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District awaits county’s take on budget

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday July 02, 2002

The Board of Education unanimously approved the 2002-2003 budget despite fears that the county will reject the district’s financial plan for a second straight year. -more-



News of the Weird

Tuesday July 02, 2002

Health inspector could pay with jail time for free meals -more-



A new era is an option

Linda Schacht Gage Berkeley
Tuesday July 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Out & About

Staff
Tuesday July 02, 2002

Monday, July 1

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3-run homer in the ninth seals Giants’ win over Rockies

By John Marshall The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

DENVER — Jeff Kent hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants rallied for an 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. -more-



Hotel scoffs at city’s boycott

By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday July 02, 2002

Three weeks after Berkeley leaders urged city residents to boycott the high society Claremont Resort and Spa, hotel managers are calling the boycott a failure. -more-



History

Tuesday July 02, 2002

Today’s Highlight in History: -more-



Dollar declined while ‘under God’

Robert R. Piper Berkeley
Tuesday July 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



West Berkeley to city: help us

By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday July 02, 2002

Approximately 30 residents of west Berkeley met with police and city officials Monday night to request the city’s assistance in dealing with an increase in speeding, crime and drug dealing in the neighborhood. -more-



Let’s keep an open mind

Ann Rogers Middletown
Tuesday July 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



At the Movies: ‘Men in Black II’; The charm is in the characters, not the plot

David Germain The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

With “Men in Black II,” as with its predecessor, clothes make the movie. -more-



Lincoln Highway fire truck journey rolls through town

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Tuesday July 02, 2002

Craig Harmon’s journey across the nation will end in San Francisco on July 4. But on Monday, the history buff made one last stop in Berkeley to pay tribute to a local writer who helped inspire his trip. -more-



Lee’s refusal was not heroic

Carol Denney Berkeley
Tuesday July 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



FTC says entertainment industry making progress

Gary Gentile The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES – While progress has been made by the music, movie and video game industries in curtailing the marketing of violent content to teens, the Federal Trade Commission found more could be done. -more-



Briefs

The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

Parents protest proposed changes to bilingual program -more-



Who is to blame?

Howard Oggman Berkeley
Tuesday July 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Features

WorldCom implosion won’t change pension strategies

By Simon Avery The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Public pension funds across the country were stung by millions of dollars in losses from the recent debacles at Worldcom, Enron and other companies, but their managers say they have no immediate plans to change strategies. -more-


Consumers hit in Silicon Valley, Hollywood battle

By Simon Avery The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — For years, consumers and electronics manufacturers have had an unwritten agreement. -more-


State begins its year with no budget

By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Another fiscal year, another California budget deadlock. -more-


State reporting new cases of HIV

The Associated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — California joined most of the nation’s other states Monday in reporting new cases of HIV infection, an effort officials hope will help identify which demographic groups are suffering most from the virus. -more-


Zoos are turning toward natural habitat exhibits

By Stefanie Frith The Asociated Press
Tuesday July 02, 2002

SAN DIEGO — A funny thing happens when you put an animal in a more natural setting. It acts naturally. -more-


Editorial

Native American documentary a small, powerful effort

By Matthew Artz Special to The Daily Planet
Tuesday July 02, 2002

Native American prophesy holds that in every seventh generation the young will lead people to spiritual renewal. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Native American documentary a small, powerful effort 07-02-2002

Bay Area Briefs 07-01-2002

History 06-29-2002

News of the Weird 06-28-2002

One man dead after south Berkeley fight 06-27-2002

eBay’s early days weren’t about PEZ dispensers after all 06-27-2002

History 06-26-2002

News

District awaits county’s take on budget By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 07-02-2002

News of the Weird 07-02-2002

A new era is an option Linda Schacht Gage Berkeley 07-02-2002

Out & About Staff 07-02-2002

3-run homer in the ninth seals Giants’ win over Rockies By John Marshall The Associated Press 07-02-2002

Hotel scoffs at city’s boycott By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 07-02-2002

History 07-02-2002

Dollar declined while ‘under God’ Robert R. Piper Berkeley 07-02-2002

West Berkeley to city: help us By Devona Walker Daily Planet Staff 07-02-2002

Let’s keep an open mind Ann Rogers Middletown 07-02-2002

At the Movies: ‘Men in Black II’; The charm is in the characters, not the plot David Germain The Associated Press 07-02-2002

Lincoln Highway fire truck journey rolls through town By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 07-02-2002

Lee’s refusal was not heroic Carol Denney Berkeley 07-02-2002

FTC says entertainment industry making progress Gary Gentile The Associated Press 07-02-2002

Briefs The Associated Press 07-02-2002

Who is to blame? Howard Oggman Berkeley 07-02-2002

WorldCom implosion won’t change pension strategies By Simon Avery The Associated Press 07-02-2002

Consumers hit in Silicon Valley, Hollywood battle By Simon Avery The Associated Press 07-02-2002

State begins its year with no budget By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 07-02-2002

State reporting new cases of HIV The Associated Press 07-02-2002

Zoos are turning toward natural habitat exhibits By Stefanie Frith The Asociated Press 07-02-2002

Bay Area shows Pride By Jim Emerson, Special to the Daily Planet 07-01-2002

Have city leaders accommodated your needs? Berkeley Citizens Sunshine Coalition 07-01-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 07-01-2002

Ronaldo leads Brazil to fifth World Cup title By Barry Wilner, The Associated Press 07-01-2002

Tournament honors gay UC alumni on Flight 93 Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 07-01-2002

Another thought on the pledge Barry Hoffman 07-01-2002

A legacy lives By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 07-01-2002

Questionable cafeteria food Elsie Lee Szeto 07-01-2002

David Brower (1912 -2000) - From the Earth Island Institute 07-01-2002

Police give tips for staying safe By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 07-01-2002

Barbara Lee rises to hero status among the left By Martha Mendoza, The Associated Press 07-01-2002

Bad times turn worse for venture capitalists By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 07-01-2002

Disney files amended financial reports to fix math error The Associated Press 07-01-2002

Cajon Pass fire contained after burning three homes The Associated Press 07-01-2002

Islamic convert tells tales of extremists and the FBI By Seth Hettena, The Associated Press 07-01-2002

New bill to spur secondary units draws fire from cities By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 07-01-2002

Former governor’s mansion begins restoration to public service By Louise Chu, Associated Press 07-01-2002

Power rates stay sky-high, even as wholesale prices fall The Associated Press 07-01-2002

Here’s how to track a bill through the legislative process – The Associated Press 07-01-2002

EarthFirst! may drop unresolved charges By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-29-2002

old postcards provide views of the past By Susan Cerny, Special to the Daily Planet 06-29-2002

Monotheists are okay Steve Geller 06-29-2002

California Theater reopens after renovations; Fine Arts Cinema closes its doors By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 06-29-2002

Arts Calendar Staff 06-29-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 06-29-2002

More than just basketball By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-29-2002

25 bicycles stolen from police group Staff 06-29-2002

We are entitled to be ‘under God’ Harold Reimann 06-29-2002

Disney movie introduces Elvis to a new generation By Woody Baird, The Associated Pres 06-29-2002

St. Mary’s to hire new boys’ coach By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-29-2002

Answers sought after Haste Street stabbing Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 06-29-2002

Agnostics want recognition Sonja Fitz 06-29-2002

Despite Entwistle’s death, The Who returns to stage By Larry McShane, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Brazil vs. Germany – finally By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Activist Joy Moore bows out of Board of Education race By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-29-2002

Take a look at lights Charles Siegel 06-29-2002

News of the Weird Staff 06-29-2002

Look out for cheap shots Aftim Saba MD 06-29-2002

Most bus riders to pay more this fall Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 06-29-2002

Live Oak Park will get a quake-resistant facelift By Matt Liebowitz, Special to the Daily Planet 06-29-2002

Judge rules to stop credit card ‘warning’ law By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Apple Computer executives’ stock selling just before financial falls By May Wong, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Nature’s Way issues recall after lead is found in capsules Staff 06-29-2002

Making your aging parents’ home safer The Associated Press 06-29-2002

The ‘unfitted’ bathroom: make it functional The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Nasturtiums are pleasant nose twisters Staff 06-29-2002

The ‘unfitted’ bathroom: make it functional The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Active Jewish community leader dies By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 06-29-2002

Judge rules to stop credit card ‘warning’ By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Manson follower Leslie Van Houten denied parole By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Companies warn about ‘Like Mike’ electrocution scene The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Cut in anti-smoking efforts because of budget crunch By Sandy Yang, Tje Associated Press 06-29-2002

Voucher bill introduced in response to ruling by Supreme Court By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Bill pushing for more information on food labels killed by committee By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Teens sentenced for attack on Mexican workers By Ben Fox, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Davis unveils speedier Bay Area rail system By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Prss 06-29-2002

Group sues LA schools for rabbit suffocation The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Courts reinstate Suzuki suit against Consumer Reports Staff 06-29-2002

Mississippi State teaching the science of Hollywood By Jason Straziuso, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Young NY writer ‘ended up’ with a best-selling novel By Pauline M. Millard, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

NY Museum of Modern Art reopens — in Queens By Verenca Dobnik, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

New taxes scheduled for ballot By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-28-2002

This is not a joke Norah R.J. Foster, 06-28-2002

Veterans revisit war through art and writing By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 06-28-2002

Arts Calendar Staff 06-28-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 06-28-2002

PERSPECTIVE



NCAA sanctions extend
disaster of
Holmoe era
Jared Green 06-28-2002

‘Under God’ evokes strong local reactions By Matt Liebowitz, Special to the Daily Planet 06-28-2002

Don’t exempt Section 8 Vicki Larrick 06-28-2002

Zurich show observes cult author’s 125th birthday By Hanns Neuerbourg, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Gay rugby tournament to honor slain former Cal player By Margie Mason, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

District 8 draws another City Council candidate By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 06-28-2002

Be the best you can be Carlyse North 06-28-2002

Television and film screenwriters honored with Humanitas Prize The Associated Press 06-28-2002

BART fares up 5 percent By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 06-28-2002

Group aims to teach public of world events, local impacts By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 06-28-2002

Pittsburg man arrested in connection with stabbing death Staff 06-28-2002

Bay Area transportation agency votes to reduce roadside phones The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Pilot, controller errors to blame for Southwest crash Staff 06-28-2002

Former Oakland cop going to trial to fight 116 civil suits filed against him The Associated Press 06-28-2002

In the future, eyes are the window to the wallet By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

In the future, eyes are the window to the wallet By Gary Gentile By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Briefs Staff 06-28-2002

Preparation key to perfect paint project By James and Morris Carey The Asociated Press 06-28-2002

State marks 10th anniversary of one-two quake punch By Andrew Bridges, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Californians pessimistic about any progress on environment By Colleen Valees, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Committee approves bill to forbid cigarette sales if under 21 By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

A longshoremen’s strike could throw world markets By Justin Pritchard, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Judge puts his Pledge of Allegiance ruling on hold By David Kravets, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Assembly passes resolution supporting pledge Staff 06-28-2002

Click and Clack Talk Cars by Tom and Ray Magliozzi 06-28-2002

Reality upstages Martha Stewart’s idealized lifestyle The Associated Press 06-28-2002

Old hot sauce bottle offers peek into Virginia City past By Scott Sonner, The Associated Press 06-28-2002

More teenagers using cocaine; still drinking and smoking, CDC says Staff 06-28-2002

College Board adds written essay to SAT exam Staff 06-28-2002

Another guilty plea in teen-age sex ring By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 06-27-2002

News of the Weird The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Tritium is dangerous Gene Bernardi Committee to Minimize Toxic Waste 06-27-2002

Out and About Staff 06-27-2002

Warriors add Dunleavy Jr., Welsch and Logan to team By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Superintendent: major problems in food services By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 06-27-2002

History The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Watch the state budget Nancy Bickel, President Lois Brubeck, Action VP 06-27-2002

Sampson headed to Utah Staff Report 06-27-2002

NCAA slaps Cal football team with bowl ban, five-year probation By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 06-27-2002

Death sentence is wrong John Murcko Oakland 06-27-2002

TV chef Yan opens first Yan Can restaurant By Margie Mason The Associated Press 06-27-2002

School board raise makes ballot, City Council’s does not By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 06-27-2002

1826 photograph undergoes unprecedented scientific analysis Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Berkeley Guides provide city with important service By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff 06-27-2002

’Napoleon’ movie plans to be published 06-27-2002

Court rejects cross sale to memorial association By Seth Hettena The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Charity donations remain strong despite technology downturn 06-27-2002

WorldCom could spell even tougher times for telecoms By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Mexico’s peso falls to lowest level since 2000 06-27-2002

Interest in July 4 laser light shows up dramatically By Sandy Yang The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Federal appeals court rules Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because of words ‘under God’ By David Kravets The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Pledge of Allegiance expert not surprised by state court ruling By Brian White The Associated Press 06-27-2002

A brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance 06-27-2002

Convicted spy testifies in San Diego murder case By Ben Fox The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Bill would bring business strategies and principles into the classroom The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Senate panel approves measure that seeks to diversifying state education board By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Leslie Van Houten different one in Manson cult By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Martha Stewart shares tumble because of reports of wider probe The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Providence Mayor Cianci bows out of mayoral race after corruption conviction 06-27-2002

Conn. court rules small companies can fire pregnant employees By Matt Sedensky The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Man convicted in Costa Rican scheme The Associated Press 06-27-2002

Parents can’t waive liability for child, Colorado court finds in skiing accident case 06-27-2002

‘Women of Enron’ magazine issue hits newsstands By Kristen Hays The Associated Press 06-27-2002

City adopts final budget By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-26-2002

Tower sites for public safety? Kate Bernier 06-26-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 06-26-2002

Sampson’s NBA draft prospects look dim By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 06-26-2002

UC clerical workers ready to strike By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 06-26-2002

Let’s be rational Jane Stillwater 06-26-2002

Warriors love Dunleavy, but trade rumors still abound By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Berkeley leaders labor over union demands By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 06-26-2002

Play by the planet’s rules Marion Syrek 06-26-2002

Juco All-American to transfer to Cal Daily Planet Wire Services 06-26-2002

Weekend shootings keep west Berkeley on guard By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 06-26-2002

News of the Weird Staff 06-26-2002

Police aim to step up community efforts By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 06-26-2002

Class size reduction not as beneficial as hoped By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Peralta vice chancellor to retire Staff 06-26-2002

Court upholds age discrimination By David Kravets The Associated Press By David Kravets, The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Utility regulators partner in PG&E bankruptcy By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Briefs Staff 06-26-2002

Raisin oversupply prompts San Joaquin Valley growers to pull thousands of acres of grapevines By Kim Baca, The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Alert warns of university computer infiltration By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Bill Simon goes for laughs in new campaign mocking Davis’ aggressive fund-raising Staff 06-26-2002

Post-Oracle bill would tighten lobbying rules The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Trial likely on Florida lawsuit over 2000 election By Catherine Wilson The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Comprehensive study links spanking to aggression, behavior problems The Associated Press 06-26-2002

Columns

Animated role proves perfect fit for Tia Carrere By B.J. Reyes, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

‘The Wire’: an intellectual TV police drama By Ben Nuckols, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

China, United States dancers strike gold By Deborah Bulkeley, The Associated Press 06-29-2002

Cell phones are the latest accessory at rock concerts By Catherine Lucey, The Associated Press 06-29-2002