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Youth Force Coalition protests new Dublin jail

By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday April 18, 2002

Chanting “Yes to education, No to super-jails,” and carrying signs reading “No expansion of the Alameda County Jail,” demonstrators gathered at the County of Alameda Administration Building to protest plans for a new and expanded juvenile corrections facility in Dublin. -more-



’Jackets ride huge third inning to win over Encinal

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday April 18, 2002

In a matchup of the ACCAL’s only undefeated teams, Berkeley High rode an 11-run third inning to a 12-4 victory over the Encinal Jets on Wednesday, taking over sole possession of first place with its 11th straight win. -more-



Security through common sense

Bernt Wahl Berkeley
Thursday April 18, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Staff
Thursday April 18, 2002


Thursday, April 18



Berkeley High student is attacked on campus District spokesperson says attackers came from outside

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday April 18, 2002

Four males entered the Berkeley High School campus Wednesday afternoon and one assaulted a BHS student in the outdoor lunch area behind the “C” Building, according to school officials and students. -more-



United States must stop genocide in Middle East

Joseph Stein Berkeley
Thursday April 18, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Israel Independence Day sparks dueling UC events

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday April 18, 2002

The standoff between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian students on the UC Berkeley campus continued Wednesday with a pair of dueling events on Israel Independence Day. -more-



Controlled growth sought through height limits initiative

By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday April 18, 2002

Urban density and the future development of Berkeley are not only key issues in the upcoming mayoral and City Council elections, but are being taken straight to the people with a new initiative to reduce the height limits of buildings and amend existing zoning ordinances. -more-



History

The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

Today is Thursday, April 18, the 108th day of 2002. There are 257 days left in the year. -more-



Features

Earth First! v. FBI jurors examine bombed Bari car

By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday April 18, 2002

Jurors in the Earth First! v. FBI case examined up-close the bomb-blasted car environmental activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney were traveling in almost 12 years ago. -more-


Disability group says San Francisco airport inadequate

Staff
Thursday April 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Groups representing disabled passengers sued San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, accusing it of failing to provide adequate access to deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers. -more-


Growth in transit use outpaces increase in highway travel

By Jonathan D. Salant The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

WASHINGTON — More Americans are commuting on buses, subways and trains, new statistics show. -more-


Special screens designed to protect endangered sucker fish

The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has finished design of special screens to keep endangered fish out of the Klamath Reclamation Project’s primary canal intake and hopes to have the devices installed by next spring. -more-


Sick sea lions swamp LA recovery center

The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

LOS ANGELES — More than 30 sick and dying sea lions have swamped a San Pedro marine mammal recovery center, where workers are struggling to care for the apparent victims of a naturally occurring neurotoxin. -more-


Cal Grant program hands out more awards, but falls short of expectations

The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — Officials from California’s expanded Cal Grant scholarship program say they’ve worked out the bugs that led to a shortfall in the number of grants given out last year. -more-


‘Survivor’ to host all-star version with past players

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer
Thursday April 18, 2002

NEW YORK — How would aggressive nudist Richard Hatch do against sweet-talking schemer Tina Wesson? Can you imagine Susan Hawk from the first “Survivor” dressing down would-be godfather Rob Mariano from the current show? -more-


U.S. Park Service sets Jet Ski rules for national park system

By John Heilprin The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

WASHINGTON — Personal watercraft such as Jet Skis will be permanently banned at three national seashores and two national recreation areas beginning next week, the National Park Service said Tuesday. -more-


Bill to reduce SAT’s power at UC passes committee

By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

SACRAMENTO — A bill that asks the University of California to stop using standardized tests as the sole criterion for graduate school admissions passed an Assembly committee Tuesday. -more-


CalPERS drops two HMOs, raises rates by 25 percent

By STEFANIE FRITH Associated Press Writer
Thursday April 18, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The California Public Employees’ Retirement System dropped two of the four major health maintenance organizations offered to its 1.2 million members Wednesday while raising rates for next year by 25 percent. -more-


Former L.A. mayor Riordan floats plan to start newspaper By Erica Werner The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Former mayor Richard Riordan said Wednesday he plans to start a new newspaper to offer an alternative voice to the Los Angeles Times. Riordan,

By Erica Werner The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Former mayor Richard Riordan said Wednesday he plans to start a new newspaper to offer an alternative voice to the Los Angeles Times. -more-


Not just in the movies: Safe rooms a rare security feature for cautious homeowners

By Lukas I. Lalpert The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

NEW YORK — Welcome to the new world of real estate ads: four-story brownstone, six fireplaces — and high-tech, armor-reinforced safe room. -more-


Five planets line up in a rare celestial array

By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press
Thursday April 18, 2002

LOS ANGELES — The five brightest planets visible from Earth have lined up in plain sight to form a spectacular celestial array that won’t be seen again until 2040. -more-


Election Section

Davis: No tax hike despite deepening budget crunch

By ALEXA HAUSSLER Associated Press Writer
Thursday April 18, 2002

SACRAMENTO (AP) — State revenues have dipped more than $1 billion below expectations this year and officials are anxiously awaiting the results of April’s tax returns to gauge California’s fiscal health. -more-


Authorities searching for former Cisco executive

Staff
Thursday April 18, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities said Wednesday they are searching for a former executive at Cisco Systems Inc. accused of diverting about $10 million in Cisco-owned stock into personal accounts in the Bahamas. -more-


Editorial

ROTC student with Arabic name detained by Air Force recruiters

Staff
Thursday April 18, 2002

LOS ANGELES — A 17-year-old Air Force ROTC student with an Arabic name has received an apology from the military after allegedly being handcuffed and interrogated by recruiters on campus. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

ROTC student with Arabic name detained by Air Force recruiters 04-18-2002

Claremont anti-Semite suspect sketched 04-17-2002

History 04-16-2002

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

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

News

Youth Force Coalition protests new Dublin jail By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 04-18-2002

’Jackets ride huge third inning to win over Encinal By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-18-2002

Security through common sense Bernt Wahl Berkeley 04-18-2002

Staff 04-18-2002

Berkeley High student is attacked on campus District spokesperson says attackers came from outside By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-18-2002

United States must stop genocide in Middle East Joseph Stein Berkeley 04-18-2002

Israel Independence Day sparks dueling UC events By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-18-2002

Controlled growth sought through height limits initiative By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet 04-18-2002

History The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Earth First! v. FBI jurors examine bombed Bari car By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 04-18-2002

Disability group says San Francisco airport inadequate Staff 04-18-2002

Growth in transit use outpaces increase in highway travel By Jonathan D. Salant The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Special screens designed to protect endangered sucker fish The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Sick sea lions swamp LA recovery center The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Cal Grant program hands out more awards, but falls short of expectations The Associated Press 04-18-2002

‘Survivor’ to host all-star version with past players By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer 04-18-2002

U.S. Park Service sets Jet Ski rules for national park system By John Heilprin The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Bill to reduce SAT’s power at UC passes committee By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press 04-18-2002

CalPERS drops two HMOs, raises rates by 25 percent By STEFANIE FRITH Associated Press Writer 04-18-2002

Former L.A. mayor Riordan floats plan to start newspaper By Erica Werner The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Former mayor Richard Riordan said Wednesday he plans to start a new newspaper to offer an alternative voice to the Los Angeles Times. Riordan, By Erica Werner The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Not just in the movies: Safe rooms a rare security feature for cautious homeowners By Lukas I. Lalpert The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Five planets line up in a rare celestial array By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 04-18-2002

Davis: No tax hike despite deepening budget crunch By ALEXA HAUSSLER Associated Press Writer 04-18-2002

Authorities searching for former Cisco executive Staff 04-18-2002

BUSD teachers protest layoffs District rescinds 38 layoff notices, offers retirement incentives By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-17-2002

Berkeley High swimmers dominate Encinal Jets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-17-2002

Gandhi’s lessons for Middle East Doris Haddock 04-17-2002

Staff 04-17-2002

Berkeley disability group sues transit agency By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-17-2002

Injury could mean end of JV season for Yellowjackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-17-2002

TuneUp Masters faces City Council By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 04-17-2002

History The Associated Press 04-17-2002

News of the Weird Staff 04-17-2002

Berkeley cable TV debates free speech in light of video sexuality By Craig Hampshire Special to the Daily Planet 04-17-2002

Drug courts are effective, says review by courts and drug agency By Don Thompson The Associated Press 04-17-2002

Berkeleyan to head S.F.S.U. Public Research Institute Staff 04-17-2002

Oracle contract could cost state millions Software may cost California more than it saves; IT department to close as result By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 04-17-2002

Josephine Baker tribute sparkles By Jacob Coakley Special to the Daily Planet 04-16-2002

Team player Joe Storno heads for bright career By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 04-16-2002

New Bush civil rights secy. fails his own test Jim Ward 04-16-2002

Local, state players sparring over teacher union legislation By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-16-2002

Israel commits acts of terror against Palestinians Russell Bates Berkeley 04-16-2002

Teachers union fights six-period BHS day By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-16-2002

Pesticide Blamed for Frog organ mutations By Randolph E. Schmid The Associated Press 04-16-2002

Earthquake sirens fail SF office test By Ofelia Madrid Special to the Daily Planet 04-16-2002

La vida rica of Chicano storyteller By Andy Sywak Special to the Daily Planet 04-16-2002

PUC files its plan for PG&E to emerge from bankruptcy The Associated Press 04-16-2002

Northrop Grumman increases offer for TRW to $6.7 billion By Joe Milicia The Associated Press 04-16-2002

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