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New law grants gays more rights

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet
Wednesday January 02, 2002

Adoption was not as joyous as it might have been for Pamela Springer and Terri Giamartino, a lesbian couple in Berkeley who adopted each other’s biological children in the mid-1990s. -more-



Clogged drains cause apartment building's ceiling to collapse

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet
Wednesday January 02, 2002

First there was a “big boom.” -more-



City's mural may go on national tour

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday January 02, 2002

City’s mural may go on tour -more-



By Judith Scherr Daily Planet

City may not end 2001 free from homicide
Wednesday January 02, 2002

Berkeley police are investigating what could be the first homicide in the city for 2001. -more-



Insulate your home and finances

By Alice La Pierre City of Berkeley Energy Office
Wednesday January 02, 2002

The holidays are over, and the bills are rolling in. While gas prices are currently lower than last year, there is no guarantee that they will remain that way. Unlike electricity, gas prices are unregulated, and as we experienced a year ago, prices can swing wildly out of control. -more-



Features

Domestic partners, unemployed among beneficiaries of new laws

By STEVE LAWRENCE Associated Press Writer
Wednesday January 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Domestic partners, the unemployed, nursing mothers, janitors, hat-loving students — even sheepherders — will have something extra to celebrate on New Year’s Day. -more-


Bay Briefs

Wednesday January 02, 2002

ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) — A body found floating in the Delta on Sunday afternoon was identified as Mark Osborn, a 17-year-old Oakley youth who apparently drowned in an accident while duck hunting with his father and a friend. -more-


New Majority seeks to revive GOP

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of wealthy Republicans in Orange County has created the state’s largest GOP political action committee in an attempt to broaden the party’s appeal. -more-


Oakland man plans to run marathon in South Pole

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 02, 2002

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An Oakland businessman is part of a pioneering extreme sports group that plans to run a marathon around the South Pole next month. -more-


Underwater Yosemite

By PAUL ROGERS San Jose Mercury News
Wednesday January 02, 2002

MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — With thick kelp forests and exotic wildlife, Monterey Bay has been described more than once as an underwater Yosemite. Now, the ocean expanse will get one of the true trappings of a national park, a visitor center. -more-


2002 economic outlook is dim

By SIMON AVERY AP Business Writer
Wednesday January 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — A power crisis that cost the state billions. A dot-com bust that was far worse than expected. Finally, the devastating economic impact of a terrorist attack no one could have anticipated. -more-


Farmers greet the new year with less land, more funding

By JIM WASSERMAN Associated Press Writer
Wednesday January 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO (AP) — California’s 89,000 farm owners enter 2002 with 50,000 fewer acres to farm, thanks to urban growth. But they’re also finding more money than ever to save their farms for future generations. -more-


Editorial

Pacifica board appoints new members, vows to reinstate Democracy Now! to the airwaves

Daily Planet wire services
Wednesday January 02, 2002

The interim Pacifica National Board held its first meeting by telephone Saturday and elected three officers. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Pacifica board appoints new members, vows to reinstate Democracy Now! to the airwaves 01-02-2002

Bay Area charities and non-profits brace for layoffs 12-31-2001

Bay Briefs 12-28-2001

Travel tips for parents taking their kids with them through airports 12-27-2001

News

New law grants gays more rights By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet 01-02-2002

Clogged drains cause apartment building's ceiling to collapse By Judith Scherr Daily Planet 01-02-2002

City's mural may go on national tour By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-02-2002

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet City may not end 2001 free from homicide 01-02-2002

Insulate your home and finances By Alice La Pierre City of Berkeley Energy Office 01-02-2002

Domestic partners, unemployed among beneficiaries of new laws By STEVE LAWRENCE Associated Press Writer 01-02-2002

Bay Briefs 01-02-2002

New Majority seeks to revive GOP The Associated Press 01-02-2002

Oakland man plans to run marathon in South Pole The Associated Press 01-02-2002

Underwater Yosemite By PAUL ROGERS San Jose Mercury News 01-02-2002

2002 economic outlook is dim By SIMON AVERY AP Business Writer 01-02-2002

Farmers greet the new year with less land, more funding By JIM WASSERMAN Associated Press Writer 01-02-2002

On the Fourth Day of Kwanzaa By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 12-31-2001

Easy offense nets consolation prize for ’Jackets By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 12-31-2001

Compiled by Guy Poole 12-31-2001

We need to look at all of bin Laden’s tape Ted Vincent Berkeley 12-31-2001

Staff 12-31-2001

Food vendor licenses on the back burner By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 12-31-2001

Gates lifts Cal men to Classic championship with late 3-pointer Staff Report 12-31-2001

See No Evil, Touch No Evil, Hear No Evil Steven Donaldson Berkeley 12-31-2001

Board reviews most important 2001 school decisions Staff 12-31-2001

Bears lose to Bruins; losing streak at seven Daily Planet Wire Services 12-31-2001

Is it worth it to get rid of the mosquitoes? Aftim Saba Berkeley 12-31-2001

Dui arrests up this year, crashes are down Bay City News Service 12-31-2001

Let’s do away with the KKK Pamela A. Hairston Washington, DC 12-31-2001

Family washes up on Oregon coast By Andrew Kramer The Associated Press 12-31-2001

Gov. Davis taps donors outside state for millions The Associated Press 12-31-2001

Bomb threat prompts plane evacuation at LAX The Associated Press 12-31-2001

Latino-oriented funds hoping to help communities long-term The Associated Press 12-31-2001

Interest increase in ROTC on college campuses after Sept. 11 The Associated Press 12-31-2001

Burning Man organizers hot over rising federal fees The Associated Press 12-31-2001

Blackouts aren’t rolling, but state still has bills to pay By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 12-31-2001

California’s auto design centers earn nickname “Detroit West” By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 12-31-2001

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

Staff 12-27-2001

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