The University of California announced this week that it is temporarily suspending its fall 2002 study abroad program in India in light of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. -more-
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St. Mary’s High senior Chase Moore was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates during the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on Wednesday. The Pirates selected Moore with the 1153rd overall pick, the first selection of the 39th round. -more-
The last three months have been a “nightmare” for 24 year-old Israeli Roy Gordon. -more-
The playfulness of the venue, the beat from a live DJ and the exuberance of the cast make Impact Theater’s "Love is the Law" light up into a true party. And playwright Zay Amsbury is smart enough to know that no party is complete without a little drama. Raver-boy Kenzie, deadened to the rave “love drug” ecstasy because of overuse, is ready to leave the party - until he meets Sarah, and they hit it off. That night Sarah drops a bomb: she’s with the Drug Enforcement Agency. She’s not there to shut the drug-laden rave down – or is she? It all depends on Kenzie. -more-
YOKOHAMA, Japan – The U.S. team wasted no time rebounding from the bottom of the soccer world. -more-
News of a 75 percent price hike at Shattuck Avenue Self-Storage has prompted Berkeley leaders to question a 10-year-old, city-funded program that pays for storage lockers for the community’s homeless. -more-
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Cal senior second baseman Carson White was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 23rd round of the 2002 Major League Amateur Draft. -more-
Warm weather and high winds caused the California Department of Forestry to declare fire season early this year. The wind has dried grass rapidly. The warm temperatures have also fueled the dangerous conditions, say California fire safety officials. -more-
Berkeley’s library system will be doing its part to fight off summer doldrums. -more-
REDWOOD CITY – Worldwide semiconductor sales are expected to increase 3.1 percent in 2002 and jump 23.2 percent in 2003, according to a midyear forecast released Wednesday by an industry trade group. -more-
SAN JOSE – Internet auction leader eBay Inc. is trying to fight fraud on the site with a new software program that scans for suspicious listings and alerts company investigators, chief executive Meg Whitman said Wednesday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, say the state could see warmer temperatures and a smaller snowpack over the next half-century because of global warming, a change that could diminish water supplies in a state already familiar with drought. -more-
HANFORD– A priest accused of raping a 16-year-old girl who worked as a clerk in his parish will stand trial, a judge has ruled. -more-
LOS ANGELES – A dazzling solar eclipse will be on display across a broad swath of the western United States, Mexico, Canada and Asia on Monday, with as much as 99 percent of the sun obscured by the moon. -more-
LOS ANGELES – A 7-year-old boy whose body was found in a mansion pool days after he disappeared drowned accidentally, the coroner’s office said Wednesday. -more-
LA boy’s death ruled accidental 06-06-2002
Study: TV diversity still lags in quantity, quality 06-05-2002
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
UC shuts down study program in India this fall By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 06-06-2002
News of the Weird The Associated Press 06-06-2002
Let’s consider a minus 15 mph speed limit Tom Brown Berkeley 06-06-2002
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 06-06-2002
Out and About Staff 06-06-2002
St. Mary’s Moore drafted by Pirates By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-06-2002
Suicide bomber survivors tell story By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 06-06-2002
UC professors deserve an “F” Giora Stavi Berkeley 06-06-2002
Jacob Coakley Special to the Daily Planet 06-06-2002
Americans pull off shocker over Portugal The Associated Press 06-06-2002
City questions lockers it provides to homeless By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 06-06-2002
Darling Flower Shop is structure of “demerit” Hank Resnik Berkeley 06-06-2002
Cal’s White selected by Colorado Daily Planet Wire Services 06-06-2002
Fire danger moderate in Northern California By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 06-06-2002
Library offers plenty for youth this summer Mike Dinoffria Special to the Daily Planet 06-06-2002
Semiconductor industry group projects recovery The Associated Press 06-06-2002
eBay has deployed weapon against fraud By Brian Bergstein The Associated press 06-06-2002
Researchers say global warming will leave state short of water By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 06-06-2002
Priest accused of raping girl bound for trial The Associated Press 06-06-2002
Moon to obscure sun in partial solar eclipse By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 06-06-2002
UC Professors push for divestment from Israel By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-05-2002
20 mph is not slow enough for our safety, air quality Sedge Thomson 06-05-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 06-05-2002
A’s top pick follows in his father’s footsteps The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Local 1 ousted from Berkeley schools By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-05-2002
Celebrate Affordable Housing Week Assemblywoman Dion Aroner Berkeley 06-05-2002
Hutchinson, Baker go early Staff Report 06-05-2002
November ballot being prepped with city bonds By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-05-2002
Asian teams win, lose and tie at World Cup The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Future of historic building debated By Matt Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 06-05-2002
Census ranks Rancho Santa Fe as nation’s wealthiest town By Seth Hettena, The Associated Press 06-05-2002
News of the Weird Staff 06-05-2002
Verdict delayed in Oakland car bombing case By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-05-2002
Teen recognized for dancing, choreography By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-05-2002
Concord woman selected as winner of Afghan scholarship to study law Staff 06-05-2002
Apple introduces eMac for computer users The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Former Andersen executive talks about financial reporting system By May Wong, The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Mountain View Intuit to buy property software company The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Cardinal to take out newspaper ads on abuse The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Air Force colonel suspended after bad-mouthing Bush By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Woman convicted of killing three tenants may be let go from prison The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Regents pick nuclear weapons designer to head Livermore Staff 06-05-2002
Lawmakers begin budget negotiations By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Trial starts for man accused of killing child By Ben Fox, The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Medical journal puts itself, competitors under microscope By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press 06-05-2002
Dozens return to scorched homes The Associated Press 06-05-2002
R.I. mayor acquitted of some charges Staff 06-05-2002
Comeback bid fails, bankruptcy looms for San Jose Symphony By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 06-05-2002
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
News of the Weird Staff 06-01-2002
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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The Associated Press
06-01-2002
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
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
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