Superintendent Michele Lawrence may grant Berkeley High School students a role in determining which courses will be eliminated at BHS next year. -more-
For the environment, recreation and the future of inter-Bay transportationZ -more-
The life of an independent musician can be hectic, but in between releasing an album, booking a tour, rehearsing and working a day job, Eileen Hazel finds time to laugh even if it is at her own expense. -more-
The Berkeley High boys’ lacrosse team played without inspiration against Marin Catholic on Thursday, but the ’Jackets’ tough defense carried them through for a 6-1 victory. -more-
Youth Radio is aglow. -more-
To look into the faces of the Afghan and Pakistan people in Patricia Monaco’s photographs — wide-eyed orphans in tattered clothes, gaunt-faced refugees waiting in ration lines, freedom fighters with their AK-47s — one can see that confidence comes from carrying a gun. -more-
Coming off of the high of their first-ever ACCAL win on Tuesday, the Berkeley High boys’ volleyball team suffered a letdown against Richmond on Thursday, losing in straight games, 15-11, 15-12, 15-9. -more-
Unreinforced masonry, disaster support for businesses, preparedness for schools and terrorism are the four priorities to be presented to the City Council in April in the final draft of a report hammered out by the Disaster Council Wednesday night. -more-
LOS ANGELES— The time news consumers spend reading, watching and listening to the latest word out of Washington, Kabul or their local city hall can be enriched by adding one element: “Media Matters” on PBS. -more-
Today is Good Friday, March 29, the 88th day of 2002. There are 277 days left in the year. -more-
MERCED — The mother of four children killed by her ex-husband said Thursday there was no way to predict that the former sheriff’s deputy would commit such a “horrible, unthinkable act.” -more-
LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning filmmaker Billy Wilder, the Austrian-born cynic whose gifts for writing and directing led to such classics as “Sunset Boulevard,” “Some Like It Hot” and “Double Indemnity,” has died. He was 95. -more-
SANTA CRUZ — The three people found dead on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean grew up in the same small eastern California town and were excellent students, school officials said. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The Sierra snowpack has rebounded to near-normal levels thanks to a series of late winter storms, a California Department of Water Resources snow survey found Thursday. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Drivers across the nation are digging deeper into their wallets to cover rising gasoline prices, which have leapt an average of 23 cents per gallon over the last month — the most dramatic change in more than a decade. -more-
Burning rubber hurts more than just your tires -more-
We recently attended the “Surfaces 2002” trade show in Las Vegas. The focus was on all things new in flooring and coverings for your home’s interior. This included carpet, ceramic tile, laminate flooring and countertops. Also, all the latest and greatest additions and changes in colors, styles and textures in everything from wallpaper to wainscot were demonstrated. -more-
Tip of the week: -more-
How many families are you having over to the vegetable garden this summer? You have to plan their seating arrangement, you know. -more-
SAN JOSE — Two startups that were in need of cash, but had ambitious goals to revolutionize the delivery of home entertainment, have decided to merge. -more-
SAN JOSE — The fight against the computer industry’s biggest merger landed in court Thursday, with dissident director Walter Hewlett accusing Hewlett-Packard Co. of improperly enticing a big investor to back HP’s $19 billion buyout of Compaq Computer Corp. -more-
SUNNYVALE — Chip maker Endwave Corp. said Thursday it will cut 100 jobs, or 30 percent of its work force, and close its Los Angeles design facility, -more-
Police probing alleged child abuse by priests 03-29-2002
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
Superintendent may give students say in BHS cuts By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-29-2002
Ferries: Get on Board Jerri Holan 03-29-2002
Going solo ... By Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 03-29-2002
Arts and Entertainament Calendar Staff 03-29-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 03-29-2002
Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 03-29-2002
’Jackets come out flat, still get a win By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-29-2002
Youth Radio wins a Peabody Award By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 03-29-2002
Violence begets violence Gray Brechin 03-29-2002
Images of a fight for freedom By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 03-29-2002
Error-prone ’Jackets spiked by Richmond By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 03-29-2002
Disaster Council prepares priorities to present city By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 03-29-2002
Eviro-Friendly ferry would be nice Martin Ilian 03-29-2002
PBS’ ‘Media Matters’ gives the inside story on journalism By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Sports shorts Staff 03-29-2002
Today in History Staff 03-29-2002
Merced mother: there was no way to predict slaughter The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Oscar-winning filmmaker Billy Wilder dies at 95 By Anthony Breznican, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Victims of possible double homicide-suicide grew up together By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Late storms punch Sierra snowpack to near-normal By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
As weather warms, California leads climb in gas prices By Michelle Morgante, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars Staff 03-29-2002
Floor-to-ceiling excitement by James and Morris Carey 03-29-2002
by James and Morris Carey Tip of the week: Removing hard-water stains 03-29-2002
Planning vegetable families’ seating arrangements By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Startups Moxi Digital, digeo to merge By May Wong, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Walter Hewlett sues HP Director claims it improperly won Compaq votes By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 03-29-2002
Endwave to cut 30 percent of work force, or 100 positions The Associated Press 03-29-2002
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
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