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Students march in King’s honor

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday January 16, 2002

More than 300 students from Emerson School took to the streets Tuesday morning to participate in an annual march honoring the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., born Jan. 15, 1929. -more-



Compiled by Guy Poole
Wednesday January 16, 2002


Wednesday, Jan. 16



More prosecutions needed for ‘sins of the fathers’

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Pacific News Service
Wednesday January 16, 2002

An Alabama judge’s ruling that an ex-Klansman is competent to stand trial for the murder of four black girls in a church bombing 39 years ago is an important step toward closing the books on the wave of murders that rocked the South during the civil rights era. -more-



Staff
Wednesday January 16, 2002



Ambitious builder proposes seven projects

By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff
Wednesday January 16, 2002

Patrick Kennedy, Berkeley’s most controversial builder, is kicking off the new year with a bang. -more-



MLK Day celebrations

Staff
Wednesday January 16, 2002


Sunday, Jan. 20

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Driving by the numbers

Charles Smith Berkeley
Wednesday January 16, 2002

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Council not settled with possible UC development

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Wednesday January 16, 2002

The City Council met in closed session Tuesday to discuss filing litigation against UC Berkeley for deficiencies in the Final Environmental Impact Report on the university’s proposed development on “the quiet side of campus.” -more-



UC report highlights virtue, omits burden

By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor
Wednesday January 16, 2002

How about a little lite reading for your pleasure? You might want to start with “Building the Bay Area’s future: a study of the economic impact of the University of California, Berkeley.” -more-



Parents of Lindh await return of son

By Margie Mason The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SAN RAFAEL — The parents of John Walker Lindh, the American Taliban who now faces charges that could lead to life in prison, said Tuesday they are eager to be reunited and to “give him the love and support he needs.” -more-



Features

Boxer urges redwood emergency funds

Bay City News Service
Wednesday January 16, 2002

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer today urged Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman to authorize $14 million in emergency funding to fight Sudden Oak Death Syndrome because scientists recently said the state's redwood trees might be at risk. -more-


Driver strikes five children and their mothers walking to school

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

OAKLAND — Five children were seriously injured Tuesday when a speeding car struck them and their two mothers in a crosswalk on their way to school. -more-


Circus impresario takes fight with animal groups to center ring

By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SAN JOSE — To animal rights groups, Ringling Bros. circus owner Kenneth Feld is a secretly sinister force in the family entertainment business, a man they would love to bring down if they could. -more-


Legislative analyst: Davis budget ‘overly optimistic’

By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis’ budget plan relies on “overly optimistic” assumptions and could result in a multi-billion dollar deficit in the future, Legislative Analyst Elizabeth Hill said Tuesday. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Wednesday January 16, 2002

Supervisors approve de Young museum -more-


Fresh garlic industry threatened by Chinese imports

By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

GILROY — Americans love garlic, but growers here say illegal Chinese imports, unpredictable weather and soaring land costs are threatening to squeeze the domestic garlic industry right out of its stinky business. -more-


Senate asks to subpoena Enron, auditors over destroyed papers

By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SACRAMENTO — An accounting firm’s destruction of some of energy giant Enron’s financial documents may have violated a state Senate committee’s subpoena, senators investigating the state’s energy crisis said Tuesday. -more-


Prosecutors seek life in prison for John Walker Lindh

By Karen Gullo The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration will charge American Taliban John Walker Lindh with conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens in Afghanistan and will ask for life imprisonment rather than the death penalty, Attorney General John Ashcroft said Tuesday. -more-


Legislators, activists seek change in three-strikes law

By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Critics of the state’s three-strikes law proposed a bill and a statewide initiative to change it Tuesday, but the law’s supporters, including Gov. Gray Davis, said the law should remain as it is. -more-


Tax-sharing plan softened to ease critics

The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The turf war over a novel tax-sharing bill proposed for metropolitan Sacramento turned a new direction Tuesday when Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, unveiled a compromise bill to mollify opposition. -more-


Idaho motorists may drive under marijuana’s influence

By David Kravets The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — You can drive high in Idaho, as long as you can drive straight. -more-


No such thing as too safe for some countries at Olympics

By Tim Dahlberg The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY — Australia’s team won’t be allowed to open mail during the Winter Olympics. Other countries are hastily hiring security people to guard their athletes. -more-


Private planes headed to Salt Lake must clear ‘gateway’ airport

By Chuck Oxley The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

BOISE, Idaho — Pilots and passengers taking private or charter aircraft to Salt Lake City during the Winter Olympics will have to detour through one of four gateway airports for security checks, and pilots must undergo background checks, the Federal Aviation Administration said. -more-


Election Section

Runners carry Olympic torch through Los Angeles

By Eugene Tong The Associated Press
Wednesday January 16, 2002

LOS ANGELES – The Olympic flame returned Tuesday to a city that has hosted the Games twice. -more-


Editorial

Layoffs pending at Extension

Bay City News Service
Wednesday January 16, 2002

Add the University of California at Berkeley's extension school to the list of casualties hurt by the downturn in the high tech industry and the sagging economy. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Layoffs pending at Extension 01-16-2002

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

News

Students march in King’s honor By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-16-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 01-16-2002

More prosecutions needed for ‘sins of the fathers’ By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Pacific News Service 01-16-2002

Staff 01-16-2002

Ambitious builder proposes seven projects By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 01-16-2002

MLK Day celebrations Staff 01-16-2002

Driving by the numbers Charles Smith Berkeley 01-16-2002

Council not settled with possible UC development By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-16-2002

UC report highlights virtue, omits burden By Judith Scherr Daily Planet editor 01-16-2002

Parents of Lindh await return of son By Margie Mason The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Boxer urges redwood emergency funds Bay City News Service 01-16-2002

Driver strikes five children and their mothers walking to school The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Circus impresario takes fight with animal groups to center ring By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Legislative analyst: Davis budget ‘overly optimistic’ By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Bay Area Briefs Staff 01-16-2002

Fresh garlic industry threatened by Chinese imports By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Senate asks to subpoena Enron, auditors over destroyed papers By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Prosecutors seek life in prison for John Walker Lindh By Karen Gullo The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Legislators, activists seek change in three-strikes law By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Tax-sharing plan softened to ease critics The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Idaho motorists may drive under marijuana’s influence By David Kravets The Associated Press 01-16-2002

No such thing as too safe for some countries at Olympics By Tim Dahlberg The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Private planes headed to Salt Lake must clear ‘gateway’ airport By Chuck Oxley The Associated Press 01-16-2002

Runners carry Olympic torch through Los Angeles By Eugene Tong The Associated Press 01-16-2002

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