Despite thousands of boycott threats resulting from a City Council resolution calling for a quick end to the bombing in Afghanistan, it has so far been difficult to estimate the actual impact on Berkeley’s businesses and economy. -more-
By Neighbors for Fire Safety: -more-
924 Gilman St. Oct. 26: Influents, Plus Ones, Divit, Summerjack, Robot Adrenaline, Claredon Hills; Oct. 27: (Halloween show, $1 off if you’re in a (non-punk) costume!) Babyland, Tsunami Bomb, Scissor Hands, Dexter Danger; Nov. 2: Mood Frye, Manic Notion, Cremasters of Disaster, Bottles and Skulls, Lorax, Sociopath; Nov. 3: Cruevo, Nigel Peppercock, Impaled, Systematic Infection, Depressor; Nov. 9: Hoods, Punishment, Lords of Light Speed, Necktie Party; Nov. 10: Sunday’s Best, Mock Orange, Elizabeth Elmore, Fighting Jacks, Benton Falls; Nov. 16: Pitch Black, The Blottos, Miracle Chosuke, 240; Nov. 17: Carry On, All Bets Off, Limp Wrist, Labrats, Thought Riot; All shows start a 8 p.m. unless noted; Most are $5; 924 Gilman St. 525-9926 -more-
Volleyball coaches can teach their players all the fundamentals, including how to pass, block, dig or kill. They can explain the game’s subtle nuances and they can even develop intricate strategies for various opponents. -more-
Members of the Commission on Disability and community activists are asking the City Council to take action against the upcoming Berkeley Free Folk Festival because they allege that Ashkenaz, one of the festival venues, in not fully accessible for people in wheelchairs. -more-
One autumn day in October of 1991, Michael Kovac, 44, and his wife Karen returned to their Berkeley home from a weekend trip only to find their home had burned down in the catastrophic Oakland -Berkeley Hills fire. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A new survey of single room occupancy hotels in San Francisco found that over 40 percent of these cramped but cheap accommodations house at least one child. -more-
OAKLAND — Bay Area Rapid Transit management and the transit system’s smallest union spent Tuesday negotiating ahead of a midnight strike deadline. -more-
The Berkeley Police Department believes that a series of recent robberies, all of which involved hold-ups of individuals at gunpoint, may be related. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Calling California’s shortage of trained teachers “nothing less than a crisis,” state Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin Tuesday urged the state to increase teacher salaries and phase out the hiring of uncredentialed teachers. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court said Tuesday it would revisit a decision allowing battered women and abused children to be granted asylum in the United States. -more-
BRISBANE — Many Americans heard about terrorism, security, and a few words about human rights in the few minutes ABC, NBC and CBS spent covering President Bush’s first trip to China. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Pacific Lumber Company began logging in the Hole in the Headwaters area of Northern California Tuesday, days after state regulators gave it final permission. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Pesticide use for agriculture, pest control and landscape maintenance declined in California in 2000 for the second straight year, dipping to the lowest level since 1992, a state report says. -more-
CUPERTINO — Apple Computer Inc. unveiled a portable digital music device Tuesday that is the size of a deck of cards but holds 1,000 digitally recorded songs. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A judge Tuesday ordered a divided jury to resume deliberations on whether City of Hope hospital is owed hundreds of millions of dollars in drug royalties from the biotechnology firm Genentech Inc. -more-
GILLETTE, Wyo. — One of the first guys was from UPS. He told someone at Pennaco Energy, and from there word got around in the natural gas fields about Becky DeVeny’s breakfast burritos. -more-
LONDON — For the first time, a senior Olympic official questioned Tuesday whether the Winter Games should go ahead in Salt Lake City while the United States is at war in Afghanistan. -more-
MISSOULA, Mont. — Public comments overwhelming opposed a Bush administration plan to scrap grizzly bear reintroductions along the Montana-Idaho border, but most were form letters drafted by environmental groups, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report shows. -more-
RENO, Nev. — Another downtown hotel-casino went dark on Tuesday when the Flamingo Reno closed, leaving some 1,000 employees looking for work. -more-
SACRAMENTO — California voters will be asked next March if they want to extent the term limits they imposed on their state legislators 11 years ago. -more-
September 11 Response Calendar 10-24-2001
February dedication plans for Rosa Parks hit drawing board board 10-23-2001
Disadvantaged students struggling to pay for bus fares to campuses 10-22-2001
Let’s get our heads out of the sand 10-20-2001
Bay Brief 10-20-2001
Berkeley Historical Society gets governor’s award 10-19-2001
Nonprofit agencies get $85,000 in health grants 10-18-2001
Berkeley boycott hard to measure By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-24-2001
Out & About Staff 10-24-2001
Neighbors support new hills fire station Staff 10-24-2001
Arts Staff 10-24-2001
BHS’s star middle blocker sets her sights high By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 10-24-2001
Hancock formally enters race Staff 10-24-2001
Forum Staff 10-24-2001
Disabled residents protest Free Folk Festival By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 10-24-2001
Hills fire breeds unity and capital By Mielikki Org Special to the Daily Planet 10-24-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 10-24-2001
BART negotiations continue; ‘pay parity’ one issue By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Police Briefs Staff 10-24-2001
Report cites obstacles to hiring more teachers By Grace Lee Associated Press Writer 10-24-2001
Court sets aside decision on asylum-seeking abused women The Associated Press 10-24-2001
New Chinese language television channel covers issues missed in mainstream media By Michelle R. Smith The Associated Press 10-24-2001
State permits Headwaters Hole area for logging By Don Thompson The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Pesticide use reaches lowest level since 1992 By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Apple unveils music player that holds up to 1,000 songs By May Wong The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Jury told to resume deliberating City of Hope-Genentech suit The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Mineral workers boost roadside fast food business By Dustin Bleizeffer Casper Star-Tribune 10-24-2001
IOC member raises doubts over Winter Games By Stephen Wilson The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Public opposes plan to stall grizzly reintroduction The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Flamingo Reno hotel-casino closes amid worker and union protests By Tom Gardner The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Calif. term limit extension qualifies for March ballot By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 10-24-2001
Volunteers provide legal help for city’s homeless By Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 10-23-2001
Guy Poole 10-23-2001
More to Common Ground than in the paper Tessa StraussBerkeley High Junior 10-23-2001
Staff 10-23-2001
City Council splits in redistricting struggle By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-23-2001
Time to unite Gamaliel “Gamie” Gamboa San Diego 10-23-2001
Some will boycott others will come because of stand Lloyd AndresBerkeley 10-23-2001
Some will boycott others will come because of stand Lloyd Andres Berkeley 10-23-2001
E = H2O: Water is energy Alice La Pierre 10-23-2001
Act to stop the war, but not as councilmember Tom McHenry Berkeley 10-23-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 10-23-2001
Dissent – defense against tyranny Carmel Hara Berkeley 10-23-2001
Protege seeking Condit’s seat in Congress By Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-23-2001
NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft nears Red Planet The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Flying ban eased on private planes, but some businesses still remain grounded By Tom Harrigan The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Report: UC must spend millions to attract grad students The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Pediatricians’ conference in San Francisco addresses bioterrorism By Ritu Bhatnagar The Associated Press 10-23-2001
BART insists last offer is best; union still threatens strike By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Celebrity fan mail scrutinized in wake of anthrax attacks By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 10-23-2001
UC Berkeley gay rugby player seen as hero for all By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer 10-23-2001
Can you cut corporate subsidies in war time? By John Cunniff The Associated Press 10-23-2001
MusicNet names new CEO, moves headquarters to NY pending launch By Ron Harris The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Yahoo bids for more users, ad revenue The Associated Press 10-23-2001
7.6 million jobs funded by venture capitalists The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Infrastructure pact signed for Hong Kong Disneyland The Associated Press 10-23-2001
AOL Time Warner signs first-time deal to broadcast in China The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Washington Post in slump, earnings low The Associated Press 10-23-2001
News reporter fired after jokingly sprinkling powder The Associated Press 10-23-2001
More Californians are driving to Las Vegas The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Willie Brown gives State of the City address in SF The Associated Press 10-23-2001
Thousands show support for Lee’s vote By Yunji de Nies, Special to the Daily Planet 10-22-2001
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-22-2001
What is the true meaning of Council action? Jim Mellander 10-22-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-22-2001
Miserable season continues for winless Bears Staff By John Nadel, AP Sports Writer 10-22-2001
Fire memories still burn By Lena Warmack Daily Planet Correspondent 10-22-2001
Nothing comes of Nothing Jahlee Arakaki 10-22-2001
Cal women fall 2-0 to Cougars By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-22-2001
School finances get help from crisis team By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 10-22-2001
Berkeley students express themselves through film By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff 10-22-2001
Pac-10 Football Roundup Staff 10-22-2001
Company scouts new locations for A’s Bay City News Service 10-22-2001
Cal volleyball pulls out win over UW Daily Planet Wire Services 10-22-2001
S.F. spending $650K a year on shopping carts Staff 10-22-2001
Negotiators meet to discuss BART strike Staff 10-22-2001
Pebble Beach visits slow Staff 10-22-2001
Many enroll in Arabic classes in attempt to understand region The Associated Press 10-22-2001
Pediatrician conference addresses bioterrorism and children issues By Ritu Bhatnagar, Associated Press Writer 10-22-2001
California’s northernmost counties adopt new ‘upstate’ designation The Associated Press 10-22-2001
Analysis: Oracle deal could cost taxpayers 924 Gilman St. Oct. 26: Influents, Plus Ones, Divit, Summerjack, Robot Adrenaline, Claredon Hills; Oct. 27: (Halloween show, $1 off if you’re in a (non-punk) costume!) Babyland, Tsunami Bomb, Scissor Hands, Dex The Associated Press 10-22-2001
Energy secretary announces partnership to build power line By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 10-22-2001
Black firefighters want commitment to racial diversity By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff 10-20-2001
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 10-20-2001
The Berkeley Tennis Club is really in Oakland Susan Cerny 10-20-2001
Redistricting lines explained Mike O’Malley,Dave Blake 10-20-2001
One-man show “Nocturne” opens at the Rep By John Angell Grant, Special to the Planet 10-20-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 10-20-2001
Eagles, referees too much for St. Mary’s to handle By Jared Green,Daily Planet Staff 10-20-2001
Local schools incorporate nutritional awareness By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet Staff 10-20-2001
Wake-up call Ben Kroeger 10-20-2001
A circus with SOUL Yunji de Nies, Special to the Planet 10-20-2001
’Jackets win a snoozer over helpless Emery By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-20-2001
Security personnel may be replaced at airport By Carole-Anne Elliott, Special to the Daily Planet 10-20-2001
No more denial Thomas de Lackne 10-20-2001
Slumping Bears fall to No. 20 Washington By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 10-20-2001
Need more info Richard Graham 10-20-2001
Governor may be ready to renegotiate power contracts By Alisa Weinstein and Gina Comparini Special to the Planet 10-20-2001
Shame on Berkeley Frank J. De Smidt 10-20-2001
Berkeley prof analyzes structural damage of the WTC Pamitha Reynolds, Special to the Planet 10-20-2001
Hard to boycott local businesses Ted Vincent 10-20-2001
Air freshener won’t fix this stinky problem by Tom and Ray Magliozzi and Doug Berman 10-20-2001
High drama rings hallow James Day 10-20-2001
Black officers work to end racial profiling By Deborah Kong, The Associated Press 10-20-2001
Bravo boycott? Greg Freedman 10-20-2001
God bless Ed Dramer 10-20-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 10-20-2001
Ten years later, some in the hills worry about the next fire By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 10-20-2001
Electronic tracking devices helping to find patients suffering from Alzheimer’s, Down’s syndrome By Gretchen Ehlke, The Associated Press 10-20-2001
Tribune Co. records $139 million third quarter loss By Dave Carpenter, The Associated Press 10-20-2001
By Paul Queary The Associated Press Staff 10-20-2001
Providian stock loses half its value amid investor worries By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 10-20-2001
Group challenges district boundaries By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 10-19-2001
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 10-19-2001
Correcting the record Linda Maio 10-19-2001
New anthology peeks into city’s non-traditional art Sari Friedman, Special to the Daily Planet 10-19-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 10-19-2001
’Jackets lose focus but still dominate Richmond By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 10-19-2001
Businesses within city boycotted By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 10-19-2001
Support Bush or quit Joyce Marlene Carroll 10-19-2001
PFA readies for finale of Land retrospective By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 10-19-2001
Cal’s Medina becomes player-coach despite obstacles By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 10-19-2001
Early literacy program issued glowing report By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff 10-19-2001
Become peace Americ Azevedo 10-19-2001
Schott added to list of Hermann candidates Staff 10-19-2001
Sit down and shut up By Judith Scherr, Daily Planet editor 10-19-2001
Killing’s no answer John M. Hartenstein 10-19-2001
Kirk named to Soccer America Team of the Week Staff 10-19-2001
Peace activists learn their rights By Kimberlee Bortfeld, Special to the Daily Planet 10-19-2001
State: Disturbed youth not getting needed psychiatric counseling The Associated Press 10-19-2001
UC students demonstrate religious tolerance with sit-in on campus By Hadas Ragolsky, Special to the Daily Planet 10-19-2001
Audie Bock to try again By Ofelia Madrid, Special to the Daily Planet 10-19-2001
Agents raid alleged Ecstasy drug lab hidden in office By Ben Fox, The Associated Press 10-19-2001
N.J. postal worker contracts anthrax; authorities fear co-worker may also be infected By John P. McAlpin The Associated Press 10-19-2001
Two kidney patients dead after using dialysis machines with Baxter filter By Herbert G. McCann The Associated Press 10-19-2001
McVeigh’s last day: friendly, no remorse The Associated Press 10-19-2001
Davis indicates willingness to renegotiate power The Associated Press 10-19-2001
Four bin Laden followers receive life terms without parole for 1998 embassy bombings By Tom Hays, The Associated Press 10-19-2001
Two arrested, accused of trying to hijack Greyhound bus in Utah By Catherine S. Blake, Associated Press Writer 10-19-2001
The latest on storage By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 10-19-2001
The Gardener’s Guide: Spitz is an apple with history and flavor By Lee Rich The Associated Press 10-19-2001
Home: Flea Market Savings The Associated Press 10-19-2001
With evidence of dreaded aquatic herb in lakes, Maine seeks to avoid misfortune of other states By Ann S. Kim The Associated Press 10-19-2001
Which individual hues speak to you? By Carol McGarvey The Associated Press 10-19-2001
State officials to start renegotiating long-term power deals By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 10-19-2001
Sagging California economy not expected to shake rest of nation By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 10-19-2001
BHS students hold rally By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff 10-18-2001
Cal’s Boller to miss UCLA game with back injury By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-18-2001
Guy Poole 10-18-2001
Resolution irrelevant to running city Steven Donaldson Berkeley 10-18-2001
Staff 10-18-2001
Student populace may return to political picture By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-18-2001
Bears blow leads, fall to SJSU Daily Planet Wire Services 10-18-2001
Council elected to run the city, not the country Claudia Kawczynska Berkeley 10-18-2001
Local firefighter recalls personal NYC effort By Darren Bobrosky 10-18-2001
Golden Bear basketball gets verbal commitment from another recruit Staff 10-18-2001
King: ‘Silence is betrayal’ Bonnie Hughes Berkeley 10-18-2001
Local medical marijuana club held up By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-18-2001
Cal’s Lawson to redshirt season Staff 10-18-2001
Media needs to get facts straight Joy A. Flaherty Berkeley 10-18-2001
A celebration of life and the heroic effort of Wanda Anita Green Submitted to the Daily Planet by Sandré R. Swanson 10-18-2001
Deaf women’s organization introduces safety device By James Sandler Special to the Daily Planet 10-18-2001
California will let pharmacists give women morning-after drugs By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 10-18-2001
Police Briefs Staff 10-18-2001
White powder found at Cal White powder found at Cal Staff 10-18-2001
UC regents to discuss additional changes to admissions process By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 10-18-2001
Dust cloud above Martinez refinery prompts alarm The Associated Press 10-18-2001
How much is too much? By Martha Irvine The Associated Press 10-18-2001
Anthrax found in New York governor’s office By Shannon McCaffrey The Associated Press 10-18-2001
Navy divers recover body of one of the nine victims of submarine accident By Jean Christiensen The Associated Press 10-18-2001
United Airlines teeters on ominous financial edge By Dave Carpenter The Associated Press 10-18-2001
Sprint Corp. announces mass layoff due to poor economy By Margaret Stafford The Associated Press 10-18-2001
Dot-com collapse, economic slump leaves glut of office space By Dan Levy The Associated Press 10-18-2001
AMD posts $186.9 million loss, meets expectations By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 10-18-2001
Apple Inc.’s profits drop by 61 percent By May Wong The Associated Press 10-18-2001
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