Judge challenges teacher layoffs
BUSD recovery plan thrown into chaos -more-
BUSD recovery plan thrown into chaos -more-
’Jackets face rematch with De La Salle in second round on Thursday -more-
An outpouring of soccer dads and youth donning baseball caps at Old City Hall Tuesday night was not enough to persuade city leaders to push for more athletic fields in the community, at least where the sports activists wanted them. -more-
One in 10 Alameda County residents suffered from asthma in the past year, well above the statewide average, according to a new study released Tuesday. -more-
Who thought the voter redistricting process was over? Not Merrilie Mitchell. -more-
Today is Wednesday, May 8, the 128th day of 2002. There are 237 days left in the year. -more-
OAKLAND — Earth First! activist Darryl Cherney strummed a guitar and sang “Spike a Tree for Jesus” as he finished testifying Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming he and fellow activist Judi Bari were framed by police and FBI agents. -more-
OAKLAND, CA — Following the trial hearings on Thursday, a press conference will be held in front of the Oakland Federal Courthouse (1301 Clay St.) featuring members of the Judi Bari Solidarity Coalition: Medea Benjamin Global Exchange, San Francisco; Randy Hayes, Rainforest Action Network; Gar Smith, Earth Island Institute; and Juliette Majot, International Rivers Network. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — According to the tobacco industry, sick or dead smokers in California cannot sue cigarette manufacturers for any smoking-related injuries sustained before 1998. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A bond measure to begin construction of a 700-mile high-speed rail system linking California’s major cities easily passed its first test Tuesday, but the plan faces bigger obstacles down the road. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A fight between public-interest groups and the powerful accounting industry is building in California’s Legislature, following Congress’ approval of a bill consumer advocates call a “red herring of reform” of auditors and accountants. -more-
News of the Weird 05-08-2002
Gov. Davis unpopular with voters More than half of registered voters disapprove in poll 05-07-2002
Secret still Deeply hidden 05-06-2002
News of the Weird 05-04-2002
Students may have trouble finding summer jobs 05-03-2002
California Supreme Court agrees to review governor’s parole powers 05-02-2002
Judge challenges teacher layoffs By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staffJudge challenges teacher layoffs 05-08-2002
The Berkeley Party is Out of Touch Kirstin Miller 05-08-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-08-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-08-2002
Depth pulls Berkeley High tennis through NCS match By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
Council snubs soccer field By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
Berkeley kids need more soccer fields - Guy Petraborg 05-08-2002
Asthma serious problem in East Bay By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
Lawsuit challenges City Council districts By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-08-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Earth First! activist sings testimony By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Earth First! rally after trial Daily Planet Wire Services 05-08-2002
California Supreme Court hears tobacco cases By David Kravets, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
High-speed rail bill races past first hurdle By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Accounting firms, consumer advocates wrangle over reform By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-08-2002
Protesters reject plea bargain Pro-Palestine group reinstated By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-07-2002
Record The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Jews have legitimate claim to Israel 05-07-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 05-07-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-07-2002
Mavericks victory evens playoff series with Kings By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Bates nomination ruffles opponents By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2002
News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Berkeley kids need a soccer field west of I-80 05-07-2002
Fresno athlete dies after accident The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Thousands to rally for schools By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-07-2002
Patrick Kennedy creates space for disabled Berkeleyans 05-07-2002
Duncan wins NBA’s most valuable By T.A. BADGER Associated Press Writer 05-07-2002
Earth First! activist testifies against FBI, OPD By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2002
Superior Court upholds eviction of Berkeley man By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-07-2002
Oakland murder rate on the rise By Paul Glader The Associated Press 05-07-2002
State attorney says Oracle contract looked dubious By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 05-07-2002
Tom Bates says he’ll run for city mayor By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 05-06-2002
Mayor’s pick for peace commission is flawed -Will Youmans 05-06-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-06-2002
Lady ’Jackets beat O’Dowd for unbeaten league season By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-06-2002
One person’s trash is another ’s treasure By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 05-06-2002
Pro-Palestine group stoops to new low -Maya Aizenman 05-06-2002
Sports shorts Staff 05-06-2002
Salvation Army expected to close By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-06-2002
Don’t believe the hype of progressive politicians -Stephen Dunifer 05-06-2002
Cal falls to Stanford despite records Daily Planet Wire Services 05-06-2002
Earth First! bombing trial nears conclusion By MICHELLE LOCKE, Associated Press Writer 05-06-2002
Bears lose 8th game in a row Daily Planet Wire Services 05-06-2002
History Staff 05-06-2002
Sports this week Staff 05-06-2002
Berkeley’s Cinco de Mayo re-done By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 05-06-2002
Much ado in Mexico over 140-year anniversary The Associated Press 05-06-2002
After months in custody, 2 former terror suspects are heading home The Associated Press 05-06-2002
Davis aides questioned about computer deal The Associated Press 05-06-2002
Jagged glass found at playground The Associated Press 05-06-2002
NBC hopes Telemundo deal helps reach Hispanic market By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 05-06-2002
Cops conflicted about returning medicinal marijuana The Associated Press 05-06-2002
John Barrymore III assaulted Staff 05-06-2002
Rituals to cram by By Kelly Virella, Special to the Daily Planet 05-04-2002
erkeley Observed Looking back, seeing ahead Susan Cerny 05-04-2002
Banning flyers denies free speech - Jason Meggs 05-04-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-04-2002
NBC & Telemundo team up to win Latinos’ TV time By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 05-04-2002
’Jackets hold onto first place with win over Alameda By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-04-2002
Pot clubs busted in District 9 By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 05-04-2002
Mayor grandstands on hate-free Berkeley measures Dona Spring 05-04-2002
Panthers pound St. Elizabeth for second time in a week By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-04-2002
Progressive web portal seeks funds By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-04-2002
Get on the bus for more school money Mark A. Coplan 05-04-2002
Berkeley likely to share title with O’Dowd Staff Report 05-04-2002
Local prisons are real economic players, UC finds By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-04-2002
Where is support for Jews? - Allan Feinstein 05-04-2002
BHS girls lacrosse to face O’Dowd for title Staff Report 05-04-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-04-2002
Rental detail appreciated - Maureen Dixo 05-04-2002
Sports this weekend Staff 05-04-2002
Klamath farmers get water; salmon, fishers & Native Americans lose By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 05-04-2002
GTU ministry students ponder love and relationships By Kelly Virella, Special to the Daily Planet 05-04-2002
Diocese of Oakland plans ministry for sex abuse survivors Daily Planet Wire Services 05-04-2002
No SF Cinco de Mayo parade Sunday Daily Planet Wire Services 05-04-2002
China VP highlights tech trade in Silicon Valley visit By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 05-04-2002
SonicBlue must share ReplayTV data with TV networks, film studios By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 05-04-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-04-2002
Vegetarian Delicacy: Curried dandelions and cattail fried rice By J.M. Hirsch, The Associated Press 05-04-2002
Slave insurers revealed in report By Deborah Kong, The Associated Press 05-04-2002
Glacier experts find sea levels rising faster than predicted By Molly Bentley, Special to the Daily Planet 05-04-2002
Berkeley’s parking meters are failing all over town Mary Spicuzza, Special to the Daily Planet 05-04-2002
End of school year means start of garbage cleanup By Bruce Gerstman, Special to the Daily Planet 05-04-2002
San Jose Catholic Diocese forms sex abuse task force The Associated Press 05-04-2002
Erin Brockovich settles ex-husband’s libel suit The Associated Press 05-04-2002
So. Calif. diocese faces sex abuse allegations (AP) 05-04-2002
Oakland and Boston dioceses handle abuse differently By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 05-04-2002
Journalists killed in 2001 honored by Freedom Forum Journalists Memorial The Associated Press 05-04-2002
Pro-Palestine protesters rally for free speech By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-03-2002
University anti-abortion rally misrepresented – Monika M. Rodman 05-03-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-03-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 05-03-2002
‘Medea’ haunts UC Theatre excitingly By Jacob Coakley, Special to the Daily Planet 05-03-2002
Berkeley collapse puts SLL title up for grabs By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-03-2002
City leaders fear state money grabs By Kurtis Alexander, Berkeley Daily Planet 05-03-2002
Berkeley deserves a new mayor - Nancy Carleton 05-03-2002
Scholars hunting down Papa Hemingway’s letters By Dan Lewerenz, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
Sports this weekend Staff 05-03-2002
Peace commish gets new bloc By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-03-2002
What are you doing for peace? Charmaine Soldat 05-03-2002
Asia soaps up daytime TV using its own suds By Tini TranThe Associated Press 05-03-2002
History Staff 05-03-2002
Tilden stabbing suspect still sought by park police Bruce Gertsman Special to the Daily Planet 05-03-2002
California Senate passes bill curbing car exhaust By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
State short-cutting logging approvals, environmental suit alleges By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
Ask the Rent Board By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff 05-03-2002
Free Tibet protesters stop traffic in downtown SF Daily Planet Wire Report 05-03-2002
Monterey Market mirrors the city’s fresh faces and variety By Molly Bentley, Special to the Daily Planet 05-03-2002
Lynette Jennings keeps it real By Carol McGarvey, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
– Q&A – By Morris and James Carey The Associated Press 05-03-2002
Try fluorescent lights By Morris and James Carey The Associated Press 05-03-2002
BAY BRIEFS Staff 05-03-2002
SF Advanced TelCom Group declares bankruptcy By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
Calif. citizens can sue Nike over ads By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
Handspring’s CFO resigns Staff 05-03-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom & Ray Magliozzi 05-03-2002
Congressman questions impartiality of BIA official By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
Davis suspends tech agency head; GOP seeks federal probe By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-03-2002
Assemblyman Tom Bates likely mayoral candidate By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-02-2002
History The Associated Press 05-02-2002
Third World shouldn’t grow Berkeley’s coffee 05-02-2002
Arts Calendar 05-02-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-02-2002
Souders, Miller lead ’Jackets past Pinole Valley Berkeley High hands Spartan ace Koehler his first loss in more than two seasons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-02-2002
City budget cuts inevitable Staff reductions appear to be unavoidable By Kurtis Alexander The Daily Planet 05-02-2002
BEST Coalition supports Outback Senior Homes 05-02-2002
Campaign finance reform falls off Berkeley’s November ballot By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet 05-02-2002
City Council meetings need order, civility 05-02-2002
BHS small schools consider morphing into charter schools By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 05-02-2002
Lawsuit would void state’s long-term energy contracts The Associated Press 05-02-2002
Terrorism hurts California tourism less than expected Experts predict California will still lose about $4 billion this summer; state spending more than $12 million to promote travel The Associated Press 05-02-2002
Bill to release Verizon, Pac Bell from profit sharing with rate-payers passes committee The Associated Press 05-02-2002
Oracle stocks fall again;another executive leaves The Associated Press/Dow Jones 05-02-2002
Hydroelectric output expected near normal The Associated Press 05-02-2002