With the economy in trouble and the state education budget in question, administrators at Emerson School are fighting to maintain a successful, three-year-old mentoring program that serves almost half the school’s student body. -more-
The call is out for poems about Searching, the theme of the 76th Poets’ Dinner contest. Other poem categories are Beginnings and Endings, Humor, Nature, Love, Spaces and Places, People, and Poets’ Choice. -more-
The City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on Brothers Liquors, deemed by the Zoning Adjustments Board to be a nuisance to its South Berkeley neighborhood. The ZAB placed a number of restrictions on the business, but the owners, appealing the conditions placed on the business, claim the restrictions will ruin the store. -more-
... And they lived happily ever after. -more-
Some of the issues waiting for the City Council upon its return tonight from winter recess include a car-sharing agreement, a residential energy conservation contest and a proposed architectural study of the stately Old City Hall for a possible seismic upgrade, face lift and expansion. -more-
Energy conservation measures in your home or business can save you money, energy and even help to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels as a source of power. The trick is in finding out what measures you should take. Then you can find the right products to help conserve energy. -more-
The Berkeley police arrested 10 adult women and one teen-ager for soliciting for prostitution Saturday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and its creditors spent hours in bankruptcy court Monday poring over the nitty gritty of the utility’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis on Monday rejected federal efforts to settle a lawsuit over the state’s right to review oil and gas leases off California’s coast. -more-
SUNNYVALE — Tim Koogle, the former chief executive of Yahoo! Inc., made $31.9 million exercising stock options in late November. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — John Walker Lindh bumbled his way through his first trip to the Middle East, unwittingly insulting other Muslims and repeatedly getting into trouble with authorities, say those who encountered the California teen-ager in Yemen. -more-
WASHINGTON — John Walker Lindh, the young Californian caught holed up with Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, remains aboard a naval ship at sea, military officials confirmed Monday. -more-
PORTLAND, Ore. — Christian Longo — on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list for allegedly killing his wife and three children and dumping their bodies into coastal waters — was arrested at a grass-hut camp at a beach resort in Mexico, the FBI said Monday. -more-
The California Highway Patrol was involved in a two-vehicle crash this morning at the connector ramp between state Highway 24 and eastbound Interstate 580 in Oakland while pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase started when Vallejo police spotted the vehicle at 2:30 a.m. -more-
CHP led in early morning chase between 24 and 580 01-15-2002
Drugs found, witness arrested in San Bruno quadruple slaying 01-14-2002
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
Emerson’s mentor program on thin ice By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-15-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 01-15-2002
Police Review Commission missed its opportunity Bob Jacobsen Berkeley 01-15-2002
Staff 01-15-2002
Calling all poets! – Guy Poole 01-15-2002
Brothers Liquor appeals to Council By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-15-2002
Hearts speak louder in art Michael Bauce Berkeley 01-15-2002
Once-fired Coughlin named Pacifica’s executive director By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 01-15-2002
BREAD helped in a pinch Jovida Ross Berkeley 01-15-2002
Car sharing, Old City Hall on council’s agenda By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-15-2002
BREAD story misrepresents currency Miyo Sakashita Berkeley 01-15-2002
Energy self-audits – energy awareness and savings By Alice La Pierre 01-15-2002
Eleven arrested for prostitution – Judith Scherr 01-15-2002
PG&E hopes bankruptcy judge likes its reorganization plan By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 01-15-2002
Davis rejects proposed settlement of California offshore drilling lawsuit By Don Thompson The Associated Press 01-15-2002
Former Yahoo CEO makes $31.9 million in stock sale The Associated Press 01-15-2002
Lindh bumbled his way through the Mideast By Margie Mason The Associated Press 01-15-2002
No changes yet for Lindh The Associated Press 01-15-2002
Oregon fugitive sought in family killing is captured in Mexico By Joseph B. Frazier The Associated Press 01-15-2002
Gay democrats endorse primary hopefuls By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-14-2002
Nakamura unhappy despite easy win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-14-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 01-14-2002
Wider war could kill new Afghan government By Peter Dale Scott Pacific News Service 01-14-2002
Staff 01-14-2002
Mental health symposium irks, angers disabled By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-14-2002
Bears finally get first road victory The Associated Press 01-14-2002
Agenda change went around school board John SelawskyDirector, Berkeley School Board 01-14-2002
‘Bread’ criticized for diverting tax dollars By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-14-2002
Cal defense lets down against quick Beavers By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 01-14-2002
What are the real reasons for ‘War on Terrorism?’ George Palen Berkeley 01-14-2002
Artists, academics explain art’s appeal Staff 01-14-2002
Judge to hear arguments for separate trials in dog attack By Kim Curtis The Associated Press 01-14-2002
Bay Area’s buses still run on diesel gas, despite push for cleaner-burning fuels The Associated Press 01-14-2002
Charities, organizer head to court over AIDS-ride dispute By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 01-14-2002
Terror-response bills gather headlines, but some scanty results By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 01-14-2002
NorCal gets aggressive on environmental crimes By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 01-14-2002
California to become last state to number highway exits The Associated Press 01-14-2002
Biotech firms aim to mass-produce cloned chickens By Paul Elias The Associated Press 01-14-2002
Milk industry turns to ghostly Hispanic legend in ad campaign The Associated Press 01-14-2002
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
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