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KPFA staff stalls fall fundraiser decision

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Freshman QB Robertson impresses in garbage time

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Guy Poole
Thursday October 25, 2001


Thursday, Oct. 25


Anthrax and Iraq – will the U.S. expand the war? war?

By Peter Dale Scott Pacific News Service
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


“Donnie Darko” gives Halloween a hare scare

By Billy Lux Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001


Locals worry Orinda development could affect Tilden’s fragile wildlife

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Alameda dominates meet

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Resolution was embarrassing

Joe Willingham Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001

The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to the City Council: -more-


Liberal cities will not follow Berkeley’s lead

John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

Bears upset No. 19 Santa Clara

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Dudgeon means resentment

James K. Sayre Oakland
Thursday October 25, 2001

Editor: -more-


South Asian culture exposed this week

By Nilanga S. Jayasinghe Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday October 25, 2001

To increase awareness of South Asian culture, student groups at UC Berkeley will hold their annual South Asian Awareness Week beginning Saturday. -more-


Dudgeon means ill-humor

Robert R. Piper Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001

Editor: -more-


September 11 Response Calendar

Staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

Today -more-


Stand up, speak out

J. B. Neilands Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001

Editor: -more-


Oakland airport’s access badges missing

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

OAKLAND — More than 1,000 badges that grant access to secure areas at Oakland International Airport appear to be missing. -more-


Pacifica Foundation’s exec. director fired by new chair

Daily Planet staff
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Northrop Grumman earnings rise as it eyes acquisition

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

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 closing plants, one in Calif. plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Disney buys Fox Family

The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Berkeley boycott hard to measure

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Out & About

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

Wednesday, Oct. 24 -more-


Neighbors support new hills fire station

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

By Neighbors for Fire Safety: -more-


Arts

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


BHS’s star middle blocker sets her sights high

By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Hancock formally enters race

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

By Judith Scherr -more-


Forum

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

Don’t speak for me -more-


Disabled residents protest Free Folk Festival

By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Hills fire breeds unity and capital

By Mielikki Org Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


BART negotiations continue; ‘pay parity’ one issue

By Colleen Valles The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

OAKLAND — Bay Area Rapid Transit management and the transit system’s smallest union spent Tuesday negotiating ahead of a midnight strike deadline. -more-


Police Briefs

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Report cites obstacles to hiring more teachers

By Grace Lee Associated Press Writer
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Court sets aside decision on asylum-seeking abused women

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


New Chinese language television channel covers issues missed in mainstream media

By Michelle R. Smith The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


State permits Headwaters Hole area for logging

By Don Thompson The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Pesticide use reaches lowest level since 1992

By Colleen Valles The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Apple unveils music player that holds up to 1,000 songs

By May Wong The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Jury told to resume deliberating City of Hope-Genentech suit

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Mineral workers boost roadside fast food business

By Dustin Bleizeffer Casper Star-Tribune
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


IOC member raises doubts over Winter Games

By Stephen Wilson The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Public opposes plan to stall grizzly reintroduction

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Flamingo Reno hotel-casino closes amid worker and union protests

By Tom Gardner The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

RENO, Nev. — Another downtown hotel-casino went dark on Tuesday when the Flamingo Reno closed, leaving some 1,000 employees looking for work. -more-


Calif. term limit extension qualifies for March ballot

By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press
Wednesday October 24, 2001

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-


Volunteers provide legal help for city’s homeless

By Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday October 23, 2001

When Kalief LaHutt saw his tattered green and white RV released in front of the impound lot, he was overwhelmed. -more-


Guy Poole
Tuesday October 23, 2001


Monday, Oct 22


More to Common Ground than in the paper

Tessa StraussBerkeley High Junior
Tuesday October 23, 2001

Editor: -more-


Staff
Tuesday October 23, 2001

MUSIC


City Council splits in redistricting struggle

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Tuesday October 23, 2001

The result of the recent redistricting brawl is a bitterly divided City Council, with one faction charging the other with gerrymandering and a group of citizens vowing to put a referendum on the March ballot to challenge the newly-approved districts. -more-


Time to unite

Gamaliel “Gamie” Gamboa San Diego
Tuesday October 23, 2001

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Some will boycott others will come because of stand

Lloyd AndresBerkeley
Tuesday October 23, 2001

The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to Mayor Shirley Dean: -more-


Some will boycott others will come because of stand

Lloyd Andres Berkeley
Tuesday October 23, 2001

E = H2O: Water is energy

Alice La Pierre
Tuesday October 23, 2001

One wouldn’t think that watering a lawn and garden or washing a car would have any effect on California’s tense energy situation, especially since these activities don’t use hot water. -more-


Act to stop the war, but not as councilmember

Tom McHenry Berkeley
Tuesday October 23, 2001

Editor: -more-


Bay Briefs

Staff
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — As the impact of last month’s terrorist attacks ripples through the Bay Area’s economy, communities from San Francisco to Monterey are mulling cuts to public programs and the possibility of furloughing some workers. -more-


Dissent – defense against tyranny

Carmel Hara Berkeley
Tuesday October 23, 2001

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Protege seeking Condit’s seat in Congress

By Brian Melley The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Dennis Cardoza said Monday he is running for Rep. Gary Condit’s seat in a move that marks a public split between the longtime friends and political allies. -more-


NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft nears Red Planet

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

LOS ANGELES — The 2001 Mars Odyssey was nearing the Red Planet on Monday, poised to fire its main engine for the first and only time to slow the robotic spacecraft and allow it to settle into orbit after a six-month trip from Earth. -more-


Flying ban eased on private planes, but some businesses still remain grounded

By Tom Harrigan The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Before Sept. 11, Jerry Hider’s one-man, one-plane business was towing banners promoting products and entertainment over Los Angeles area beaches, stadiums and residential areas. -more-


Report: UC must spend millions to attract grad students

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

LOS ANGELES — The University of California system needs to spend $215 million annually to expand programs and financial support to attract graduate students, according to a commission’s report. -more-


Pediatricians’ conference in San Francisco addresses bioterrorism

By Ritu Bhatnagar The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Pediatricians are urging officials to take steps to protect children against bioterrorism, saying they are especially vulnerable to its effects. -more-


BART insists last offer is best; union still threatens strike

By Colleen Valles The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

OAKLAND — With a strike deadline looming Monday at midnight, Bay Area Rapid Transit officials and members of the transit system’s smallest union remained at odds over job security. -more-


Celebrity fan mail scrutinized in wake of anthrax attacks

By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Fan mail — that old barometer of an entertainer’s popularity — has become off-limits for many in Hollywood since the anthrax mail attacks in New York City, Washington and Florida. -more-


UC Berkeley gay rugby player seen as hero for all

By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Mark Bingham was a strapping 220-pound, 6-foot-5 rugby player who had fought off muggers on the street and run with the bulls in Spain before taking on the terrorists on United Flight 93. -more-


Can you cut corporate subsidies in war time?

By John Cunniff The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

NEW YORK — If corporate welfare were to be eliminated, a paper published by the Cato Institute contends, the federal government could give taxpayers tax cuts that would make earlier rebates seem small. -more-


MusicNet names new CEO, moves headquarters to NY pending launch

By Ron Harris The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — MusicNet, the joint venture between three major record labels, named MTV veteran Alan McGlade as new chief executive Monday and announced it would move headquarters from Seattle to New York. -more-


Yahoo bids for more users, ad revenue

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SUNNYVALE — Yahoo! Inc. is enhancing its instant-messaging service with a variety of new virtual “environments” for online chats, in a bid for more users and advertising revenue. -more-


7.6 million jobs funded by venture capitalists

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Venture capitalists have helped launch U.S. companies that created 7.6 million jobs while generating $1.3 trillion in total revenue during past three decades, according to a report released Monday by the industry’s biggest trade group. -more-


Infrastructure pact signed for Hong Kong Disneyland

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

HONG KONG — The government signed the first infrastructure contract for Hong Kong’s planned Disney theme park Monday with a mainland Chinese construction company. -more-


AOL Time Warner signs first-time deal to broadcast in China

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

BEIJING — AOL Time Warner Inc. announced a landmark deal on Oct. 22 that will make it the first foreign TV broadcaster in China. In exchange, it will carry Chinese state television’s English-language channel on U.S. cable systems. -more-


Washington Post in slump, earnings low

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Washington Post Co. reported a 95 percent decline in third quarter net earnings due to an advertising slump and charges to write down investments. -more-


News reporter fired after jokingly sprinkling powder

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

DES MOINES, Iowa — A television news reporter was fired after he jokingly sprinkled face powder around the newsroom in front of co-workers, his lawyer said. -more-


More Californians are driving to Las Vegas

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

LAS VEGAS — Traffic on Interstate 15 at the California-Nevada border in September spiked nearly 16 percent over September 2000, according to Nevada Department of Transportation data. -more-


Willie Brown gives State of the City address in SF

The Associated Press
Tuesday October 23, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Willie Brown’s State of the City address Monday wasn’t as optimistic as it’s been in past years, but he said he’s confident San Francisco will rebound from the dot-com crash and current economic slump. -more-


Thousands show support for Lee’s vote

By Yunji de Nies, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday October 22, 2001

Congresswoman opposed U.S. military action -more-


Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Monday October 22, 2001


Monday, Oct 22

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What is the true meaning of Council action?

Jim Mellander
Monday October 22, 2001

Editor: -more-


Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Monday October 22, 2001

Miserable season continues for winless Bears

Staff By John Nadel, AP Sports Writer
Monday October 22, 2001

UCLA runs over Cal as Paus passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns -more-


Fire memories still burn

By Lena Warmack Daily Planet Correspondent
Monday October 22, 2001

It was a solemn Sunday morning at the Rockridge BART Station where community members and elected city officials came together to honor the lives lost in the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm and the firefighters who fought bravely. -more-


Nothing comes of Nothing

Jahlee Arakaki
Monday October 22, 2001

Editor: -more-


Cal women fall 2-0 to Cougars

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Monday October 22, 2001

The Cal women’s soccer team continued its October slump on Sunday, losing 2-0 to the visiting Washington State Cougars. -more-


School finances get help from crisis team

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Staff
Monday October 22, 2001

State financial fix-it experts officially came to the Berkeley Unified School District’s rescue this week. -more-


Berkeley students express themselves through film

By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff
Monday October 22, 2001

UC freshmen corrupted by drugged-out Berkeleyans? Suburban youth, high on BART, attempting to sneak into a San Francisco peep show? Too-enthusiastic volleyball players spiking people on the street? -more-


Pac-10 Football Roundup

Staff
Monday October 22, 2001

Stanford 49, No. 5 Oregon 42 -more-


Company scouts new locations for A’s

Bay City News Service
Monday October 22, 2001

The Kansas City, Mo., company that designed Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco has been hired to scout locations for a new stadium for the Oakland Athletics. -more-


Cal volleyball pulls out win over UW

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday October 22, 2001

The Cal women’s volleyball team broke a six match losing streak with a 3-0 victory (30-16, 33-31, 30-20) over Washington, Saturday night at Haas Pavilion. The Bears were again led by freshman Mia Jerkov, who tallied 19 kills and had 11 digs. On Friday, Jerkov had led Cal with 20 kills and 14 digs against Washington State. -more-


S.F. spending $650K a year on shopping carts

Staff
Monday October 22, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco is spending $650,000 a year to deal with shopping carts left in public places, mostly by the homeless. -more-


Negotiators meet to discuss BART strike

Staff
Monday October 22, 2001

OAKLAND – For the first time in two weeks, BART officials and union negotiators met to try to keep workers from going on strike Tuesday. -more-


Pebble Beach visits slow

Staff
Monday October 22, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Golfers used to have to call about a year in advance to secure a place on the green and a room at the resort at Pebble Beach during the peak fall months. -more-


Many enroll in Arabic classes in attempt to understand region

The Associated Press
Monday October 22, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Schools offering classes in Arabic and other Middle Eastern languages are being inundated with students who believe that education is the key to understanding the state of today’s world. -more-


Pediatrician conference addresses bioterrorism and children issues

By Ritu Bhatnagar, Associated Press Writer
Monday October 22, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Pediatricians and other child-health specialists are urging officials to take steps to protect children against bioterrorism, saying they are especially vulnerable. But the biggest challenge is to prepare for a biological attack without spreading panic. -more-


California’s northernmost counties adopt new ‘upstate’ designation

The Associated Press
Monday October 22, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – An area of California that’s almost the same size as New York state has something else in common with New York: its “upstate” moniker. -more-


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
Monday October 22, 2001

SACRAMENTO – A $126 million contract with software giant Oracle Corp. has been lauded by state officials as a money-saving success, but a closer review has found that lawmakers may have been too hasty in their effort to approve the first statewide software deal, a newspaper reported Sunday. -more-


Energy secretary announces partnership to build power line

By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer
Monday October 22, 2001

SACRAMENTO – U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham announced a public-private partnership Thursday to ease a transmission line bottleneck that contributed to the blackouts that hit California earlier this year. -more-


Black firefighters want commitment to racial diversity

By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday October 20, 2001

A group of Berkeley firefighters are charging the fire department’s chief, Reginald Garcia, has not done enough to promote racial diversity within the department. -more-


Out & About Calendar

– Compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday October 20, 2001


Saturday, Oct. 20

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The Berkeley Tennis Club is really in Oakland

Susan Cerny
Saturday October 20, 2001

The Berkeley Tennis Club, located at 1 The Tunnel Rd., is tucked rather inconspicuously beneath the Claremont Hotel. Although both are officially in Oakland, the club was founded in Berkeley in 1906. -more-


Redistricting lines explained

Mike O’Malley,Dave Blake
Saturday October 20, 2001

Editor: -more-


One-man show “Nocturne” opens at the Rep

By John Angell Grant, Special to the Planet
Saturday October 20, 2001

The two Rapp brothers were not joined at birth, but they are joined in“Nocturne,” a play which opened Wednesday on Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s thrust stage as the first show in that company’s Parallel Season of less-traditional stage works. -more-


Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday October 20, 2001

Campus, Bancroft Way at Telegraph, 642-0212, tickets@calperfs.berkeley.edu -more-


Eagles, referees too much for St. Mary’s to handle

By Jared Green,Daily Planet Staff
Saturday October 20, 2001

Harsh calls and clutch drive give Kennedy 35-30 win -more-


Local schools incorporate nutritional awareness

By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday October 20, 2001

John Muir Elementary School held a Squash-o-Rama Friday, part of an ongoing effort in the district and around the state to promote nutritional awareness among young students. -more-


Wake-up call

Ben Kroeger
Saturday October 20, 2001

The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to “All residents of Berkeley”: -more-


A circus with SOUL

Yunji de Nies, Special to the Planet
Saturday October 20, 2001

’Jackets win a snoozer over helpless Emery

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday October 20, 2001

Emery High took on a giant on Friday night, and got stepped on. -more-


Security personnel may be replaced at airport

By Carole-Anne Elliott, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday October 20, 2001

As the Port of Oakland wrangles over whether to replace a private security firm at Oakland International Airport with law enforcement personnel, flight attendants and pilots arriving at the airport Thursday said they would be happy to see the government step in. -more-


No more denial

Thomas de Lackne
Saturday October 20, 2001

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Slumping Bears fall to No. 20 Washington

By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent
Saturday October 20, 2001

Sixteenth-ranked Cal continued its inconsistent play in women’s soccer, losing to No. 20 Washington, 1-0, at Edwards Stadium on Friday afternoon. -more-


Need more info

Richard Graham
Saturday October 20, 2001

Editor -more-


Governor may be ready to renegotiate power contracts

By Alisa Weinstein and Gina Comparini Special to the Planet
Saturday October 20, 2001

Under mounting public pressure, the Davis administration moved Friday toward renegotiating California’s costly, long-term power contracts, but refused to say what negotiations would mean to ratepayers. -more-


Shame on Berkeley

Frank J. De Smidt
Saturday October 20, 2001

Berkeley prof analyzes structural damage of the WTC

Pamitha Reynolds, Special to the Planet
Saturday October 20, 2001

Engineering expertise spies similarly-built local structures -more-


Hard to boycott local businesses

Ted Vincent
Saturday October 20, 2001

Editor: -more-


Air freshener won’t fix this stinky problem

by Tom and Ray Magliozzi and Doug Berman
Saturday October 20, 2001

Dear Tom and Ray: -more-


High drama rings hallow

James Day
Saturday October 20, 2001

Black officers work to end racial profiling

By Deborah Kong, The Associated Press
Saturday October 20, 2001

OAKLAND — As a black man, Ronald Davis believes he was once stopped by police simply because he was a minority driving a Mercedes-Benz. But as an undercover police officer, he has stopped young men on suspicion of drug dealing because they wore baggy jeans, carried pagers — and were black. -more-


Bravo boycott?

Greg Freedman
Saturday October 20, 2001

Editor: -more-


God bless

Ed Dramer
Saturday October 20, 2001

Editor: -more-


Bay Briefs

Staff
Saturday October 20, 2001

SAN JOSE — During the prime of the old New Economy last year, Silicon Valley paychecks were fatter than those of Manhattanites — historically the nation’s best-paid workers. -more-


Ten years later, some in the hills worry about the next fire

By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press
Saturday October 20, 2001

OAKLAND — Ten years after the fire that ravaged the Oakland-Berkeley hills, once-charred slopes have blossomed anew with handsome houses looking over the San Francisco Bay. But some of the underbrush that fueled the furious blaze has come creeping back, too. -more-


Electronic tracking devices helping to find patients suffering from Alzheimer’s, Down’s syndrome

By Gretchen Ehlke, The Associated Press
Saturday October 20, 2001

MILWAUKEE — Tharan Elkins grew more concerned about her husband as the hours passed. Billy Elkins had never been gone quite so long during his daily walk around the neighborhood in search of aluminum cans. -more-


Tribune Co. records $139 million third quarter loss

By Dave Carpenter, The Associated Press
Saturday October 20, 2001

CHICAGO — Tribune Co. reported a net loss Thursday of $139 million for the third quarter, citing an advertising falloff, an expensive restructuring and costs of news coverage in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. -more-


By Paul Queary The Associated Press

Staff
Saturday October 20, 2001

They claim it burdens, not benefits, employees -more-


Providian stock loses half its value amid investor worries

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Saturday October 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Providian Financial Corp.’s stock lost more than half its value Friday amid worries that the once thriving credit card company has fallen into an insurmountable hole. -more-


Group challenges district boundaries

By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff
Friday October 19, 2001

Out & About Calendar

– Compiled by Guy Poole
Friday October 19, 2001


Friday, Oct. 19

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Correcting the record

Linda Maio
Friday October 19, 2001

Editor, -more-


New anthology peeks into city’s non-traditional art

Sari Friedman, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 19, 2001

Experimental, street, and non-academic poetry for Berkeley’s New Millennium -more-


Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Friday October 19, 2001

’Jackets lose focus but still dominate Richmond

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday October 19, 2001

Facing an opponent with no real chance to beat his team, Berkeley girls’ volleyball coach Justin Caraway had two goals for Thursday’s match against Richmond: stay focused and try some new lineups. He went one-for-two. -more-


Businesses within city boycotted

By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff
Friday October 19, 2001

Outsiders react to council’s anti- war resolution -more-


Support Bush or quit

Joyce Marlene Carroll
Friday October 19, 2001

Editor: -more-


PFA readies for finale of Land retrospective

By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 19, 2001

For the past four months the Pacific Film Archive has been showcasing the work of film director Fritz Lang, a giant of cinema whose career spans from silent films in 1920s Germany to Hollywood studio product of the ‘40s, and even an homage in Jean-Luc Godard’s Nouvelle Vague classic, “Contempt.” -more-


Cal’s Medina becomes player-coach despite obstacles

By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent
Friday October 19, 2001

Jennifer Medina starts her day with a cup of coffee. Sitting in a local Starbuck’s, the diminutive 23-year-old appears to be just another Cal student trying to stay awake as another semester rolls by. -more-


Early literacy program issued glowing report

By Jeffrey Obser, Daily Planet staff
Friday October 19, 2001

The Board of Education heard a glowing third-anniversary report on the district’s home-grown Early Literacy Plan at its regular meeting Wednesday. -more-


Become peace

Americ Azevedo
Friday October 19, 2001


Sit down and shut up

By Judith Scherr, Daily Planet editor
Friday October 19, 2001

If the debut of the 21st century doesn’t become known as WWIII – and I pray that it doesn’t – I fear pundits will call it the age of “sit down and shut up.” -more-


Killing’s no answer

John M. Hartenstein
Friday October 19, 2001

Kirk named to Soccer America Team of the Week

Staff
Friday October 19, 2001

California junior midfielder Brittany Kirk was named to the Soccer America Team of the Week for her play during the week of Oct. 8-14. -more-


Peace activists learn their rights

By Kimberlee Bortfeld, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 19, 2001

FBI agents beware. Leeza Vinogradov knows she doesn’t have to talk to you, and she plans to inform others. Mum is the word. -more-


State: Disturbed youth not getting needed psychiatric counseling

The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California’s disturbed youth are not receiving necessary and available psychiatric services, causing overcrowding in juvenile jails and mental hospitals, a state watchdog reported. -more-


UC students demonstrate religious tolerance with sit-in on campus

By Hadas Ragolsky, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 19, 2001

More than 250 students, Jews and non-Jews, gathered Thursday at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus for a sit-in to stand up against hate and anti-Semitism. -more-


Audie Bock to try again

By Ofelia Madrid, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday October 19, 2001

Audie Bock is running again. Her target this time is Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee. -more-


Agents raid alleged Ecstasy drug lab hidden in office

By Ben Fox, The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

SAN DIEGO — A large and sophisticated laboratory for the club-drug Ecstasy was shuttered after a raid Thursday, authorities said. -more-


N.J. postal worker contracts anthrax; authorities fear co-worker may also be infected

By John P. McAlpin The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

TRENTON, N.J. — A postal worker who may have handled anthrax-contaminated letters sent to NBC and the Senate majority leader has the skin form of the disease, authorities said Thursday. -more-


Two kidney patients dead after using dialysis machines with Baxter filter

By Herbert G. McCann The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

CHICAGO — Baxter International Inc. says two kidney patients in Texas who underwent treatment on dialysis machines using Baxter filters have died and two others were hospitalized with complications. -more-


McVeigh’s last day: friendly, no remorse

The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

LOS ANGELES — To his dying day, Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh impressed his jailers as well behaved, funny, pleasant to be around — and completely without remorse — according to documents reviewed by the Los Angeles Times. -more-


Davis indicates willingness to renegotiate power

The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

LOS ANGELES — Despite concerns from one administration official that the state has secured enough resources to deal with the energy crisis, Gov. Gray Davis is considering renegotiating dozens of long-term power contracts, it was reported Thursday. -more-


Four bin Laden followers receive life terms without parole for 1998 embassy bombings

By Tom Hays, The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

NEW YORK — In a courthouse ringed by shotgun-toting marshals a few blocks from the smoking ruins of the World Trade Center, four disciples of Osama bin Laden were sentenced to life without parole Thursday for the deadly 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa. -more-


Two arrested, accused of trying to hijack Greyhound bus in Utah

By Catherine S. Blake, Associated Press Writer
Friday October 19, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY — Passengers aboard a Greyhound bus left their seats and overpowered a man who allegedly tried to take control and flip the vehicle after ranting about hijackings, authorities said Thursday. -more-


The latest on storage

By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

Shelving storage is the one thing in most American homes that — as the song says — “there’s just too little of.” Not enough closet space, not enough shelf space. Simply nowhere to put anything. -more-


The Gardener’s Guide: Spitz is an apple with history and flavor

By Lee Rich The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

Esopus Spitzenberg — what a name for an apple! Nonetheless, this is a variety of apple you might just want to plant. -more-


Home: Flea Market Savings

The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

Here’s a comparison of what decorators Jane Bell Cammarata and Linda Clay estimate it would cost to buy items at a flea market to furnish a child’s room, and what the same items might cost new or at an antiques store (their purchases were hypothetical): -more-


With evidence of dreaded aquatic herb in lakes, Maine seeks to avoid misfortune of other states

By Ann S. Kim The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

CASCO, Maine — Sebago Lake, which provides drinking water to Maine’s largest city as well as recreation to boaters and swimmers, is on the front lines of the state’s war against an aquatic invader. -more-


Which individual hues speak to you?

By Carol McGarvey The Associated Press
Friday October 19, 2001

What colors make you happy? Which ones help you relax after a busy day? The colors you choose to decorate with really do influence your emotions. -more-


State officials to start renegotiating long-term power deals

By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer
Friday October 19, 2001

SACRAMENTO – State power officials plan to begin renegotiating billions of dollars worth of long-term energy contracts, which an administration official says commit the state to buying more power than it needs. -more-


Sagging California economy not expected to shake rest of nation

By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer
Friday October 19, 2001

LOS ANGELES – For much of the 1990s, California’s economy was the envy of the nation. High-tech gold was being mined in the north while tourists flocked to the beaches and resorts in the south. -more-


Opinion

Editorials

BART union, leaders make a deal; trains running on time

By Margie Mason The Associated Press
Thursday October 25, 2001

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-


Proud to live in Berkeley

Michael Bauce Berkeley
Thursday October 25, 2001

Editor: -more-


September 11 Response Calendar

Staff
Wednesday October 24, 2001

February dedication plans for Rosa Parks hit drawing board board

By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet staff
Tuesday October 23, 2001

Rosa Parks Elementary School won’t have the official dedication ceremony for its new name until February, but students, parents, and teachers are gearing up now to get as much educational mileage as possible out of the highly symbolic designation. -more-


Disadvantaged students struggling to pay for bus fares to campuses

The Associated Press
Monday October 22, 2001

Some skip school because they can’t afford to get there; schools say they’re losing attendance revenue -more-


Let’s get our heads out of the sand

Maris Arnold
Saturday October 20, 2001

Bay Brief

Staff
Saturday October 20, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly one in three San Franciscans would have difficulty electing an immigrant to public office, according to a new citywide poll. -more-


Berkeley Historical Society gets governor’s award

– Bay City News and press statements
Friday October 19, 2001

The Berkeley Historical Society received the governor’s Historic Preservation Award on Oct. 5 for its local history publication “Tales from the Elmwood, A Community Memory” by Burl Willes. -more-