Former Los Angeles Lakers star Earvin “Magic” Johnson endorsed Gov. Gray Davis in an East Bay appearance Monday afternoon. -more-
Wrestlers Christie Ravera and Regina Alexander wrapped up their Berkeley High careers in high style this weekend, finishing second and sixth in the nation at the United States Girls’ Wrestling Association high school tournament held in Lake Orion, Mich. -more-
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LOS ANGELES — Denzel Washington and Halle Berry made history with their Academy Award wins, but minority groups say diversity must extend beyond Hollywood’s glamour night — and include other groups such as Asians, Hispanics and American Indians. -more-
The King Tsin restaurant, a neighborhood favorite for spicy Chinese food on Solano Avenue, has been closed for weeks. But the only notice to passersby and would-be diners is a padlock on the front door. -more-
PHOENIX — Luis Gonzalez hit his major league-leading eighth home run as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-1 Monday. -more-
NEW YORK — Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and the makers of “A Beautiful Mind” may have been celebrating on Monday. But ABC wasn’t. -more-
According to a December report issued by U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, obesity is reaching “epidemic proportions” and approaching tobacco as the most lethal killer in America. -more-
ALAMEDA — Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Darrell Russell pleaded innocent to sexual assault charges on Monday. -more-
Tuesday, March 26, is the 85th day of 2002. There are 280 days left in the year. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Police pulled a body out of a lake at Golden Gate Park on Monday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Crime in California’s most populous cities and counties rose 5.8 percent in 2001, and homicides rose more than 9 percent, according to preliminary state figures released Monday. -more-
LONG BEACH — Cardinal Roger Mahony on Monday defended his handling of alleged child abuse by priests, while calling on Catholic clergy to renew their vows of celibacy. -more-
CAMARILLO — Gas prices surged a record 14 cents over the past two weeks as factors combined to increase demand and lower supply, according to an industry analyst. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The number of previously owned homes sold in California hit an all-time high in February, jumping 25.5 percent from a year earlier and lifting prices by a robust 19.8 percent. -more-
Police are still investigating a Saturday night shooting that occurred at the intersection of Russell and McGee streets. -more-
Police continue investigating south Berkeley shooting 03-26-2002
Environmentalists sue to reinstate critical habitat for bird 03-23-2002
City may ban cardboard coffee-cup sleeves 03-22-2002
City may ban cardboard coffee-cup sleeves 03-21-2002
Oakland hires guard to bar Caltrans from disputed land 03-20-2002
A ‘Magic’ day for Davis By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-26-2002
Female wrestlers finish big to end their high school careers By Nathan Fox Special to the Daily Planet 03-26-2002
Palestinians want to annihilate other religions Gabe Kurtz student, UC Berkeley 03-26-2002
Black actors’ reign at Oscars may not boost minority roles By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Compiled by Guy Poole 03-26-2002
Solano eatery mysteriously closes By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 03-26-2002
Diamondbacks plow over A’s 7-1 The Associated Press 03-26-2002
What is the definition of insanity? Tom Mitsoff 03-26-2002
TV Ratings for the Oscars hit low mark By David Bauder The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Berkeley schools celebrate National Nutrition Month By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-26-2002
Raiders’ Russell pleads innocent to sexual assault By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Today in history Staff 03-26-2002
News of the Weird Staff 03-26-2002
Body found in lake at Golden Gate Park The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Crime up 5.8 percent in most populous areas The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Cardinal Mahony defends handling of child abuse, offers apology By Robert Jablon The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Gasoline prices jump a record 14 cents over two weeks The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Existing homes sales hit record in February By Simon Avery The Associated Press 03-26-2002
Centennial exhibit revives age-old beauty By Mary Spicuzza, Special to the Daily Planet 03-25-2002
Israel wants less than peace Will Youmans 03-25-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled By Guy Poole 03-25-2002
Cal women, Tennessee men take titles at Cal Invitational Daily Planet Wire Services 03-25-2002
Local woman worked for peace as towers fell By Vince Briggeman, Special to the Daily Planet 03-25-2002
Pray for peace in Jerusalem Ferenc Raj, Rabbi 03-25-2002
Berkeley crew sweeps varsity races at home By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-25-2002
Today in History Staff 03-25-2002
Sport Shorts Staff 03-25-2002
News of the Wierd Staff 03-25-2002
Sports this week Staff 03-25-2002
Berkeley name opens doors in sister city By Steve Freedkin, Special to the Daily Planet 03-25-2002
College Board proposes sweeping changes to SAT By Michelle Locke, Associated Press Writer 03-25-2002
California likely won’t see lower bills, despite end of freeze By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 03-25-2002
Hewlett, Packard foundations ponder life after merger By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 03-25-2002
20 mph speed limit debate races on By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 03-23-2002
Cloyne Court Hotel was host to many illustrious university visitors By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 03-23-2002
Fewer cars would mean more happy drivers Mitch Cohen 03-23-2002
Project Greenlight contest winner opens this weekend By Christy Lemire, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Art & Entertainment Calendar Staff 03-23-2002
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 03-23-2002
’Jackets put up strong showing at first day of DLS Invitational By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-23-2002
KPFA protester sues city for false arrest By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 03-23-2002
Bicycles “roll” too Evelyn Giardina 03-23-2002
Oscars’ new, smaller Hollywood home means some people aren’t getting inside By Anthony Breznican, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Bears start Pac-10 play with 5-1 win Daily Planet Wire Services 03-23-2002
Superintendent meets with students behind closed doors By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 03-23-2002
Help the schools: raise parcel tax! Nathan Meyer 03-23-2002
Study: Sex and violence are down on TV, but not in the movies By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Sports shorts Staff 03-23-2002
Today in History Staff 03-23-2002
Give transit a chance and show just how different Berkeley is Steve Geller 03-23-2002
Brokaw, Jennings anchoring evening news from Arab League summit The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Sports this weekend Staff 03-23-2002
Family members seek to prove San Diego woman is oldest living person By Catharine Ivey, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
New Vista College would add more mayhem to downtown Sue Somit 03-23-2002
Television watchdog chief in Greece suspends reality shows By Patrick Quinn, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
SF dog owners applaud mauling verdict, fear backlash By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Dog attack case opens door to new legal rights for gays By David Kravets, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Filmmakers hope Oscar entries raise cultural awareness By Anthony Breznican, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Lindh’s lawyers say he only spoke to FBI agents to escape prison conditions By Larry Margasak, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
TB cases up slightly but rate the same in 2001 The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Second alleged victim testifies against former priest The Associated Press 03-23-2002
On The House James and Morris Carey 03-23-2002
Help in the quest for a perfect lawn By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Attack weeds wisely By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom and Ray Magliozzi 03-23-2002
Analyst wants compliance with parking law By Colleen Valles, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
Enron may be subpoenaed for names of investors By Alan Fram, The Associated Press 03-23-2002
HP stock sags on report of low sales, merger distraction The Associated Press 03-23-2002
School board closes City of Franklin By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-22-2002
Palestinians want more than just peace Josh May 03-22-2002
Not your typical fairy tale by John Angell Grant, Special to the Daily Planet 03-22-2002
Art & Entertainment Calendar Staff 03-22-2002
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 03-22-2002
Confusion reigns at ACCAL track meet By Jared Green,Daily Planet Staff 03-22-2002
Community comes out to voice opinions on Eastshore Park usage By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staf 03-22-2002
Bicyclist says no to car-free Shattuck Jef Poskanzer 03-22-2002
Cal freshman Jamal Sampson declares for NBA draft Daily Planet Wire Services 03-22-2002
A Butterfly sails into town Staff 03-22-2002
Prejudicial statements promote hatred, deter peace Terry Fletcher 03-22-2002
Actors hope to pad short list of black Oscar winners By David Germain, The Associated Press 03-22-2002
ACCAL Jamboree offers a preview of boys’ volleyball By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-22-2002
Today in History Staff 03-22-2002
Two men, stabbed in South Berkeley By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-22-2002
Assembly OKs $25 billion education bond issue for November and 2004 ballots By Stefanie Frith, The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Legislators, students say list of tests is too long, biased By Stefanie Frith, The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Victims of Russian mob said to be from Los Angeles By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Secretary faces first-degree murder charge in lawyer’s death The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Dog mauling jury didn’t believe defendants By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Charges in dog-attack case defined The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Neighbors applaud guilty verdicts for Knoller and Noel By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Home Matters: Composite deck planks are a home run The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Two friends win $29 million in the Lottery The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Providian will pay $38 million to settle shareholders suit By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 03-22-2002
Bankrupt Global Crossing denies deceptive accounting By Jim AbramsThe Associated Press 03-22-2002
School board closes City of Franklin By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-21-2002
Palestinians want more than just peace Josh May 03-21-2002
Not your typical fairy tale by John Angell Grant, Special to the Daily Planet 03-21-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 03-21-2002
Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 03-21-2002
Confusion reigns at ACCAL track meet By Jared Green,Daily Planet Staff 03-21-2002
Community comes out to voice opinions on Eastshore Park usage By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 03-21-2002
Bicyclist says no to car-free Shattuck Jef Poskanzer 03-21-2002
Return of E.T.: Everyone’s favorite alien gets a facelift By David Germain,The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Cal freshman Jamal Sampson declares for NBA draft Daily Planet Wire Services 03-21-2002
ACCAL Jamboree offers a preview of boys’ volleyball By Jared Green,Daily Planet Staff 03-21-2002
A Butterfly sails into town Staff 03-21-2002
Prejudicial statements promote hatred, deter peace Terry Fletcher 03-21-2002
Actors hope to pad short list of black Oscar winners By David Germain,The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Today in History Staff 03-21-2002
Two men, stabbed in South Berkeley By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-21-2002
Assembly OKs $25 billion education bond issue for November and 2004 ballots By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Legislators, students say list of tests is too long, biased By Stefanie Frith,The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Victims of Russian mob said to be from Los Angeles By Paul Wilborn,The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Secretary faces first-degree murder charge in lawyer’s death The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Dog mauling jury didn’t believe defendants By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Charges in dog-attack case defined The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Neighbors applaud guilty verdicts for Knoller and Noel By Ron Harris,The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Home Matters: Composite deck planks are a home run The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Two friends win $29 million in the Lottery The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Providian will pay $38 million to settle shareholders suit By Michael Liedtke,The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Bankrupt Global Crossing denies deceptive accounting By Jim Abrams'The Associated Press 03-21-2002
Struggling to walk with peace By David ScharfenbergDaily Planet staff 03-20-2002
BHS boys’ lacrosse suffers first loss of season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-20-2002
Stop Bush-whacking our future Jane Stillwater Berkeley 03-20-2002
Staff 03-20-2002
Staff 03-20-2002
Residents irked by ‘unfair process,’ confusion By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet Staff 03-20-2002
20mph limit will go far to ensure traffic doesn’t Steve Magyary Berkeley 03-20-2002
Today in History Staff 03-20-2002
The vast middle ground of the Mid-East Gabe Kurtz student UC Berkeley 03-20-2002
News of the Weird Staff 03-20-2002
Brazilian leader in social movement speaks tonight at La Peña By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 03-20-2002
Jury deliberates in dog mauling case The Associated Press 03-20-2002
Bush administration comes under fire, despite announcement to increase aid The Associated Press 03-20-2002
Body identified in Russian mob probe The Associated Press 03-20-2002
Game not yet over for SF’s Musee Mecanique By Paul Glader The Associated Press 03-20-2002
Abandoned cats found to be owned by SF woman By Paul Glader The Associated Press 03-20-2002
Oakland company gets maximum fine for wastewater violation The Associated Press 03-20-2002
BART shut down after white powder found The Associated Press 03-20-2002
HP shareholders narrowly approve $20 billion merger By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 03-20-2002
Siebel Systems expands its Utah operations The Associated Press 03-20-2002
Senators review health department’s nuclear waste regulations By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 03-20-2002
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