At 1:00 a.m. the folks down at Loni Hancock for Assembly Headquarters were not only claiming victory — winning more than 50 percent of the preliminary returns in the 14th district assembly race — but were referring to it as a landslide victory. -more-
Cal third baseman Conor Jackson hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat visiting Georgetown, 6-5, on Tuesday afternoon. -more-
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Berkeley City Councilmembers were not in their office yesterday — not because they were slacking off, but because they were getting the vote out. And it wasn’t even an election year. -more-
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Election night always tempts the tongue of pundits and insiders — to predict victory, defeat and the fate of future elections. But last night’s election proved to be a little less than illuminating as councilmember Linda Maio did not announce any intention to run for Mayor in Berkeley and Councilmember Kriss Worthington’s name was mentioned for the first time as a possible candidate. -more-
A local debate over gay rights, the Boy Scouts, the military and federal funding for education came to a boil Monday night at a meeting of the Peace and Justice Commission. -more-
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Superintendent Michele Lawrence, who proposed closing City of Franklin Microsociety Magnet School in January, laid out two options for saving the school in a meeting with parents Tuesday night. -more-
“I can’t say I wouldn’t have done the same thing, but I did think it was pretty shady,” said Berkeley City Councilmember Betty Olds about Gov. Gray Davis’ anti-Richard Riordan campaign that perhaps did not give Bill Simon the GOP primary but certainly did not hurt. -more-
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is committing more aircraft to the battle with al-Qaida and Taliban holdouts in eastern Afghanistan, sending in five Marine Corps attack helicopters after enemy fire damaged Army copters. -more-
REDWOOD CITY — The Minnesota doctor accused of stabbing her son to death again blurted out in court Tuesday that she was guilty, this time saying she planned to commit the murder, wanted to be punished for the crime and asked for a death sentence or life in prison, according to the prosecution. -more-
If a report card was given out to American media based on their coverage of the Middle East, the grade would be barely passing, according to those who compare it to overseas coverage. -more-
A few changes in the Alameda County voting process meant that Berkeley voters in yesterday’s primary elections had to deal with more than hanging chads. -more-
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Gray Davis has appointed a former Edison International and Southern California Edison executive as the newest member of the Public Utilities Commission, the state agency that regulates Edison and other investor-owned utilities. -more-
WALNUT CREEK — An opening for a new city manager has attracted 67 applicants from across the country. -more-
SAN JOSE — A highly influential proxy research firm recommended Tuesday that Hewlett-Packard Co. investors approve the proposed $22 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp., giving new life to HP’s efforts to complete the hotly contested deal. -more-
SANTA ANA — Microsoft Corp. agreed to pay more than $100,000 to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers claiming they were overbilled for Internet time, an Orange County prosecutor said Tuesday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — PG&E Corp. reported sharply higher profits at its bankrupt utility on Tuesday and disclosed $64 million in employee bonuses, punctuating a stunning reversal of fortune in the power market over the past year. -more-
Longfellow Middle School principal William Dwyer submitted a resignation letter Wednesday, obtained by the Planet, suggesting that he is disheartened by the district’s financial woes. -more-
Middle School principal to retire 03-06-2002
03-05-2002
Slain Burlingame boy called bright and giving 03-04-2002
Barbara Lee supported federalization that displaced airport workers 03-04-2002
HISTORY 03-02-2002
News of the Weird 03-01-2002
YouthWorks comes to the rescue during rough economic times 02-28-2002
Hancock calls it victory By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 03-06-2002
Bears win on Jackson’s 10th-inning grand slam By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-06-2002
Hysteria, emotionalism more damaging than budget cuts Marilyn Boucher 03-06-2002
Staff 03-06-2002
City officials rally voters By Jia-Rui Chong Special to the Daily Planet 03-06-2002
Sports shorts Staff 03-06-2002
A little clarification on comments made in transit article Nadesan Permaul Director of Transportation University of California, Berkeley 03-06-2002
BCA still silent on Mayor race By Devona WalkerDaily Planet Staff 03-06-2002
RE: Jacki Fox Rubi Round 3 John Cecil Berkeley 03-06-2002
City debates Scouts gay ban By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-06-2002
UC transit critic just doesn’t understand Nadesan Permaul Director of Transportation UC Berkeley 03-06-2002
Lawrence suggests ways to save Franklin By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-06-2002
Good manners, anyone? Theresa Traynor Berkeley 03-06-2002
Today in History Staff 03-06-2002
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Staff 03-06-2002
Simon victory cast shadows on Davis By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 03-06-2002
Attack helicopters ordered in Afghanistan By MATT KELLEY Associated Press Writer 03-06-2002
Psych review ordered of mother who killed son The Associarted Press 03-06-2002
American media outlets receive grades on Middle -East coverage By Kechia Smith-Gran Special to the Daily Planet 03-06-2002
Voters turn out for primary with new twists By Jia-Rui Chong Special to the Daily Planet 03-06-2002
Gov. Davis names Michael Peevey new power regulator Associated Press 03-06-2002
Walnut Creek City Manager opening piques national interest Staff 03-06-2002
Research firm recommends yes vote on HP-Compaq The Associated Press 03-06-2002
Microsoft settles lawsuit that claimed company overbilledv The Associated Press 03-06-2002
PG&E says its bankrupt utility powered fourth-quarter earnings Associated Press 03-06-2002
Bringing wheels, smiles to Iran By Jia-Rui Chong Special to the Daily Planet 03-05-2002
Trail Blazers dethrown Kings The Associated Press 03-05-2002
Jacki Fox Ruby fights back Jacki Fox Ruby Berkeley 03-05-2002
Staff 03-05-2002
Roads, schools and the Gas Tax By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-05-2002
Gonzaga’s NCAA is return strong The Associated Press 03-05-2002
Letter attacking Ruby was inaccurate John Selawsky Director, Berkeley School Board Berkeley 03-05-2002
City settles with UC for less than expected By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-05-2002
Bryant: better fighting than infighting The Associated Press 03-05-2002
Bus riders says ‘No on 42’ Steve Geller Berkeley 03-05-2002
Council OKs redistricting proposal By Jia-Rui Chong Special to the Daily Planet 03-05-2002
Who’s buying Prop 42 Charlene M. Woodcock Berkeley 03-05-2002
Halloran, Rosenthal plead innocent Wire Report 03-05-2002
BHS at risk of losing what has taken 60 years to build Derick Miller President Berkeley PTA Council 03-05-2002
News of the Weird Staff 03-05-2002
Priest relocates as news about sex scandal hits The Associated Press 03-05-2002
Global Crossing shows zeal for making money, bending rules The Associated Press 03-05-2002
Judge sets trial date in file swapping case The Associated Press 03-05-2002
Lee’s not so lone anymore By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 03-04-2002
Don’t vote part of Berkeley’s fiscal disease into county office John Cecil 03-04-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 03-04-2002
De La Salle too much for Panthers in NCS final By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-04-2002
Locals show off talent at Ladyfest Jia-Rui Chong, Special to the Daily Planet 03-04-2002
Cast your vote for Loni Councilmember Linda Maio 03-04-2002
Lady ’Jackets beat Pittsburg for seventh straight championship By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-04-2002
Many Bay Area cities among safest, Oakland is not one Daily Planet Wire Report 03-04-2002
Don’t hijack budget with Prop 42 Barbara Judd 03-04-2002
Wildcats crush Cal hopes The Associated Press 03-04-2002
HISTORY Staff 03-04-2002
Bridge is welcomed but not entirely awesome or unique Dr. Barry Welsh 03-04-2002
Dave Smith, one of the most elegant journalists, dead at 64 The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Pseudo liberal anti-development stance is wearing thin Jeffrey Schilling 03-04-2002
2 injured in Sonoma plane crash The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Gay center opens in SF after nine years of planning The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Voters to decide Condit’s fate, Davis’ foe The Associated Press 03-04-2002
American, allied fighters prepare for new attack The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Davis neutral on Prop 45 The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Defense consolidation taxing competitors, may slow innovations experts say By Gary Gentle The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Oracle warns profits and sales will fall By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Global Crossing rescue plan dropped The Associated Press 03-04-2002
Budget cuts lead to union trouble for school board By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-02-2002
Preservation awards to Encourage restoration By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 03-02-2002
UC’s contradictory transit policy shows disregard for Berkeley Rob Wrenn 03-02-2002
Museum explores possibility of life beyond Earth The Associated Press 03-02-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 03-02-2002
BHS girls, St. Mary’s boys make NCS finals By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-02-2002
Students brings clip and bullets to class By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-02-2002
Polly Armstrong offered more to Berkeley than flags Doug Fielding 03-02-2002
TV news making little progress in reflecting minorities, study says AP 03-02-2002
UCLA ends Cal’s season By Dean Caparaz, Daily Planet Correspondent 03-02-2002
Fire fighters say they got burned in negotiations By Jia-Rui Chong, Special to the Daily Planet 03-02-2002
Don’t let budget cuts rob Berkeley High of distinction Gordon Jenkins 03-02-2002
Former Clinton aids go Hollywood Staff 03-02-2002
BHS baseball starts season with a win By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-02-2002
Voter turnout estimates below average Wire Report 03-02-2002
County school board members, who do you represent? Mark A. Coplan 03-02-2002
Disneyland forced to test the air Staff 03-02-2002
Local activists return from Cuban By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-02-2002
NEW OF THE WEIRD Staff 03-02-2002
GOP gubernatorial race coming down to wire By Erica Werner, The Associated Press 03-02-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 03-02-2002
Bombing reported in Afghan mountains The Associated Press 03-02-2002
Cuban youths evicted from Mexican Embassy Staff 03-02-2002
Guantanamo prisoners continue hunger strike for 3rd day The Associated Press 03-02-2002
Religious strife causes bloodshed in India The Associated Press 03-02-2002
Michael Moore makes a big stink – on purpose By Jia-Rui Chong, Special to the Daily Planet 03-02-2002
Woman accused of killing son pleads guilty in court AP 03-02-2002
Counties unsatisfied with use of settlement money AP 03-02-2002
Ukrainian immigrant accused of killing family died by hanging STAFF 03-02-2002
Hard times send shopper to bargain bins, second-hand retail Molly Bentley, Special to the Daily Planet 03-02-2002
Families of farm workers killed in crash to receive compensation The Associated Press 03-02-2002
Insurance commissioner candidates paying big bucks for mudslinging ads The Associated Press 03-02-2002
Judge sets Dec. 2003 trial date for Enron lawsuits By Kristen Hays Associated Press Writer 03-02-2002
BLM withdraws backing of proposed cat litter mine By Scott Sonner, Associated Press Writer 03-02-2002
Andersen to pay $217 million to settle Baptist Foundation suits By Paul Davenport, The Associated Press 03-02-2002
eBay snafu has customers asking where their miniature mice are By Alexandra R. Moses, The Associated Press 03-02-2002
SoCal Edison expected to become debt-free Friday By Gary Gentile, AP Business Writer 03-02-2002
School board OKs $3.8 million in cuts By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-01-2002
City Council should work for its people L A Wood 03-01-2002
To Climb A Mountain by Sari Friedman, Special to the Daily Planet 03-01-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 03-01-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 03-01-2002
Panthers can’t get past Kennedy By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2002
Legans comes up big against ASU The Associated Press 03-01-2002
New council districts all mapped out By Jia-Rui Chong, Special to the Daily Planet 03-01-2002
Who are you Worthington? David M. Weitzman 03-01-2002
Radio take note: Grammy rewards traditional country over slicker pop sound By Nekesa Moodi Mumbi, The Associated Press 03-01-2002
‘Brothers’ where art thou? By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2002
Music program is viable Michael Kelley 03-01-2002
Tonya Harding and Amy Fisher to face off for a Fox special on celebrity boxing The Associated Press 03-01-2002
Cal hopes third time is the charm By Dean Caparaz, Daily Planet Correspondent 03-01-2002
Berkeley out of the black, into the red By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 03-01-2002
Sports this weekend Staff 03-01-2002
Today in History Staff 03-01-2002
UC student considers running for Armstrong’s seat By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-01-2002
Environmental Protection Agency tells San Joaquin Valley to submit an air quality plan The Associated Press 03-01-2002
Pawn shop an indicator of the economy By Kechia Smith-Gran, Special to the Daily Planet 03-01-2002
The library switch-over Daily Planet staff 03-01-2002
Grow seeds as well as veggies and flowers By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 03-01-2002
Voters in wealthy Napa Valley eye housing for field workers By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press 03-01-2002
Pact would force talent agents to sign clients to union deals overseas By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 03-01-2002
Stocks fall, enthusiasm over economic news lessens By Amy Baldwin, The Associated Press 03-01-2002
Polly Armstrong to retire from council By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 02-28-2002
Lady ’Jackets get started by stomping Mission San Jose By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 02-28-2002
Willie Brown isn’t suitable for an ombudsman Charlie Smith Berkeley 02-28-2002
Staff 02-28-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 02-28-2002
Independent Study’s future up in the air By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 02-28-2002
Sharper aims at immediate goal: another California title By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 02-28-2002
Israeli soldiers prove to be heroes Joseph Stein Berkeley 02-28-2002
Transportation, parking woes continue with rally on campus By Jia-Rui Chong Special to the Daily Planet 02-28-2002
BUSD must act now on its budget crisis Robert Smith Berkeley 02-28-2002
Today in History Staff 02-28-2002
News of the Weird Staff 02-28-2002
Voters to consider $2.6 billion in bonds for parks, farms, air By Don Thompson The Associated Press 02-28-2002
A look at Prop. 40 Staff 02-28-2002
Fiorina makes last big public pitch for Compaq deal By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 02-28-2002
Gap’s stock plunges after bad quarter The Associated Press 02-28-2002
Hawaii argues over company vs. dealer-owned gas stations By Tim Ruel Honolulu Star-Bulletin 02-28-2002
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