Mideast conflict shows up on UC campus
The Berkeley Daily Planet received this letter addressed to City of Berkeley Project Manager Carmella Rejan, as well as Berkeley taxpayers. -more-
Berkeley Video and Film Festival showcases two Berkeley artists during its 37-film run -more-
Jason Han glided across the floor with a series of fast round-house kicks delivered so powerfully that the UC Berkeley martial arts studio echoed with each blow. -more-
In early October George Lakoff began to receive hate mail. The correspondences followed a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece, which quoted the UC Berkeley linguistics professor as an illustration of the “imbecility” with which university professors responded to the Sept. 11 attacks and the aftermath. -more-
Cal soph holds marks in both 100- and 200- meter backstroke -more-
While the number of new AIDS cases are down in Alameda County, two Berkeley clinics are among those still fighting a pitched battle to suppress the deadly disease, which continues to increase in the county’s most vulnerable communities. -more-
The United States Soccer Federation announced this week that Cal freshman Troy Roberts has been selected to participate in the Under-20 National Team Training Camp to be held January 2-12 in Chula Vista. -more-
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If all goes according to plan, the next Tom Brokaw may emerge from Washington Communications and Technology Magnet School. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A state appeals court on Thursday limited the defenses available to California employers whose managers are accused of sexual harassment in the workplace. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Contra Costa County government was cleared Thursday in a federal suit accusing it of discriminating against women- and minority-owned businesses in awarding contracts. -more-
A rally against the pharmaceutical industry will be held today at noon. -more-
Along with free and anonymous HIV testing on Saturday, the Berkeley Free Clinic will also offer free testing for the rising scourge of Hepatitis A, B and C. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Elections officials spent Thursday counting 240 ballots found more than three weeks after Election Day, another in a string of embarrassments that has infuriated some city leaders. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Police have arrested two San Francisco men in the slaying of state Sen. Bruce McPherson’s son. -more-
PASADENA — Recent photographs from NASA’s Galileo spacecraft provide supporting evidence to the theory that Callisto, Jupiter’s outermost moon, may hold an underground ocean, scientists said Thursday. -more-
SAN RAFAEL — A serial rapist who was the first man to successfully complete the state’s sexually violent predator treatment program will be released Saturday unless state officials can come up with new evidence to keep him locked up. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis said Thursday that he supports placing a $10 billion to $12 billion school bond measure before voters next year. -more-
ONTARIO — A man who says he uses marijuana for medicinal purposes received $5,525 from his insurance company after arguing that the backyard crop police ripped up was covered by his homeowner’s policy. -more-
Putting up holiday decorations is fun. Taking them down is not. -more-
It’s special to bring out treasured holiday decorations each year, but it’s also fun to have family members cooperate on some new ones to add to the mix. Besides lending a holiday look to a home, it adds to the festive spirit of those living there. Pine cone parade -more-
What do an oak door, walnut mantle and a cherry rocker have in common? -more-
Muck has some bad connotations, but it’s really wonderful stuff. Plant roots revel in this fluffy material, and the result is dazzling flowers, luscious fruits and cushiony, green lawns. Other words for muck are “humus” and “organic matter.” Compost is a kind of muck. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Just months ago, Enron Corp.’s dominance of the nation’s energy markets prompted California Gov. Gray Davis to accuse the company of profiteering and holding his state hostage with high prices. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Last year, hundreds of immigrant janitors marched through the streets with raised fists chanting “si se puede!” – yes, it can be done – after winning raises from employers. -more-
NEW YORK — A new survey suggests that the Internet is not cutting into the time people spend with their friends and families. Rather, it’s cutting into their time for television. -more-
PORTLAND, Ore. — After swelling the ranks of Oregon high-tech manufacturing and helping shift the state economy from its dependence on timber to a new base in computer chips, Fujitsu announced Thursday it will close its only U.S. semiconductor plant and lay off 670 workers. -more-
Storm plods across Mississippi Valley after leaving snow on Plains -more-
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The FBI severely underestimates the number of crimes of bigotry and racism, from petty vandalism to murder, a report released Thursday says. -more-
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 50 AT&T Corp. employees or former employees in nine states have filed complaints against the company alleging discrimination based on race, gender, disability or national origin. -more-
Michael Rogin, a political science teacher at the University of California, Berkeley for more than three decades, has died after contracting hepatitis in Paris. He was 64. -more-
HOUSTON — Sitting at his desk at Enron Corp.’s 50-story world headquarters, Nathan Will knows his days are numbered, but he isn’t worried about losing his job. He is worried about finding another. -more-
SACRAMENTO — For years, FBI agents probing possible terrorist activity have worked under restrictions meant to protect the free-expression rights of political and religious groups that might come under investigation. -more-
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA called off Thursday’s launch of space shuttle Endeavour to the international space station because of danger from a Russian supply ship hanging from the orbiting outpost. -more-
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — The Babymoon Cafe has witnessed an unhappy miracle of sorts: The recession has turned wine into water. -more-
NEW YORK — The holiday shopping rush has just begun and there is already a shortage of hot toys, particularly those inspired by “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone.” -more-
UC Berkeley political science prof dies in Paris 11-30-2001
UC Berkeley expert works to change views on shaken baby 11-29-2001
Thankful in the post 9-11 era 11-29-2001
Obituary 11-28-2001
SoCal Marines lead assault in Afghanistan 11-27-2001
Oakland considers domestic partner benefit requirements 11-26-2001
One killed, 12 injured as Amtrak train hits tractor in Ventura County 11-24-2001
Mideast conflict shows up on UC campus By Jia Rui Chong, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 11-30-2001
Wrong for Meas. G to fund Fire Station No. 7 Alison Nelson 11-30-2001
A movie marathon By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 11-30-2001
Cal Olympic hopeful gets a kick out of Taekwondo By Mary Spicuzzo, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001
Professors’, students’ criticism singled out By Kate Davidson, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001
Sept. 11 Response Calendar Staff 11-30-2001
City not worthy of conservation designation Neal Rockett 11-30-2001
Coughlin sets another swimming world record Daily Planet Wire Services 11-30-2001
Clinics to offer free HIV testing By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 11-30-2001
Cal’s Roberts chosen for U-20 squad Daily Planet Wire Services 11-30-2001
Council’s duty to act on global issues Steven Carrillo & Marja Claire 11-30-2001
Magnet school plans on communicating David Scharfenberg, Special to the Daily Planet 11-30-2001
Planet letters reflect one side Staff 11-30-2001
Planet letters reflect one side Staff 11-30-2001
Planet letters reflect one side Brian Arnold 11-30-2001
New housing planned for Southside Telegraph By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 11-30-2001
Plan balances people, nature Rick Pruetz 11-30-2001
Sexual harassment case can proceed, despite court decision By David Kravets, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Court clears Contra Costa County of discrimination The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Rally targets drug industry By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff 11-30-2001
World AIDS Day Calendar Staff 11-30-2001
The Berkeley Free Clinic will also test for hepatitis A, B and C StaffBy John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 11-30-2001
240 ballots found in San Francisco By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 11-30-2001
Two arrested in slaying of state legislator’s son The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Ocean inside Jupiter’s outermost moon may have cushioned heavy impact The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Judge says serial rapist to be released unless new evidence against him found By Kim Curtis, Associated Press Writer 11-30-2001
Governor pushes for bond measure for new schools The Associated Press 11-30-2001
$5,525 check issued for confiscated pot plants The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Winter, holiday decorations can hang a little longer By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press Writer 11-30-2001
Natural holiday trimmings By Carol McGarvey, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
The art of applying polyurethane By James and Morris Carey, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
The Gardener’s Guide: Muck is good for everything By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
California tries not to gloat as Enron heads for extinction By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Unions struggle to keep gains, enlist members By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Survey finds Internet cuts into TV time By Anick Jesdanun, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Fujitsu to close semiconductor plant in Oregon, 670 jobs cut By William McCall, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Rains swamp South By Jason Straziuso, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Report: police often ignore hate crimes By Mark Niesse, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
AT&T employees complain of discrimination, harassment By Adam Geller, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Dance class spans school system, globe By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet 11-29-2001
Seniors lead Cal past Lobos By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-29-2001
Guy Poole 11-29-2001
Still looking? Gerta Farber Oakland 11-29-2001
MUSIC Staff 11-29-2001
Career center helps residents find work By Hadas Ragolsky Special to the Daily Planet 11-29-2001
Bears survive a scare to beat Fresno State Daily Planet Wire Services 11-29-2001
Downtown density could mean more livable city Adam Berman Berkeley 11-29-2001
Redistricting plan axed, process to start all over By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-29-2001
St. Mary’s hurdler Stokes signs with CSU Northridge Staff 11-29-2001
Don’t pile wrong on top of wrong Ruth Bird Berkeley 11-29-2001
Lab working on three U.S. security projects Bay Cities News Service 11-29-2001
Cal’s swimmer Coughlin breaks world record in 200 backstroke Staff 11-29-2001
Don’t damn city for political hay Sue Freeman Berkeley 11-29-2001
HIV-positive minister reflects on AIDS epidemic By Margie Mason The Associated Press 11-29-2001
Cal water polo players honored with All-Conference mentions Staff 11-29-2001
Homeless need not always be with us Marion Syrek Oakland 11-29-2001
Two S.F. AIDS activists arrested for threatening, stalking newspapers The Associated Press 11-29-2001
Tax-sharing bill to build stronger metro areas By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 11-29-2001
Security efforts could revive high-tech industry By Don Thompson The Associated Press 11-29-2001
Pivotal court hearing for ExciteAtHome’s Internet service By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-29-2001
BHS students teach safer sex to peers By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet 11-28-2001
Keys sparks ’Jackets to big win over Oakland By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-28-2001
Guy Poole 11-28-2001
A democracy needs to reflect on its actions Ted Vincent Berkeley 11-28-2001
Staff 11-28-2001
UC student appointed to city ZAB By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-28-2001
Spend funds sending poor where housing’s cheap and jobs available Walter Wood Berkeley 11-28-2001
Lakireddy attorneys in court to support subpoenas By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 11-28-2001
A child’s call for justice Molly Levy Berkeley 8 years old 11-28-2001
Alleged bank defrauder sentenced in Israel The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Man arrested for sending phony anthrax letters The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Bay Area home prices fall, Southern California prices rise By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Trio accused of killing five wanted to start self-awareness program The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Lawyer: Olson felt ‘coercion’ to plead guilty in SLA case By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press 11-28-2001
City would have to buy assets from LA if it seceeds The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Plaque honoring local journalists gets new home The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Davis to meet with Vicente Fox on trade and economy By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Nightfall transforms Hearst Castle By Eric Noland The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Longtime Fresno politician, Costa, leaving public office The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Immune system expert disappears on trip By Bill Poovy The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Fuel surcharges continue for airlines, despite slumping prices By Brad Foss The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Couples getting pregnant as answer to terrorism By Martha Irvine The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Chronicle to cut 220 jobs, 8.5 percent of its work force By Michael Liedeke The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Glass-bottled milk carves out niche By Eugene Tong The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Diabetes monitor producer to pay $45 million to settle The Associated Press 11-28-2001
Lab’s tree removal may be monitored By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-27-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 11-27-2001
Beware of the Great Leveller Theodore Roszak 11-27-2001
Staff 11-27-2001
Students learn with the new technology By David Scharfenberg Special to the Daily Planet 11-27-2001
Raise tolls, stop congestion 11-27-2001
Council’s agenda filled with ongoing issues By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 11-27-2001
Answer’s not either/or 11-27-2001
Police: Body of newspaper photographer found near cemetery By Ron Harris The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Major rock slide could hit Calif’s south coast The Associated Press 11-27-2001
244 tons of drugs seized at U.S.-Mexico border The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Coast Guard watches nation’s busiest port complex By Simon Avery Associated Press Writer 11-27-2001
Providian hires new CEO to aid repair By Michael Liedkie The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Recession? Consumers say ‘I told you so’ By John Cunniff The Associated Press The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Former Cisco accountants sentenced for $7.9 million The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Quick resolution not likely in Sklyarov-Adobe case The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Green Stamps are licked: S&H tries to recapture the magic in digital age By Justin Pope The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Boeing follows through with planned layoffs The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Slain journalists’ bodies brought to Pakistan The Associated Press 11-27-2001
Busy days for California Guard commander By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 11-26-2001
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 11-26-2001
Put the ‘world’ in world aids day — Nov. 30 John Iversen 11-26-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 11-26-2001
St. Mary’s Duffy wins her second state title Staff Report 11-26-2001
Council to hammer out final details of Draft General Plan By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 11-26-2001
Berkeley needs a mayor who will stand up for city Jerrie Meadows 11-26-2001
Cal loses to Stanford in MPSF Tournament Daily Planet Wire Services 11-26-2001
Heavy winds wreak havoc By Hank Sims, Daily Planet Staff 11-26-2001
School board has a sound fiscal policy Joaquín J. Rivera 11-26-2001
Cal volleyball downs Auburn in 3 games Daily Planet Wire Services 11-26-2001
Security breach clears Oakland Airport terminal The Associated Press 11-26-2001
Cal Professor says drug war is going nowhere Bay City News Service 11-26-2001
Airport workers protest security law Bay City News Service 11-26-2001
Bay Area Olympic bid hopefuls promise environmental perks The Associated Press 11-26-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 11-26-2001
One man’s push for airline passengers to fight back The Associated Press 11-26-2001
Snow, rain and wind snarls California’s holiday traffic By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer 11-26-2001
Another California medical marijuana initiative brewing The Associated Press 11-26-2001
Intel unveils technologies for faster, efficient chips By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 11-26-2001
California retailers hope patriotism will spur sales By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 11-26-2001
Critics charge state guarantees are blocking gridlock solutions The Associated Press 11-26-2001
Santa Ana gun show bans author of how-to book on germ warfare The Associated Press 11-26-2001
Research company announces first human clone By Jeff Donn,Associated Press Writer 11-26-2001
Memorial for latest anthrax victim By Diane Scarponi, Associated Press Writer 11-26-2001
Retired principal keeps teaching – as a coach By Mary Barrett, Special to the Daily Planet 11-24-2001
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 11-24-2001
Modest building tells a big story about city water By Susan Cerny 11-24-2001
Learning to love congestion Steve Geller 11-24-2001
‘Much Ado’ about something By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 11-24-2001
Art & Entertainment Calendar Staff 11-24-2001
Cal tops Rutgers for its first and last win By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Holiday shoppers flock to Fourth St. By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 11-24-2001
University should set example Stephanie Bonin 11-24-2001
‘Unadoptable’ animals find loving homes By Sari Friedman, Special to the Daily Planet 11-24-2001
Bears’ men fall to Santa Clara in soccer post-season Daily Planet Wire Services 11-24-2001
City still waits for bus shelter installation By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 11-24-2001
Pacifist offers no insight James K. Sayre 11-24-2001
Viewership uncertainty causes Blockbuster to cancel awards The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Crafts fair supports benevolent organization By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 11-24-2001
Three arrested on suspicion of cheating Brit ‘Millionaire’ show The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 11-24-2001
New York company recalls cheese sent to California, 17 other states The Associated Press 11-24-2001
‘Little Green Apples singer dies The Associated Press 11-24-2001
On the House:Patching Wallpaper By James and Morris Carey 11-24-2001
Q&A on home repair By Jim and Morris Carey 11-24-2001
Go solar on the power shredder By Lee Rich, The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Ski resorts open a few runs for the weekend By Tom Gardner, The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Eateries may appear at rest stops By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Five dead in California crash of Wenatchee company’s plane The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Three centuries on, Russian Old Believers hang on in Oregon By Andrew Kramer, The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Retailers hope patriotism will spur sales By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Investments steered to central cities By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 11-24-2001
Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom & Ray Magliozzi 11-24-2001
Enron workers left bitter and bewildered By Pam Easton, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Terrorism threat renews debate over FBI investigations By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
NASA calls off shuttle launch By Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Behind shiny facade, North Carolina boom town feels the recession pinch By Allen G. Breed, The Associated Press 11-30-2001
Toy industry grapples with shortages this holdiay year By Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press 11-30-2001