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School activists go to Capitol Berkeley educators and supporters stake claim to state budget

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday May 09, 2002

One hundred Berkeley parents, students and school officials joined 1,000 Bay Area activists at the State Capitol Wednesday calling on Governor Gray Davis and the state legislature, who face a deficit as high as $22 billion, to avoid education cuts. -more-


History

Thursday May 09, 2002

Today is Thursday, May 9, the 129th day of 2002. There are 236 days left in the year. -more-


Apartheid & genocide practiced by Palestinians

Thursday May 09, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Thursday May 09, 2002


Calendar of Events & Activities

Thursday May 09, 2002

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Panthers shake off rough start to down Piedmont Win in regular-season finale earns St. Mary’s a first-round bye in BSAL playoffs

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday May 09, 2002

The St. Mary’s High baseball team clinched second place and a first-round bye in the BSAL playoffs with a dramatic 7-5 win over Piedmont on Wednesday. Joe Storno shook off a first-inning three-run blast by Piedmont’s Peter Boyle to go the distance for the win. -more-


AHA project tabled by City Council Senior housing postponed

By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff
Thursday May 09, 2002

Developers of a planned housing project, slated to add 40 affordable units to Berkeley’s limited housing stock, are convinced that city officials are giving them the runaround and say seniors are bearing the brunt of the delays. -more-


News of the Weird

Thursday May 09, 2002

Suspect brings -more-


Make UC pay for city services

Thursday May 09, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Earth First! concludes prosecution against FBI, police Bari details bombing trauma

By Chris NicholsDaily Planet Staff
Thursday May 09, 2002

An emotional day in the Earth First! trial against the FBI and Oakland Police Department concluded Wednesday with videotaped testimony from the late Judi Bari, one of two environmental activists suing the FBI and OPD for mishandling their 1990 car bombing in Oakland. -more-


Mayoral Convention was uplifting

Thursday May 09, 2002

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Woman loses race with railroad and survives

Jamie Luck/Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday May 09, 2002

A 25-year-old woman was probably happy to receive a citation Wednesday from the Union Pacific Police, particularly since she was alive and well enough to accept it. -more-


Berdahl sued for fraud

By Devona Walker The Associated Press
Thursday May 09, 2002

A law degree from the University of California Berkeley may soon turn into a huge headache for Chancellor Robert M. Berdahl. Former student activist and current environmental attorney Rick Young has filed a lawsuit against the chancellor claiming that he has made fraudulent statements to the public about parking and housing issues. -more-


Features

Oakland may get juvenile hall instead of Dublin

The Associated Press
Thursday May 09, 2002

OAKLAND, Calif. — Plans to move juvenile hall to Dublin may be on hold following an announcement by Alameda County’s sheriff that he’s closing the North County adult jail in Oakland. -more-


Intuit to acquire payroll software

The Associated Press
Thursday May 09, 2002

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Atty. Gnl. Lockyer received $50,000 for his campaign Oracle donation returned

By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press
Thursday May 09, 2002

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Mideast crisis drives up oil prices

Daily Planet Wire Services
Thursday May 09, 2002

NEW YORK — Crude oil and products futures rallied sharply on the New York Mercantile Exchange Wednesday as U.S. crude inventories declined and Middle East tensions flared anew after two Palestinian suicide bombings in Israel. -more-


House approves Bush’s Yucca nuclear waste dump

By H. Josef Herbert The Associated Press
Thursday May 09, 2002

WASHINGTON — Ignoring protests from Nevada, the House on Wednesday overwhelmingly embraced President Bush’s decision to bury tens of thousands of tons of nuclear waste in volcanic rock 90 miles from Las Vegas. -more-


Editorial

NLRB will hear Claremont dispute

By Jamie Luck Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday May 09, 2002

The ongoing labor dispute between workers seeking to unionize and the Claremont Resort and Spa has now gone federal in the form of a National Labor Relations Board complaint against Claremont for unfair labor practices. The Labor Board has scheduled a hearing for August 26. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

NLRB will hear Claremont dispute 05-09-2002

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

News

School activists go to Capitol Berkeley educators and supporters stake claim to state budget By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-09-2002

History 05-09-2002

Apartheid & genocide practiced by Palestinians 05-09-2002

05-09-2002

Calendar of Events & Activities 05-09-2002

Panthers shake off rough start to down Piedmont Win in regular-season finale earns St. Mary’s a first-round bye in BSAL playoffs By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-09-2002

AHA project tabled by City Council Senior housing postponed By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-09-2002

News of the Weird 05-09-2002

Make UC pay for city services 05-09-2002

Earth First! concludes prosecution against FBI, police Bari details bombing trauma By Chris NicholsDaily Planet Staff 05-09-2002

Mayoral Convention was uplifting 05-09-2002

Woman loses race with railroad and survives Jamie Luck/Special to the Daily Planet 05-09-2002

Berdahl sued for fraud By Devona Walker The Associated Press 05-09-2002

Oakland may get juvenile hall instead of Dublin The Associated Press 05-09-2002

Intuit to acquire payroll software The Associated Press 05-09-2002

Atty. Gnl. Lockyer received $50,000 for his campaign Oracle donation returned By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 05-09-2002

Mideast crisis drives up oil prices Daily Planet Wire Services 05-09-2002

House approves Bush’s Yucca nuclear waste dump By H. Josef Herbert The Associated Press 05-09-2002

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