Page One

BHS gets mixed review

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

After a two-and-a-half-day visit, a five-member team from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges said Berkeley High School has made progress on communications and governance, but needs to improve on staff development and its approach to the “achievement gap” that separates white and Asian-American students from African-Americans and Latinos. -more-


History

- The Associated Press
Wednesday May 22, 2002

Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2002. There are 223 days left in the year. -more-


Berkeley needs fewer cars

- Charlene M. Woodcock
Wednesday May 22, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

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Out & About Calendar

Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

Monday, May 20

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Yellowjackets ready for another shot at NCS

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

Souders gets the start against Antioch -more-


State cuts shouldn’t hurt BUSD

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

xGov. Gray Davis’s proposed education budget shouldn’t inflict much harm on the Berkeley Unified School District next year, according to one highly-placed district official. But concerns about health care costs, special education and mentoring programs at two Berkeley schools linger. -more-


School board process unfair

Michael Bauce
Wednesday May 22, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Cal women fall at NCAAs

Daily Planet Wire Services
Wednesday May 22, 2002

STANFORD – Cal’s representatives in the NCAA Women’s Tennis singles championship were eliminated Tuesday, as sophomore Raquel Kops-Jones and junior Christina Fusano both lost in the first round. -more-


Sports field solution may lie just beyond Berkeley border — in Oakland

By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

xIf Berkeley can’t readily muster space for new sports fields within its city limits, maybe the city of Oakland can pinch hit. -more-


Palestinian peace promises sound too familiar

-Mark Schickman
Wednesday May 22, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Sports this week

Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

Wednesday -more-


Bush told bigger lie than previous president

- Bruce Joffe
Wednesday May 22, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


News of the Weird

- The Associated Press
Wednesday May 22, 2002

Desperate jury search -more-


Prosecution of Palestine activists is a waste

-Michael Minasian
Wednesday May 22, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Features

Berkeley searches for inner peace

By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 22, 2002

BERKELEY — In a time of war, the University of California, Berkeley, is launching a center devoted to the study of inner peace. -more-


Staff
Wednesday May 22, 2002

City Council


Mayor Dean honored for fighting hate crimes

Daily Planet Wire Services
Wednesday May 22, 2002

BERKELEY — A Berkeley group concerned about a recent rash of racially-motivated hate crimes in the city honored Mayor Shirley Dean Tuesday for her efforts to bring the crimes to a quick halt. -more-


SF Presidio plan triples employment base and adds 99 acres open space

By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 22, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Developers who want a piece of a one-time military oasis may find themselves squeezed under a new plan for San Francisco’s last sprawl of prime real estate. -more-


Open government constitutional amendment passes first test

By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 22, 2002

SACRAMENTO — A constitutional amendment to bolster California’s open government requirements passed its first test Tuesday, but supporters said it was still only a “semi-work in progress” that would be reshaped as it moves through the Legislature. -more-


Senator accuses grid operators of manipulating energy market

By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 22, 2002

SACRAMENTO — California grid officials asked state energy traders to buy unnecessary power at above-market rates, which the state later had to sell at a loss, a senator investigating California’s energy market said Tuesday. -more-


Legislative committee requests subpoenas for Oracle Corp. testimony

By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press
Wednesday May 22, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The legislative committee investigating a $95 million no-bid software contract asked for permission Tuesday to subpoena five top Oracle Corp. officials to testify. -more-


Editorial

Commonality beats contrast for Cuban sister city

By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday May 22, 2002

Berkeley’s urbanity, Palma Soriano’s agriculture, and thousands of miles may serve to separate these two cities, but as of last week they have joined an increasing sisterhood despite the estrangement. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Commonality beats contrast for Cuban sister city 05-22-2002

Davis seeks support for risky budget proposals 05-21-2002

The Star of the neighborhood celebrates birthday 05-20-2002

Police cite economy in murder rise 05-18-2002

Council pads housing development 05-17-2002

Health care programs take brunt of Governor Davis’s proposed budget cuts 05-16-2002

News

BHS gets mixed review By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-22-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-22-2002

Berkeley needs fewer cars - Charlene M. Woodcock 05-22-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-22-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-22-2002

Yellowjackets ready for another shot at NCS By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-22-2002

State cuts shouldn’t hurt BUSD By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 05-22-2002

School board process unfair Michael Bauce 05-22-2002

Cal women fall at NCAAs Daily Planet Wire Services 05-22-2002

Sports field solution may lie just beyond Berkeley border — in Oakland By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-22-2002

Palestinian peace promises sound too familiar -Mark Schickman 05-22-2002

Sports this week Staff 05-22-2002

Bush told bigger lie than previous president - Bruce Joffe 05-22-2002

News of the Weird - The Associated Press 05-22-2002

Prosecution of Palestine activists is a waste -Michael Minasian 05-22-2002

Berkeley searches for inner peace By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 05-22-2002

Staff 05-22-2002

Mayor Dean honored for fighting hate crimes Daily Planet Wire Services 05-22-2002

SF Presidio plan triples employment base and adds 99 acres open space By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press 05-22-2002

Open government constitutional amendment passes first test By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-22-2002

Senator accuses grid operators of manipulating energy market By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-22-2002

Legislative committee requests subpoenas for Oracle Corp. testimony By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-22-2002

UC to cut $118 million Student fees won’t be raised By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-21-2002

History The Associated Press 05-21-2002

Schools fight for funding while jails get a free pass Maris Arnold 05-21-2002

Staff 05-21-2002

Staff 05-21-2002

BHS distance runner Alex Enscoe leads the pack By Nathan Fox Daily Planet Correspondent 05-21-2002

City commissioner faces lawsuit for alleged injury By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-21-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-21-2002

Palestinian class will divide UC Berkeley Giora Stavi 05-21-2002

U.S. team still warming up for World Cup By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 05-21-2002

Man dies on railroad tracks By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-21-2002

How does School Board receive public comments? Dan Peven 05-21-2002

Pedestrian death prompts city to review street safety By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-21-2002

Patriotism does not mean buying SUV’s Kali Steele 05-21-2002

Developer of Library Gardens pulls project By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-21-2002

“Racial privacy” initiative’s name hides true purpose Bernice Brucker 05-21-2002

Davis order requires competitive bidding on state contracts By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 05-21-2002

Feds charge three Northern California software companies with fraud By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 05-21-2002

Questions radiate over UC campus tritium lab By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 05-20-2002

Carter should visit Guantanamo Bay -Marion Syrek 05-20-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-20-2002

Arts Calendar Staff 05-20-2002

A & E Calendar Staff 05-20-2002

’Jackets come up short in NorCal championship By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-20-2002

Plans entertained for UC Theatre restoration By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 05-20-2002

Honesty in Israel’s press -Joseph Stein 05-20-2002

St. Mary’s comeback not enough for title By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-20-2002

Berkeley’s Youth Radio recognized by state By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-20-2002

B-TV’s position clarified Brian D. Scott 05-20-2002

Sports shorts Staff 05-20-2002

History Staff 05-20-2002

Don’t let City Council “censor” TV -Alexi Malenky, Corey Nicholl 05-20-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-20-2002

Runners don’t let rain dampen spirits at San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers By Margie Mason, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Jury deliberates Earth First! trial By COLLEEN VALLES, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Winter weather makes a comeback The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Canadian company wants investigation of stock option trades The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Fallen Net star BroadVision tries to rise again By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Some Security Pacific, BofA customers entitled to profit from fees The Associated Press 05-20-2002

SFPD struggles to solve violent crimes The Associated Press 05-20-2002

New Hayward power plant delayed The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Pull over, L.A., Bay Area peninsula is California’s new car capital By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press 05-20-2002

Cal graduation 2002: ski jumps & activism By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 05-18-2002

UC Theater is a rare example of an early 20th century movie theater By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-18-2002

Spanish-language People magazine names ‘25 Most Beautiful’ Staff 05-18-2002

Art & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-18-2002

’Jackets slaughter De Anza in finale; ACCAL title still in doubt By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-18-2002

Chavez memorial rising in Berkeley park By Jamie Luck, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Reasonable people can critizice the Israeli government Joseph Stein 05-18-2002

Aren’t you curious what ‘Cats’ know? By Jacob Coakley, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Forest, Golden Bears squeak out 1-0 win over Stanford in NCAA regional Daily Planet Wire Services 05-18-2002

Aroner sponsors young women’s health conference By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-18-2002

“Smart growth” is code for “redevelopment” - Martha Nicoloff 05-18-2002

Who killed Stephen Lawrence? TheaterFIRST puts ‘Justice’ on trial By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

Site changed for BSAL title game Staff 05-18-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-18-2002

“Why I'm Not Running For School Board” Mark A. Coplan 05-18-2002

Aurora’s “Entertainer” — mesmerizing tale of an empire in shambles By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 05-18-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-18-2002

‘Harry Potter’ beats ‘Star Wars’ in first weekend gross By Simon Havery, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Network Associates restates earnings after investigation The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Quality seedlings grow into quality plants By Lee Reich, AP Weekly Features 05-18-2002

Outdoor grills are more versatile than ever The Associated Press 05-18-2002

The proper care and maintenance of textured ceilings By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Stamps honor photographers By Syd Kronish, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Kaiser gave bonuses to phone reps who limited doctor visits By Margie Mason, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon’s family firm was censured and fined The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Former Andersen partner Duncan wraps up long week at obstruction of justice trial By Kristen Hays, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

1999 report warned of possible suicide hijackings into federal buildings By John Solomon, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Leader of software piracy ring allegedly responsible for billions in lost sales sentenced By Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

Carter calls for changes in US policy, cooperation between US and Cuban scientists By John Rice, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

India swelters in heat wave so intense that birds die in trees; temperatures hit 124 By Omer Farooq, The Associated Press 05-18-2002

State deficit won’t hurt Berkeley much By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Palestinians and Arabs slandered in letters - Waleed Husseini 05-17-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-17-2002

Introducing Billy Bob Thornton — The roots singer By Andy Sywak, Special to the Daily Planet 05-17-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-17-2002

Morocco’s walk-off homer puts St. Mary’s in BSAL championship By Richard Nybakken, Daily Planet Correspondent 05-17-2002

Maio seeks diverse Ed. Board By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-17-2002

Berkeley should divest from Saudi Arabia - Rachel Schorr 05-17-2002

’Jackets finally win a close one to reach NorCal final By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Arcata follows Berkeley lead By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-17-2002

Keep Eastshore natural, play baseball in town - Jonna Anderson 05-17-2002

Fox shakes up fall TV; new show by ‘Buffy’ creator By David Bauder, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Cannes Festival goes digital By Angela Doland, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

History - The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Cannes Festival goes digital By Angela Doland, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

‘Trash Cinema’ gets star treatment at last Staff 05-17-2002

News of the Weird Staff 05-17-2002

‘Star Wars’ fans of Berkeley party at film’s opening SfBy Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 05-17-2002

NEA grant nets $70k for education Daily Planet Wire Services 05-17-2002

Ask the Rent Board By Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Staff 05-17-2002

State charged with denying required aid to poor children The Associated Press 05-17-2002

California budget deficit exposes dependence on the stock market By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Amgen shareholders approve takeover of rival Immunex By Paul Elias The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Click and Clack Talk Cars Tom and Ray Magliozzi 05-17-2002

Arafat agrees to hold general elections within six months, bowing to pressure for reform By Hadeel Wahdan, The Associated Press 05-17-2002

Berkeley’s #5 in mass transit By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

ABC boots “Politically Correct” By David Bauder The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Workshop suggests ways to reduce school achievement gap Shirley Issel 05-16-2002

Calendar of Events and Activities Staff 05-16-2002

’Jackets lose control on phantom homer Umpire’s call hands first place in ACCAL to El Cerrito with one game to play By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

Berkeley civic leaders support study EBMUD to consider taking over for PG&E By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

Woody Allen wins ovation at Cannes opening Director receives Palm of Palms, an award given only to Ingmar Bergman before By Jocelyn Noveck The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Bates was nominated by formal ballot Judy Clancy 05-16-2002

Berkeley lacrosse faces UHS in semis Staff 05-16-2002

Palestinian rep. talks reform Palestinian Authority official discusses democracy at UC Berkeley By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-16-2002

History The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Please distinguish Church of Christ from United Church of Christ Carol J. Barriger 05-16-2002

Cal softball puts five on All-Pac-10 teams Staff 05-16-2002

Earth First! trial narrows focus By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-16-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Baker named finalist for Bench Award Staff 05-16-2002

Willard Middle School parents worry as safety officer laid off By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-16-2002

‘Star Wars’ arrives in this galaxy By ANTHONY BREZNICAN The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Dirty air kills more people in California than AIDS & homicide, study finds Daily Planet Wire Services 05-16-2002

New SF bike lanes ready — just in time for Bike to Work Day on Thursday Daily Planet Wire Services 05-16-2002

Napster’s prospects dim as execs depart Music sharing company uncertain about new subscription service By Ron Harris The Associated Press 05-16-2002

Activists, unions launch postcard campaign for immigrants’ rights The Associated Press 05-16-2002

National Guard to be replaced by state police on Golden Gate Bridge By Don Thompson The Associated Press 05-16-2002

California sets political tone for nation — and draws 1/3 of state lobbying money By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 05-16-2002