DA may drop charges against UC protesters
The Alameda County District Attorney has offered to drop charges against the 78 pro-Palestinian activists who occupied UC Berkeley’s Wheeler Hall April 9, the Planet has learned. -more-
The Alameda County District Attorney has offered to drop charges against the 78 pro-Palestinian activists who occupied UC Berkeley’s Wheeler Hall April 9, the Planet has learned. -more-
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LOS ANGELES – This might be a tough encore for the Los Angeles Lakers. -more-
Several gun shots were fired at the driver of a car parked on the 1500 block of Alcatraz Avenue early Sunday morning, according to the Berkeley Police Department. -more-
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His body looks sculpted by Praxiteles, his thick blond hair is youthfully tousled, and he commands the stage like a star. -more-
SAN DIEGO – Marvin Benard had his first three-hit game of the season, including a three-run homer, then caught nothing but grief from teammate Shawon Dunston. -more-
OAKLAND–Freddy Garcia’s patience is being tested this season. -more-
BERKELEY–The University of California temporarily is suspending its fall 2002 study abroad program in India, citing the military buildup and the threat of war with Pakistan. -more-
East Bay resident Anne Finger has had a hard time buying personal hygiene products at her local drugstore lately, and blames plastic blue storage bins that are stacked in the aisles, keeping her from reaching the retail shelves. -more-
Thousands of low-income Berkeley residents eligible for a 40 percent reduction in their electricity bills may not be taking advantage of the opportunity. -more-
Plans for deeming the corner of San Pablo and University Avenues as an International Marketplace may soon become a reality. -more-
SEATTLE – A consumer-rights lawyer is seeking $1 billion in damages from some of the nation’s largest power companies, claiming they made billions from artificially created power shortages during last year’s power crunch. -more-
SACRAMENTO – A herd of 3,000 dairy cattle in Tulare County has been quarantined and 56 cows have been killed after a federal meat inspector found traces of bovine tuberculosis. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Napster Inc.’s bankruptcy filing Monday won’t alter rulings by a judge and a federal appeals court that the Internet song-swapping service unlawfully violated the music industry’s copyrights. -more-
DALLAS – Phone company SBC Communications Inc. and online giant Yahoo! Inc. have teamed up to launch an Internet service they hope will challenge AOL and Microsoft for dominance of the dial-up market. -more-
BEVERLY HILLS – Winona Ryder’s preliminary hearing on shoplifting and drug charges was interrupted Monday when a television camera bumped her on the way into court, and her attorney reported later that she suffered a broken right arm. -more-
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK – An injured rock climber was rescued by helicopter Monday after spending a night on a sheer granite wall. -more-
LOS ANGELES – Police searched some of the most expensive real estate in the city Monday for a 7-year-old boy who vanished during a weekend birthday party in Westwood. -more-
Police search for boy who vanished 06-04-2002
Some schools consider going organic 06-03-2002
History 06-01-2002
History 06-01-2002
Two California men among those in climbing accident 05-31-2002
Grand jury says SF should tackle homeless problem 05-30-2002
News of the Weird 05-29-2002
DA may drop charges against UC protesters By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 06-04-2002
News of the Weird The Associated Press 06-04-2002
Bay area must continue to explore options, build public policy for affordable housing Dion Aroner District 14 Assemblywoman 06-04-2002
Out & About Staff 06-04-2002
Next task for Lakers: 4 more wins By John Nadel AP Sports Writer 06-04-2002
South Berkeley shooting suspect at large By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 06-04-2002
20 mph limit proposal is against the law Max Alfert Albany 06-04-2002
Ballet Superstar Baryshnikov Dazzles Berkeley By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet 06-04-2002
Giants 11, Padres 3 By Bernie Wilson AP Sports Writer 06-04-2002
Verdict due in Earth First! Daily Planet staff -Daily Planet staff 06-04-2002
Mariners held off Athletics: 4-1 By Anne M. Peterson AP Sports Writer 06-04-2002
UC puts India program on hold Staff 06-04-2002
Disablity rights group sues Walgreens stores By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 06-04-2002
Thousands eligible are not getting electricity discount By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 06-04-2002
University Avenue corner may be deemed international food district By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 06-04-2002
Power traders sued in California on behalf of Washington state The Associated Press 06-04-2002
California cattle identified with bovine tuberculosis The Associated Press 06-04-2002
Copyright rulings stand despite Napster bancruptcy By David Kravets The Associated Press 06-04-2002
SBC, Yahoo in joint venture launch Internet service By David Koenig AP Business Writer 06-04-2002
Winona Ryder shoplifting, drug hearing interrupted by injury By Erica Werner The Associated Press 06-04-2002
Injured rock climber plucked from wall at Yosemite Park The Associated Press 06-04-2002
City seeks greener power By Neil G. Greene Special to the Daily Planet 06-03-2002
Mayor Dean should have voted for housing Paul Hogarth 06-03-2002
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens this year’s Cal Shakespeare Festival By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 06-03-2002
Cal crew claims fourth straight title Daily Planet Wire Services 06-03-2002
Market molds entrepreneurs By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 06-03-2002
Ferry service is a safety issue Charles Smith 06-03-2002
Early music exhibition sets the tone of the Renaissance By Miko Sloper, Special to the Daily Planet 06-03-2002
Warren takes third in both her events at state finals Staff Report 06-03-2002
The state of the arts By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet 06-03-2002
Council should take stand on UC suspensions Khalil Bendib 06-03-2002
England can’t hold on, Spain breaks hex The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Pomo mother and daughter visit UC By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-03-2002
Bay Briefs Staff 06-03-2002
San Francisco hotel fire leaves at least 100 people stranded The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Fire scorches 700 acres in Los Padres National Forest The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Flash animators find audience for Net ’webisodes’ By Paul Glader, The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Surfer improving after surgery for shark wounds The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Turnout for AIDS Ride suffers By Olga R. Rodriguez, The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Ravenswood school district in hot water The Associated Press 06-03-2002
State officials try to create new educational roadmap By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Disabled climbing team reaches top of Mt. Shasta By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 06-03-2002
Therapeutic cloning trials show promise in cows By Paul Elias, The Associated Press 06-03-2002
New bill seeks to raise state smoking age to 21 By Andrew Bridges, The Associated Press 06-03-2002
A Legislative Mourning By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-01-2002
The Berkeley Hills were once dotted with dairies By Susan Cerny 06-01-2002
Why is it easier to locate a communist than a terrorist? George Kauffman. 06-01-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 06-01-2002
Focus on the feminine in "Women in the Garden” By Jennifer Dix, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
California’s best youth tennis players face off this weekend at BTC By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-01-2002
EarthFirst! may drop unresolved chargesv By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-01-2002
old postcards provide views of the past By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Monotheists are okay Steve Geller 06-01-2002
California Theater reopens after renovations; Fine Arts Cinema closes its doors By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 06-01-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 06-01-2002
More than just basketball By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-01-2002
Japanese filmmakers are schooled in Berkeley politics By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-01-2002
Senior housing desperately needed, falling through the cracks of the system commonplace Nancy Anderson 06-01-2002
Scrumbly and Sweet Pam: Cockettes Forever Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Senegal provides stunning start to first Asian World Cup By Phil Brown, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
25 bicycles stolen from police group By Matt Liebowitz, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
We are entitled to be ‘under God’ Harold Reimann 06-01-2002
Disney movie introduces Elvis to a new generation By Woody Baird, The Associated Pres 06-01-2002
St. Mary’s to hire new boys’ coach By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-01-2002
City to aid artists in struggle with landlord By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-01-2002
Commentary: Partying controls Staff 06-01-2002
Waters talk features seasonal fruit, other savory topics By Ian M. Stewart, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
San Jose State basketball player suffers accidental death in Mono County The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Answers sought after Haste Street stabbing Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Agnostics want recognition Sonja Fitz 06-01-2002
Despite Entwistle’s death, The Who returns to stage By Larry McShane, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Brazil vs. Germany – finally By Ronald Blum The Associated Press By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Students gain political clout with 3 commission appointments By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Activist Joy Moore bows out of Board of Education raceActivist Joy Moore bows out of Board of Education race By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-01-2002
Take a look at lights Charles Siegel 06-01-2002
Freed UC students: ‘We were for peace’ The Associated Press 06-01-2002
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Look out for cheap shots Aftim Saba MD 06-01-2002
Out of 30 years of teaching, he’s always been on the ball BY Pauline Bondonno, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Most bus riders to pay more this fall Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Hollywood film and television production exodus continues By GARY GENTILE, AP Business Writer 06-01-2002
Live Oak Park will get a quake-resistant facelift By Matt Liebowitz, Special to the Daily Planet 06-01-2002
Four slightly injured when LA-bound train hits truck The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Judge rules to stop credit card ‘warning’ law By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Mars Rocks? Staff 06-01-2002
Apple Computer executives’ stock selling just before financial falls By May Wong, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Nothing PC about new video game ‘State of Emergency’ By William Schiffmann, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Nature’s Way issues recall after lead is found in capsules Staff 06-01-2002
Former Davis aide admits discussing contribution snafu The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Home Matters
Making your aging parents’ home safer
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Simon firm drew above average fee from nonprofit The Associated Press 06-01-2002
The ‘unfitted’ bathroom: make it functional The Associated Press 06-01-2002
European Union ratifies global warming treaty The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Nasturtiums are pleasant nose twisters By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
India says border with Pakistan is stable for now The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Tip of the week Staff 06-01-2002
Gunman in deadly store rampage had remains in home By Eugene Tong, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Active Jewish community leader dies By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-01-2002
Grid operators deny senator’s accusations of manipulation By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Judge rules to stop credit card ‘warning’ By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
American moviegoers want patriotic films, poll shows The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten denied parolev By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Man with wired jaw wasn’t allowed clippers on plane The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Companies warn about ‘Like Mike’ electrocution scene The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Fire spreads over 1,500 acres in San Bernardino National Forest The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Cut in anti-smoking efforts because of budget crunch By Sandy Yang, Tje Associated Press 06-01-2002
Judge says EPA can set runoff limits for rivers By David Kravets The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Voucher bill introduced in response to ruling by Supreme Court By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Former Davis aide admits discussing contributions The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Bill pushing for more information on food labels killed by committee By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Oakland man charged with mailing ‘anthrax’ letter Staff 06-01-2002
Teens sentenced for attack on Mexican workers By Ben Fox, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Group sues LA schools for rabbit suffocation The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Davis unveils speedier Bay Area rail system By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Prss 06-01-2002
Former KGB agent surfaces in new role as an FBI informant By Ben Fox, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Courts reinstate Suzuki suit against Consumer Reports Staff 06-01-2002
Veterans affairs CEO suspended from duty Staff 06-01-2002
Mississippi State teaching the science of Hollywood By Jason Straziuso, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Cowgirl Museum opening in Fort Worth By Angela K. Brown, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Young NY writer ‘ended up’ with a best-selling novel By Pauline M. Millard, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Five arrested on identity theft charges The Associated Press 06-01-2002
NY Museum of Modern Art reopens — in Queens By Verenca Dobnik, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
BPD executes major drug crackdown By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 05-31-2002
Butler made People’s Park ‘safe for volleyball’ Carol Denney 05-31-2002
Jazz diva gets ‘Weill’d’ By Marc Breindel, Special to the Daily Planet 05-31-2002
Panthers looking to make noise at state championship meet By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 05-31-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 05-31-2002
Schools still face $2.5 million in cuts By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 05-31-2002
Hate is immoral Doug Finley 05-31-2002
The Hills Heat up Staff 05-31-2002
Local entrants in the CIF State Championship Track & Field Meet Staff 05-31-2002
City to consider boycott of Claremont By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 05-31-2002
Student protesters broke the law, should be ‘punished’ Susanne (Sanne) K. DeWitt 05-31-2002
History Staff 05-31-2002
Leaders & Lawmakers Staff 05-31-2002
Survivors of violence take to the stage By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 05-31-2002
News of the Weird The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Ancient footprints give impression of dinosaurs life, researchers say The Associated Press 05-31-2002
CHP uner fire over Golden Gate Bridge protest Daily Planet Wire Service 05-31-2002
Sony’s CD protection method foiled with a felt tip pen By Ron Harris, The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Oracle defends deals with California and other states The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Computer giants closing during week of July 4th to save money The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Ladders can be dangerous without proper use The Associated Press 05-31-2002
LA Archdiocese hires public relation firm to help with scandal The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Santa Rosa Diocese to require fingerprinting of its priests The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Mom whose daughter was expelled from school poses for Playboy The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Deal to restore 16,500 acres of salt ponds to wetlands By Colleen Valles, The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Lawmakers clear way for budget negotiations By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 05-31-2002
LA sheriff delays plan to release 400 inmates due to budget cuts The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Simon: investigate energy crisis The Associated Press 05-31-2002
Calif. education board adopts new rules for English-only classes By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 05-31-2002
State HMO regulators lose round in dispute with Kaiser By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 05-31-2002
State assembly passes bill to help build schools faster By Stefanie Frith, The Associated Press 05-31-2002
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
Friends say dead climbers were experts The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Animated role proves perfect fit for Tia Carrere By B.J. Reyes, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Survivors and investigators try to reconstruct calamity By Joseph B. Frazier, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
‘The Wire’: an intellectual TV police drama By Ben Nuckols, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
China, United States dancers strike gold By Deborah Bulkeley, The Associated Press 06-01-2002
Cell phones are the latest accessory at rock concerts By Catherine Lucey, The Associated Press 06-01-2002