The standoff between KPFA Radio and its parent Pacifica network tensed up a notch on Tuesday when staff and volunteers decided at a staff meeting to delay a decision on whether and how to hold an autumn on-air fundraiser. -more-
With Cal quarterback Kyle Boller ruled out of this Saturday’s game against Oregon State with a back injury, backup Eric Holtfreter will once again get the starting nod. But he might have some competition. -more-
Under the mountains of newsprint emerging globally every day about events and issues tied to Sept. 11, one story has been almost buried. News reports from both inside and outside the United States suggest America may be on the brink of an invasion into Iraq – and anthrax may provide the pretext. -more-
The shifting moods of terror and grief in today’s headlines have a lot of people wondering how Halloween 2001 will unfold. In an attempt to be sensitive to current events (or perhaps just to salvage the box office), Hollywood has delayed the release of some of its more violent fare. Flying in the face of that sensitivity comes “Donnie Darko,” an independent film that is not only a chilling movie in a scary time, but one which involves the crashing of a jet engine into a suburban home. -more-
Several Berkeley residents who attended a public meeting called by the Army Corps of Engineers Monday are sounding the alarm about a proposed development in the East Bay hills. -more-
The Berkeley High cross-country team has been chasing league leader Alameda for the last several years, and Wednesday’s ACCAL meet at Tilden Park was no exception, as the ’Jackets finished second to a huge crowd of Alameda runners. -more-
The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to the City Council: -more-
The Cal women’s volleyball team upset No. 19 Santa Clara, 3-2 (30-21, 30-26, 24-30, 25-30, 18-16) Tuesday night at Haas Pavilion. The Bears were led by junior outside hitter Leah Young, who had a career-high 19 kills, 12 digs and a .319 hitting percentage (19 kills, four errors, 47 attempts). Young also served well and had several key plays during the five-game match. -more-
To increase awareness of South Asian culture, student groups at UC Berkeley will hold their annual South Asian Awareness Week beginning Saturday. -more-
OAKLAND — More than 1,000 badges that grant access to secure areas at Oakland International Airport appear to be missing. -more-
Pacifica Foundation Executive Director Bessie Wash has been fired by the new board chair Robert Farrell, according to a press statement from KPFA advocates and verified by programmer Larry Bensky. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Northrop Grumman Corp., fresh off a government decision that aids its acquisition bid for Newport News Shipbuilding Inc., reported strong third quarter earnings Wednesday, although net income dropped because of investment losses in its pension fund. -more-
HERSHEY, Pa. — Hershey Foods Corp. plans to close three plants and a distribution facility, eliminate more than 1,100 jobs and turn over production of cocoa powder to outside contractors in a realignment designed to generate at least $60 million a year in savings. -more-
BURBANK — The Walt Disney Co. Wednesday competed its purchase of Fox Family Worldwide Inc. for $5.2 billion — about $100 million less than the original purchase price announced in July. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of thousands of commuters awoke Wednesday to news that Bay Area Rapid Transit trains would be running after an overnight deal between management and a union averted a strike. -more-
BART union, leaders make a deal; trains running on time 10-25-2001
Proud to live in Berkeley 10-25-2001
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
KPFA staff stalls fall fundraiser decision By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff 10-25-2001
Freshman QB Robertson impresses in garbage time By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-25-2001
Guy Poole 10-25-2001
Anthrax and Iraq – will the U.S. expand the war? war? By Peter Dale Scott Pacific News Service 10-25-2001
“Donnie Darko” gives Halloween a hare scare By Billy Lux Special to the Daily Planet 10-25-2001
Staff 10-25-2001
Locals worry Orinda development could affect Tilden’s fragile wildlife By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 10-25-2001
Alameda dominates meet By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-25-2001
Resolution was embarrassing Joe Willingham Berkeley 10-25-2001
Liberal cities will not follow Berkeley’s lead John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 10-25-2001
Bears upset No. 19 Santa Clara Daily Planet Wire Services 10-25-2001
Dudgeon means resentment James K. Sayre Oakland 10-25-2001
South Asian culture exposed this week By Nilanga S. Jayasinghe Special to the Daily Planet 10-25-2001
Dudgeon means ill-humor Robert R. Piper Berkeley 10-25-2001
September 11 Response Calendar Staff 10-25-2001
Stand up, speak out J. B. Neilands Berkeley 10-25-2001
Oakland airport’s access badges missing The Associated Press 10-25-2001
Pacifica Foundation’s exec. director fired by new chair Daily Planet staff 10-25-2001
Northrop Grumman earnings rise as it eyes acquisition The Associated Press 10-25-2001
Hershey closing plants, one in Calif. plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs The Associated Press 10-25-2001
Disney buys Fox Family The Associated Press 10-25-2001
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
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