Community voices concerns over future -more-
Leukemia survivor Franklin headed into his last season at Berkeley High -more-
Residents upset that Planning Commissioners didn’t give a recommendation for the hotel and spa’s grounds -more-
LOS ANGELES – Ryan Forehan-Kelly tied his career high with 20 points and Amit Tamir’s inside basket snapped a tie with 1:39 remaining, lifting No. 25 California over UCLA 67-61 Thursday night in the first round of the Pacific-10 Conference tournament. -more-
It used to be that a trip to the doctor’s office would only get you some foul-tasting medicine. Oakland Children’s Hospital, however, hopes that every kid can go home with a book. -more-
The St. Mary’s-Oakland Tech Northern California Division I semifinal game on Saturday night will be played at California State University at Hayward, with tipoff tentatively set for 7:30 p.m. -more-
Today is Friday, March 8, the 67th day of 2002. There are 298 days left in the year. -more-
Oregon 86, Washington 64 -more-
LOS ANGELES — A young man who heard the fatal dog attack on Diane Whipple testified Thursday he thought it was a rape or domestic violence when screams echoed through a stairwell of a San Francisco apartment building. -more-
RENO, Nev. — A winter storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on parts of the Sierra Thursday restricted travel over all mountain passes and threatened to bring more snowfall over night. -more-
Tightening those doggone rear-view mirrors -more-
The “lady of the forest” is in all her glory this time of year, her pure-white bark is especially lovely as she mingles with spruces and other dark-green evergreens. Unfortunately, the lady — a nickname for white birch — is often not nearly as happy in a suburban yard as she is in the forest. -more-
What if you were ready to plant your garden and had nowhere to buy seeds? In many parts of the world, each growing season is not heralded in with garden catalogs in mailboxes and seedpackets lined up on racks in stores. Rather, gardeners not only grow vegetables and flowers, but also the seeds for them. Here, you might want to grow some seeds to ensure a supply of a particular variety of vegetable or flower not readily, perhaps not always, available. -more-
Our father, although he had never worked in the trades, definitely was a handyman’s handyman. He loved his workshop. He favored plumbing, painting and carpentry, but was hesitant about doing electrical work. And, we never saw him do ceramic-tile work. -more-
PALO ALTO — Standard & Poor’s lowered the credit ratings for Hewlett-Packard Co. on Thursday, saying the potential benefits of the planned $22 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. are offset by the deal’s high risks. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Fast-growing online DVD rental service Netflix Inc. plans to raise $115 million with an initial public offering of its stock, providing another flicker of optimism in the depressed dot-com industry. -more-
SAN JOSE— Chip-maker Intel Corp. tightened the range of its first-quarter sales forecast Thursday, saying demand for PC processors remains stable but the communications chip business is weak. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Ailing credit card issuer Providian Financial Corp. on Thursday announced a deal to sell its Argentina operations to a group of Buenos Aires investors for an undisclosed sum. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A collection of writings attributed to Malcolm X has surfaced under mysterious circumstances and is scheduled for auction, despite protests from the late civil rights leader’s relatives, who claim ownership of the items. -more-
Malcolm X trove to be auctioned 03-08-2002
News of the Weird 03-21-2011
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
School board divided on City of Franklin’s fate By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-08-2002
The Middle East needs our help now, not later Tommy Ates 03-08-2002
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 03-08-2002
Scratchin’ it up on film by Peter Crimmins Peter Crimmins 03-08-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 03-08-2002
Three-sport star lives for making big plays By Nathan Fox, Daily Planet Correspondent 03-08-2002
Claremont building gets landmark nod By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet Staff 03-08-2002
Spring says oops, sorry Councilmember Dona Spring 03-08-2002
Bears down UCLA, will face Arizona The Associated Press 03-08-2002
Half Pint Library program first of its kind in California By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 03-08-2002
St. Mary’s-Tech showdown set for CSU Hayward Staff Report 03-08-2002
Today in History Staff 03-08-2002
Oregon, USC and Arizona advance to semis Staff 03-08-2002
News of the Weird Staff 03-08-2002
Sports this weekend Staff 03-08-2002
SF mauling witness tells of screams, thought it was a rape By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press 03-08-2002
Up to 2 feet of snow blankets Sierra; warnings in effect The Associated Press 03-08-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom and Ray Magliozzi 03-08-2002
Select birch and its site with care By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 03-08-2002
Grow seeds as well as veggies and flowers By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 03-08-2002
An ideal ceramic-tile base by Morris and James Carey 03-08-2002
S&P’s cuts Hewlett-Packard’s credit ratings because of risky Compaq deal The Associated Press 03-08-2002
Online DVD rental service Netflix files IPO plans By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 03-08-2002
Intel affirms first-quarter revenue guidance By Matthew Fordahl, The Associated Press 03-08-2002
Providian Financial to sell Argentine operations The Associated Press 03-08-2002
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
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