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Local jews stand against occupation

By Vince Briggeman, Special to the Berkeley Daily Planet
Monday March 18, 2002

Dr. Amichai Kronfeld called the publishing of a quarter-page advertisement in the New York Times condemning the Israeli occupation a modest contribution to an ongoing struggle. -more-


The Nature of Jewish Alienation

Gabe Kurtz
Monday March 18, 2002

Editor: -more-


Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Monday March 18, 2002


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Berkeley bats explode vs. O’Dowd

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

After scoring just six runs in their last three games, the Berkeley Yellowjackets finally found their offense on Saturday against Bishop O’Dowd, raking 11 hits on the way to an 11-5 win in Oakland. -more-


Study shows many may fail education standards

Daily Planet Staff Report
Monday March 18, 2002

On Friday, amid warning that thousands of California children may fail to meet tough new education standards, Assembly Majority Whip Wilma Chan called for major changes in early education and health services for children. -more-


Whose turf are they protecting?

Felix Richardson
Monday March 18, 2002

Editor: -more-


Ice-cold Bears ousted by Pitt

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

Cal held scoreless for 9 1/2 minutes in second half of NCAA loss -more-


Members of the Filipino community sound off on Sept.11th

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

By Molly Bentley -more-


Inside the axis of evil

BY ANDREW LAM, PACIFIC NEWS SERVICE
Monday March 18, 2002

KISH, Iran--President Bush may list Iran as part of an "axis of evil," but writers and intellectuals on this dry and weedy coral island 25 miles south of the mainland say democracy may yet thrive in their country. -more-


Sports shorts

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

Bears end regular season with a fourth-place finish -more-


Santa Fe Right of Way is wrong for housing, critics say

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

Tomorrow the public will be given an opportunity to weigh in on Councilmember Linda Maio’s proposal to build affordable housing on the Santa Fe Right of Way. -more-


HISTORY

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

Highlight in History: -more-


Increase in HIV infection reported in border towns

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — New field surveys of Hispanic men in Tijuana and San Diego show an increase in HIV infection rates in gay and bisexual men who move across the border. -more-


Migrant farmworkers experience higher rates of leukemia, brain, prostate and skin cancer

Staff
Monday March 18, 2002

FRESNO — Armando Sanchez was diagnosed with leukemia in October. Now enduring chemotherapy, Sanchez said he wishes farmers had warned him of the dangers of pesticides. -more-


Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf catches fire

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — A fire raged for hours at the Haslett Warehouse, a historic landmark on Fisherman’s Wharf, destroying the fourth floor and roof. -more-


On eve of merger vote, a contest too close to call

By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

Hewlett-Packard’s plan to buy Compaq is valued at $22 billion, but stockholders could vote to stop the deal -more-


Historic S.F. Cannery catches fire

The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – A fire raged for hours at the Haslett Warehouse, a historic landmark on Fisherman’s Wharf, destroying the fourth floor and roof. -more-


Online subscriptions herald the end of Web freedom

By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press
Monday March 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – Surfing the Web these days requires two hands – one to click the mouse, the other to dig into your pocket to pay fees demanded by sites that used to be free. -more-


Irish leader visits Oakland, street name unveiled

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Saturday March 16, 2002

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams said he has no quarrel with the Bush Administration’s level of involvement in the Irish peace process during an East Bay appearance Friday afternoon. -more-


Jose Domingo Peralta was Berkeley’s first immigrant

By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday March 16, 2002

The first non-native people to settle in California were the Spanish who began building missions in the late 1700s. In the early 1800s the King of Spain divided up the land into huge ranchos and in 1820 granted Don Luis Maria Peralta the area that today is approximately all of Alameda County. In 1842 Don Luis divided his rancho among his four sons and Jose Domingo Peralta was given the area that would become Berkeley. -more-


All commuters are not equal

Rick Young
Saturday March 16, 2002

Editor: -more-


Joan of Arc is knocking at Aurora’s door

By John Angell Grant, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday March 16, 2002

The children’s joke “knock knock” invites the response, “Who’s there?” The answer can be “uncle Milty’s underwear” or “boo” or any number of responses. -more-


Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Saturday March 16, 2002

Out & About Calendar

– compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday March 16, 2002


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Panthers survive error-fest

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday March 16, 2002

Two-run seventh inning gives -more-


UC may pull its Israel study abroad program

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Saturday March 16, 2002

The University of California may suspend its study abroad program in Israel because of escalating Middle East violence, according to a university spokesman. -more-


Don’t compromise school safety

John H. DeClercq
Saturday March 16, 2002

Dear Ms. Lawrence: -more-


Long after its heydey, Yiddish radio returns to the airwaves

By Katherine Roth, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

NEW YORK — Ask Seymour Rexite to sing your favorite song and the 91-year-old will gladly oblige, in Yiddish. -more-


Bears down Penn in 1st round; No. 3 Pittsburgh up next

The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

PITTSBURGH – The NCAA tournament committee didn’t do California any favors, forcing the Pac-10 school to travel across the country for its first-round game. -more-


‘Waving Man’of Berkeley dies at 91

By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

Joseph W. Charles, a gentle spirit who brightened the commute of millions of motorists, has died at age 91. -more-



Rosie O’Donnell says being gay was ‘never a big deal for me’

By David Bauder, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

NEW YORK — Rosie O’Donnell, in her first extensive public discussion about being gay, says in a television interview to air Thursday that she didn’t come out sooner partly because she didn’t consider it a big deal. -more-


A’s owners extend Beane’s contract

The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

PHOENIX – Billy Beane’s contract as general manager of the Oakland Athletics was extended by three years Friday through the 2008 season. -more-


Today in History

Staff
Saturday March 16, 2002

This is Saturday, March 16, the 75th day of 2002. There are 290 days left in the year. -more-


Man registered dog as Republican, gets jury notice

The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

LAFAYETTE — Barnabas R. Miller, registered Republican, has been called for jury duty in Contra Costa County this month. -more-


Click and Clack Talk Cars

Staff
Saturday March 16, 2002

Don’t mess with tire pressure -more-


Protesters decry screeners’ citizenship status as Mineta speaks

By Collen Valles, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta touted the administration’s advances in aviation and transportation security Friday, while outside, airport workers and their supporters lambasted the federal government’s requirement that airport baggage screeners be U.S. citizens. -more-


Willie Brown upsets Miami mayor with remark

By Margie Mason, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Once again, Mayor Willie Brown has caused an uproar by letting his tongue run loosely while away from home. -more-


Lindh’s lawyers threaten libel against ‘instant book’ publisher

By Paul Glader, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Lawyers for John Walker Lindh have sought to block publication of an “instant book” about the American Taliban, calling it “grossly and outrageously false and defamatory.” -more-


California jobless rate declines

By Simon Avery, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

LOS ANGELES — California’s jobless rate declined modestly in February, thanks to gains in construction and trade jobs, officials said Friday. -more-


On eve of HP-Compaq merger vote, a contest too close to call

By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press
Saturday March 16, 2002

PALO ALTO — Hewlett-Packard Co. chief Carly Fiorina told her 88,000 employees in a November e-mail that talk of a feud between her and sons of the company’s founders was merely “lazy reporting” by journalists trying to sell newspapers. -more-


Audit shows serious problems with school finances

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Friday March 15, 2002

An independent audit of last year’s school district finances points to a number of serious flaws. -more-


Homeowners should protect their land

Dorothy V. Benson
Friday March 15, 2002

Editor: -more-


The other side of Orthodox

By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday March 15, 2002

cumentary explores the struggle of being gay and Jewish -more-


Art & Entertainment Calendar924 Gilman Mar. 15: 90 Day Men, One Line Drawing, Division Day, The Reputation, SLOE; Mar. 22: Tsunami Bomb, No Motiv; Mar. 29: Limpwrist, All You Can Eat, The Subtonics, The Bananas, Sharp Knife; Mar. 30: 9 Shocks Terror, Wh

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

924 Gilman Mar. 15: 90 Day Men, One Line Drawing, Division Day, The Reputation, SLOE; Mar. 22: Tsunami Bomb, No Motiv; Mar. 29: Limpwrist, All You Can Eat, The Subtonics, The Bananas, Sharp Knife; Mar. 30: 9 Shocks Terror, What Happens Next?, Phantom Limbs, The Curse, Onion Flavored Rings; All shows begin a 8 p.m. 924 Gillman St., 525-9926 -more-


Out & About Calendar

– compiled by Guy Poole
Friday March 15, 2002


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St. Mary’s track & field gets a jump on BSAL

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

The St. Mary’s High track & field team got their first look at the competition in the BSAL, and it wasn’t exactly intimidating. -more-


Malcom X students show some ‘expressionality’

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Friday March 15, 2002

Who switched the tape? -more-


Pro-Palestinians are uncle Issacs

Gabe Kurtz
Friday March 15, 2002

Editor: -more-


A new J.D. Salinger book in the fall? Guess again

By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

NEW YORK — Amazon.com will pull a listing that says a new J.D. Salinger book is due in November. No publication date has been set for “Hapworth 16, 1924,” a novella that appeared in The New Yorker in 1965 and was originally expected in book form five years ago. -more-


Exhibit shows how NYC mourned after attack

By Lukas I. Alpert, The Associated PressStaff
Friday March 15, 2002

NEW YORK — The clock sits frozen, forever recording a moment in time: 8:50 a.m., Sept. 11, 2001. -more-


Prep Scores

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

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Insiders differ on city density

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet staff
Friday March 15, 2002

As the City Council steps closer to finally inking the General Plan, 15-plus years in the making, some say there are still unresolved questions concerning density and how it will affect the diversity of the city’s population. Citizens will also likely vote on a height restriction ordinance in November, written by Martha Nicoloff. -more-


U.S. nuclear policy will worry friends and enemies

Tommy Ates
Friday March 15, 2002

“With friends like these, who needs enemies?” That is probably one of the many thoughts going through the minds of some the leaders of countries mentioned as nuclear threats (or targets) as well as some of the American people, who didn’t realize that ‘pushing the button’ could occur even if nuclear weapons were not being used. -more-


Sports this weekend

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

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Feds begin investigation on Latino hate mailings

Staff and wire reports
Friday March 15, 2002

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is investigating letters received by Latino organizations this week containing ethnic slurs and a white powder purported to be anthrax. -more-


Today in History

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

Today is the 74th day of 2002. There are 291 days left in the year. This is “Buzzard Day” in Hinckley, Ohio. -more-


Nationwide study concludes that ‘living wage’ reduces poverty

By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Home health care worker Claudia Arevalo says her life changed in 2000, when San Francisco enacted its living wage and her employer, which receives city funds, raised her pay. -more-


New Oakland rail station granted $4 million

The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

OAKLAND — The state transportation commission unanimously has approved more than $4 million in state grant funds for an intercity rail station at the Oakland Coliseum. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Friday March 15, 2002

Stanford doctor pleads innocent to charges -more-


on the house Closet shelving systems by James and Morris Carey

James and Morris Carey
Friday March 15, 2002

We recently built closet systems in our homes. Our wives helped with the installation and we wanted to share our experience with you. -more-


On the House Questions and Answers

By Morris and James Carey
Friday March 15, 2002

Q. Mary asks: I recently had someone test my water. I learned that my water at this point is unsafe to consume. I am told that I have methane gas in my water and that some kind of release valve could be mounted on my tank to release this gas. Is this possible and, if so, how do I find the equipment or tools needed for the job? -more-


Spring all year round

By Carol McGarvey, Better Homes and Gardens Books
Friday March 15, 2002

Many gardeners get through winter by holding on tight to seed catalogs and perusing every page. Others do that, too, but they also live with the garden look all year round to keep them inspired. -more-


Big labels online music play creates a resounding ‘so what?’

By Ron Harris, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The major record labels believe I ought to be very jazzed that MusicNet and pressplay have launched their online music services. -more-


Antler hunting a hobby or crime?

By Becky Bohrer, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

GARDINER — For John Clawson, finding an elk antler in the woods after a long, difficult hike is exhilarating — a rush. -more-


Microsoft cuts bonuses for Silicon Valley workers

By Allison Linn, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp.’s approximately 1,600 San Francisco Bay area employees are in for a rude surprise this summer — a smaller paycheck. -more-


Feds clash with SF authorities over medical marijuana law

By Martha Mendoza, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — “Liar! Liar!” came the voices from the crowd. -more-


Government obtains indictment against kidnap suspect in reporter Pearl’s case

By Ted Bridis, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

WASHINGTON — Muslim extremist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh was indicted Thursday in the kidnapping and murder of reporter Daniel Pearl, the government pushing for quick U.S. criminal charges out of concern that Pakistani authorities might release the suspect. -more-


Blacked Out

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday March 14, 2002

More than 5,700 residents and businesses in the southern and central portions of Berkeley lost power Wednesday afternoon when a splice connecting two underground cables at Bancroft Way and Fulton Street failed. -more-


Gruden’s gone, so Davis hires his shadow

By Rob Gloster The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

ALAMEDA – Having let Jon Gruden go to Tampa Bay, the Oakland Raiders replaced him with an assistant coach who has shadowed Gruden for the past seven years. -more-


Eco-Community a serious alternative to building up

Martha Nicoloff Berkeley
Thursday March 14, 2002

Editor: -more-


Compiled by Guy Poole
Thursday March 14, 2002


Thursday, March 14


Low-income seniors get the high- interest rate shaft

By Claudine LoManaco Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday March 14, 2002

A small, fragile woman with close cropped gray hair, Gloria Olivera, 65, quietly waits in line behind the bullet-proof glass at the check exchange on San Pablo and University avenues. Like the majority of check-exchange customers today, however, she is not there to cash a check. She’s there to get a loan. -more-


Thin ’Jackets play sloppily, fall to Mt. Eden

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 14, 2002

The shorthanded Berkeley High baseball team couldn’t get much offense going without two of its top hitters as the ’Jackets fell to Mt. Eden, 8-5, on Wednesday at San Pablo Park. -more-


Ecocity Builders’ policy isn’t what it’s cracked up to be

Howie Muir Berkeley
Thursday March 14, 2002

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Peace commission member leaves for 11-day mission to Japan

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday March 14, 2002

Steve Freedkin, a member of the city’s Peace and Justice Commission, leaves for an 11-day trip to Japan today in the latest exchange of Berkeley and Japanese activists. -more-


Sports Shorts

Staff
Thursday March 14, 2002

Local gymnast wins Golden Bear Invitational -more-


Today in History

Staff
Thursday March 14, 2002

Today is Thursday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2002. There are 292 days left in the year. -more-


Latinos silent on U.S. war effort, leery about citizenship status

By Ofelia Madrid Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday March 14, 2002

Every week, Gabriel Gutierrez, associate editor of the San Francisco bilingual paper, El Mensajero, does a “word on the street” column and on the afternoon of Sept. 11 he had no trouble finding immigrants who wanted to talk. Nowadays, readers are more hesitant to comment on the war. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Staff
Thursday March 14, 2002

Livermore Lab employee wins -more-


CSU proposes 15 percent boost in nonresident tuition

By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Out-of-state students may have to pay 15 percent more for tuition at California State University campuses starting this fall, under a proposal by CSU officials announced Wednesday. The tuition boost would generate an extra $11.8 million for the 22 campuses. -more-


CSU trustees approve 22 new degrees on 10 campuses

The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Fourteen new degrees will be added to 10 of the California State University campuses in the next five years, university officials announced Wednesday. -more-


Congressman says Davis stalling on energy documents

By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Republican congressmen investigating California’s energy crisis have accused Gov. Gray Davis of “stonewalling” their review. -more-


Feinstein’s hubby appointed to UC Board of Regents

The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis has appointed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s husband, Richard Blum, to a vacant slot on the University of California Board of Regents. -more-


Bay Area Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan awarded Bronze Star

The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

WASHINGTON — The Navy SEAL killed after falling from a helicopter during battle in Afghanistan has been awarded the Bronze Star. -more-


HP director’s Compaq deal doubts resolved

By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

SAN JOSE — A Hewlett-Packard Co. director who heads a $769 billion investment company said Wednesday she was at first very skeptical that HP would be able to handle the complex absorption of Compaq Computer Corp., but is now convinced HP is up to the task. -more-


Compaq prepared to go it alone if Hewlett-Packard acquisition fails

By Mark Babineck The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

HOUSTON — While fire and brimstone are predicted at next week’s Hewlett-Packard Co. shareholder vote on its proposed purchase of Compaq Computer Corp., the atmosphere at Compaq has been comparatively serene. -more-


Top PG&E execs get hefty bonuses

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — After Pacific Gas And Electric went bankrupt last year, the utility’s parent company rewarded 11 top executives with a total of $5.75 million in cash bonuses and stock grants now worth $24.8 million, according to documents filed Wednesday. -more-


Claremont workers hold a.m. picket line

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Just days after the latest breakdown of contract negotiations between the Claremont Resort and Spa and Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Local 2850, about 30 union supporters picketed outside the exclusive Tunnel Road hotel early Tuesday morning. -more-


Bears beat USF with dinks and dunks

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Many of the Cal baseball team’s 14 wins this season have been dramatic, come-from-behind affairs. But on Tuesday against USF, the Bears didn’t need any late inning heroics as they scored nine runs in the first four innings on the way to a 12-4 win at Evans Diamond. -more-


Bush is doing a good job, and is patriotic

Saul Grabia
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Editor: -more-


Compiled by Guy Poole
Wednesday March 13, 2002


Wednesday, Mar. 13


UC Latino group is fourth to receive hate mail

By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff
Wednesday March 13, 2002

The number of Latino groups who have received hate mail and envelopes laced with white powdery substances grew to 30 Tuesday, which included an incident at the Center for Latin American Studies on the UC Berkeley campus. -more-


Sports shorts

Staff
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Panthers excel at NSIC meet -more-


A solution to stop UC Berkeley’s growth

Paul R. Chernoff Professor of Mathematics University of California Berkeley
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Editor: -more-


Activists protest SAT claiming racial bias

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday March 13, 2002

A group of local activists, including high school and university students and college professors, labeled the SAT racially-biased and urged the University of California system to drop the test as an entry requirement in a rally Tuesday afternoon at UC Berkeley. -more-


UC must implement alternative transportation

Norah Foster Chair, Improve Transit/Parking UCB [Labor Coalition]
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Editor: -more-


Today in History

Staff
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Today is Wednesday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2002. There are 293 days left in the year. -more-


Gov. Davis following in Mao’s, Castro’s footsteps

Fielding Greaves
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Editor: -more-


Council may reduce residential speed limit to 20 mph

The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

The City Council is considering reducing the speed limit to 20 mph for all residential streets. -more-


Dog attack defendant says she tried to save victim

By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Mauling trial defendant Marjorie Knoller denied under cross-examination Tuesday that her dogs were dangerous, refused to concede she ever lost control of the dog that killed Diane Whipple and insisted she tried to save her. -more-


White House proposes ending endangered species protections for some regional fish

By Katherine Pfleger The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is seeking to temporarily end habitat protections for 19 populations of salmon and steelhead in four Western states, which could open the areas to greater development. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Wednesday March 13, 2002

Prison’s target ranges closed -more-


Cultish family charged in baby’s death, mistreatment postpones entering pleas

By Ron Harris The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

SAN RAFAEL — Winnfred Wright and the women who bore his 13 children have asked for more time before entering pleas on charges of second-degree murder and child endangerment in connection with the death of an infant and the alleged mistreatment of the other 12. -more-


Vallejo priest resigns after alleged sexual misconduct with a woman

The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

VALLEJO — A Catholic priest resigned as pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish after being accused of sexual misconduct with a woman. -more-


Auction of alleged Malcom X documents called off

By Deborah Kong The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — An auction house on Tuesday called off the sale of an extensive collection of speeches, journals and notes attributed to the late civil rights leader Malcolm X. -more-


Lettuce shortage means prices will skyrocket around the country

By Jessica Brice The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

The lettuce in Arizona should be ready for harvest, but it’s not. The lettuce in Central California won’t be ready for at least another four weeks. -more-


Flood of wine from overturned truck lost for good on highway

By Paul Glader The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The wine flowed freely but no one tasted a drop when a tanker truck tipped over on Highway 16 east of Petaluma on Tuesday morning. -more-


United plans to increase daily flights from O’Hare

The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

CHICAGO — United Airlines announced Tuesday that it is increasing the number of daily flights from O’Hare International Airport by 15 percent and will recall hundreds of furloughed employees to make it happen. -more-


Lawmakers pitch $6 billion high-speed rail bond

By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Calling it a project whose time has come, the state treasurer and a group of Democratic lawmakers proposed a $6 billion bond measure Tuesday to begin construction of a high-speed rail line linking California’s major cities. -more-


February energy costs down to lowest to date

The Associated Press
Wednesday March 13, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The state of California spent $286 million to buy energy in February, the lowest monthly total since the Department of Water Resources started buying power on behalf of investor-owned utilities last year, the department announced Tuesday. -more-


Local filmmaker is all about hysteria

By Kamala Appel Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday March 12, 2002

Antero Alli, the director of “Hysteria” was born in Finland and grew up in Toronto, Canada. He moved to the Bay Area at age 19 in 1972 and stayed for 10 years. Alli also resided in the Portland and Seattle areas before returning to the Bay Area in 1996. -more-


Freeman makes himself a tough opponent

By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent
Tuesday March 12, 2002

It isn’t fun to face DaShawn Freeman on a basketball court. Even when you’re winning. -more-


Heads up, citizens, it’s time to get active

Marc Winokur Oakland
Tuesday March 12, 2002

Editor: -more-


Staff
Tuesday March 12, 2002


Tuesday, March 12


Hate crime targets Latino organizations

By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 12, 2002

Three Latino social service agencies were closed down Monday after their respective mail rooms received derogatory letters accompanied by a suspicious white powder. -more-


Moore does not intend to run for City Council

Darryl G. Moore Vice President Peralta Community College Board of Trustees
Tuesday March 12, 2002

Editor: -more-


UC students lobby for a day at the capitol

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 12, 2002

About 150 UC Berkeley students descended on the state Capitol in Sacramento Monday to speak to legislators about student housing, student fees and the University of California’s system-wide budget in the first-ever “Cal Lobby Day.” -more-


UN-Iraqi talks should be a stepping stone for the US

Valerie Jacobs San Francisco
Tuesday March 12, 2002

Editor -more-


Disabled precinct worker acts for change

By Munira Syeda Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday March 12, 2002

The wheelchair-bound Dede Dewey has been a precinct worker for the past 16 years. The Berkeley resident with short gray hair and eyeglasses, said she was the first disabled person in Alameda County to become a precinct worker. -more-


Today in History

Staff
Tuesday March 12, 2002

Today is Tuesday, March 12, the 71st day of 2002. There are 294 days left in the year. -more-


Nurses lobby for ratio law

– Devona Walker
Tuesday March 12, 2002

Hundreds of RNs met on new nurse-ratio law and demanded reform of Kaiser Permanente’s arbitration system, which restricts the ability of patients to challenge managed care abuses. -more-


Coastal access makes waves in Northern and Southern California

By Michelle Locke The Associated Press
Tuesday March 12, 2002

MENDOCINO — It took a lawn mower and a mild summer day for Jim McCummings to create a pathway to the Mendocino Bay Viewpoint and its sweeping vistas of the craggy Northern California coast. -more-


Alleged Shattuck Avenue massage parlor busted on pimping suspicion

Staff
Tuesday March 12, 2002

The Berkeley Police Department is keeping tight-lipped about the arrest of the owner/operator of the Normandy Massage Studio for “suspicion of pimping, pandering and conspiracy.” -more-


HP directors may resign if deal rejected

By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press
Tuesday March 12, 2002

SAN JOSE — Two Hewlett-Packard Co. directors warned Monday that many board members and some of the company’s top executives might quit if shareholders reject the $22.6 billion purchase of Compaq Computer Corp. next week. -more-


Digital song distribution concern at SF music retailers convention

By Ron Harris The Associated Press
Tuesday March 12, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The record labels blame online song swapping from services such as Napster for taking away valuable customers. In reaction, the labels have created their own legitimate online services for monthly subscribers. -more-


Opinion

Editorials

Asian-American scientists end two-year lab boycott

(AP)
Monday March 18, 2002

LIVERMORE, Calif. — After two years of urging Asian-American scientists to pass up jobs at nuclear weapons labs, the Berkeley professor who organized the boycott says he’s proven his point. -more-


Emeryville replaces historic shellmound with street mall

By Mary Spicuzza, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday March 16, 2002

Emeryville Vice-Mayor Nora Davis sat on the steps of City Hall on a recent Sunday morning and offered a preview of the city’s efforts to honor a Native American shellmound as it replaces it with a modern development. -more-


Fisheries council considers West Coast longline moratorium

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Friday March 15, 2002

SACRAMENTO — A federal fisheries council recommended an indefinite moratorium Thursday on the use of longlines off the entire West Coast. -more-


Telegraph Avenue focus of search for new A’s stadium

The Associated Press
Thursday March 14, 2002

OAKLAND — Officials are eyeing a 13-acre parcel near the city’s downtown as a possible site of the new ballpark for the Oakland A’s. -more-


Alameda County woman trains pit bulls for search and rescue

By Jon Mays Daily Planet Correspondent
Wednesday March 13, 2002

People have thrown rocks and yelled at her. They’ve tried poisoning her dogs. She even ended up renting a small house on a Castro Valley ranch without heat or running water because she couldn’t find another place that would allow pit bulls. -more-


West Oakland health care lock-out continues

By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff
Tuesday March 12, 2002

On Thursday upwards of 72 health care workers of the West Oakland Health Council went on a one-day strike opposing a 3.5 percent wage increase offered them by corporate management and today many are still waiting to be allowed to go back to work. -more-