Council bans sexually-explicit shows before midnight -more-
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Sitcoms even less diverse than last year; children’s hour has fewest minorities -more-
Playoff win sets up rematch with University -more-
The chair of the UC Berkeley English Department said her office has received a stream of hate mail from Israeli partisans in recent days for sponsoring a fall, 2002 course called “The Politics and Poetics of Palestinian Resistance.” -more-
To the Editor: -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Chinese speakers nationwide have a new late-night talk show host to turn to with the syndication of a nightly Mandarin-language call-in show. -more-
African-American Studies chair calls for “healing” in school community -more-
To the Editor: -more-
Today is Wednesday, May 15, the 135th day of 2002. There are 230 days left in the year. -more-
Senior Prank Has Town Buzzing -more-
Utility district officials deny charges of mishandling asbestos -more-
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Out-of-state students may have to pay hundreds of dollars more for tuition this fall at California State University under a proposal by the 23-campus system. -more-
Dry, arid Imperial Valley appears miles removed from the bucolic green pastures where happy cows are seen frolicking in those popular California milk ads. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Legislative committees advanced twin bills Tuesday repealing a provision in state law that shields gunmakers from lawsuits over their marketing of firearms. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Napster’s chief executive resigned Tuesday, after founders of the troubled song-swap company refused to be bought out by the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann AG. -more-
xSAN FRANCISCO — Napster’s chief executive resigned Tuesday, after founders of the troubled song-swap company refused to be bought out by the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann AG. -more-
NEW YORK — Better-than-expected April retail sales sent stocks sharply higher Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s winning streak to two sessions, as investors grew more confident about consumer spending. The Dow Jones industrials surged nearly 190 points, its third triple-digit finish in five trading days. -more-
LOS ANGELES — An attorney who has taken the American Dental Association to court in several states over the amount of mercury used in fillings was the target of a defamation lawsuit filed Tuesday by the organization. -more-
GILROY, Calif. — A moderate earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay area, rattling the stands at hockey and baseball games, sending frightened customers running from businesses and briefly tying up phone lines. -more-
4.9 Quake shakes Bay Area 05-15-2002
Berkeley scientist named to Royal Society in London 05-14-2002
Interned Japanese-Americans receive a belated apology 05-13-2002
News of the Weird 05-11-2002
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
B-TV to get city scrutiny By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002
Dona Spring is a great Green Party leader - Chris Kavanagh 05-15-2002
Diversity still eludes network TV, third annual study finds By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press 05-15-2002
’Jackets survive sloppy start to down Marin Catholic By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002
Palestine class draws criticism By David Scharfenberg. Daily Planet staff 05-15-2002
Neighborhoods don’t want tall new buildings Angela Canepa 05-15-2002
SF Chinese talk show attracts national television audience The Associated Press 05-15-2002
Sports shorts Staff 05-15-2002
BUSD candidate McKnight pledges to listen By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002
Height ordinance boosters defy logic, disregard environment - Richard Register 05-15-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-15-2002
News of the Weird - The Associated Press 05-15-2002
Claremont Reservoir health risk By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-15-2002
CSU plans to raise out-of-state tuition By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 05-15-2002
California dairy farmers look farther afield as state restricts grazing By Eugene Tong, The Associated Press 05-15-2002
Committees approve bills removing immunity for gun dealers The Associated Press 05-15-2002
Napster CEO steps down; cost-cutting continues By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 05-15-2002
Napster CEO steps down; cost-cutting continues By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 05-15-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-15-2002
Stocks rally for second straight session, this time on strong retail figures By Lisa Singhania, The Associated Press 05-15-2002
American Dental Association sues lawyer for defamation over mercury By Tom Harrigan, The Associated Press 05-15-2002
City considers censoring TV Council to discuss restrictions on sexually-explicit public programming By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002
Danielle Stokes is hurdling past the competition St. Mary’s High track star and Oakland PALS standout earns a scholarship to Cal State Northridge By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 05-14-2002
History The Associated Press 05-14-2002
Environmentalists don’t play well with others Doug Fielding 05-14-2002
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State of the City address received with pomp and cheer Mayor sets big goals for Berkeley By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002
News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-14-2002
Crossword insensitive to white people Jason Osborne Badgley 05-14-2002
Long-time BUSD union under attack By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-14-2002
Earth First! trial continues: FBI says activists’ own bomb went off By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-14-2002
Assembly votes not to repeal motorcycle helmet law The Associated Press 05-14-2002
AIDS rider dies while cycling down Highway One through Half Moon Bay Staff 05-14-2002
Former elections monitor gave Oracle donation to Gov. Davis Oracle lobbyist had state ties By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 05-14-2002
Philippines back on CalPERS list After unstable period, retirement fund will invest there again By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 05-14-2002
Mothers honor true meaning of Mother’s day By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet 05-13-2002
Good decision: Leave Albany waterfront alone -Sasha Futran , Jill Posener 05-13-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-13-2002
Surprise! Panthers dominate BSAL meet By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2002
Rise in hate crimes pushes city to action By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2002
Waterfront needs athletic fields -Jahlee Arakaki 05-13-2002
Bears wrap up regular season with sweep of OSU Daily Planet Wire Services 05-13-2002
Berkeley Poetry Festival parades another year of work Staff 05-13-2002
AHA senior housing project is important -Kevin Zwick 05-13-2002
Sports this weekend Staff 05-13-2002
History Staff 05-13-2002
News of the Weird Staff 05-13-2002
Five arrested in prostitution sting The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Likud votes down Palestinian state By Steve Weizman, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
’Star Wars’ garners big bucks for mentors By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Researchers say Drinking tea may strengthen bones The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Firefighters gaining on blaze in Angeles Forest Staff 05-13-2002
Rising insurance rates squeeze state consumers By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
State’s land-use planning agency waking up By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer 05-13-2002
Davis basks in Enron vindication — but not for long By Alexa Haussler, The Associated Press 05-13-2002
S.F. dog walkers upset about new restrictive leash laws The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Dead snake stops BART project again The Associated Press 05-13-2002
Broken meters are no longer a free ride By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2002
One structure has many associations By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
University police need better oversight - Copwatch 05-11-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-11-2002
‘The Cockettes’ keep turning people on and tripping ‘em out By Kamala Appel, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
’Jackets demolish Piedmont to complete regular season By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2002
ZAB lets seminary plan move forward By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2002
Mayor Dean is no friend to artists John Curl 05-11-2002
St. Joseph downs upstart Panthers for BSAL crown By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-11-2002
BHS senior running for School Board By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-11-2002
Don’t blame Jews for all the world’s ills Jospeh Moskowitz 05-11-2002
Encinal downs Berkeley with clutch hitting Staff 05-11-2002
Activists target arms race in space By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
Suzanne Vega collects folksongs for 9/11 By Karen Matthews, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Sports shorts Staff 05-11-2002
History - The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Juan Gabriel tops Billboard Latin By Adrian Sainz, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Sen. Boxer seeks wilderness status for 2.5 million acres in California The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Celebrating public education: BPEF raises $25,000 at annual lunch By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-11-2002
UC changes Palestinian course listing Daily Planet Wire Report 05-11-2002
E-Trade chairman relinquishes giant pay package By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Gap, Inc. faces shareholders, activists By Mary Perea, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Small wine importers fight to hold share of the industry By Stefanie Frith, The Associateed Press 05-11-2002
Juxtaposed photos yield surprising insights, visual delights By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 05-11-2002
Tip of the Week - Morris and James Carey 05-11-2002
Old growth forest activists mark fourth year in tree By Scott Maben, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Orange County doctor jailed in Israel goes on hunger strike The Associated Press 05-11-2002
National Guard troops leave California airports after months on duty By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
Luxury kitchen and bath products dazzle in Chicago show By James and Morris Carey, The Associated Press 05-11-2002
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
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
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