The take-home message at an impassioned citizens’ forum Wednesday night was that police brutality exists in Berkeley and there’s little that residents can do about it. -more-
Repeat performance means end of line for ’Jackets -more-
Two new candidates declare for school board -more-
To listen to filmmaker Kevin Epps, the director of “Straight Outta Hunter’s Point,” is to watch him move. He paces, glides, leans and lunges while fielding questions with sometimes elliptical, sometimes impressionistic answers. -more-
Want a ride to work? -more-
Millions of moviegoers across the country cued up last weekend to see Spiderman crawl up buildings and swing through New York City on a strand of webbing. What they did not see, what the filmmakers took great pains to make sure they did not see, was the World Trade Center. Eight months after the Twin Towers fell, who wants to see them? Last fall the media was flooded with horrific images of our nation under terrorist siege; now director Sam Raimi and the studio powers-that-be can hardly be blamed for editing footage of the NYC skyline out of their light entertainment. -more-
Today is Friday, May 10, the 130th day of 2002. There are 235 days left in the year. -more-
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” leads with 11 nominations; “Urinetown” and “Into the Wo ods” receive 10 each -more-
BERKELEY — It’s an event that may have “the cool of scratched LPs, plaid polyester pants or schnauzer-shaped salt and pepper shakers,” frets organizer Pat Schwieterman. -more-
SACRAMENTO — California’s Little Hoover Commission added itself Wednesday to a chorus of voices vilifying California’s shortage of housing that average residents can afford. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Family, friends and coworkers know Riad Abdelkarim as a dedicated doctor and father of four who eats too much fast food, roots for the Anaheim Angels and has a caring bedside manner with patients. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Changes in census forms between 1990 and 2000 led to huge undercounts of several Hispanic nationalities, a study released Thursday estimates. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The state Assembly approved a bill Thursday that would suspend rules requiring California’s two largest telephone companies to share part of their profits with their customers. -more-
DETROIT — Connecting employees to each other is one of the most important factors in making a business competitive, Scott McNealy, chairman and chief executive of Sun Microsystems Inc., said Thursday in a speech peppered with jabs at the software company’s rival, Microsoft Corp. -more-
ST. GEORGE REEF, Calif. — First, the fog delayed the volunteers trying to restore a 110-year-old lighthouse by carrying a 5-ton lantern by helicopter over the cascading Pacific Ocean. -more-
Tulips often disappoint after their first show of blooms. That first show reflects the skill of the commercial bulb grower because the flower buds form the season before blooms open. -more-
NEW YORK — The Rolling Stones staged an eye-popping spectacle that drew fans and media from around the globe — and they haven’t even gone on tour yet. -more-
The Planning Commission continued to methodically digest the Southside Plan at its Wednesday night meeting, ruminating over several amendments aimed at liberalizing zoning rules and discussing the just- releasedstaff review of the plan’s impacts on land use and housing. -more-
Southside Plan talks focus on expanding housing 05-10-2002
Native American input enriches Stanford art exhibit 05-10-2002
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
Protests spur calls for police reform By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
Who’s Left? - Stephen Dunifer 05-10-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-10-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-10-2002
Repeat performance means end of line for ’Jackets By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
School Superintendent: No August layoffs By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
Anti-Semitism thrives in world press Rachel Schorr 05-10-2002
Scenes of life & death at home By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2002
City staff gets free bus passes By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-10-2002
‘Underground Zero’ expands America’s consciousness of the 9/11 tragedy By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 05-10-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-10-2002
A competitive race for Broadway’s Tony Awards 2002 By Michael Kuchwara, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
News of the Weird Staff 05-10-2002
Berkeley celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Beowulf’ marathon By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Little Hoover group condemns housing shortage By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
California doctor arrested after visiting Palestinian refugee camp By Sandra Marquez, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Census changes cut into numbers of some Hispanic groups The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Phone companies can end profit-sharing By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Sun CEO outlines Java-powered future By David Enders, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom & Ray Magliozzi 05-10-2002
Q & A By Morris and James Carey 05-10-2002
This old lighthouse – a revival story By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Tulips flourish on their own schedule By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
Rolling Stones announce another world tour in spectacular fashion in NYC By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, The Associated Press 05-10-2002
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
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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
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