The Berkeley City Council unanimously voted to oppose the Racial Privacy Initiative Tuesday night, an initiative that would prohibit state and local governments from collecting or using information about race, ethnicity, color or national origin. -more-
Today is Thursday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2002. There are 222 days left in the year. -more-
The Berkeley Yellowjackets scored in each of the first five innings, including a five-run fourth, and cruised to a 12-6 win over Antioch High in the first round of the North Coast Section 3A East Bay playoffs on Wednesday at Cal’s Evans Diamond. -more-
Officials from the Berkeley Federation of Teachers and the Berkeley Unified School District say they hope to settle union claims of improper layoffs out of court, but a disagreement over seven “probationary status” teachers may get in the way. -more-
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City leaders have fast-tracked safety plans for the neighborhood where a 72-year-old nun was struck and killed by a car on Addison Street earlier this month. But central Berkeley residents are concerned that bureaucratic roadblocks may delay the safety process. -more-
Approximately 100 Claremont food and beverage workers, spa workers and sympathizers braved the rain on Sunday to continue their fight against KSL Resorts Corporation, the spa’s parent company. -more-
STATELINE, Nev. — An 18-year-old Stockton, Calif. woman has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges she concealed the birth of her son, who was found dead at a Stateline casino. -more-
OAKLAND — Boarded up storefronts, corner liquor stores and rundown houses dominate west Oakland, where a gung-ho band of police officers known as “the Riders” were taken off the streets two years ago. -more-
It is not the artists’ fault that they live on a fault, but an expensive retrofitting job, to the co-operative gallery located in the 1700 block of Shattuck, will be their problem. -more-
LIVERMORE — Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory officials today launched a program to give public safety officials access to state-of-the-art technology to battle chemical and biological threats. -more-
TULSA, Okla. — Williams Cos. told energy regulators Wednesday that some of its California trades resembled those allegedly made by Enron Corp., but were not designed to manipulate the state’s power market. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Gap, Inc.’s shares plunged 15 percent Wednesday amid investor worries the unexpected retirement of Millard “Mickey” Drexler as chief executive will hobble the already limping retailer. -more-
MODESTO — The parents of Chandra Levy tried to avoid watching television Wednesday after word broke that a body was found in a Washington, D.C., park not far from their daughter’s apartment. -more-
Chandra Levy search comes to tragic end 05-23-2002
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
City pans ‘racial privacy’ plan By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 05-23-2002
History The Associated Press 05-23-2002
A plan to save UC Theatre, nurture arts Steven Finacom 05-23-2002
Staff 05-23-2002
Staff 05-23-2002
’Jackets mash Antioch in NCS first round By Jared GreenDaily Planet Staff 05-23-2002
BUSD seeks settlement with teachers By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-23-2002
Missing raisin found The Associated Press 05-23-2002
Mayor Dean is doing right for Berkeley Gabriella Raymond 05-23-2002
City commits to street safety after nun’s death By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-23-2002
City Council wants to censor local TV Teresa Cochran 05-23-2002
Claremont spa, union workers face off in the rain By Matthew Artz Special to the DailyPlanet 05-23-2002
Stockton woman pleads guilty to concealing birth of baby she dumped at casino Staff 05-23-2002
Years after Riders removed, Oakland’s streets much the same By Kim Curtis The Associated Press 05-23-2002
Parks district to acquire 276 acres Daily Planet Wire Report 05-23-2002
Squirrel puts a cog in the works Staff 05-23-2002
SFO screeners given citizenship deadline Staff 05-23-2002
Workers to plunge into Bay for oil Staff 05-23-2002
Faultline may put the brakes on co-op, gallery By Maya Smith Special to the Daily Planet 05-23-2002
Lab takes on biological, chemical threats Staff 05-23-2002
Williams says it didn’t manipulate power prices By Clayton Bellamy The Associated Press 05-23-2002
Gap shares plunge as CEO retires By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 05-23-2002
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
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
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