doesn’t help G. Stavi 10-14-2001
Field hockey falls to Kent St. Staff 10-14-2001
Zoning Board approves Library Gardens project By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-14-2001
Please more of same Diana Perry 10-14-2001
No. 5 UCLA downs Bears Staff 10-14-2001
End shoot ‘em up ‘justice’ Anna Marie Taylor and Richard Lerner 10-14-2001
Berkeley economy feeling effects of Sept. 11 attacks By Sasha Khokha, Special to the Daily Planet 10-14-2001
Copwatch looks at the future of civil liberties By Jason Allen, Special to the Daily Planet 10-14-2001
Grocery union decides to accept 2 contract offers The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Protests against domestic partner bill The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Governor OKs aid to schools with low performance The Associated Press 10-14-2001
New Anthrax case at NBC in New York The Associated Press 10-14-2001
State mail room workers briefed on threats mail room workers briefed on threats The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Tourism industry asks for federal assistance The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Congressmembers bicker over anti-terrorism measures The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Prominent gun-control advocate fatally shot The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Court rules couple lawful parents of twins born to surrogate The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Ford chosen to develop hybrid vehicle The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Retailers face tough balancing acts The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Maybe it’s not a bright idea to glue in drain plug By Tom and Ray Magliozzi King Features Syndicate 10-14-2001
So far, Wall Street weathering earnings season well By Amy Baldwin, The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Latest jobs report indicator of troubled state economy The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Nobel Peace Prize goes to U.N., Kofi Anan The Associated Press 10-14-2001
Activist gets FBI call in connection with attacks By Judith Scherr, Daily Planet staff 10-13-2001
Deep ’Jackets run roughshod over Alameda By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-13-2001
Council OKs new district boundaries By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-13-2001
Sports shorts Staff 10-13-2001
Residents successfully rebuild their lives from hills’ fire ashes By Gabriel Spitzer Special to the Daily Planet 10-13-2001
Zoning Board approves Library Gardens project By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-13-2001
Berkeley propelled back into national spotlight By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
Out & About — compiled by Guy Poole 10-12-2001
Those who’ve been there speak out Members, Sansei Legacy Project: 10-12-2001
Documentary details the travels of a dollar By Peter Crimmins, Daily Planet correspondent 10-12-2001
Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-12-2001
’Jackets take down El Cerrito By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2001
BHS principal will head north By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
No more 50s Chris Rasmussen 10-12-2001
Berkeley-De Anza makeup game depends on NCS By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-12-2001
Commission reviews office space controversy By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
Address energy now Tom Lent 10-12-2001
Retired teachers pin hopes on pension increases By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff 10-12-2001
Slam immigrant door shut James K. Sayre, Oakland 10-12-2001
UC Nobel Prize winner grateful for chance to think By Gerasimos Rigas Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Berkeley High tries to cut down on truancy By Gina Comparini, Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Annual event celebrates culture of Indigenous people By Gina Comparini, Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Program helps new immigrants learn English By Rachel Searles, Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Screening for depression has new meaning By Rachel Searles Special to the Daily Planet 10-12-2001
Experts discuss effects of SF airport runway expansion The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Governor mandates budget cuts The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Access to criminal filings still faces online challenge The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Florida anthrax compared to known strains The Associated Press 10-12-2001
FBI says it may have information on more attacks The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Kabul raided during day Associated Press 10-12-2001
N.Y. won’t accept millions from Saudi prince The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Peace rallies confront changed terrain StaffThe Associated Press 10-12-2001
Replacing window sills may be easiest James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Critic of Muslim fundamentalism wins Nobel Prize The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Lacking essentials, North Korea teems with everyday heroes The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Rebound sends Wall Street to pre-attack levels The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Boeing will focus on space, communications and missiles StaffThe Associated Press 10-12-2001
Genentech, medical center case coming to a close The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Swissair granted creditor protection The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Russian navy delays moving wreck of sub The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Palestinian killed while trying to plant bomb The Associated Press 10-12-2001
Berkeley professor in mix of Nobel Prize winners By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Guy Poole 10-11-2001
No pure lands – time to end ‘final solutions’ Walter Truett Anderson Pacific News Service 10-11-2001
Staff 10-11-2001
Yosemite trip forum rejects finger-pointing By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-11-2001
Lee’s vote was against blank check Adam David Miller Berkeley 10-11-2001
Northbrae bakery campaign misfires By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 10-11-2001
Northbrae bakery campaign misfires By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 10-11-2001
With a will, gridlock’s not here to stay Charles L. Smith Berkeley 10-11-2001
Program credited with domestic violence drop By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-11-2001
Terrorism panels debate California security The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Governor signs smart growth order The Associated Press 10-11-2001
California representative named No.2 in House The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Supreme Court debates equal opportunity issue The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Troops in Macedonia raise suspicions The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Americans, Japanese win Nobel Prize in chemistry The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Opportunities for investors still exist By John Cunniff The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Yahoo meets expectations, layoffs still possible The Associated Press 10-11-2001
BHS, De Anza officials to meet about cancelled football game By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2001
Turnovers killing Cal, carrying 5-0 Oregon By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-11-2001
Berkeley man wants Bonds’ 73rd dinger ball back The Associated Press 10-11-2001
Police Briefs Judith Scherr, Daily Planet staff 10-11-2001
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
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