The building at 1809 University Ave., the current home of Youth Radio, was busting at the seams Friday night as the nonprofit held an informal graduation ceremony. -more-
Although Berkeley's early settlers were mostly farmers, west Berkeley's location on the shore of San Francisco Bay made it ideal for commerce and industry. Before the incorporation of the town of Berkeley in 1878, the area was called Ocean View because the ocean was visible directly through the Golden Gate. The first industry, the Pioneer Starch and Grist Mill, was founded in 1855, and the second was a lumber mill established by Zimri Brewer Heywood and Captain James Jacobs in 1856. -more-
Berkeley’s serious film buffs are counting the days until the Fine Arts Cinema closes its door at the end of the month. With scant few double bills left before the theater closes. -more-
The late-night hours soccer fans in the US have been keeping lately might seem suspect, but do not call them hooligans. They have been very well-behaved during the 2002 World Cup Tournament and the strange hours are not their fault. -more-
In November Berkeley’s “body politic” will likely answer a question nearly as old and at least twice as essential to the future of the city as the mortar in the foundation of City Hall — to what extent the will the design, development and planning of the city “accommodate more growth” or to what extent will it begin to “discourage sprawl.” -more-
YOKOHAMA, Japan — South Korea ended nearly a half-century of frustration at the World Cup, finally reaching the second round. It was kind enough to help the United States advance, too. -more-
Twenty-five years ago, after receiving a Ph.D. in English from the University of Chicago, Berkeley resident Joe Stein went to live in Israel for a year. But he didn’t see any Palestinians. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Its title smacks of a hastily produced, ripped-from-the-headlines tale of sex abuse by priests. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — In 1998, Arizona manager Buck Showalter considered Barry Bonds such a threat that he had him intentionally walked with the bases loaded. -more-
Neil Smith, the widely-respected principal of Martin Luther King Middle School, has been named director of curriculum, instruction and staff development for the district, effective July 1. -more-
Many Bay Area job seekers a bit more interested in improving the world than fattening their wallets may have attended Thursday’s Non-Profit Fair in Oakland. -more-
Many Bay Area job seekers a bit more interested in improving the world than fattening their wallets may have attended Thursday’s Non-Profit Fair in Oakland. -more-
SAN JOSE — Twelve eBay users from around the country have been invited to company headquarters to give the Internet auction site’s executives pieces of their minds: Customer service is lousy. The search engine is weak. Pop-up ads are deplorable. -more-
LOS ANGELES — California’s unemployment rate decreased slightly in May, even as the state economy lost 9,000 jobs, officials said Friday. -more-
You don’t think natural resources saved by your major appliances is a big deal? -more-
Bright innovations, including a resource center and lots of built-ins, lend functionality to this home, Plan K-22, by the Homestore Plans and Publications Designers Network. Its floor plan has 1,616 square feet of living space. -more-
Windows and skylights cover your home’s perimeter, each room sports a high ceiling, the walls and floor coverings are all pleasingly light-colored — yet you’re still wondering how you can work more natural light into your home. -more-
OAKLAND — Akira “Ike” Nakamura took 60 years to graduate from Castlemont High School. And when he did, he got two diplomas: one for 2002, one for 1944. -more-
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Winona Ryder pleaded innocent Friday to shoplifting and drug charges, and her lawyer said he’d try to disqualify the District Attorney’s office from trying the case. -more-
Visitors can take a Spam exam or can some ‘Spam’ -more-
BURBANK— To boost ratings at its flagging ABC network, The Walt Disney Co. is marshaling its vast resources to promote its new fall shows everywhere from Disneyland to the big screen and even in its sports restaurants. -more-
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the original 1776 copies of the nation’s Declaration of Independence will be in Louisville for a public viewing this fall. -more-
Industry professionals pick American Film Institute’s annual favorites list -more-
NEW YORK — Author David Baldacci has settled a legal dispute with a publisher after complaining that his name was featured too prominently on the cover of an anthology of mystery stories. -more-
TORONTO — It’s hard to avoid biblical references when discussing Patrick Moore, a Greenpeace co-founder who now gets paid by the biotech industry and other foes of the environmental organization. -more-
SACRAMENTO — After months of haggling, arguing and occasional screaming about California’s toughest housing dilemma, a bill to make more room for low-income apartments is moving again. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Rejected once already, Gov. Gray Davis and California Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein repeated a call Friday for President Bush to buy 36 undeveloped oil leases off California’s coast. -more-
Letters threatening anthrax contained Victoria’s Secret talcum powder -more-
People allergic to antibiotics are at risk -more-
The milk products being voluntarily recalled by Berkeley Farms were sold under the brand names Berkeley Farms, Dairy Dawn, Ralph’s, Mountain Dairy, Sysco/Wholesale Farms, Smart & Final, Albertsons, Good Day, and Best Yet. -more-
WASHINGTON — The last time Juventino Ortiz tried to collect the rest of his pay for picking fruit in Northern California, a government official chased him out of his office. -more-
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Forensic investigators said Friday that the body of a California man killed in southern El Salvador was so badly decomposed that they were unable to determine a cause of death. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Excavation of an ancient seaport on Egypt’s Red Sea found spices, gems and other exotic cargo showing that sea trade linking the Roman Empire and India 2,000 years ago rivaled the legendary Silk Road at times, archaeologists say. -more-
Judge says jurors need not -more-
NEW YORK — Just when it seemed the credibility of corporate America couldn’t sink any lower, another top business leader faces charges of white-collar crime. -more-
LAS VEGAS — Federal officials insisted Friday that the site of a proposed national nuclear waste repository in the Nevada desert is safe, despite an early morning earthquake that rumbled nearby. -more-
Moving plutonium across state’s highways is illegal -more-
History 06-15-2002
History 06-14-2002
History 06-12-2002
Partial verdict reached in Earth First! case 06-11-2002
California prosecutors search for victims of priest sexual abuse 06-10-2002
Future for Youth Radio fuzzy By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 06-15-2002
Pioneer West Berkeley house takes on a new life, wins an award By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 06-15-2002
Complaints against reverend Rev. Tom Sanders 06-15-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 06-15-2002
Films of Clara Van Gool, at the Fine Arts Cinema By Peter Crimmins, 06-15-2002
Arts & Entertainment Staff 06-15-2002
Fans pull all-nighters for different kind of finals by Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 06-15-2002
City’s horizon is in the hands of voters By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 06-15-2002
Thanks Alameda James F. Harris 06-15-2002
U.S. team joins Korea, Japan, Belgium in 2nd round Staff 06-15-2002
Visit to Israel a peace mission for local man By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-15-2002
20 mph no joke Steve Geller 06-15-2002
Producers of new ’Altar Boys’ movie deflect assumptions By David Germain, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Pitch to the man fourth on the career HR list By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
King’s principal takes key school district post By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-15-2002
News of the Weird Staff 06-15-2002
Bay Area job seekers look for more than a paycheck By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-15-2002
Bay Area job seekers look for more than a paycheck By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-15-2002
eBay struggles to keep die-hard users happy By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
New Unemployment Figures Staff 06-15-2002
New appliances are energy stars The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Innovations make home functional Staff 06-15-2002
Building more light into your home Staff 06-15-2002
60-year wait ends for former interment camp man Staff 06-15-2002
Winona Ryder pleads innocent to theft, drug charges The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Canned convenience food Spam has its own museum By Craig Gustafson, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Disney plans to pull viewers to ABC’s season The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Original Declaration of Independence copy on display Staff 06-15-2002
’Casablanca’ leads list of favorite movie love stories By David Germaiin, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Dispute resolved over mystery anthology Staff 06-15-2002
Briefs Staff 06-15-2002
Greenpeace co-founder Moore accused of treason By Paul Elias, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Bill to stimulate more low-income apartments moves By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Davis, senators repeat call for Bush to buy oil leases of state’s coast By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Man gets two years for mailing fake anthrax Staff 06-15-2002
Berkeley Farms recalls antibiotic-tainted milk The Associated Press 06-15-2002
The tainted milk products being recalled Staff 06-15-2002
Mexican guest workers seek Congress’ help to recover decades-overdue pay By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Salvadoran investigators unable to determine how American died Staff 06-15-2002
Archaeological dig shows Roman sea trade with India By Andrew Bridges, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Superintendent calls for small schools at Berkeley High School By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-14-2002
Revitalizing San Pablo Ave. area Pamela Thomas 06-14-2002
Berkeley Rep does justice to wacky British drama By John Angell Grant, Special to the Daily Planet 06-14-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 06-14-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 06-14-2002
Berkeley duo helps push Bay Oaks to national tournament By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-14-2002
Police force turns over By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-14-2002
Security issue Marc Sapir 06-14-2002
A child’s glimpse of the Middle East in new documentary By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 06-14-2002
Bicycle Friendly Berkeley keeps kids safe By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 06-14-2002
Bad drivers a gold mine Tim Plume 06-14-2002
Feral cats not welcome By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-14-2002
Oakland’s ‘Barbeque,’ Beer and Bluesfest Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 06-14-2002
News of the Weird Staff 06-14-2002
Flags fly for motorists Mike Dinoffria, Berkeley Daily Planet 06-14-2002
correction Staff 06-14-2002
Auto emissions bill struggles to regain momentum By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 06-14-2002
Web browser project makes one last stab at challenging Microsoft Corp. By Anick Jesdanun, The Associated PRess 06-14-2002
Home and Garden By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 06-14-2002
Berkeley scientist helps locate new Jupiter-like planet Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2002
State Briefs Staff 06-14-2002
Arriving in style: Playboy founder’s Mercedes limo for sale Staff 06-14-2002
CLICK AND CLACK TALK CARS BY TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI 06-14-2002
Committee denies license for Grateful Dead reunion concert Staff 06-14-2002
Teen won’t talk to investigators about car crash Daily Planet Wire Services 06-14-2002
Berkeley’s bay trail coming soon By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-12-2002
No coincidence Daniella Thompson 06-12-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 06-12-2002
Extra work pays off for Berkeley High rowing duo By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-12-2002
Jury awards Earth First! $4.4 million By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-12-2002
Historically significant Sally B. Woodbridge 06-12-2002
Russell’s lawyer: alleged victim consented to sex By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Pot club closes following robbery By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 06-12-2002
Rallying for marijuana for patients Kim Hanna 06-12-2002
Goalless France booted from Cup By Phil Brown The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Standoff, random shooting shake south neighborhood By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 06-12-2002
What’s good for San Pablo Avenue? David Snipper 06-12-2002
News of the Weird Staff 06-12-2002
School board considers asking for more money By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 06-12-2002
Lawrence lab ends controversial test By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-12-2002
Four Knight Ridder newspapers lower Sunday prices By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Lycos offers subscription music service The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Number of pirated CDs nearly doubled in 2001, industry says By SIMON AVERY, The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Government tries to halt sale of Hiroshima atomic bomb remnants By David Kravits, The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Bid for North Coast Railroad By The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Governor names California’s first official Poet Laureate By JIM WASSERMAN, The Associated Press 06-12-2002
FBI questioning dive shops to head off terrorist attacks By Seth Hettena, The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Northern fire still a problem The Associated Press 06-12-2002
Investigator: suspect appeared nervous days after girl vanished Staff 06-12-2002
Nine charges thrown out in shoe bomb case The Associated Press 06-12-2002
National Briefs Staff 06-12-2002
BHS students design a city By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 06-11-2002
News of the Weird The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Medical Herbs affirms its commitment to patients Dorrit Geshuri Marijuana ActivistProject Director, Medical Herbs 06-11-2002
Out and About Staff 06-11-2002
Woman says Russell slipped her a ‘mickey’ By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Protesters demand hate crime policy By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 06-11-2002
History The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Proposal would encourage sprawl Marcy Greenhut BEST 06-11-2002
There’s free lunch for kids who need it By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 06-11-2002
Unenforced laws are useless Donna Cummings 06-11-2002
Bugs to return in new Looney Tunes movie The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Officials prepare for a hot fire season By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 06-11-2002
Civil rights group not just a Jewish group Renata Polt Berkeley 06-11-2002
Professor reconstructs unfinished Chopin prelude from artist’s notes Catherine Lucey The Associated Press 06-11-2002
UC offers carpool, public transit incentives By David ScharfenbergDaily Planet staff 06-11-2002
Media mergers threatening popular culture The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Maintenance crew dumps soapy water into Strawberry Creek By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 06-11-2002
Partial solar eclipse dims skies across swath of Earth By Paul Chavez The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Davis goes negative in ad of general election The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Venture capitalists sustained 27.8 percent loss in 2001 By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 06-11-2002
City of Hope awarded $300 million in suit By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Senate approves deadline on plant construction Staff 06-11-2002
Calif. bill would allow paid leaves to care for family By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 06-11-2002
Blaze races through wilderness Staff 06-11-2002
Girl injured in theme park ride upgraded to fair condition The Associated Press 06-11-2002
South Berkeley’s revitalization: A mixed blessing By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-10-2002
Concerns about big housing amid small homes -Honor Thompson 06-10-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 06-10-2002
Japan’s victory set off celebration at home, deadly riots in Russia By Phil Brown, The Associated Press 06-10-2002
Artists and housing advocates join forces By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet 06-10-2002
Time to listen to Dwight -Kate Bernier 06-10-2002
ESPY nomination for Cal’s Coughlin Daily Planet Wire Services 06-10-2002
Newspaper: FBI and CIA worked covertly to harass UC students The Associated Press 06-10-2002
Berkeley High teacher bids farewell By Katie Flynn, Daily Planet Intern 06-10-2002
Killer mom pleads guilty as charged By RON HARRIS Associated Press Writer 06-10-2002
Northern California wildfire forces evacuation of 150 homes on Sunday Staff 06-10-2002
Bay Briefs Staff 06-10-2002
Art, Gravy at Live Oak Park By Neil G. Greene, Special to the Daily Planet 06-10-2002
’Undercover Brother’ makes leap from Web to big screen By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 06-10-2002
Yahoo reformats main, shopping and mail pages The Associated Press 06-10-2002
Girl’s fall from ride latest incident at Vallejo’s Six Flags Marine World By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 06-10-2002
Napa Valley Wine Auction draws $320,000 bid By Michelle Locke, Associated Press Writer 06-10-2002
Famed Ghirardelli chocolate company celebrates 150 years The Associated Press 06-10-2002
FBI questioning dive shop owners in scuba inquiry By Seth Hettena, Associated Press Writer 06-10-2002
California struggling with growing numbers of elderly inmates The Associated Press 06-10-2002
Monterey aquarium hopes to capture, display great white shark The Associated Press 06-10-2002
Judge’s ruling moves Anderson jury out of deadlock By Kristen Hays, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
Corporate America battered by allegations of white collar crime By Alan Clendenning, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
DOE downplays risk after earthquake near Yucca By Ken Ritter, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
S.C. governor sends troopers to stop plutonium shipments By Jacob Jordan, The Associated Press 06-15-2002
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