Berkeley Earth Day 2002 – the 32nd anniversary of the national environmental awareness day – is Saturday. -more-
To The Editor: -more-
The Flying Karamazov Brothers started out as street jugglers from U.C. Santa Cruz who performed around San Francisco in the mid-1970s. I remember watching them work a crowd of tourists one afternoon at the end of the Hyde Street cable car line near Fisherman’s Wharf. -more-
The Berkeley High boys’ tennis team won their second straight ACCAL title Thursday with a 5-2 win over second-place Alameda, an identical result to the teams’ first meeting a month ago. -more-
Community members formally requested an opportunity to evaluate the performance of City Attorney Manuela Albuquerque on Wednesday prior to the annual evaluation of the city manager’s office. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
Berkeley High’s boys’ volleyball junior varsity team lived to play another day, and they rewarded Justin Caraway’s decision with a win over De Anza. Unfortunately, their existence doomed the varsity team to a loss. -more-
If you like volleyball, you may be in luck. -more-
New details on the Wednesday afternoon assault at Berkeley High School emerged Thursday, as the district began weighing a shift in the BHS safety plan. -more-
Today is Friday, April 19, the 109th day of 2002. There are 256 days left in the year. -more-
Old growth advocates got a political boost from Berkeley City Council by way of a unanimously-supported resolution, which they’ll use as they move forward into a signature drive to get an initiative on the upcoming statewide ballot. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Government investigators violated the privacy rights of a San Francisco city official when they searched her office in 1999 as part of a fraud probe in the city’s minority contracting program, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. -more-
Alleged cross-bow killer is arraigned in death of housemate -more-
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - Urban growth experts speaking Tuesday in San Francisco said cities and counties need economic incentives from the state before they will adopt smarter building plans for urban areas. -more-
WASHINGTON - Two "superplumes" of molten rock appear to be powering through the boundary between the Earth's upper and lower mantle, perhaps feeding volcanoes and affecting movement of the planet's crust. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Chanting, “Racist fashion’s got to go,” more than 100 Asian-Americans protested Thursday outside an Abercrombie & Fitch store. -more-
NEW YORK — A television industry trade group is speaking out against the disappearance of credits at the end of TV shows. -more-
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Keeping up its blistering growth, Internet trading leader eBay Inc. reported earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts and expressed confidence about its outlook Thursday. -more-
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Thanks to brisk demand for its new iMac, Apple Computer Inc. posted a second-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The chair of a legislative audit committee called on Attorney General Bill Lockyer Thursday to look into the validity of a state contract that could cost taxpayers millions more than if the state hadn’t signed the deal. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The stock price of Trimeris Inc., a small biotechnology company, soared on stellar results from pivotal human tests on its experimental AIDS drug, which could help patients resistant to currently available treatments. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — More than 100,000 illegal immigrants could be affected by a federal appeals court ruling this week that rejected immigration authorities’ interpretation of a decision by Congress in the 1980s to grant some illegal immigrants amnesty, plaintiffs said. -more-
LOS ANGELES – O.J. Simpson said Thursday that the law firm suing him for $204,000 in unpaid bills from the custody battle for his children “will have to wait” because he doesn’t have the money to pay them. -more-
News of the Weird 04-19-2002
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
Earth Day focuses on alternative transportation, power By Craig Hampshire Special to the Daily Planet 04-19-2002
Rally against “War on Terrorism” Arianne Stocking San Rafael 04-19-2002
Karamazov Bros. juggle humor unevenly at roda By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 04-19-2002
Staff 04-19-2002
’Jackets clinch title with win over Alameda By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-19-2002
Residents challenge city attorney By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 04-19-2002
League of Women Voters responds to letters Nancy Bickel, President Lois Brubeck, Action Vice President Jean Safir, Housing Action Cha 04-19-2002
Junior varsity lives on, but varsity falls to Dons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-19-2002
2012 Olympics? In Berkeley? Bay Area committee lobbies to hold events in Berkeley venues By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 04-19-2002
Oakland Tech students implicated in BHS attack By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 04-19-2002
History The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Old growth advocates receive support from city council By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 04-19-2002
Appeals court says search of housing official is illegal The Associated Press 04-19-2002
BAY AREA BRIEFS The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Urban planners brainstorm in SF Staff 04-19-2002
Superplumes rumble inside Earth UC Berkeley scientists track flow of molten rock By Randolph E. Schmid The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Abercrombie & Fitch pulls T-shirts as Asian-Americans protest images By Deborah Kong The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Television academy opposes ending credits after TV shows By David Bauder The Associated Press 04-19-2002
eBay’s first-quarter earnings exceed forecasts By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Apple beats Wall Street expectations New iMac powers brisk first-quarter computer sales By May Wong The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Lawmakers review state Oracle contract that audit says could cost Calif. millions By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Biotech company’s stock soars on stellar AIDS drug test results By Paul Elias The Associated Press 04-19-2002
Appeals court rules for immigrants in 14-year-old case By Michelle R. Smith The Associated Press 04-19-2002
O.J. Simpson says he can’t pay lawyers’ back bills By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press 04-19-2002
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
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