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Bookseller’s legacy lives at Moe’s

By Claudine LoMonaco Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday March 28, 2002

Like so many literary towers of Pisa, piles of books teeter around the register at Moe’s Bookstore on Telegraph Avenue. -more-



’Jackets pound Richmond into submission

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

The Berkeley High baseball team was counting on an easy win against Richmond on Wednesday, and that’s exactly what the ’Jackets got, a 15-0 drubbing that lasted just 4 1/2 innings thanks to the “slaughter rule.” -more-



Library Gardens is designed safe

John H. DeClercq for Library Gardens, L.P.
Thursday March 28, 2002

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Finding a youthful take on life as ‘Oklahoma’s’ Aunt Eller

By Michael Kuchwara The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

NEW YORK — Quick. Think of Aunt Eller, the matriarchal heart of “Oklahoma!”, and you probably will conjure up the image of an older pioneer woman, wearing a gray bun and churning butter. -more-



Compiled by Guy Poole
Thursday March 28, 2002


Thursday, March 28



Study shows six period move at BHS won’t hurt too much

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

Most of the courses available at Berkeley High School this year will be available next year, despite the move from a seven- to a six-period day, according to a new study conducted by former BHS computer science teacher Peter Bloomsburgh. -more-



Pro-Israeli mania endangers us all

Jeff Winkler Fairfield
Thursday March 28, 2002

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Seven local firefighters to be honored in state memorial

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

Seven Berkeley firefighters will be honored in a memorial that will be unveiled next week commemorating California firefighters killed in the line of duty. -more-



Today in History

Staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

Thursday, March 28 is the 87th day of 2002. There are 278 days left in the year. -more-



Actor Dudley Moore dies at 66

By Jeff WilsonThe Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Actor Dudley Moore, who became an unlikely Hollywood heartthrob as a cuddly pipsqueak in the movies ”10” and “Arthur,” died Wednesday at home in New Jersey. He was 66. -more-



Features

Ask the Rent Board

By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff
Thursday March 28, 2002

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Jewish community splits in its opinions on Intifada, Israel

By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday March 28, 2002

Lincoln Shlensky considers himself a Zionist with a strong connection to the state of Israel. But when he attends meetings of the Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC), a mainstream pro-Israel organization, he can’t help but feel a little defensive. -more-


Friends of Merced killer say he showed signs of depression

By Kim Baca The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

MERCED — Casey Simmons said she worried about her friend and employee, John Patrick Hogan, last year when he sent her an e-mail that may have indicated Hogan was in trouble. -more-


CA teachers launch network to share info on science education

By Michelle Morgante The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SAN DIEGO — A network of science teachers representing each of California’s 12,500 public and private schools is being built to share information on science education and, organizers hope, strengthen the field for the future. -more-


Police unsure if suicide pact led to Santa Cruz beach deaths

By Jessica Brice The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SANTA CRUZ — Investigators have identified the bodies of three people found on a cliff, but would not release their names until the relatives of all the victims were notified. -more-


State bars 15 lawn herbicides, citing vegetable damage

The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SACRAMENTO — California is banning the sale of 15 lawn herbicides, saying the accumulation of a particular chemical in compost can damage some vegetables. -more-


California pit bull owner waives formal extradition in Nevada

By Lisa Snedeker The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LAS VEGAS — A California man whose pit bulls allegedly attacked a neighbor was being returned to Fresno County, where he faces animal neglect charges, authorities said Wednesday. -more-


Four arrested in immigration scam

By Erica Werner The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Immigrants who recited the Pledge of Allegiance, took a citizenship oath and answered questions about American history were victims of a scam that cost them as much as $25,000 each, federal agents said. -more-


Book by Web site owner skewers dead dot-coms

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Without wise guys like Philip J. Kaplan, it might have taken a few more years before we could share a lusty laugh about the absurdities of the Internet economy. -more-


Developing the video game developers of the future

By William Schiffman The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Somewhere, in a darkened bedroom or a cinderblock basement, a kid is sitting at a computer, dreaming of creating the perfect video game. -more-


Editorial

Milton Berle dies after long illness

By Bob Thomas The Associated Press
Thursday March 28, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Milton Berle, the acerbic, cigar-smoking vaudevillian who eagerly embraced a new medium and became “Mr. Television” in the dawn of the video age, died Wednesday, a spokesman said. He was 93. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Milton Berle dies after long illness 03-28-2002

News of the Weird 03-27-2002

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

News

Bookseller’s legacy lives at Moe’s By Claudine LoMonaco Special to the Daily Planet 03-28-2002

’Jackets pound Richmond into submission By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-28-2002

Library Gardens is designed safe John H. DeClercq for Library Gardens, L.P. 03-28-2002

Finding a youthful take on life as ‘Oklahoma’s’ Aunt Eller By Michael Kuchwara The Associated Press 03-28-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 03-28-2002

Study shows six period move at BHS won’t hurt too much By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-28-2002

Pro-Israeli mania endangers us all Jeff Winkler Fairfield 03-28-2002

Seven local firefighters to be honored in state memorial By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 03-28-2002

Today in History Staff 03-28-2002

Actor Dudley Moore dies at 66 By Jeff WilsonThe Associated Press 03-28-2002

Ask the Rent Board By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff 03-28-2002

Jewish community splits in its opinions on Intifada, Israel By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet 03-28-2002

Friends of Merced killer say he showed signs of depression By Kim Baca The Associated Press 03-28-2002

CA teachers launch network to share info on science education By Michelle Morgante The Associated Press 03-28-2002

Police unsure if suicide pact led to Santa Cruz beach deaths By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 03-28-2002

State bars 15 lawn herbicides, citing vegetable damage The Associated Press 03-28-2002

California pit bull owner waives formal extradition in Nevada By Lisa Snedeker The Associated Press 03-28-2002

Four arrested in immigration scam By Erica Werner The Associated Press 03-28-2002

Book by Web site owner skewers dead dot-coms By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 03-28-2002

Developing the video game developers of the future By William Schiffman The Associated Press 03-28-2002

Seminary wants to demolish buildings that neighbors see as landmarks By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 03-27-2002

’Jackets suffer narrow defeat at hands of SI By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-27-2002

Drama department needs to stay, so does Mr. Wiener 03-27-2002

Staff 03-27-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 03-27-2002

City’s crime rate jumps dramatically By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-27-2002

Storno leads Panthers past rival Piedmont By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-27-2002

Face facts about parking garage Charlie Smith Berkeley 03-27-2002

Sexual battery suspect in Dublin jail By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 03-27-2002

RE: Ferry to Gillman being considered Martin Ilian Albany 03-27-2002

Activists spar on Mideast issue By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 03-27-2002

Today in History Staff 03-27-2002

UC professor to call off Asian boycott of nuclear labs By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 03-27-2002

Retired sheriff’s deputy kills four children, himself SBy Kim Baca The Associated Press 03-27-2002

Court says nonunion members must pay for unionizing activities By David Krafvets The Associated Press 03-27-2002

Punk rocker Jello Biafra sues former Dead Kennedys bandmates The Associated Press 03-27-2002

PG&E could get reorganization plan by mid-June By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 03-27-2002

Investment manager charged with massive Ponzi scheme By Danny Pollock The Associated Press 03-27-2002

State job statistics underestimated losses The Associated Press 03-27-2002

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