Parents have a rosier picture of small schools than teachers, according to a nationwide poll released Tuesday by Public Agenda, a nonpartisan public opinion agency based in New York. -more-
When a team wins 11 straight national titles, it becomes apparent that the competition provided within the United States isn’t quite getting it done. That’s where the Cal men’s rugby team is: they haven’t been beaten by an American team since 1996 and routinely beat their domestic competition by 50 points or more. The answer: import tougher opponents. -more-
In closed session yesterday the city sealed the lid on a possible lawsuit against University of California Berkeley’s plan to put a parking structure and offices on Berkeley’s southside. But perhaps more importantly, it sealed the details of that closed session meeting by further deciding not to report on it — disallowing councilmembers to speak about what took place behind closed doors. -more-
Keys a finalist for inaugural McDonald’s girls’ game -more-
Members of the Board of Education say they are poised to close City of Franklin School, lay off the security manager at Berkeley High School and move to a six-period day at BHS, endorsing many of the key budget cuts identified by Superintendent Michele Lawrence in a $3 million package released Friday. -more-
Los Angeles — Speaking at the state Democratic convention this weekend, Gov. Gray Davis praised himself and attacked GOP opponents as uninspired and driven by corporate interests, in what many observers called the unofficial beginning of Davis’ bid for re-election. -more-
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2002. There are 314 days left in the year. -more-
Though various community members lauded the redistricting proposal brought forth by 16-year-old Nick Rizzo, it was Elliott Cohen’s plan that received the unanimous approval of the Council. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Dogged by scandal, the city’s Elections Department has lost credibility in the eyes of many San Franciscans, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Andy Kampe was six when his family fled the communists in Latvia, fearing for their lives. He still remembers seeing the Statue of Liberty when they arrived in America. -more-
MENLO PARK — California workers paid nearly 10 percent more for their employer-provided health insurance last year than the year before, although their costs were still under the national average, a survey found. -more-
YORBA LINDA — Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s regime “harbors terrorist groups,” expanding on the Bush administration’s claims of a so-called axis of evil made up of Iraq, Iran and North Korea. -more-
BEVERLY HILLS — Global Crossing, which is seeking bankruptcy protection after one of the most spectacular flameouts in U.S. telecommunications history, gave contracts to a fledgling Internet firm run by the son of one of its own senior executives. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Shareholders aren’t the only ones upset by ImClone Systems Inc.’s dwindling stock price and its troubles with the Food and Drug Administration and an angry corporate partner. -more-
News of the Weird 02-20-2002
‘Less is More’— Take the Berkeley Unplugged challenge 02-19-2002
Cabinet member, trailblazing Common Cause founder dead at 89 02-18-2002
Ask the Rent Board 02-16-2002
UC class debates Prop. 45, term limits ballot measure 02-15-2002
News of the Weird 02-14-2002
Parents like small schools more than educators By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 02-20-2002
Cal rugby ready for Canadian challenge By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2002
Council silent on ‘nonaction’ against Cal By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 02-20-2002
Sports shorts 02-20-2002
School board weighs budget cuts; City of Franklin closure very likely By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 02-20-2002
Gov. Davis kicks off re-election campaign at weekend convention By Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 02-20-2002
Today in History Staff 02-20-2002
Council chooses plans from Cohen, Rizzo for further study Staff 02-20-2002
San Francisco residents don’t trust elections department The Associated Press 02-20-2002
Half Moon Bay man claims his share of $193 million lottery By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 02-20-2002
Survey finds employer-sponsored insurance rates rose 9.9 percent The Associated Press 02-20-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 02-20-2002
Cheney says Iraq ’harbors terrorist groups’ SBy Erica Werner The Associated Press 02-20-2002
Venture capitalists’ losses worsen as industry copes with dot-com collapse The Associated Press 02-20-2002
Failing Global Crossing gave contracts to son of one key executive The Associated Press 02-20-2002
Cancer patients hurt by ImClone downturn By Paul Elias The Associated Press 02-20-2002
Pacifica goes to task on $4.8 million deficit By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2002
Just hanging around pays off big for unexpected gold-medalist By Jim Litke The Associated Press 02-19-2002
CIA far more threatening than John Walker Lindh Arthur B. Waugh Berkeley 02-19-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 02-19-2002
East Bay park officials banking on Measure K funds By Devona WalkerDaily Planet Staff 02-19-2002
St. Mary’s boys, girls both get first-round byes Staff Report 02-19-2002
Why not allow Cal, Alta Bates to choke all the life out of Berkeley? Sedge Thomson Berkeley 02-19-2002
Today in History Staff 02-19-2002
Restaurateurs should donate to needy what they now throw away Charlie Smith Berkeley 02-19-2002
The World Briefly Staff 02-19-2002
What has 18 legs and often predetermines the results of Olympic events? Tom Mitsoff Orange Co. 02-19-2002
Stars, makers of ‘Sex with Strangers’ come to town By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 02-19-2002
Re: ‘Cabbies learn about sensitivity’ Helen Wheeler Berkeley 02-19-2002
Feds now responsible for nation’s airline security The Associated Press 02-19-2002
Few lottery dollars go to education The Associated Press 02-19-2002
Davis’ anti-Riordan ads do little for voters By Jim Wasserman The Associated Pres 02-19-2002
PETsMART stocks skyrocketing The Associated Press 02-19-2002
Disney chief to face fire at shareholders meeting The Associated Press 02-19-2002
Are thieves checking your mail? By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 02-18-2002
Berkeley High boys’ soccer loses NCS quarterfinal on penalty kicks By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-18-2002
Right turn only is wrong for Telegraph Ave. Rob Pratt, Coalition to Save Telegraph 02-18-2002
Staff 02-18-2002
School is out for Cal sex class The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Huskies upset Golden Bears The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Rapid Transit needs a solution for street traffic Charles Siegel Berkeley 02-18-2002
Veteran teacher reflects on career of caring By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 02-18-2002
Cal avoids LBSU sweep Daily Planet Wire Services 02-18-2002
How about a lonely vote against the DEA? Steve Geller Berkeley 02-18-2002
Farrakhan condemns Bush, war on terrorism The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Bears lose final home game to Washington Daily Planet Wire Services 02-18-2002
BART official says 'Don’t siphon from the already depleted general fund, and Vote No on 42’ Roy Nakadegawa PE BART Director, District 3 Berkeley, CA, 94707 02-18-2002
Today in History Staff 02-18-2002
Sports Shorts Staff 02-18-2002
Legendary Berkeley anthropologist, J. Desmond Clark, dies The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Berkeley residents can unplug to win cash Planet Staff Report 02-18-2002
Oakland to increase flights as SFO’s expansion plans waylay Staff and Wire Report 02-18-2002
Berkeley smokers may have to back up Daily Planet Staff 02-18-2002
Mars may be ‘loaded’ with water, experts say The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Illegal car show turns deadly in Oakland The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Bush called ‘liar’ for nuke waste campaign remarks The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Big family’s house hit with graffiti The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Online scalpers try to raid record lottery purse By Paul Glader The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Stores selling winning tickets rejoice, ticketholders silent The Associated Press 02-18-2002
UC named lead plaintiff in Enron lawsuit By Kristen Hays The Associated Press 02-18-2002
Hills fire station clears hurdle By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 02-16-2002
Bears suffer late collapse, fall to Long Beach State By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-16-2002
Last chance to voice opposition to downzoning Lynda Hart Berkeley 02-16-2002
The power behind the veil Sari Friedman 02-16-2002
Staff 02-16-2002
Staff 02-16-2002
Schools may face a $3 million budget cut By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 02-16-2002
Open letter to Gov. Davis to stop new Bay Bridge Andrew Berna-Hicks Oakland 02-16-2002
ZAB grants affordable senior housing project the go ahead By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 02-16-2002
Using terror to squeeze our rights Tod H. Mikuriya, M.D. Berkeley 02-16-2002
Today in History Staff 02-16-2002
Berkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 02-16-2002
Lindh’s trial date tentatively set By Larry Margasak The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Californians look for luck to win $175 million Lotto jackpot By Daisy Ngyuen The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Riordan challenges GOP to change or face extinction By Erica Werner The Associated Press 02-16-2002
In race for his political life, Condit is reaching out — to anybody By Brian Melley The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Legislation would end new drilling off Central Coast By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Davis, Democrats gather to prepare for re-election campaign By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Biologists ready to release condors in northern Arizona By Arthur H. Rothstien The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Farrakhan urges rappers to turn away from violence By Leon Drouin Kieth The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Former Enron chair wrote repeatedly to urge Bush’s support for self-serving legislation By Natalie Gott The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Global Crossing paid millions to its chairman’s own firms By Simon Avery The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Biotech companies scramble to meet pet cloning demand By Paul Elias The Associated Press 02-16-2002
PayPal’s shares gain 55 percent in debut By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Judge orders California to dump ’hanging chad’ machines by 2004 By Leon Drouin Keith The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Medical sleuths try to figure out mysterious rash affecting students By Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press 02-16-2002
Loving your body on Valentine’s Day By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 02-15-2002
Shelf talks of cutting library funds M.L.King Middle School 02-15-2002
A king and a lion bring in street sounds of the Middle East By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 02-15-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 02-15-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 02-15-2002
Tate carries sluggish ’Jackets past Gauchos By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 02-15-2002
Claremont workers continue protests against management By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staf 02-15-2002
Education funding, corrections John Selawsky 02-15-2002
Taking on the medical insurance system with ‘John Q’ By David Germain The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Cal men get past Cougars Staff 02-15-2002
Southside Plan pelted during public hearing By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 02-15-2002
Our health should not suffer because of city decisions Michael Bauce 02-15-2002
Big Medicine surfaces as a new public enemy in movies and on TV By Theresa Agovino, The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Prep Scores Staff 02-15-2002
Chocolate is not so sweet a valentine for child labor protesters By Claudine LoMonaco, Special to the Daily Planet 02-15-2002
We don’t spend nearly enough on education Trina Ostrander 02-15-2002
Bears beat WSU for second time Daily Planet Wire Services 02-15-2002
Today in History Staff 02-15-2002
Environmentalists sue DOE over radioactive material By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Schools, health care top issues for California voters The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars by Tom and Ray Magliozzi 02-15-2002
Installing a suspended ceiling James and Morris Carey 02-15-2002
Tip of the week: Bee Attacks Facts James and Morris Carey 02-15-2002
Questions and Answers James and Morris Carey 02-15-2002
A pineapple plant brings the tropics up north By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Couples swarm Vegas for quickie Valentine’s Day nuptials By Angie Wagner, Associated Press Writer 02-15-2002
President’s Day weekend could mean full house for Las Vegas By Lisa Snedeker, The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Court nullifies logging permits in Tongass National Forest By David Kravets, The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Construction activity down in California The Associated Press 02-15-2002
East Bay MUD may bypass PG&E and sell its own electricity cheaper The Associated Press 02-15-2002
HP heir and dissident director hopes to be deal breaker By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 02-15-2002
Writers’ Room program makes the grade By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 02-14-2002
BHS boys upset Washington By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-14-2002
Declare your marital status Walter Olds Berkeley 02-14-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 02-14-2002
Staff 02-14-2002
‘Sweetheart commissioners’ leave on peace mission to Japan By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 02-14-2002
BHS girls soccer team take down tough opponents in NCS Jared Green 02-14-2002
Public transit better than parking lots Eleanor Gibson Berkeley 02-14-2002
Protesters urge for civil liberties locally By Devona WalkerDaily Planet Staff 02-14-2002
Piedmont penalty kick ends Panthers’ season at NCS By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 02-14-2002
DEA bust, a crackdown on the sick Don Duncan Alliance of Berkeley Patients Berkeley 02-14-2002
City staffers are ready and wheelin’ By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 02-14-2002
Is it time to harvest urban forest? Charlie Smith Berkeley 02-14-2002
Today in History Staff 02-14-2002
What is a Democracy? Isaac Jones Berkeley 02-14-2002
Oakland’s Chinese New Year doesn’t stand up to China’s celebration By Kelly Virella Special to the Daily Planet 02-14-2002
Protesters rain down on Lab’s tritium John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 02-14-2002
Californians rush to buy tickets for $136 million SuperLotto By Christina Almeida The Associated Press 02-14-2002
Father in toddler murder case had other child die By Ron Harris The Associated Press 02-14-2002
LAX evacuated after cylinder found By Raul Mora The Associated Press 02-14-2002
Gov. Davis shows support for high-speed trains By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 02-14-2002
Family of slain CIA officer contend Lindh is a traitor By Jennifer Loven The Associated Press 02-14-2002
First Lady gives motherly take on American Taliban The Associated Press 02-14-2002
Finance committee chairman pushes Bush to protect lumber, steel industries By Katherine Pfleger The Associated Press 02-14-2002
Both SoCal fires nearly surrounded The Associated Press 02-14-2002
HP earnings soar and beat expectations By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 02-14-2002
Bill Gates pitches Visual Studio.NET to software developers By May Wong The Associated Press 02-14-2002
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