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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-


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-


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-


BUSD teachers protest layoffs District rescinds 38 layoff notices, offers retirement incentives

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

About 150 teachers and supporters rallied on the steps of the Berkeley Unified School District’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Way headquarters Tuesday afternoon, protesting teacher layoffs scheduled to take effect next year. -more-


Berkeley High swimmers dominate Encinal Jets

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

The Berkeley High swimming team continued their undefeated ACCAL run with a win over Encinal on Tuesday, making the ’Jackets 3-0 in league meets. -more-


Gandhi’s lessons for Middle East

Doris Haddock
Wednesday April 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002


Wednesday, April 17th


Berkeley disability group sues transit agency

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

The Berkeley-based Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund filed suit against the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in U.S. District Court in San Jose Tuesday, alleging that the bus service violates the civil rights of the visually-impaired by failing to call out stops and announce routes. -more-


Injury could mean end of JV season for Yellowjackets

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

Just when things were starting to look up for the Berkeley High boys’ volleyball team, a freak injury may have thrown their season into chaos. -more-


TuneUp Masters faces City Council

By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

The public hearing concerning TuneUp Masters and the possible revocation of the garage’s business license due to an ongoing nine-year dispute with neighbors who say the business is just not in tune with Berkeley had two distinctly different sides last night. -more-


History

The Associated Press
Wednesday April 17, 2002

Today is Wednesday, April 17, the 107th day of 2002. There are 258 days left in the year. -more-


News of the Weird

Staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

Just $100 to kick mayor’s butt -more-


Berkeley cable TV debates free speech in light of video sexuality

By Craig Hampshire Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday April 17, 2002

Sexually explicit material and its appropriateness at certain hours of the night are hot topics in Berkeley, especially for viewers of B-TV Channel 25. -more-


Drug courts are effective, says review by courts and drug agency

By Don Thompson The Associated Press
Wednesday April 17, 2002

SACRAMENTO — A nearly 10-year-old California experiment with a once-radical substance treatment program has proven effective in cutting both crime and drug abuse, two groups with interests in the program said Tuesday. -more-


Berkeleyan to head S.F.S.U. Public Research Institute

Staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO - A veteran public policy researcher from Berkeley's renowned Public Health Institute has been named the new director of San Francisco State University's Public Research Institute (PRI). -more-


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
Wednesday April 17, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Lawmakers may eliminate a state department this spring based on an audit Tuesday that found a faulty state computer contract could cost taxpayers millions of dollars. -more-


Josephine Baker tribute sparkles

By Jacob Coakley Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday April 16, 2002

Last Friday night after a champagne gala the Berkeley Black Repertory Group premiered its "In Search of a Legend: A Tribute to Josephine Baker." Written and conceived by Johnny Land, directed and choreographed by Stephen Semien this musical revue exuberantly hits the highlights of Josephine’s life. Unfortunately, with an uneven cast and a thin script, this show never attains the heights of tribute it wishes to convey. -more-


Team player Joe Storno heads for bright career

By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent
Tuesday April 16, 2002

There is, as they say, no I in team. Neither is there an I in workhorse – and you can dig all you want but you’ll be hard pressed to find an I in Joe Storno. -more-


New Bush civil rights secy. fails his own test

Jim Ward
Tuesday April 16, 2002

To the editor, -more-


Local, state players sparring over teacher union legislation

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday April 16, 2002

Local educators are sparring over controversial new state legislation that would expand the scope of negotiations between school districts and teachers’ unions. -more-


Israel commits acts of terror against Palestinians

Russell Bates Berkeley
Tuesday April 16, 2002

To the Editor, -more-


Teachers union fights six-period BHS day

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday April 16, 2002

The Berkeley Federation of Teachers and the Berkeley Unified School District are locked in a battle over the move from a seven- to a six-period day at Berkeley High School, a shift approved by the Board of Education in February and scheduled to take place next year. -more-


Pesticide Blamed for Frog organ mutations

By Randolph E. Schmid The Associated Press
Tuesday April 16, 2002

WASHINGTON - Male frogs exposed to even very low doses of a common weed killer can develop multiple sex organs — sometimes both male and female — researchers at the University of California Berkeley have discovered. -more-


Earthquake sirens fail SF office test

By Ofelia Madrid Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday April 16, 2002

Madeleine Lacavoli was ready to hit the floor. All she needed was the siren’s signal. -more-


La vida rica of Chicano storyteller

By Andy Sywak Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday April 16, 2002

East Los Angeles, the famed rough-and-tumble Mexican neighborhood, has been a continuing source of inspiration to one of its native sons, Luis Rodriguez, bringing out poetry, political commentary, a memoir and now short fiction. -more-


PUC files its plan for PG&E to emerge from bankruptcy

The Associated Press
Tuesday April 16, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — State regulators proposed a plan Monday they said would allow Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to emerge from bankruptcy by January, without raising customers’ electric rates. -more-


Northrop Grumman increases offer for TRW to $6.7 billion

By Joe Milicia The Associated Press
Tuesday April 16, 2002

CLEVELAND (AP) — Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. increased its bid to acquire TRW Inc. to $6.7 billion, a month after the defense manufacturer’s board rejected an unsolicited offer of $5.9 billion. -more-


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-


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


Saturday, April 13 -more-


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

Music -more-


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

Friday -more-


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-


Opinion

Editorials

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-


Claremont anti-Semite suspect sketched

Staff
Wednesday April 17, 2002

The Berkeley Police Department has released a sketch of a man who assaulted two Jewish men who were walking on Claremont Avenue earlier this month. -more-


History

The Associated Press
Tuesday April 16, 2002

Today is Tuesday, April 16, the 106th day of 2002. There are 259 days left in the year. -more-


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-