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Judge challenges teacher layoffs

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staffJudge challenges teacher layoffs
Wednesday May 08, 2002

BUSD recovery plan thrown into chaos -more-



The Berkeley Party is Out of Touch

Kirstin Miller
Wednesday May 08, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Out & About Calendar

Staff
Wednesday May 08, 2002


Wednesday May 8

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Wednesday May 08, 2002


Depth pulls Berkeley High tennis through NCS match

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 08, 2002

’Jackets face rematch with De La Salle in second round on Thursday -more-



Council snubs soccer field

By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 08, 2002

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-



Berkeley kids need more soccer fields

- Guy Petraborg
Wednesday May 08, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Asthma serious problem in East Bay

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 08, 2002

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-



Lawsuit challenges City Council districts

By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 08, 2002

Who thought the voter redistricting process was over? Not Merrilie Mitchell. -more-



History

- The Associated Press
Wednesday May 08, 2002

Today is Wednesday, May 8, the 128th day of 2002. There are 237 days left in the year. -more-



Features

Earth First! activist sings testimony

By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 08, 2002

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-


Earth First! rally after trial

Daily Planet Wire Services
Wednesday May 08, 2002

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-


California Supreme Court hears tobacco cases

By David Kravets, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 08, 2002

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-


High-speed rail bill races past first hurdle

By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 08, 2002

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-


Accounting firms, consumer advocates wrangle over reform

By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 08, 2002

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-


Editorial

News of the Weird

- The Associated Press
Wednesday May 08, 2002

Busch tags fish for contest -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

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

News

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