About 200 students walked out of Berkeley High School Wednesday afternoon and marched on to district headquarters protesting the move from a seven- to a six-period day beginning next fall. -more-
A furious third-quarter comeback wasn’t enough for the Berkeley Lady Yellowjackets as St. Ignatius (San Francisco) pulled off a 52-49 upset in a quarterfinal of the Northern California Section Division I playoffs. -more-
EDITOR'S NOTE: Fueling the worst Hindu-Muslim violence in Indian in nearly a decade is a new Hindu nationalism that adopts the militaristic rhetoric of today's world leaders. PNS Associate Editor Sandip Roy fears that an older form of Hinduism that could accept, absorb and change other cultures is being lost. Roy (sandiproy@hotmail.com) is host of “Upfront” – the Pacific News Service weekly radio program on KALW-FM, San Francisco. -more-
Jacki Fox Ruby, a California Federation of Teachers official, soundly defeated incumbent Jerome Wiggins Tuesday in the race for Alameda County Board of Education Trustee Area 1, bringing an end to an often nasty campaign. -more-
The St. Mary’s boys basketball team found their rhythm shortly before halftime, cruising to an eventual 74-58 victory over Oak Grove (San Jose) and moved one step closer to a CIF Northern Section crown. -more-
Right now, it is an empty section of railroad track blocked off on both sides by a cyclone fence. It used to be a hang-out for prostitutes and rowdy drinkers until the city erected these fences at Berkeley Way and University Avenue about 10 years ago. Now many groups in the city want to make it part of a landscaped pedestrian and bicycle corridor. -more-
A 36-year-old Oakland man was struck and killed by an eastbound local freight train early Wednesday morning. At 3:27 a.m. the train hit Kevin Raney, who was apparently lying on the tracks a quarter-mile north of Gilman Street, according to Charles Brewer, an investigator at the Alameda County Coroner’s Office. -more-
Today is Thursday, March 7, the 66th day of 2002. There are 299 days left in the year. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Democrats from Santa Cruz and San Francisco are set to become the first openly gay men in the California Legislature, joining three uncloseted lesbians in pushing an agenda that includes giving same-sex couples the same protections as married straight people. -more-
The Daily Planet inaccurately reported in its March 5 article, “City settles with UC for less than expected” that Councilmember Linda Maio made a motion to sue UC Berkeley over the Northeast Quadrant program. It was Councilmember Dona Spring who made the motion. -more-
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to require any pipeline that would carry natural gas from Alaska’s North Slope to pass along a southern route through Alaska instead of an alternative route mainly through Canada. -more-
SAN JOSE — A small plane with three people aboard spun out of control and crashed into a canyon Wednesday, landing upside down. -more-
RENO, Nev. — It was slow going over the Sierra Nevada range Wednesday as a wet Pacific storm brought heavy snow to the Lake Tahoe region. -more-
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Wednesday approved the proposed $22 billion merger of Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp., a deal that would be the biggest in high-tech history. -more-
Shares of ImClone Systems Inc. surged more than 23 percent Wednesday on news the biotech company has settled its public feud with Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. over the handling of a $2 billion deal to co-market a highly touted experimental cancer drug. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — California power regulators again have delayed a vote on a pair of proposals that either would end electricity competition in the state or only allow businesses with deals already in place to continue buying from an energy seller other than their local utility. -more-
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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
Berkeley’s children speak up and walk out By David ScharfenbergDaily Planet staff 03-07-2002
St. Ignatius shocks Lady ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-07-2002
My hinduism lost in India’s deadly nationalism Staff 03-07-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 03-07-2002
Ruby trounces Wiggins By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-07-2002
St. Mary’s cruises past Oak Grove By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 03-07-2002
Santa Fe Right of Way neighbors to discuss park project with police By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 03-07-2002
Oakland man killed by Richmond freight train By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 03-07-2002
Today in History Staff 03-07-2002
Bay Area Democrats may become first openly gay men in state legislature By Margie Mason The Associated Press 03-07-2002
Correction Staff 03-07-2002
U.S. Senate votes for southern route for Alaska gas pipeline By H. Josef Hebert The Associated Press 03-07-2002
Plane crashes in San Jose, fate of passengers unclear The Associated Press 03-07-2002
Storm brings heavy snow to Sierras The Associated Press 03-07-2002
Federal regulators approve proposed HP-Compaq merger By David Ho The Associated Press 03-07-2002
ImClone, Bristol settle feud over marketing cancer drug By Paul Elias The Associated Press 03-07-2002
State power regulators again delay vote on competition By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 03-07-2002
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
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