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Houseboat owners seek secure long-term leases

By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff
Saturday January 12, 2002

Houseboat owners who live at the Berkeley Marina are pushing their landlord – the city – to give them a lease. -more-



St. Mary’s blasts Highlanders

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday January 12, 2002

Six St. Mary’s players scored in double figures as the Panthers romped to a 94-42 win over Piedmont on Friday night. -more-



Compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday January 12, 2002


Saturday, Jan. 12



Ethnic profiling won’t save us from next attack

Don Duncan Berkeley
Saturday January 12, 2002

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Staff
Saturday January 12, 2002



Aurora dives into ‘Trestle’ with a solid performance

By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday January 12, 2002

American playwright Naomi Wallace is the winner of several prestigious literary awards, as well as a 1999 MacArthur “genius” grant. Despite these accolades, however, the 41-year-old writer still has difficulty finding theaters in the United States willing to produce her dark and dense poetical, political plays. -more-



Sept. 11 and a recession leave mixed results for nonprofits

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday January 12, 2002

Berkeley nonprofits, which rely heavily on end-of-the-year donations, were fearful that a combination of the Sept. 11 attacks and the economic recession would create the dreaded “perfect storm” scenario. -more-



Berean Christian scores late to beat Panthers

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday January 12, 2002

Despite being outshot 12-3 and playing most of the game in their own half, the St. Mary’s girls’ soccer team nearly managed a tie on Friday against Berean Christian, holding out until the 72nd minute of the game. -more-



Proud of National Guard service

Major General Paul D. Monroe,Jr. The Adjutant General California National Guard Berkeley resident
Saturday January 12, 2002

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Telegraph calendar records street’s spirit and mood

By Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday January 12, 2002

Thirteen years ago, homeless writer and artist Ace Backwords printed a street art calendar to hand out to friends at Christmastime. Today, the Telegraph Street Calendar is a creative tradition, featuring the work of Berkeley’s homeless artists. -more-



Educators give holistic advice on sibling rivalry

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Saturday January 12, 2002

It is one of a parent’s toughest challenges: sibling rivalry. Josette and Ba Luvmour, “holistic educators” who will be running a free seminar at the Berkeley Public Library’s Claremont branch this morning, have some suggestions to help. -more-



Correction on tritium study

Terry Powell Community Relations Officer Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley
Saturday January 12, 2002

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Click and Clack talk cars

Tom & Ray Magliozzi
Saturday January 12, 2002


Fox’s romantic retreats hide within busy University Ave.

By Susan Cerny
Saturday January 12, 2002

There are two complexes of romantic “Storybook” cottages on University Avenue designed by Carl Fox and constructed by the Fox Bros. Construction Company. The cottage pictured here is located at 1672 University Ave., and is the cottage which is visible from the street. -more-



Excerpts from U.S. newspaper editorials

The Associated Press
Saturday January 12, 2002


Seismic Upgrades of Cal building near completion

by John O'Brien Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday January 12, 2002

The seismic upgrades of the Hearst Memorial Mining Building made a symbolic step forward Friday as UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert M. Berdahl assisted in the removal of provisional foundation support, allowing the building to rest fully on its new base isolators for the first time. -more-



Features

California eyeing future tobacco cash to close deficit

By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press
Saturday January 12, 2002

SACRAMENTO — If Gov. Gray Davis has his way, California will become the largest state to borrow from future tobacco settlement revenues to fill gaps in its budget. -more-


Greenspan says economy still faces risks despite hopeful signs

By Martin Crutsinger The Associated Press
Saturday January 12, 2002

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that there are scattered hopeful signs the recession could be ending, but he warned the American economy still faces “significant risks.” -more-


Spanish-language network targets young audience

By Gary Gentile The Associated Press
Saturday January 12, 2002

LOS ANGELES — The first movie scheduled to air on new Spanish-language television network TeleFutura was chosen to send a clear signal about the increasing importance of Hispanic broadcasting — “Back to the Future.” -more-


Davis proposes steps to halt runaway production

By Gary Gentile The Associated Press
Saturday January 12, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gray Davis unveiled a major initiative Friday to help stem the flow of film and television production out of the state, a practice that drains millions of dollars from the California economy each year. -more-


Survey finds ‘remarkable’ optimism in Silicon Valley

The Associated Press
Saturday January 12, 2002

SAN JOSE — More than one-third of Silicon Valley residents say they are in worse financial shape than they were a year ago, but most people still believe their situation will stabilize or improve in 2002, according to a new survey. -more-


Jobless rate stabilizes in December statewide

By Simon Avery The Associated Press
Saturday January 12, 2002

LOS ANGELES — California’s jobless rate showed a slight improvement in December from a month earlier, as the number of unemployed people declined by 21,000, officials said Friday. -more-


Editorial

Police Blotter

– Hank Sims
Saturday January 12, 2002

A woman was kidnapped, beaten and sexually assaulted early Wednesday morning, according to Lt. Cynthia Harris of the Berkeley Police Department. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Police Blotter 01-12-2002

Ten Bay Area Afghan-Americans chosen for U.S. delegation roles 01-11-2002

Ask the Rent Board 01-10-2002

School violence spills to streets 01-10-2002

Bay Area Briefs 01-09-2002

Obituary 01-08-2002

Casino outside Sacramento gets federal approval 01-07-2002

News

Houseboat owners seek secure long-term leases By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-12-2002

St. Mary’s blasts Highlanders By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-12-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-12-2002

Ethnic profiling won’t save us from next attack Don Duncan Berkeley 01-12-2002

Staff 01-12-2002

Aurora dives into ‘Trestle’ with a solid performance By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 01-12-2002

Sept. 11 and a recession leave mixed results for nonprofits By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-12-2002

Berean Christian scores late to beat Panthers By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-12-2002

Proud of National Guard service Major General Paul D. Monroe,Jr. The Adjutant General California National Guard Berkeley resident 01-12-2002

Telegraph calendar records street’s spirit and mood By Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 01-12-2002

Educators give holistic advice on sibling rivalry By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-12-2002

Correction on tritium study Terry Powell Community Relations Officer Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley 01-12-2002

Click and Clack talk cars Tom & Ray Magliozzi 01-12-2002

Fox’s romantic retreats hide within busy University Ave. By Susan Cerny 01-12-2002

Excerpts from U.S. newspaper editorials The Associated Press 01-12-2002

Seismic Upgrades of Cal building near completion by John O'Brien Special to the Daily Planet 01-12-2002

California eyeing future tobacco cash to close deficit By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 01-12-2002

Greenspan says economy still faces risks despite hopeful signs By Martin Crutsinger The Associated Press 01-12-2002

Spanish-language network targets young audience By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 01-12-2002

Davis proposes steps to halt runaway production By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 01-12-2002

Survey finds ‘remarkable’ optimism in Silicon Valley The Associated Press 01-12-2002

Jobless rate stabilizes in December statewide By Simon Avery The Associated Press 01-12-2002

Janitorial workers protest layoffs By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-11-2002

’Jackets continue ACCAL dominance By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-11-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-11-2002

Saudis shocked – Bush energy move terrifies the Middle East Franz Schurmann Pacific News Service 01-11-2002

For that dazzling postpartum impression By Sari Friedman Special to the Daily Planet 01-11-2002

Staff 01-11-2002

Berkeley may not cooperate with Ashcroft’s questioning By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-11-2002

Bears can’t hold on in Eugene The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Answer for violence on BHS campus: create small schools Susan Brahan Berkeley 01-11-2002

Hummingbird serves up eclectic dishes near UC By Kerry Eleveld Special to the Daily Planet 01-11-2002

Board backs away from ‘anti-democratic’ procedure By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-11-2002

Cal women fall late again Daily Planet Wire Services 01-11-2002

Bratt brings family to SF premiere The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Good-bye my friend In honor of Alberta Godfrey This obituary was written by Geneva Gates Foote 01-11-2002

‘Shrek,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ among producing guild’s nominees The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 01-11-2002

Government moves to overturn ruling blocking oil exploration By David Kravets The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Man intervenes in bank robbery, solely saves some of the loot The Associated Press 01-11-2002

California Attorney General sues PG&E By Ron Harris The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Marine families grieve for tight-knit crew lost in Pakistan By Ben Fox The Associated Press 01-11-2002

10 guards treated after attacks in central California prison The Associated Press 01-11-2002

New Year’s resolution for monthly home maintenance by James and Morris Carey 01-11-2002

Winter blossoming branches require patience By Lee Reich The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Rural Utahns uncertain what Winter Olympics will mean to their state By Patty Henetz The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Marriage licenses say ‘I do’ to the computer age Staff 01-11-2002

Nuclear waste storage proposal ‘stinks’ to Nevada officials By Scott Sonner and Ken Ritter The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Supreme Court throws out double jeopardy argument in poaching case By Paul Queary The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Fatal crash briefly closes I-5 north of Sacramento Airport The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Companies agree to pay $12 million in lending case By Don Thompson The Associated Press 01-11-2002

$2.7 billion from $100 billion state budget By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 01-11-2002

Fallout from attacks expected to obliterate 1.6 million jobs By Simon Avery The Associated Press 01-11-2002

BOSS poses Village idea for homeless By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-10-2002

Bears hit the road for Oregon By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-10-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-10-2002

Doran not given up small schools war – just battle Terry Doran Berkeley School Board 01-10-2002

Staff 01-10-2002

Staff 01-10-2002

BHS administrators share reform vision By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-10-2002

Panthers dodge upset by Albany By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-10-2002

Undergrounding: an urban legend? Staff 01-10-2002

Assembly candidates react to Davis speech By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 01-10-2002

Cal women looking for first Pac-10 win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-10-2002

To mourn death Louis Joseph Lawyer Student in J.B. French’s Video Production class 01-10-2002

NA, strong will helps woman kick drug habit By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-10-2002

Painting’s better off the wall Bruce McMurray Berkeley 01-10-2002

Class Notes By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-10-2002

Foreign policy driven by oil Sylvia E. Levy Oakland 01-10-2002

Weapons found after fired nuke plant worker arrested By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 01-10-2002

ImClone shares plummet following response to cancer drug By Paul Elias The Associated Press 01-10-2002

Producers find niche in serving beef raised without antibiotics By Becky Borher The Associated Press 01-10-2002

Japan looks here for peace model By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-09-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-09-2002

Danger and grace – Sept. 11 and America’s religious moment By Richard Rodriguez Pacific News Service 01-09-2002

Staff 01-09-2002

Violence concerns resurface at BHS By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-09-2002

Middle-income housing helps everyone Charles Siegel Berkeley 01-09-2002

City without wires dream continues By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-09-2002

Higher hopes better Joan Blades Berkeley 01-09-2002

Redwoods may be vulnerable to oak killer, says pathologist By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Police Blotter Hank Sims 01-09-2002

Davis pledges to balance budget By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Final arguments in Anna Nicole Smith’s fight for inheritance By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 01-09-2002

California rejects insurers’ proposed terror insurance limits By Don Thompson The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Riordan TV ad puts best spin on record By Erica Werner The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Davis formally calls special legislative session on budget The Associated Press 01-09-2002

GM displaying armored car to gauge interest By Jeff Wilson The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Bill supports artists in beef with record industry The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Councilman will repay city excess in spending The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Barksdale Group disbands, illuminates venture capital battle By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 01-09-2002

ImClone accused of downplaying FDA concerns over cancer drug By Paul Elias The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Group seeks endangered listing for sage grouse By Sandra Chereb The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Forest service makes no decision on pursuit of logging appeal By John MacDonald The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Big asteroid passes Earth by after its discovery The Associated Press 01-09-2002

Berkeley students flunk fitness test By David ScharfenbergDaily Planet staff 01-08-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-08-2002

Thanks for beautiful bridge Curtis Manning Berkeley 01-08-2002

Staff 01-08-2002

Districts may get new lines By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-08-2002

No to LBNL incinerator Mark McDonald (acting co-chair) Committee to MinimizeToxic Waste Berkeley 01-08-2002

Final EIR released for UC Berkeley’s long-range plan John O’Brien 01-08-2002

Reason, not emotion in low rises, set backs Norine M. Smith Berkeley 01-08-2002

School district’s maintenance plan now available for public Staff 01-08-2002

Judge says state must reevaluate forest fire prevention program By Don Thompson The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 01-08-2002

Anticipated iMac model unveiled by Apple Inc. By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Wells Fargo offers cheap wire service to Mexico By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 01-08-2002

HP struggles internally with director’s vote on Compaq deal Staff 01-08-2002

California’s Legislature starts session with hugs and rituals By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Settlement talks begin for missile-defense protesters By Erica Werner The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Three young children die in house fire The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Investment adviser must repay $19 million from stock fraud The Associated Press 01-08-2002

PBS to air weekly news series with Bill Moyers By Lynn Ebler The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Salt Lake workers changing schedules to avoid gridlock By Catherine S. Blake The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Salt Lake workers changing schedules to avoid gridlock By Catherine S. Blake The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Olympic ticket brokers getting desperate By Paul Foy The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Two California companies involved in toilet contract The Associated Press 01-08-2002

Cleaning off a cluttered desk to start a new pile By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 01-08-2002

Charlotte Ortega left one dream unfulfilled By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-07-2002

Bears break Stanford hex with timely shooting By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-07-2002

Staff 01-07-2002

Don’t play race card in education Beebo TurmanBerkeley 01-07-2002

Staff 01-07-2002

LOCK THAT TRIGGER By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-07-2002

Cal women fall to Bucknell in final Daily Planet Wire Services 01-07-2002

Berkeley could learn a lot from Europe about transportation Hank ResnikBerkeleyHank Resnik served on Berkeley’s Transportation Committee for nine years 01-07-2002

Board lone ranger ends fight for small schools, talks compromise By David Scharfenberg Berkeley Daily Planet staff 01-07-2002

SF Supes to meet over Nov. 6 election Staff 01-07-2002

Accused Oregon killer’s car found at SFO Staff 01-07-2002

Some doctors ordered to pay damages have spotless state records The Associated Press 01-07-2002

New reports detail ride injuries at theme parks The Associated Press 01-07-2002

CHP program clamps down on speeding truckers The Associated Press 01-07-2002

The buzz this year is over living room networks By May Wong AP Technology Writer 01-07-2002

Intel, AMD launch faster microprocessors By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 01-07-2002