An artificial rose and an empty bottle of Hennessey cognac sit on a porch at 3331 King St., right next door to the scene of the double shooting Tuesday morning that took the life of Rammar Johnson and left Noel Turner, Jr., in critical condition. -more-
Controversial Japanese action film ‘Battle Royale’ drops in on Berkeley -more-
LOS ANGELES – Shantay Legans’ 3-pointer with three seconds remaining in overtime lifted California to a 92-91 victory over No. 23 Southern California on Thursday night. -more-
Superintendent Michele Lawrence called for a controversial change in school policy Wednesday night at a Board of Education meeting, suggesting that Berkeley High School close its doors to transfer students from outside the district, starting as early as next year. -more-
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The Berkeley High girls’ soccer team continued their undefeated run in ACCAL play on Thursday with a 3-0 win over El Cerrito, getting two goals from junior forward Annie Borton and one from sophomore Maura Fitzgerald. -more-
One day melanoma, the most deadly forms of cancer, will be cured. And two patients at the East Bay Cancer Center in Oakland, part of a national study at 13 medical clinics, are working stridently toward making that happen. -more-
Going into the second half down just two points, the Cal women’s basketball team looked as if it had a shot at beating Arizona State, the Pac-10’s second place team. But first the Bears went slack on defense, then went absolutely limp on offense on the way to a 56-40 defeat in Haas Pavilion. -more-
Venture capital researchers say new money is stuck in old investments. -more-
Enrolling at BHS -more-
Because of an editing error, an article in Thursday’s Daily Planet, “Council gives Outback the go-ahead,” contained incorrect information. -more-
The deluge of credit card offers on campuses nationwide, with pitches in person, by phone and e-mail, has some college students and their schools looking for ways to stop the flood. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer said Thursday they will support Dennis Cardoza in his bid to replace Rep. Gary Condit. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The judge in the dog mauling murder case has released a letter one of the defendants wrote to his inmate client and adopted son in which he calls the dog’s victim a “little mousy blonde.” -more-
SACRAMENTO — Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Riordan collected more than $600,000 and outpaced Gov. Gray Davis during a frenzied fund-raising period in the first three weeks of the year. -more-
SAN JOSE — A former Los Alamos National Laboratory computer expert awaiting trial on hacking charges violated his bond agreement by accessing the Internet, a prosecutor alleged Thursday. -more-
OAKLAND — Edy’s Grand Ice Cream has recalled 5,000 cartons of its Limited Edition Girl Scouts Samoas Cookie Ice Cream because they may contain peanuts and egg not identified on the label. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Death row inmate Stephen Wayne Anderson lost another round Thursday in his legal battle to stay alive. -more-
Everyone is familiar with the ominous looking leaves of the Venus’ flytrap, spiked at their edges, hinged at their centers, and ready to clamp shut around unwary prey. There’s little chance of a fly alighting on the leaf this time of year, so you might consider dropping in a piece of hamburger. -more-
If your New Year’s resolution to lose weight or get organized already fell prey to old habits, it’s not too late to make important commitments where they’re really needed — your home. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Graphic artist Dan Simon scored when the biggest football game of the year needed a new logo to reflect the mood of the nation after Sept. 11. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A divided California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that law enforcement authorities may conduct warrantless searches on motorists who do not possess identification or proof they own the vehicle. -more-
SALT LAKE CITY — The way Tom Price sees it, Olympic organizers missed a golden opportunity to make the Winter Games the most environmentally friendly international event ever. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A tax-sharing and regional planning bill aimed at metropolitan Sacramento cleared a significant legislative hurdle Thursday and picked up a key endorsement from state Treasurer Phil Angelides. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Unocal Corp. has opened a new chapter in its legal battle to collect royalties on sales of cleaner-burning gasoline by suing Valero Energy Corp. for alleged violations on its patent for the fuel. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Consumer advocates claim Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy could cost ratepayers an estimated $20 billion more than they would pay if the utility remains regulated by the state. -more-
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Shorn of his long hair and beard, John Walker Lindh quietly faced his government’s charges Thursday that he conspired to kill fellow Americans in Afghanistan. -more-
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — There have been some notable additions to the city jail since Sept. 11. -more-
Ask the Rent Board 01-25-2002
Students want a seat on City Council 01-24-2002
American Taliban’s former peers say he’s a danger to society 01-23-2002
Black students who stormed stage revisit Stanford campus 01-22-2002
State up against deadline to remove MTBE from gas 01-21-2002
Man gets five years for anthrax threat 01-19-2002
Neighborhood mourns tragedies, asks city for help Photos and text by Hank Sims 01-25-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 01-25-2002
Tell us the cause of the Fox Court fire Ken Norwood 01-25-2002
Survival of the Fittest By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 01-25-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 01-25-2002
Cal beats Trojans in OT thriller Associated Press 01-25-2002
Lawrence wants transfers to end By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 01-25-2002
Library media technicians are not librarians! Sylvia P. Scherzer 01-25-2002
’Jackets continue to dominate ACCAL By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 01-25-2002
Two East Bay patients help to cure melanoma By Molly Bentley, Special to the Daily Planet 01-25-2002
L. Dawud Said responds to R. Walker Dr. L. Dawud Said 01-25-2002
Golden Bears crumble in painful second half By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 01-25-2002
L. Dawud Said responds to R. Walker Dr. L. Dawud Said 01-25-2002
Venture capitalists continue to invest, but get ‘stuck’ in young companies By Ofelia Madrid, Special to the Daily Planet 01-25-2002
Class Notes By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 01-25-2002
Correction Staff 01-25-2002
Backlash against credit card vendors at Berkeley By Martha Irvine The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Senators add support to Cardoza for Condit’s seat The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Dog mauling case judge releases letter sent to inmate By Kim Curtis The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Riordan led campaign pack with early fund-raising By Alexa Haussler, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Former Los Alamos computer whiz to remain in custody The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Edy’s Grand Ice Cream recalls 5,000 cartons in Ohio, southern states The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Appeals court denies death row inmate’s request The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 01-25-2002
Venus’ flytrap won’t eat hamburger without help By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Make important commitments to your home The Associated Press 01-25-2002
L.A. artist brings Stars and Stripes to Super Bowl logo By Eugene Tong, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
State Supreme Court grants warrantless searches of vehicles By David Kravets, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Olympics still not green enough for some conservation groups By Catherine S. Blake, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Tax-sharing bill clears big hurdle By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Unocal sues Valero over summer gas formula’s royalties The Associated Press 01-25-2002
PG&E’s bankruptcy to boost bills, consumer group claims By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Lawyers: FBI shouldn’t have questioned Lindh overseas By Larry Margasak, The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Local jail is temporary home for Lindh, Moussaoui By Darlene Superville The Associated Press 01-25-2002
Council gives Outback the go-ahead By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-24-2002
Panthers ride early goals to easy win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-24-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 01-24-2002
Daughter’s assault has not been dealt with Maria Estrella Michael Barlow Berkeley 01-24-2002
Staff 01-24-2002
BPD investigates year’s first murder By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-24-2002
An open letter to Rep. Barbara Lee Jane Stillwater 01-24-2002
Nurses cheer new mandated staffing ratios, Alta Bates will comply By Devona WalkerDaily Planet staff 01-24-2002
Council activates radio tower despite opposition By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-24-2002
Lindh’s lawyer assembles veteran defense team By Margie Mason The Associated Press 01-24-2002
New housing will replace waste in S.F. By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 01-24-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 01-24-2002
Police Blotter Hank Sims 01-24-2002
Enron debacle prompts auditor debate By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 01-24-2002
HP researchers tout patent in race to build molecular computer By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 01-24-2002
HP-Compaq plot thickens; the bickering continues By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 01-24-2002
Scientists: 10,000 gallons of Exxon Valdez oil lingers The Associated Press 01-24-2002
CNN to hire Connie Chung for news show By David Bauder The Associated Press 01-24-2002
GOP’s gubernatorial debate leaves the campaign unchanged By Erica Werner The Associated Press 01-24-2002
Two-alarm apartment fire displaces seven By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-23-2002
Berkeley boys fly, then ground Jets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-23-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 01-23-2002
Brothers Liquor issue isn’t about race or economics N. Wilson Berkeley 01-23-2002
Bay Area man has high-stepping homecoming By Wanda Sabir Special to the Daily Planet 01-23-2002
Staff 01-23-2002
Two wounded in early morning southside shooting By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 01-23-2002
’Jackets win a laugher over Encinal By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-23-2002
John Ashcroft is spineless on Enron debacle John Bauer Berkeley 01-23-2002
Librarians fear elementary school budget cutbacks By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-23-2002
Don’t try to teach our students understanding through Islam Alexander Magnus Internet Newspaper Reader and former California teacher 01-23-2002
Robbery suspect wanted by BDP Planet staff 01-23-2002
U.S. Government: remember the Aztecs Ted Vincent Berkeley 01-23-2002
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls meet for first of three debate By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 01-23-2002
Governor announces mandated nurse-to-patient ratios for state By Simon Avery The Associated Press 01-23-2002
Study finds UC Berkeley contributes heavily to local economy Bay City News 01-23-2002
Safeway carefully ventures into old Webvan territory By William McCall The Associated Press 01-23-2002
Netscape lost browser battle with Microsoft in the Web’s infancy By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 01-23-2002
SFO to pre-order 11 explosive-detecting baggage scanners The Associated Press 01-23-2002
A tile to remember By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 01-22-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 01-22-2002
South Berkeley is not ruled by yuppies R. Walker, South Berkeley Resident *All quotations L. Dawud Said 01-22-2002
Staff 01-22-2002
Neighbors, Spring fight against tall radio tower By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-22-2002
Look at the underlying causes of healthcare Lara Wright, M.D. Berkeley 01-22-2002
Free Speech Radio takes on the wars abroad and with network By Jia-Rui Chong Special to the Daily Planet 01-22-2002
WANTED Staff 01-22-2002
Council to consider recreation, affordable housing tonight By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-22-2002
Trial starting for couple accused of torturing, killing woman The Associated Press 01-22-2002
Researchers seek to harness power of idle PCs to find anthrax cure By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 01-22-2002
Open programming guide is Internet gadfly’s newest venture By Frank Bajak The Associated Press 01-22-2002
Large fund manager plans to vote for HP-Compaq deal The Associated Press 01-22-2002
VeriSign and IBM form broad security-technology partnership The Associated Press 01-22-2002
FBI steps up its search for last remaining SLA fugitive By Don Thompson The Associated Press 01-22-2002
Reno, Las Vegas among most affordable housing in West The Associated Press 01-22-2002
Olympic Torch winds through northern Nevada By Sandra Chereb The Associated Press 01-22-2002
Controversial Mammoth Lakes bear recovering By Leon Droin Keith The Associated Press 01-22-2002
Non-profit group draws 100 to fundraiser By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 01-21-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 01-21-2002
Art & Entertainment Calendar Staff 01-21-2002
Lady Yellowjackets shock top-ranked Marin Catholic By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-21-2002
Just because trees aren’t native doesn’t mean they don’t belong here James K. Sayre Oakland 01-21-2002
Jazzschool arrives on a sweet note By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 01-21-2002
Revived Tamir leads Cal rout of Cougars By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 01-21-2002
City Hall lights are on 24/7; are city servants working that hard? Mary Ann Brewin 01-21-2002
BPD investigating home invasion case By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 01-21-2002
AC Transit advice falls on deaf ears Rose M. Green 01-21-2002
Two Bay Area brothers nab wanted Texas fugitive while surfing Internet The Associated Press 01-21-2002
More office space and student housing means more traffic Steve Geller 01-21-2002
Sept. 11 created deep, long-lasting hardships for immigrants By Deborah Kong The Associated Press 01-21-2002
Small island found 16,000 years after slipping below waves By Andrew Bridges, The Associated Press 01-21-2002
Republican candidates to face off in first three-way debate By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 01-21-2002
State Assembly paid $140,000 to settle sexual harassment claim The Associated Press 01-21-2002
GOP candidate Simon to begin airing TV ads By Erica Werner Associated Press Writer 01-21-2002
GOP candidate Simon to begin airing TV ads By Erica Werner Associated Press Writer 01-21-2002
Techies see super-fast Web access as manifest destiny By Brain Bergstein The Associated Press 01-21-2002
U.S. deal with Bank of China calls for $20 million in fines By Jennifer Loven The Associated Press 01-21-2002
Blazing toward Utah By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 01-19-2002
’Jackets dominate overmatched Titans By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-19-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 01-19-2002
Brothers Liquor closure is a sign of the ‘yuppie-rule’ times L. Dawud Said Berkeley 01-19-2002
Staff 01-19-2002
Tree power Staff 01-19-2002
City will sue if UC does not fix problems with development By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 01-19-2002
Panthers hold on to beat Salesian By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 01-19-2002
Why Berkeley will not learn from European transportation solutions Dean Metzger Berkeley, Ca. Transportation Commissioner District 8 01-19-2002
This week’s bestsellers Northern California Independent Booksellers Association 01-19-2002
Board weighs its $1.6 million deficit By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 01-19-2002
Troubled San Jose symphony takes step toward comeback By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 01-19-2002
Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 01-19-2002
Case closed for TV show ‘The X-Files’ The Associated Press 01-19-2002
Rose Garden sign looking to receive a facelift By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 01-19-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom & Ray Magliozzi 01-19-2002
Torch tours Bay Area The Associated Press 01-19-2002
Three former SLA members arraigned on murder charges By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 01-19-2002
Santa Cruz leads nation in expensive housing The Associated Press 01-19-2002
Surviving a stroke begins with quick reaction By Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 01-19-2002
Tech leaders see broadband access as new manifest destiny By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 01-19-2002
Sun posts smaller-than-expected loss By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 01-19-2002
ImClone stock dives, from the effect of congressional inquiry By Theresa Agovino The Associated Press 01-19-2002
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