From microscopes to mosquitos
UC scientist spends spare time trying to stop outbreaks -more-
UC scientist spends spare time trying to stop outbreaks -more-
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African celebration now in 35th year -more-
Ami Forney is the brightest light in what has been an up-and-down season for the California women’s basketball team. -more-
North Berkeley residents continue to march during holiday season -more-
“Black Hawk Down” – Producer Jerry Bruckheimer redeems himself for this year’s drippy debacle “Pearl Harbor.” And he can thank director Ridley Scott for that. The gritty, in-your-face film, based on the botched U.S. military mission in Mogadishu, Somalia, in October 1993, has all the scope and enormity of Bruckheimer’s earlier war extravaganza, but it plays like a documentary of disaster. Scott is relentless here; 90 minutes of the nearly 2 1/2-hour movie are nonstop gunfire. But the movie’s action is so compelling, it’s impossible not to be drawn in and emotionally drained. Josh Hartnett, Tom Sizemore, Ewan McGregor, William Fichtner and Sam Shepard lead the ensemble cast. R for intense, realistic, graphic war violence, and for language. 143 min. -more-
On April 6, when the city is scheduled to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated, 70-year-old Central Library, the project will be 17 months late and an estimated $5 million over budget. -more-
The California Coastal Commission has announced its fourth annual Amateur Photography Competition for 2002. -more-
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SAN JOSE – Doctors scrambled to stabilize about a dozen patients after power went off Thursday evening at a San Jose hospital. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – In California, where the car is king, the roads are hardly fit for royalty. -more-
Some groups overlap in duties as coordination forms slowly -more-
CATIC: California Anti-Terrorism Information Center. Set up by Attorney General Bill Lockyer Sept. 25. Intelligence gathering and threat assessment. -more-
Good lighting for your home: Let it shineL -more-
This do-it-yourself project is pretty easy to do and can actually make your home safer a lot safer. We were once paid $55,000 to partially rebuild a fire-damaged condominium that had exploded into flames when a short circuit occurred in a frayed lamp cord. Fortunately, the owner was away at the time and was not injured. But, she lost just about everything she owned, family photos, personal records, memorabilia, her wardrobe, furniture, clothing everything. -more-
ALBANY, Ga. – Poinsettias, the traditional Christmas plants, are changing to meet designer tastes. -more-
Stone gardens inspire meditation, evoke nostalgia, and can be aesthetically pleasing -more-
SACRAMENTO – The Bush administration announced support Thursday for a Clinton-era management plan that gives a new environmental tilt to managing 11.5 million acres of national forests in the Sierra Nevada. -more-
LOS ANGELES – Insurance policy holders who were victims of the 1994 Northridge earthquake have until Dec. 31 to reopen claims. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – A California judicial watchdog agency is charging a Fresno County judge with misconduct in connection with his alleged link to a fraudulent investment scandal. -more-
‘People’s Republic’ in Santa Monica considering code -more-
PASADENA – A San Marino family is suing Northwest Airlines for Grinch-like behavior, charging that the company destroyed Christmas last year by holding it prisoner on the tarmac at a Southern California airport. -more-
SANTA ANA – A man was arrested Thursday for allegedly trying to break his girlfriend’s neck and then pushing her off a cliff, police said. -more-
At least 537 Internet companies out of business or bankrupt -more-
SACRAMENTO – California shoppers will start paying more at the register when a quarter-cent sales tax increase kicks in Tuesday. -more-
Bay Briefs 12-28-2001
Travel tips for parents taking their kids with them through airports 12-27-2001
HotJobs sets deadline for Monster.com to top Yahoo’s bid 12-26-2001
San Francisco offers end-of-year hotel deals to attract business 12-24-2001
From microscopes to mosquitos By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 12-28-2001
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 12-28-2001
Readers respond to Steinberg: No benefit to bombing Steen Jensen 12-28-2001
Traditional drumming, dance opens Kwanzaa holiday By Erica WernerAssociated Press Writer 12-28-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 12-28-2001
Forney finally thriving as young Bears struggle By Dean Caparaz, Daily Planet Correspondent 12-28-2001
Berkeley neighbors hold weekly street peace vigils By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 12-28-2001
Long-term outlook’s grim Philip Morton 12-28-2001
New movies: ‘Black Hawk Down’ action-packed By The Associated Press 12-28-2001
New movies: ‘Black Hawk Down’ action-packed By The Associated Press 12-28-2001
New Central Library is stunning, expensive and late By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 12-28-2001
Can’t celebrate deaths of 4,000 Afghans Michael P. Hardesty 12-28-2001
CCC launches 4th annual amateur photo competition Daily Planet Staff 12-28-2001
Berkeleyans allow others to die for their freedoms Bob Tanguay 12-28-2001
San Jose hospital scrambles after losing power The Associated Press 12-28-2001
California has worst roads in U.S. and spends least to fix them By Colleen Valles Associated Press Writer 12-28-2001
‘Alphabet soup’ agencies assessing California’s terrorist threats By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 12-28-2001
California counterterrorism groups Don Thompson The Associated Press 12-28-2001
Good lighting for your home: Let it shine By Carol McGarvey, Better Homes and Gardens Books 12-28-2001
By Carol McGarvey, Better Homes and Gardens Books a On the House ,Replacing a lamp socket By James and Morris Carey 12-28-2001
Poinsettia growers respond to demand for designer colors By Elliott Minor, Associated Press Writer 12-28-2001
Stone gardens inspire meditation, evoke nostalgia, and can be aesthetically pleasing By George Bria, The Associated Press 12-28-2001
Agriculture chief upholds management plan for 11.5 million acres of Sierra By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer 12-28-2001
Northridge quake victims have until Dec. 31 to reopen claims The Associated Press 12-28-2001
Judicial watchdog agency charges Fresno judge linked to Ponzi scheme By David Kravets, The Associated Press 12-28-2001
Proposal could mandate disabled access for private homes By Gisele Durham, Associated Press Writer 12-28-2001
Family sues airline for being kept aboard diverted jet By Simon Avery, AP Business Writer 12-28-2001
Boyfriend arrested in attack on woman pushed off cliff The Associated Press 12-28-2001
Report: Dot-com death toll doubles in 2001 By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 12-28-2001
Sales tax increase to kick in, GOP launch radio ad blasting Davis By Alexa Haussler, Associated Press Writer 12-28-2001
Women plan cross-country peace walk By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
BHS falls to Acalanes after dramatic comeback By Nathan Fox Special to the Daily Planet 12-27-2001
Guy Poole 12-27-2001
Hitting’s not missing Raymond A. Chamberlin Berkeley 12-27-2001
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City scrutinizing twice-robbed marijuana club By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
Give transit a chance Roy Nakadegawa P.E., BART Director, District 3 Berkeley 12-27-2001
Center Street property manager dumps union janitors By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
Wisdom from the 6th century Janet Foldvary Berkeley 12-27-2001
Class Notes By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-27-2001
Peace on earth, peace in space Gael Alcock Berkeley, CA 12-27-2001
Unmanned plane ‘got away’ in rural Sonoma County The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Flexible meters made for 21st century needs Fred Foldvary Berkeley 12-27-2001
South Bay murderer up for parole for ninth time The Associated Press 12-27-2001
One dead following a shooting spree in Stockton; two arrested The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Pesticide differences in foreign, domestic crops trigger debate By Don Thompson The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Courthouse staying open during Rose Bowl ‘clog’ The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Man dies after car plunges into bay The Associated Press 12-27-2001
State energy rebates used in record numbers By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 12-27-2001
The mystery of Chandra Levy continues after eight months By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Father of two dead children recently charged with theft The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Photos reveal forest changes in Sierras By Bettina Boxall Los Angeles Times 12-27-2001
Man establishes mapping business in Wyoming By Adam Rankin Gillette News-Record 12-27-2001
Eugene firm percolating as a coffee consultant By Ed Russo The (Eugene) Register-Guard 12-27-2001
INS quirk have Salvadorans, Guatemalans waiting for years StaffBy Erica Werner The Associated Press 12-27-2001
$80 million used to probe sea lion decline The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Eradication plan takes shape in New Mexico By Mary Perera The Associated Press 12-27-2001
Author sets latest novel in Berkeley By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 12-26-2001
Guy Poole 12-26-2001
Study small schools seriously, now – not some future time Barry Fike Berkeley Federation of Teachers president 12-26-2001
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School, and city officials confer on small schools By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-26-2001
Poshman’s shoes big ones to fill Bob Howard Berkeley 12-26-2001
More local broadcasting begins Jan. 1 By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-26-2001
Airport lines made merrier by mariachi bands and magicians By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 12-26-2001
American Taliban case stirs up memories for Bronze Star veteran The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Report: John Walker Lindh met bin Laden The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Police say deaths of two children were no accident The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Deep, fresh snow at Tahoe ski resorts attracts thousands The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Nature and military clash over disputed cleanup on unused base The Associated Press 12-26-2001
‘Can-do’ attitude benefits school recycling By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Crusaders too big, too strong for ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-24-2001
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More applause for Barbara Lee Michael Steinberg Berkeley 12-24-2001
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Jammed meters drain city coffers By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Cal women fall to ASU Daily Planet Wire Services 12-24-2001
How much is a life worth? Leuren Moret Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission 12-24-2001
How to tell the ‘greatest story ever told’ By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Berkeley shows holiday spirit Marci Jordan, Executive Director Berkeley Emergency Food and Housing Project 12-24-2001
Former Mercury News publisher named fellow at Cal Bay City New Service 12-24-2001
No honest articles in the Daily Planet John Herbert Berkeley 12-24-2001
Emeryville Police seeking Saturday shooting suspect Staff 12-24-2001
S.F.’s new public toilets plagued with problems The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 12-24-2001
After Sept. 11, life goes on, but differently By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Campaign ads to start pouring into homes with the new year By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Orange County to become first area to use Global Positioning to track sex offenders The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Police ID suicidal killer’s victim The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Gap falls into deeper hole during slow holiday shopping season By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 12-24-2001
California farmers struggle to stay profitable as prices tumble The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Chinese TV station sale highlights growing pains in ethnic media By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001