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City stalls hate crime policy

By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff
Thursday May 30, 2002


History

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc, condemned as a heretic, was burned at the stake in Rouen, France. -more-



Pedestrian safety needs to be addressed

Wendy Alfsen
Thursday May 30, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Staff
Thursday May 30, 2002

Theater -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff
Thursday May 30, 2002


Thursday, May 30

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Clayton Valley ends ’Jackets’ NCS run

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday May 30, 2002

A boatload of errors and a hot Clayton Valley High pitching staff ended the Berkeley Yellowjackets’ season on Wednesday in Concord, as the Eagles scored seven runs in the final two innings to blow open a close game for a 10-1 win in a North Coast Section 3A East Bay semifinal game. -more-



Concerns raised over future of independent study program

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday May 30, 2002

Teachers and administrators in the Berkeley Unified School District’s Independent Study program are concerned about proposals to alter its administration and reduce its classroom space, but Superintendent Michele Lawrence says the issues are still unsettled. -more-



News of the Weird

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002


Dean’s support for the arts is selective

John Curl
Thursday May 30, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



BHS principal search delayed

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Thursday May 30, 2002

The pool of applicants for the position of principal at Berkeley High School is not strong enough to warrant moving forward with the interview process, according to a selection committee composed of staff and community members. -more-



Pink Man returns to Berkeley in multimedia show

Jennifer Dix Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday May 30, 2002

If you’ve lived in the Bay Area for even a short time, you’ve probably encountered Pink Man. He’s hard to miss, wearing a unitard the color of Pepto-Bismol and careening through the streets on a unicycle. Sometimes he sports a fluttering cape, or flaps his arms like a giant bird. -more-



Drugs dominate police review commission forum

By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday May 30, 2002


Fundraiser teases Brainwash Film Fest

Andy Sywak Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday May 30, 2002

In a place with more than its share of film buffs, aspiring amateurs and famous directors, the Bay Area seems to never tire of film festivals. -more-



Feds join hands with state officials to purchase salt ponds

By Colleen Valles The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

FREMONT — State and federal officials have joined philanthropic groups in pledging $100 million to buy 16,500 acres of salt ponds ringing San Francisco Bay, launching the largest wetlands restoration project on the West Coast. -more-



Features

Davis professors conduct two-day walkout

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

DAVIS — A two-day walkout by lecturers shut down some classes Wednesday at the University of California’s Davis campus. -more-


Assembly approves bill to ban Ward Valley from nuclear waste site list

By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The Assembly approved a bill Wednesday night that could lead to a new low-level nuclear waste site in California. -more-


Video games rely on appeal of movies, sequels

By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

LOS ANGELES – Sequels and movie adaptations — that’s what the coming year promises from the video game industry. -more-


Nortel to cut 3,500 jobs, may sell optical-parts unit

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

NEW YORK – Telephone-equipment maker Nortel Networks Corp. said Wednesday it will cut another 3,500 jobs, more than expected, and may sell its optical-components business as it revamps its operations to save money. -more-


Openwave agrees to acquire SignalSoft Corp.

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

REDWOOD CITY – Communications infrastructure software company Openwave Systems Inc. has agreed to acquire SignalSoft Corp. for about $59 million, or $2.26 a share. -more-


Rescue crews battling helplessness and fatigue return to river to recover bodies in Oklahoma

By Jennifer L. Brown Associated Press Writer
Thursday May 30, 2002

By Jennifer L. Brown -more-


Pakistan must stop militants to avoid war, Indian officials say

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

NEW DELHI, India — If Pakistan wants peace, it must act urgently to stop Islamic militants from infiltrating Indian territory to carry out terror attacks in the dispute over Kashmir, India’s foreign minister said Wednesday. -more-


Enron exec did not give nod to destroy documents

By Kristen Hays The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

HOUSTON — Two Arthur Andersen accountants testified Wednesday that they didn’t consider an instruction to comply with the firm’s document policy as an order to shred Enron-related paperwork. -more-


DEA raids Santa Rosa medical marijuana club

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

SANTA ROSA — Federal agents raided a medical marijuana buyers club here Wednesday and arrested two people. -more-


Another Davis aide resigns during contracts controversy

The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

SACRAMENTO – Another aide to Gov. Gray Davis resigned Wednesday as the administration continued its efforts to put to rest a continuing controversy surrounding a potentially costly computer contract. -more-


L.A. Veterans Chapel dedicated to 99-year-old comedian Bob Hope

By Bob Thomas The Associated Press
Thursday May 30, 2002

LOS ANGELES – When Bob Hope was named an “honorary veteran” in 1997 by an act of Congress and President Clinton’s signature, the comedian remarked: “To be numbered among the men and women I admire most is the greatest honor I have ever received.” -more-


Editorial

Grand jury says SF should tackle homeless problem

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday May 30, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco's Civil Grand Jury yesterday released a detailed report on the city's response to homelessness, finding a serious lack of leadership and coordination as the problem has worsened over the years. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Grand jury says SF should tackle homeless problem 05-30-2002

News of the Weird 05-29-2002

Emeryville development at burial site protested 05-28-2002

Lady Bird Johnson goes home 05-24-2002

News

City stalls hate crime policy By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-30-2002

History The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Pedestrian safety needs to be addressed Wendy Alfsen 05-30-2002

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 05-30-2002

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 05-30-2002

Clayton Valley ends ’Jackets’ NCS run By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 05-30-2002

Concerns raised over future of independent study program By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 05-30-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Dean’s support for the arts is selective John Curl 05-30-2002

BHS principal search delayed By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 05-30-2002

Pink Man returns to Berkeley in multimedia show Jennifer Dix Special to the Daily Planet 05-30-2002

Drugs dominate police review commission forum By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet 05-30-2002

Fundraiser teases Brainwash Film Fest Andy Sywak Special to the Daily Planet 05-30-2002

Feds join hands with state officials to purchase salt ponds By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Davis professors conduct two-day walkout The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Assembly approves bill to ban Ward Valley from nuclear waste site list By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Video games rely on appeal of movies, sequels By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Nortel to cut 3,500 jobs, may sell optical-parts unit The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Openwave agrees to acquire SignalSoft Corp. The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Rescue crews battling helplessness and fatigue return to river to recover bodies in Oklahoma By Jennifer L. Brown Associated Press Writer 05-30-2002

Pakistan must stop militants to avoid war, Indian officials say The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Enron exec did not give nod to destroy documents By Kristen Hays The Associated Press 05-30-2002

DEA raids Santa Rosa medical marijuana club The Associated Press 05-30-2002

Another Davis aide resigns during contracts controversy The Associated Press 05-30-2002

L.A. Veterans Chapel dedicated to 99-year-old comedian Bob Hope By Bob Thomas The Associated Press 05-30-2002

UC Berkeley employee accused of embezzling By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-29-2002

Light needed for crossing Shattuck between Ashby and Alcatraz Barbara Judd 05-29-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-29-2002

’Jackets facing another ace in North Coast semifinal By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-29-2002

Embattled housing project approved By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-29-2002

City needs zero tolerance on traffic issues Nick Roosevelt 05-29-2002

Baker, Jackson make All Pac-10 Daily Planet Wire Services 05-29-2002

Berkeley Police Chief to retire By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 05-29-2002

Passengers matter more than profits Dr. Max Alfert 05-29-2002

Hanging corpse found in Claremont Canyon By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-29-2002

Learn more about the United Nations Bill Trampleasure 05-29-2002

History Staff 05-29-2002

Center for developmentally disabled celebrates 30 years By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-29-2002

Jury nears Earth First! verdict The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Father of teen accused of killing four in Isla Vista testifies The Associated Press 05-29-2002

CBS Television City employees evacuated after gunman enters complex The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Riders jury selection begins Daily Planet Wire Service 05-29-2002

SF considers $3.6 billion to fix area water system By Olga R. Rodriguez, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Assembly votes to force schools to reduce backpack weight By Stefanie Frith, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Lawmakers to fill $1 billion budget gap By Alexa Haussler, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Panel chairman unhappy with Davis’ reply By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Existing home sales, prices hit new records By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Andersen exec defends Andersen lawyer maligned by prosecutors By Mark Babineck, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Excite@Home to auction off its remains The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Chandra Levy’s death a homicide, but little evidence exists By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Texas inmate executed by injection for murder he committed at age 17 years old By Michael Graczyk, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Crew members said they heard no alarm before barge crashed into bridge; toll rises to 13 By Clayton Bellamy The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Talks between India, Pakistan unlikely after rhetoric By Beth Duff-Brown, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Infiltrator kills three Israelis at Orthodox Jewish high school By Mark Lavie, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Bush expresses concern to pope about priest scandal in America By Ron Fournier, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Libya offers $10 million per family in Pan Am bombing By George Gedda, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Russia becomes limited partner in NATO in historic accord By Ron Fournier, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Bill to stop use of American Indian mascot names thwarted By Stefanie Frith, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Senate approves bill to curb suburban sprawl The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Senate votes to move state primary from March to August By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-29-2002

Minority groups demand hate crime policies By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 05-28-2002

Softball squad captures first-ever NCAA title with 6-0 victory over Pac-10 rival, defending champion Arizona Daily Planet Wire Services 05-28-2002

History The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Reflections on Memorial Day Boona Cheema 05-28-2002

Staff 05-28-2002

Calendar of Events and Activities Staff 05-28-2002

Memorial Day is not entirely ignored in city of Berkeley By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet 05-28-2002

Castroneves victory is upheld The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Chopping up the UC Theatre would be a mistake — repeated Garrett Murphy 05-28-2002

Council may send truckers packing Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet 05-28-2002

Bryant sees hard work behind Lakers’ lucky break By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Israel has no right to make arrest in Bethlehem Marc Sapir 05-28-2002

UC students in Church of Nativity siege deported from Israel The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Berkeley Censor Media? Helen Rippier Wheeler 05-28-2002

Cal pleased with summer enrollment numbers The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Colorful traditions rolls on in Humboldt County on Memorial Day The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Workers’ comp bill shows Davis’ way with campaign money By Martha Mendoza The Associated Press 05-28-2002

AIDS caregiver limits GlaxoSmithKline activities to protest pricing policies By Simon Avery The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Biotech industry squeezed by lack of ‘breweries’ By Paul Elias AP Biotechnology Writer 05-28-2002

Sales tax increase remains unpopular option The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Amnesty International Criticizes war on terrorism The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Mom was right, broccoli is good for you, say cancer researchers The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Disabled climbers break ground on Mount Shasta The Associated Press 05-28-2002

Breakthrough on UC nurses contract dispute By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-24-2002

Pedestrian death was not isolated event Lisa Pascopella, PhD, MPH 05-24-2002

Elvis shows us the origins of his obsession By Ian M. Stewart, Special to the Daily Planet 05-24-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 05-24-2002

Schools may carry deficit into next year By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-24-2002

BUSD is not a good neighbor V. Peters 05-24-2002

Solano Avenue is a treat for the senses this weekend By Jim Emerson, Special to the Daily Planet 05-24-2002

University to 86 area food vendors By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-24-2002

Obscene material is not protected John Parman 05-24-2002

Midnight marks witching hour ‘Harry Potter’ The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Airports gear up for busiest weekend since Sept. 11th Daily Planet Wire Report 05-24-2002

Our society is not colorblind Paul Hogarth 05-24-2002

Electronic Music amps up in Motor City By David Enders, The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Clear sky in the East; Cold front moves into the Central Plains The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Censorship is not the Berkeley way Harry Siitonen 05-24-2002

Stand-up comedienne takes on the big ‘C’ By Jennifer Dix, Special to the Daily Planet 05-24-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Stayner pleads innocent by reason of insanity The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Judge rules that parole board should give more guidance to former Manson family inmate The Associated Press 05-24-2002

BAY AREA BRIEFS Staff 05-24-2002

Rubber bullets found to maim and sometimes kill By Emma Ross, The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Netflix gets thumbs up in stock market debut By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Agency sets up ’Enron link’ for reporting suspicious activities The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Orbitz and Gay.com team up to offer gay vacation packages The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Budget negotiators to consider boosting logging fees The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Yahoo! withdraws some of its European auctions The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Hundreds evacuate as New Mexico wildfire grows to 6,000 acres The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Landmark tobacco cases come to fruition The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Two convicted in Tennessee ‘love connection’ bank heist cas The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Mayor, ex-mayor join campaign against Los Angeles breakup The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Report: More than a third of state’s single women in poverty The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Immigrants fear proposal to allow local police to enforce federal laws By Deborah Kong, The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Walker Lindh pleaded ‘Please don’t kill me,’ defense motion says By Larry Margasak, The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Walker Lindh pleaded ‘Please don’t kill me,’ defense motion says By Larry Margasak, The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Senate OKs sales of hypodermic needles without prescriptions The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Police chief: Condit may be questioned again By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Writer 05-24-2002

Suspect in Montana child slaying gets 130 years for separate assaults By Tom Laceky, Associated Press Writer 05-24-2002

Committee approves altered textbook bill By Stefanie Frith The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Lesbian teacher settles discrimination lawsuit The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Court: Inmate can’t mail sperm from prison By David Kravets, The Associated Press 05-24-2002

Columns

Ex-Davis aide didn’t expect Oracle donation By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-24-2002