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News

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

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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-


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-


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-


Earth First! v. FBI trial ends week one

By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday April 13, 2002

Attorneys for Earth First! activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney questioned witnesses in the opening week of their case against the FBI and Oakland Police, hoping to establish a timeline of events in the case. -more-


Sanborn Insurance Maps chart the growth of Berkeley

By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday April 13, 2002

A tool used by historians to trace the history of a city is a special map, called a Sanborn Insurance Map. The maps were published for insurance agents to assess the risks of insuring a particular piece of property and were first published in 1867. -more-


Neighborhood group says they are not anti-development, not afraid of change

The Hearst-Curtis-Delaware Neighbors
Saturday April 13, 2002

The to Editor: -more-


HICK HOP

By Roger Alford, The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

Rare blend of rural and urban music reaches out to prison population -more-


Out & About Calendar

compiled by Guy Poole
Saturday April 13, 2002


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Defense leads ’Jackets to win over O’Dowd

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

Hard-hitting Berkeley takes over first place in Shoreline League -more-


Unions fight to represent BUSD service employees

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

Ding! Ding! -more-


CORRECTION

Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

A letter printed in yesterday’s edition regarding the League of Women Voters was written by Zelda Bronstein, the Chair of the Planning Commission. Below her name the Hearst-Curtis Neighborhood Association was placed inadvertantly. It has come to our attention that Bronstein has no affiliation with the Hearst-Curtis Neighborhood Association. The Daily Planet apologizes for the mistake. -more-


A Bulgarian mezzo-soprano dazzles them at the Met

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

NEW YORK — The third time was the charm for Metropolitan Opera audiences who have been waiting for a chance to hear Vesselina Kasarova. -more-


Berkeley walks to an easy victory

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

When going up against a baseball team from a brand-new high school, it’s hard to know what to expect. But even the most cynical observer couldn’t have expected the Bad News Bears to show up. -more-


Harmon House communal home welcomes eclectic mix for pre-renovation reunion

By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday April 13, 2002

Scrapbooks, stories, videos, food and memories will be shared next Saturday at the Harmon House Reunion as the members of one of Berkeley’s eclectic communal houses say good-bye to their former South Berkeley residence. The house, a communal living space in Berkeley for working adults, students and graduate students since 1978, has been sold and will be renovated later this year. -more-


International title proves itself at Film Fest

By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday April 13, 2002

When the 45th San Francisco International Film Festival comes to the Pacific Film Archive on Friday, April 19, the “international” of the title proves itself. For two weeks the PFA will screen 34 films and 15 shorts from all points of the globe – from Berkeley to France to Senegal to Israel to China, and ports in between. -more-


Sports shorts

Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

Cal hoops signs big man Benson -more-


History

- The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

Today is Saturday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2002. There are 262 days left in the year. -more-


It’s Goldfinger, baby

Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

LOS ANGELES — MGM has agreed to allow New Line Cinema to parody its James Bond film “Goldfinger” in the title of the new “Austin Powers” sequel. -more-


Prep scores

Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

News of the Weird

Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

Dumbo could fly, but could he paint?

By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday April 13, 2002

Trunks full of art draw admirers to Berkeley Art Museum -more-


Nevada sues Nuclear Regulatory Commission over Yucca Mountain nuclear dump plan

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

LAS VEGAS — Nevada is challenging the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s licensing rule for making Yucca Mountain the nation’s nuclear waste dump. -more-


Air Force to station 36 cargo planes in California

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

WASHINGTON — Several dozen Air Force cargo planes will be stationed at three California bases, providing hope the installations will remain open in the event of future base closures. -more-


Nuclear facts for Nevada and Yucca Mountain

By The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

Highlights of Nevada’s volcanic past: -more-


Protesters get probation in missile defense protest

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Two Greenpeace activists were sentenced to a year’s probation Friday for taking part in a protest intended to stop the launch of an unarmed test missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base last year. -more-


Four accused of stealing $1.3 million from employment department

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Authorities arrested a former employee and three others Friday who allegedly stole $1.3 million from the state Employment Development Department by issuing and cashing fraudulent disability insurance checks. -more-


Terrorism pact require new hazardous waste reports

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Toxic Substances Control issued emergency regulations Friday designed to make sure hazardous waste isn’t used by terrorists. -more-


Jury clears Kunstek in elder abuse case

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SANTA ROSA — A Sonoma County jury has cleared James Kunstek of elder neglect in the death of an 89-year-old Monte Rio woman. -more-


Volcanic risk at Yucca Mountain heats nuke debate

By Martin Griffith, The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

TONOPAH, Nev. — At one time, they spewed ash and lava. Now, they slumber in the southern Nevada desert where President Bush wants to build the nation’s nuclear waste dump. -more-


Jury deliberates fate of priest

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SANTA ROSA — A jury broke from deliberations with no verdict Friday in the rape and molestation case against a Santa Rosa priest. -more-


Record Juvenile Hall suit settled

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SAN JOSE — Santa Clara County this week agreed to a settlement in the suit involving a San Jose youth whose 1998 attempted suicide left him unable to speak and confined to a hospital bed. -more-


Judge allows Knoller to argue for new trial

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The woman convicted of second-degree murder in the dog mauling death of her neighbor has a new set of defense attorneys and a chance to convince a San Francisco judge she deserves a new trial. -more-


Jewish man in Sacramento said he was beaten by Palestinian

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Sheriff’s and FBI officials here are investigating a possible hate crime after a Jewish man said he was beaten by two attackers, one who claimed to support Palestine, officials said. -more-


Bomb kills 3 children in Nepal

Staff
Saturday April 13, 2002

KATMANDU, Nepal — A bomb exploded near a school in northwestern Nepal on Saturday, killing three children and injuring four others, police said. -more-


Intercepted HP phone message yields cautionary voice mail tale

By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s the talk of Silicon Valley: How did someone break into the voice mail of Hewlett-Packard Co.’s chief financial officer, snag a sensitive message from his boss, Carly Fiorina, and leak it to the local newspaper? -more-


Senate approves state oversight of power plant maintenance

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The state could monitor power plants’ maintenance and operation to make sure plants aren’t being deliberately pulled off-line, under legislation sent to Gov. Gray Davis Thursday. -more-


Environmental groups are denied funding

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

OAKLEY — A government water-protection agency has denied funding to a coalition of environmental groups that hope to turn farm land into a tidal marsh. -more-


California’s Unemployment rises to 6.4 percent in March

AP Business Writer
Saturday April 13, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Driven by declines in manufacturing, construction and real estate jobs, California’s unemployment rate rose slightly in March to 6.4 percent, according to preliminary figures released Friday. -more-


NYC premiere of ’Star Wars’ prequel will raise money for children of Sept. 11 victims

The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

NEW YORK — The New York premiere of “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones,” will raise money for the city’s underprivileged kids and children of the victims of Sept. 11, festival organizers said Wednesday. -more-


Camera Angles: New tools for the digital darkroom

By Rick Sammon, The Associated Press
Saturday April 13, 2002

While I was walking around the 2002 Photo Marketing Association Convention in Orlando, Fla., I felt like a kid in a candy store. Dozens of new digital darkroom tools were introduced and shown. -more-


Blood spilt to protest Mideast violence

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff
Friday April 12, 2002

Yesterday morning a woman drenched in blood locked herself to the entrance of City Hall demanding that city officials draft a resolution condemning the killing of “babies in Babylon.” -more-


Give Crew the credit it deserves

Cynthia Papermaster
Friday April 12, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Spider Man caught in legal web

The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

NEW YORK — The owners of several Times Square buildings have filed a lawsuit against the makers of the upcoming “Spider-Man” movie for digitally altering a sign appearing in the motion picture. -more-


Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Friday April 12, 2002

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Out & About Calendar

Compiled by Guy Poole
Friday April 12, 2002


Friday, April 12

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Distance runners, sprinters not enough for Berkeley

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday April 12, 2002

Alameda wins ACCAL track & field meet -more-


Berkeley activist faces Israeli tanks in West Bank

By Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday April 12, 2002

When Berkeley resident Rob Lipton answered his cell phone on April 1, the voice on the other end made him feel a helplessness known to so many of the Palestinian refugees with whom he was staying -more-


Neighborhood members disappointed with League of Women Voters

Zelda Bronstein
Friday April 12, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


‘Human Nature’ is definitively urban

By Tim Molly, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday April 12, 2002

In the opening scene of “Human Nature” a new comedy from “Being John Malkovich” screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, a pair of country mice use their rodent wiles to outwit a hawk. -more-


Things get testy as ’Jackets fall

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Friday April 12, 2002

The Berkeley High boys’ volleyball team came close to taking another step forward on Thursday, but instead the ’Jackets may have taken a step in the wrong direction. -more-


Bicycle advocate takes his message to schools

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Friday April 12, 2002

Believe it or not, traffic hasn’t always been a problem in Berkeley. -more-


Berkeley filmmaker is Golden

Staff
Friday April 12, 2002

The San Francisco Film Society has announced that “Minute Matrimony”by Berkeley filmmaker Yoav Potash is the winner of a Golden Gate Award, given to recognize outstanding film production in the San Francisco Bay Area. -more-


Sports this weekend

Staff
Friday April 12, 2002

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School Board approves music program changes

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Friday April 12, 2002

The Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night to restructure the district’s music program, but left the door open for future revisions. -more-


History

The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

Today is Friday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2002. There are 263 days left in the year. -more-


Berkeleyan Doris Richards pioneered dog parks

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff
Friday April 12, 2002

Richards helped establish Ohlone Dog Park, and helped Finland get started -more-


Berkeley may ban cutting old growth forest

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday April 12, 2002

Passage could have a $10 million annual impact on the timber industry -more-


BART may slash jobs, hike fares

Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

OAKLAND — A public transportation system that carries thousands of people around the San Francisco Bay area is facing budget problems, which could mean job cuts, service cuts or fare hikes. -more-


Woman still awaiting apology from priest

The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

SANTA ROSA — The defense spent the bulk of closing arguments picking apart the credibility of two alleged victims of a Roman Catholic priest accused of raping and molesting them. -more-


Judge transfers control of 8 Monterey County water corps

The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

SAN JOSE — A federal judged has ordered control of eight Monterey County water companies to be taken away from the companies, citing violations of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. -more-


Enron duped California’s power, witnesses tell Senate

The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

Affiliates traded more than 10 million megwatt hours of electricity amongst themselves -more-


AT&T wants out of Rose Bowl sponsorship pact

The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

PASADENA — AT&T Corp. is not renewing its contract as presenting sponsor of the annual Rose Bowl game, company spokesman John Heath said Thursday. The decision leaves the nation’s oldest bowl game without a major corporate backer. -more-


30 more laid off at Napster

The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

SAN JOSE — Troubled music-swapping service Napster Inc. laid off 30 employees in the third round of job cuts since October, the company said Thursday. -more-


Consumer group sues PUC

By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Consumer advocates sued state power regulators in the California Supreme Court on Thursday in hopes of ensuring the public has a say in how much utilities charge for power and gas. -more-


Kid-friendly foods can be parent-pleasers, too

By Samantha Critchell, The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

NEW YORK — To get their children to eat a nutritious meal, some parents hide vegetables in desserts, mask meats in sauces or even dye foods their children’s favorite colors. -more-


Luscious peaches begin with planting

By Lee Reich, The Associated Press
Friday April 12, 2002

A truly ripe peach is one that makes you jut your head forward with each bite to keep yourself from being showered with juice. You rarely can buy such a fruit, but you can grow it. Get it off to a good start with correct planting. -more-


School community upset about special ed report

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

Report reveals $4.5 million in excess spending, recommends cuts -more-


UC demonstration was anti-American, anti-Jewish

Justin Rosenthal
Thursday April 11, 2002

Editor: -more-


Out & About Calendar

– Compiled by Guy Poole
Thursday April 11, 2002


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Storno, Carmen power Panthers past Salesian

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

A typical start by St. Mary’s High’s Joe Storno involves lots of baserunners, lots of pitches and plenty of nail-biting. Luckily for the Panthers, Storno’s outing against Salesian on Wednesday was anything but typical. -more-


University clericals make noise about wage demands

By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

Honks from passing cars joined the sounds of whistles, banging pie pans and chants of “What’s outrageous? Unfair wages!” at a noontime rally organized by the Coalition of University Employees in front of the UC Berkeley Extension School on Wednesday. -more-


Local government is ‘rotted out to the core’

Raymond A. Chamberlin
Thursday April 11, 2002

Editor: -more-


Trio of girls start flood of St. Mary’s track signings

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

Duffy, Johnson and Stokes announce their college plans -more-


Alta Bates helps people cope with cancer

By Jia-Rui Chong, Daily Planet staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

Armed with a plastic take-apart human model, oncology nurse Bev Hart-Inkster set about teaching patients and their loved ones how to cope with cancer on Wednesday night. It was the first class in a free, eight-class program, developed by the American Cancer Society, that will take place at the Alta Bates Comprehensive Cancer Center. -more-


War on terror is far from over

Steve Geller
Thursday April 11, 2002

Editor: -more-


Stanford tennis avoids The Big Sweep by beating Cal

Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

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Claremont Resort challenges union

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

After months of negotiating with Local 2850 of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union, the Claremont Spa is lashing out, alleging that the union has deliberately stalled negotiations. -more-


Berkeley’s train station is inferior

Eric McCaughrin
Thursday April 11, 2002

Editor: -more-


Today in History

Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

Today is Thursday, April 11, the 101st day of 2002. There are 264 days left in the year. -more-


FBI attorney says agents wrongly accused of framing Earth First!

By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

OAKLAND — Two very different views of what happened after Earth First! activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney were injured in a 1990 car bombing have emerged as lawyers laid out their case for federal jurors this week. -more-


Anti-Defamation League finds decline in anti-Semitic incidents in 2001

The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Anti-Semitic incidents declined sharply across the United States in 2001, the Anti-Defamation League said Wednesday as it released a report covering 40 states and the District of Columbia. -more-


Anti-Semitism may inspire Jewish exodus to Israel

By Andrew Friedman, Pacific News Service
Thursday April 11, 2002

Ironically, the new anti-Semitism sweeping the globe could resolve part of Israel's dilemma of ruling a rebellious majority population of Palestinians on the West Bank. -more-


Ask the Rent Board

By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

The Berkeley Rent Board receives more than 300 inquiries a week ranging from very specific questions about individual units, to broader questions about rent control in general. In this column we will reproduce some of the more interesting questions and answers. Our topics will include permissible rent ceilings, the effects of vacancy decontrol, permissible grounds for eviction, habitability of units, the rules concerning security deposits and other issues of interest to renters and property owners. You can e-mail the City of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at rent@ci. berkeley.ca.us with your questions, or you can call or visit the office at 2125 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA. 94704 (northeast corner of Milvia/Center Streets) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and on Wednesday between noon and 4:45 p.m. Our telephone number is (510) 644-6128. Our Web site address is www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent/. -more-


Hallinan wants to know if SF archdiocese has unreported sex abuse complaints

The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco district attorney has sent a letter to the head of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco asking for any information on sexual abuse by clergy members or church employees in the past 75 years. -more-


Gov. Davis opposes controversial curriculum collective bargaining bill

The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis announced his opposition Wednesday to a hotly debated bill that would allow teachers to bring curriculum choices and textbook selection to the collective bargaining table. -more-


Priest molestation trial delayed after Chronicle photographer assaulted

By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

SANTA ROSA — A judge delayed closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of a priest accused of rape and lewd conduct so she could question jurors about their knowledge of an incident in which the priest allegedly assaulted a newspaper photographer. -more-


Farm bureau intervenes in air pollution lawsuit

Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Thursday April 11, 2002

Dry weater lessens projected Sierra runoff

The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

SACRAMENTO — State hydrologists lowered their Sierra snowpack runoff predictions Wednesday from just a week ago, based on recent dry, warm weather. -more-


Move to restrict recording rights could further slow digital TV

By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

LAS VEGAS — A new wrinkle in digital television’s sluggish introduction goes far beyond the current dearth of programming and the high cost of the special TV sets needed to view it. -more-


PG&E customers’ summer bills could drop a bit

The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. electric bills may drop a bit this summer after state power regulators voted to increase “baseline” allotments — the amount of electricity California households receive at the lowest electric rate. -more-


Consumer technology bill of rights proposed

The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

Highlights of the “Consumer Technology Bill of Rights” proposed to Congress by DigitalConsumer.org: -more-


Anti- and pro-Israel demonstrators face off on UC campus; 79 arrested

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

UC Berkeley police arrested 79 pro-Palestinian activists Tuesday afternoon, capping a day of protests against Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and University of California investment in Israel. -more-


Kwan wins Sullivan Award over Cal swimmer Coughlin

Daily Planet Wire Services
Wednesday April 10, 2002

NEW YORK - Natalie Coughlin, a 19-year-old sophomore swimmer at Cal, was one of five finalists for the 72nd Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Award that recognizes the top amateur athlete in the nation. The award was presented to skating’s Michelle Kwan at the ceremony at the award’s new presentation site, The New York Athletic Club, Tuesday night in New York City. -more-


It’s Up to Each of Us to Make Berkeley a Hate-Free Community

Shirley Dean Mayor
Wednesday April 10, 2002

The number of hate crimes occurring in Berkeley is appalling and deeply disturbing. Today, a member of my staff heard the hate and threats left on the answering machine of a prominent local rabbi. Last Thursday, two clearly identifiable Orthodox Jews were severely beaten, anti-Semitic graffiti was sprayed on trash cans, and a brick was thrown through a window of Hillel House. -more-


Authors Guild to members: de-link Amazon.com

By Hillel Italie The Associated Press
Wednesday April 10, 2002

NEW YORK — Angered at Amazon.com for offering used editions of current books, the Authors Guild is urging members to remove links on their Web sites to the online retailer. -more-


Compiled by Guy Poole

Staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002


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Green gov hopeful to speak tonight

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

Peter Miguel Camejo, Green Party candidate for governor, will attempt to distinguish himself from Democrat Gov. Gray Davis and Republican Bill Simon tonight at 7 p.m. at an event sponsored by the UC Berkeley Campus Greens. -more-


El Cerrito spikes BHS boys volleyball

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

The Berkeley boys’ volleyball team got a good look at league power El Cerrito on Tuesday, and it wasn’t particularly pleasant for the ’Jackets. El Cerrito pounded them early and often, winning 15-1, 15-4, 15-7. -more-


Save Berkeley’s neighborhoods

Carrie Olson Berkeley
Wednesday April 10, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Baptist seminary’s cottages ruled ‘structures of merit’

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated two cottages on the American Baptist Seminary of the West as “structures of merit” Tuesday, effectively entangling the city in a potential lawsuit. -more-


Prep scores

Staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

Boys Tennis – Berkeley 5, De Anza 0 -more-


Today in History

Staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

Today is Wednesday, April 10, the 100th day of 2002. There are 265 days left in the year. -more-


News of the Weird

Staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

Wedding invitation causes anthrax scare -more-


UC Regents make historic appointment

By Sandra Marquez The Associated Press
Wednesday April 10, 2002

LOS ANGELES — A physicist who served as chief scientist for NASA was appointed chancellor of the University of California at Riverside on Monday, becoming the second Hispanic to head a campus in the system’s 134-year history. -more-


Earth First! says the facts are clear

Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday April 10, 2002

Lisa Bari, daughter of the late Judi Bari, spoke at a press conference after day two of the Earth First! trial against the FBI. “We all hope this is going to work and this is going to clear my mother’s name,” said Bari, 21, who just graduated from UC Berkeley in December 2001. -more-


Walgreen, Oracle head list of latest Andersen losses

By Dave Carpenter The Associated Press
Wednesday April 10, 2002

CHICAGO — Another big client from its home city and affiliates in three more countries — Brazil, Chile and Poland — have joined the fast-growing parade of those fleeing Arthur Andersen LLP. -more-


Delaware judge lets Hewlett lawsuit go forward

By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press
Wednesday April 10, 2002

SAN JOSE — A judge in Delaware has left open the possibility that dissident Hewlett-Packard Co. director Walter Hewlett still can torpedo the company’s $19 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. -more-


UC chancellor calls for safe environment, civil discussion

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Tuesday April 09, 2002

In response to vandalism at the Jewish student center and attacks on Jewish community members during the last two weeks, UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert M. Berdahl called for a civil discourse and a safe environment for discussion at the university on Monday morning. -more-


Giambi saves the day

By Jim Cour The Associated Press
Tuesday April 09, 2002

SEATTLE — Art Howe wanted to talk about his left fielder’s defense, too. -more-


Gaia building’s cultural events will enrich Berkeley

Susan Page Berkeley
Tuesday April 09, 2002

Editor: -more-


Compiled by Guy Poole
Tuesday April 09, 2002


Tuesday, April 9


PFA documentary captures a suburban war zone in SoCal

By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday April 09, 2002

In 1995, the year the Oklahoma City federal building was razed by an ex-soldier with a truckload of fertilizer, a small news item from a San Diego suburb surfaced in papers and on televisions across the country. A man named Shawn Nelson stole an army tank and went on a 23-minute joy ride through Clairmont, plowing over parked cars and streetlights like they were children’s toys. -more-


Police criticized for possible wrongful arrest

By Devona Walker Daily Planet staff
Tuesday April 09, 2002

Berkeley Police Chief Dash Butler says many things may be levied at the police department, but crookedness isn’t one of them. -more-


With perfect late-season run, Sacramento reigns in West

By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Tuesday April 09, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings’ penchant for the dramatic apparently doesn’t extend beyond the court. They’ve taken much of the excitement out of the final days of the NBA’s regular season. -more-


League’s study of housing is flawed

Howie Muir on behalf of the Berkeley Alliance of Neighborhood Associations
Tuesday April 09, 2002

Editor: -more-


Police continue weekend rape investigation

By Jia-Rui Chong Daily Planet staff
Tuesday April 09, 2002

Berkeley Police are still investigating a sexual assault that occurred about 8 p.m. on Saturday. The incident reportedly happened at the Marina, though BPD spokesperson Capt. Bobby Miller would neither confirm nor deny the location, for fear of endangering the ongoing investigation. -more-


Show me the numbers

Richard Thompson, Cal alumnus Korea
Tuesday April 09, 2002

Editor: -more-


Today in History

Staff
Tuesday April 09, 2002

Tuesday, April 9 is the 99th day of 2002. There are 266 days left in the year. -more-


City does not provide adequate alternative transportation

Ching Lam Berkeley
Tuesday April 09, 2002

Editor: -more-


Drug war attacks hemp foods and doctors who recommend pot

By David Kravets The Associated Press
Tuesday April 09, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The government fought a two-pronged battle in the drug war Monday, arguing in a federal appeals court that it can ban hemp foods and strip doctors of their licenses for recommending marijuana. -more-


Banks, law firms added to defendant list in Enron lawsuit

By Kristen Hays The Associated Press
Tuesday April 09, 2002

HOUSTON — Enron Corp. couldn’t maintain its illusion as a swaggering energy giant without help from nine investment banks and two law firms, said attorneys who added them as defendants in a securities fraud lawsuit in Houston. -more-


Blaze destroys South Bay church

The Associated Press
Tuesday April 09, 2002

LOS ALTOS HILLS — Federal and county officials are investigating the cause of a fire that gutted a church with a large Middle Eastern congregation, forcing churchgoers to pray for peace in the street. -more-


GOP mulling strategy on Arctic-drilling vote

By H. Josef Hebert The Associated Press
Tuesday April 09, 2002

WASHINGTON — Republican senators may abandon a vote in the Senate on oil drilling in an Arctic wildlife refuge, believing they would fall well short of the votes needed to overcome a Democratic filibuster, congressional and administration officials said Monday. -more-


Opinion

Editorials

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-


Berkeley-based groups draw art from struggle

By Kelly Virella, Special to the Daily Planet
Friday April 12, 2002

If art is born from struggle, life has offered a master painter’s environment to Palestinian children growing up during the Middle East conflict. -more-


News of the Weird

The Associated Press
Thursday April 11, 2002

Colorado mayor tried cocaine, marijuana -more-


Ask the Auditor: City faces tough budgetary decisions

By Ann-Marie Hogan Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday April 10, 2002

A recent article about budget problems in the city of Oakland noted that Oakland city council members “resented” the fact that they were being asked to make decisions regarding which programs to cut, and which to save. Let’s hope the Berkeley city council doesn’t feel that way about making tough decisions, since substantial budget cuts are on the horizon -more-


Levi Strauss plans to close six plants, lay off 3,600

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Tuesday April 09, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Levi Strauss & Co. said Monday it will close six U.S. plants and lay off 3,600 employees, or 22 percent of its work force, as the long-slumping company looks overseas to produce blue jeans that became a piece of Americana. -more-