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List of opponents for Mayor Dean dwindle

By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday April 15, 2002

The list of prospective challengers to Shirley Dean’s mayoral seat in this November’s election has diminished with the announcements by several potential candidates that they will not run against the two-term incumbent. Members of the progressive voting block of the city council, determined to unseat Dean, have seen their list of challengers shrink, and have responded to their lack of a candidate by organizing a convention for May 4 to determine who will run against the mayor. -more-


Out & About Calendar

Compiled By Guy Poole
Monday April 15, 2002

Monday, April 15

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Panthers get a look at state’s best in Arcadia

Staff Report
Monday April 15, 2002

The St. Mary’s High track & field program should be a contender for state honors this season, for both individual events and team score. So last weekend’s Arcadia Invitational, the first meet to host most of the state’s best teams, could be looked at as a preview of what’s to come for the Panthers. -more-


Observer’s view of Mideast conflict

Alex Theberge
Monday April 15, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Locals take a peaceful journey

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Monday April 15, 2002

Two Berkeley residents will arrive in Israel this morning on a mission of peace. -more-


Kudos to Davis’ for new Morning After policy

Shelly Makleff
Monday April 15, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Bears avoid sweep, beat Arizona 2-1

Daily Planet Wire Services
Monday April 15, 2002

Led by a complete game from sophomore Matt Brown and home runs by Ben Conley and Justin Nelson, the Cal baseball team defeated visiting Arizona, 2-1, Sunday at Evans Diamond. The Bears improved to 23-18 overall and 6-6 in the Pac-10, while Arizona dropped to 24-15 and 5-7 in the conference. The Wildcats had won the first two game of the series, 8-4 on Friday and 18-9 Saturday. -more-


THE BIG PAYBACK

By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet
Monday April 15, 2002

Reparations panelists say monetary is only beginning of America’s true atonement -more-


What’s so weird or funny about disabilities

Ann Sieck
Monday April 15, 2002

The daily filler titled "News of the Weird" represents at best a misjudgment of what will earn the respect and readership of Berkeley, but what's in it (Thursday, April 11th) is seriously offensive. -more-


Sports shorts

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002

Surging Cal golfers second at Barnard -more-


Pro-Israelis demonstrate in SF

Daily Planet Wire Service
Monday April 15, 2002

Jewish Community Federation march numbers 5,000 -more-


Sports this week

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002

Tuesday -more-


History

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002

In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the British luxury liner Titanic sank in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland, less than three hours after striking an iceberg. About 1,500 people died. -more-


Features

El Cerrito family’s video is only one of America’s funniest

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002

EL CERRITO — It was funny, just not the funniest. -more-


Oakland facing $46.3m shortfall

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002

OAKLAND — Alameda County officials face a $46.3 million budget shortfall, the largest gap in five years, just to maintain the current level of services. -more-


SFPD reaches out to Hunter’s Point

Staff
Monday April 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — After complaints of brutality, San Francisco police are reaching out to residents of Bayview-Hunters Point, a predominantly black neighborhood. -more-


War Tax Resisters renew call to divert cash

By Paul Glader, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

IRS seeks to increase penalties for what they deem “frivolous arguments” -more-


Homeless man slain at San Jose encampment

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

.Scene of crime near residential neighborhood -more-


Governor’s model zoning plan worries growth establishment

By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer
Monday April 15, 2002

Local municipalities, real estate and building industries say “smart growth” depends too much on state control over how cities grow -more-


Officials resigned to state’s explosive plan to kill fish

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

Plumas County officials say Lake Davis must be blasted to get rid of foriegn breed of northern pike -more-


Two men attack each other with baseball bats at Little League

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

TULELAKE – Two men arguing about Little League wound up in the hospital after slugging each other with a baseball bat, and each now faces felony assault charges, police said Saturday. -more-


Local committee wants to bring 2012 Olympics to Bay Area

By Paul Glader, Associated Press Writer
Monday April 15, 2002

UC Berkeley venues among facilities under consideration; supporters claim Games would bring about $7.4 billion, new housing and better public transportation to region -more-


Tribes want consideration as visitors see explorers’ journey

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

LEWISTON, Idaho – The tribes along the route of Lewis and Clark’s expedition to the Pacific Ocean 200 years ago want the upcoming commemoration to be accurate, considerate and develop relationships that will last. -more-


Congressional Wine Caucus raises glasses from all states

By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

Already one of the largest, caucus’s membership is still growing fast -more-


Andersen scandal triggers California reform legislation

By Don Thompson The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

Proposed legislation would require corporations to change auditing firms every four years -more-


Report: State sets aside seven death sentences for every one carried out

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

SAN JOSE – In a state that touts itself as a national model in resources in legal protections for death penalty defendants, seven death sentences are set aside for every one carried out, according to a newspaper’s review. -more-


Election Section

DNA chips lead revolution in medicine

By Paul Elias, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

Researchers trying to grow human organs -more-


Silicon Valley companies report $89.8 billion loss

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

SAN JOSE – The Silicon Valley’s biggest companies lost more money last year than they earned in the previous eight years combined, according to a newspaper report. -more-


Storied San Francisco Cliff House gets 21st century makeover

By Paul Glader, The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – The Cliff House, a roadside restaurant that has long been one of the West Coast’s top tourist attractions, is about to get a major and long-needed facelift. -more-


Editorial

Committee wants to bring 2012 Olympics to the Bay

The Associated Press
Monday April 15, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Anne Cribbs has no trouble convincing people that hosting the 2012 Olympic Games would be a good thing for the San Francisco Bay area. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Committee wants to bring 2012 Olympics to the Bay 04-15-2002

Berkeley-based groups draw art from struggle 04-12-2002

News of the Weird 04-11-2002

Ask the Auditor: City faces tough budgetary decisions 04-10-2002

Levi Strauss plans to close six plants, lay off 3,600 04-09-2002

News

List of opponents for Mayor Dean dwindle By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 04-15-2002

Out & About Calendar Compiled By Guy Poole 04-15-2002

Panthers get a look at state’s best in Arcadia Staff Report 04-15-2002

Observer’s view of Mideast conflict Alex Theberge 04-15-2002

Locals take a peaceful journey By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 04-15-2002

Kudos to Davis’ for new Morning After policy Shelly Makleff 04-15-2002

Bears avoid sweep, beat Arizona 2-1 Daily Planet Wire Services 04-15-2002

THE BIG PAYBACK By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 04-15-2002

What’s so weird or funny about disabilities Ann Sieck 04-15-2002

Sports shorts Staff 04-15-2002

Pro-Israelis demonstrate in SF Daily Planet Wire Service 04-15-2002

Sports this week Staff 04-15-2002

History Staff 04-15-2002

El Cerrito family’s video is only one of America’s funniest Staff 04-15-2002

Oakland facing $46.3m shortfall Staff 04-15-2002

SFPD reaches out to Hunter’s Point Staff 04-15-2002

War Tax Resisters renew call to divert cash By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Homeless man slain at San Jose encampment The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Governor’s model zoning plan worries growth establishment By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer 04-15-2002

Officials resigned to state’s explosive plan to kill fish By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Two men attack each other with baseball bats at Little League The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Local committee wants to bring 2012 Olympics to Bay Area By Paul Glader, Associated Press Writer 04-15-2002

Tribes want consideration as visitors see explorers’ journey The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Congressional Wine Caucus raises glasses from all states By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Andersen scandal triggers California reform legislation By Don Thompson The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Report: State sets aside seven death sentences for every one carried out The Associated Press 04-15-2002

DNA chips lead revolution in medicine By Paul Elias, The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Silicon Valley companies report $89.8 billion loss The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Storied San Francisco Cliff House gets 21st century makeover By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 04-15-2002

Earth First! v. FBI trial ends week one By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 04-13-2002

Sanborn Insurance Maps chart the growth of Berkeley By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 04-13-2002

Neighborhood group says they are not anti-development, not afraid of change The Hearst-Curtis-Delaware Neighbors 04-13-2002

HICK HOP By Roger Alford, The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Out & About Calendar compiled by Guy Poole 04-13-2002

Defense leads ’Jackets to win over O’Dowd By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-13-2002

Unions fight to represent BUSD service employees By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 04-13-2002

CORRECTION Staff 04-13-2002

A Bulgarian mezzo-soprano dazzles them at the Met The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Berkeley walks to an easy victory By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-13-2002

Harmon House communal home welcomes eclectic mix for pre-renovation reunion By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 04-13-2002

International title proves itself at Film Fest By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 04-13-2002

Sports shorts Staff 04-13-2002

History - The Associated Press 04-13-2002

It’s Goldfinger, baby Staff 04-13-2002

Prep scores Staff 04-13-2002

News of the Weird Staff 04-13-2002

Dumbo could fly, but could he paint? By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 04-13-2002

Nevada sues Nuclear Regulatory Commission over Yucca Mountain nuclear dump plan The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Air Force to station 36 cargo planes in California The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Nuclear facts for Nevada and Yucca Mountain By The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Protesters get probation in missile defense protest The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Four accused of stealing $1.3 million from employment department The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Terrorism pact require new hazardous waste reports The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Jury clears Kunstek in elder abuse case The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Volcanic risk at Yucca Mountain heats nuke debate By Martin Griffith, The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Jury deliberates fate of priest The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Record Juvenile Hall suit settled The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Judge allows Knoller to argue for new trial The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Jewish man in Sacramento said he was beaten by Palestinian The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Bomb kills 3 children in Nepal Staff 04-13-2002

Intercepted HP phone message yields cautionary voice mail tale By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Senate approves state oversight of power plant maintenance By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Environmental groups are denied funding The Associated Press 04-13-2002

California’s Unemployment rises to 6.4 percent in March AP Business Writer 04-13-2002

NYC premiere of ’Star Wars’ prequel will raise money for children of Sept. 11 victims The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Camera Angles: New tools for the digital darkroom By Rick Sammon, The Associated Press 04-13-2002

Blood spilt to protest Mideast violence By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 04-12-2002

Give Crew the credit it deserves Cynthia Papermaster 04-12-2002

Spider Man caught in legal web The Associated Press 04-12-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 04-12-2002

Out & About Calendar Compiled by Guy Poole 04-12-2002

Distance runners, sprinters not enough for Berkeley By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-12-2002

Berkeley activist faces Israeli tanks in West Bank By Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 04-12-2002

Neighborhood members disappointed with League of Women Voters Zelda Bronstein 04-12-2002

‘Human Nature’ is definitively urban By Tim Molly, Special to the Daily Planet 04-12-2002

Things get testy as ’Jackets fall By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-12-2002

Bicycle advocate takes his message to schools By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 04-12-2002

Berkeley filmmaker is Golden Staff 04-12-2002

Sports this weekend Staff 04-12-2002

School Board approves music program changes By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 04-12-2002

History The Associated Press 04-12-2002

Berkeleyan Doris Richards pioneered dog parks By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 04-12-2002

Berkeley may ban cutting old growth forest Daily Planet Wire Service 04-12-2002

BART may slash jobs, hike fares Associated Press 04-12-2002

Woman still awaiting apology from priest The Associated Press 04-12-2002

Judge transfers control of 8 Monterey County water corps The Associated Press 04-12-2002

Enron duped California’s power, witnesses tell Senate The Associated Press 04-12-2002

AT&T wants out of Rose Bowl sponsorship pact The Associated Press 04-12-2002

30 more laid off at Napster The Associated Press 04-12-2002

Consumer group sues PUC By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 04-12-2002

Kid-friendly foods can be parent-pleasers, too By Samantha Critchell, The Associated Press 04-12-2002

Luscious peaches begin with planting By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 04-12-2002

School community upset about special ed report By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 04-11-2002

UC demonstration was anti-American, anti-Jewish Justin Rosenthal 04-11-2002

Out & About Calendar – Compiled by Guy Poole 04-11-2002

Storno, Carmen power Panthers past Salesian By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-11-2002

University clericals make noise about wage demands By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 04-11-2002

Local government is ‘rotted out to the core’ Raymond A. Chamberlin 04-11-2002

Trio of girls start flood of St. Mary’s track signings By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 04-11-2002

Alta Bates helps people cope with cancer By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff 04-11-2002

War on terror is far from over Steve Geller 04-11-2002

Stanford tennis avoids The Big Sweep by beating Cal Staff 04-11-2002

Claremont Resort challenges union By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 04-11-2002

Berkeley’s train station is inferior Eric McCaughrin 04-11-2002

Today in History Staff 04-11-2002

FBI attorney says agents wrongly accused of framing Earth First! By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Anti-Defamation League finds decline in anti-Semitic incidents in 2001 The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Anti-Semitism may inspire Jewish exodus to Israel By Andrew Friedman, Pacific News Service 04-11-2002

Ask the Rent Board By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff 04-11-2002

Hallinan wants to know if SF archdiocese has unreported sex abuse complaints The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Gov. Davis opposes controversial curriculum collective bargaining bill The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Priest molestation trial delayed after Chronicle photographer assaulted By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Farm bureau intervenes in air pollution lawsuit Staff 04-11-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 04-11-2002

Dry weater lessens projected Sierra runoff The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Move to restrict recording rights could further slow digital TV By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 04-11-2002

PG&E customers’ summer bills could drop a bit The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Consumer technology bill of rights proposed The Associated Press 04-11-2002

Anti- and pro-Israel demonstrators face off on UC campus; 79 arrested By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-10-2002

Kwan wins Sullivan Award over Cal swimmer Coughlin Daily Planet Wire Services 04-10-2002

It’s Up to Each of Us to Make Berkeley a Hate-Free Community Shirley Dean Mayor 04-10-2002

Authors Guild to members: de-link Amazon.com By Hillel Italie The Associated Press 04-10-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole Staff 04-10-2002

Green gov hopeful to speak tonight By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 04-10-2002

El Cerrito spikes BHS boys volleyball By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-10-2002

Save Berkeley’s neighborhoods Carrie Olson Berkeley 04-10-2002

Baptist seminary’s cottages ruled ‘structures of merit’ By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 04-10-2002

Prep scores Staff 04-10-2002

Today in History Staff 04-10-2002

News of the Weird Staff 04-10-2002

UC Regents make historic appointment By Sandra Marquez The Associated Press 04-10-2002

Earth First! says the facts are clear Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet Staff 04-10-2002

Walgreen, Oracle head list of latest Andersen losses By Dave Carpenter The Associated Press 04-10-2002

Delaware judge lets Hewlett lawsuit go forward By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 04-10-2002

UC chancellor calls for safe environment, civil discussion By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 04-09-2002

Giambi saves the day By Jim Cour The Associated Press 04-09-2002

Gaia building’s cultural events will enrich Berkeley Susan Page Berkeley 04-09-2002

Compiled by Guy Poole 04-09-2002

PFA documentary captures a suburban war zone in SoCal By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 04-09-2002

Police criticized for possible wrongful arrest By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff 04-09-2002

With perfect late-season run, Sacramento reigns in West By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 04-09-2002

League’s study of housing is flawed Howie Muir on behalf of the Berkeley Alliance of Neighborhood Associations 04-09-2002

Police continue weekend rape investigation By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff 04-09-2002

Show me the numbers Richard Thompson, Cal alumnus Korea 04-09-2002

Today in History Staff 04-09-2002

City does not provide adequate alternative transportation Ching Lam Berkeley 04-09-2002

Drug war attacks hemp foods and doctors who recommend pot By David Kravets The Associated Press 04-09-2002

Banks, law firms added to defendant list in Enron lawsuit By Kristen Hays The Associated Press 04-09-2002

Blaze destroys South Bay church The Associated Press 04-09-2002

GOP mulling strategy on Arctic-drilling vote By H. Josef Hebert The Associated Press 04-09-2002