Berkeley will see more of those bright purple Bicycle Boulevard signs soon if a resolution is passed by the City Council Tuesday night. -more-
Berkeley, unlike newer cities, was designed during the heyday of the electric streetcar, before going places meant driving a car. Berkeley's hilly residential subdivisions were designed during the first decade of the 20th century when the convenience of nearby streetcar service was an important amenity. In these hillside locations the standard grid pattern of blocks and streets was abandoned for winding roads that complimented and enhanced the undulating hillsides. To make a trip to the streetcar lines more direct, a network of pedestrian pathways, some with stairs, was created. -more-
Simple software tools can
create fine art images
-more-
Last .400 hitter dies after long battle with
strokes and congestive heart failure
-more-
Rule is in response to Cal OSHA citations given to city food program -more-
‘Berzerkeley’ Slam -more-
On the strength of an NCAA championship in softball, Cal placed 20th in the final Sears Director’s Cup standings - the Golden Bears’ third consecutive finish in the Top 20. -more-
After 19 years as executive director of Berkeley’s Public Education Foundation, Mary Friedman is calling it quits. Friedman will retire Aug. 1 and pass the reins to Trina Ostrander, the foundation’s current associate director. Ostrander will now guide the organization that started with $4,000 in donations in 1983 and distributed $700,000 throughout Berkeley public schools last year. -more-
At least one council race in the November election will likely be amicable. Current City Councilmember Dona Spring, District 4, and environmental activist LA Wood are espousing nothing but words of admiration for each other. -more-
For the past seven years Russell Bates — The Human Bumper Sticker — has been a fixture on Telegraph Avenue. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis said he reaffirmed California’s solidarity with Israel Friday in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. -more-
City officials and residents will discuss a controversial radio tower installed on the roof of Berkeley’s downtown Public Safety Building at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. -more-
LOS ANGELES — On the same day this week, news about two major mergers broke, bookends marking the extremes of the merger and acquisitions frenzy that has clearly run its course. -more-
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — President Bush, in a videotaped long-distance speech on Friday, told former East Bloc countries that hope to join NATO that the United States will work “arm in arm” with them to build a free and united Europe. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The Burning Man festival, an annual celebration of art and self-expression in the Nevada desert, is suing a video company for allegedly filming naked women at the festival surreptitiously and selling the videos. -more-
PALO ALTO — A Tennessee man led police on a 100-mph chase along San Francisco Bay area highways Friday morning before forcing a four-hour standoff that closed the southbound lanes of U.S. 101. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The state budget stalemate has delayed much-needed funding to California’s programs for the elderly. -more-
Functional rooms are fitted with wall-hung cupboards and storage areas.Still, there’s plenty to be said for junking the wood-veneer boxes attached to your walls. The rewards of starting from scratch with a few attractive, functional dressers, tables and freestanding cabinets are worth it. -more-
High-quality family time takes on new form with every generation, but there are some constants that modern design can accommodate quite nicely. For example, the age-old activity of cooking with mom (or dad), although usually more of an ideal than a norm in our hectic lives, has influenced the size and splendor of many modern kitchens. Dual sinks, large islands, snack bars, passthroughs and built-in desks create enough space for helpers, snackers, storytellers and bill-payers — bringing everyone together in a common space. -more-
Q. How do I replace a window? The current window is double-hung with sash weights, and I want to replace it with a new vinyl window. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The heavily armed Egyptian immigrant who fatally shot two people at the ticket counter of Israel’s national airline went to the Los Angeles airport to kill, the FBI said Friday. -more-
REDWOOD CITY — A woman who pleaded guilty to killing her 13-year-old son was sentenced to 37 years to life in prison Friday in San Mateo County Superior Court. -more-
TRIMMER — Soaked by 58-degree snow melt, the rafters share a group high-five, then slap their paddles in unison in the Kings River. -more-
PHILADELPHIA — Bellowing out “Oyez! Oyez!” and “hear ye, hear ye,” town criers from the United States and Canada unfurled their ornate scrolls Friday in the North American Town Criers Competition. -more-
MALABAR, Fla. — Sitting together in the home of their adoptive parents, the six children seem unshaken as they describe seven years of beatings and other abuse at the hands of their foster family. -more-
President turns 56 Saturday -more-
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that a law barring sexual relations between people of the same gender was an unconstitutional invasion of privacy. -more-
Sanctions could range
from a written reprimand
to license revocations
-more-
DENVER — Firefighting crews laid straw on charred hillsides and placed concrete barriers along roads Friday to prevent floods in areas stripped bare by wildfires. -more-
GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — Investigators may never learn what started the blaze that killed three little girls and three of the firefighters who tried to save them, an official said Friday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Berkeley artist Aimeé Baldwin took first place in the Chalk Art Contest at the annual North Beach Festival. -more-
Easy Living
The Great McGinty
Sullivan’s Travels
-more-
“Hi, I’m Jamal Sampson, your 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year.” -more-
The Berkeley Police Department says that reports of hate crime have continued since May when city leaders first pledged to address the growing problem of racially- and religiously-motivated crime. -more-
Big Brother 2 contestant
says network should not
have televised her assailant
-more-
From simple clerical errors to half-truths and long-forgotten lies, some coaches and athletic administrators aren’t always what they say they are. -more-
Low morale at the nearly 30-year-old Berkeley City Ballet has prompted up to 15 of it 85 students to put away their dancing shoes in protest of the dismissal of one of their favorite teachers. -more-
Mag TV will acclimate
viewers to video-on-demand
-more-
The Landmark Preservation Commission on Monday gave landmark status to the Corporation Yard and the Radcliffe building, effectively stopping the city from demolishing the building and redeveloping the area. -more-
High marks go to Oakland
Parks and Recreation
-more-
The California Department of Food and Agriculture said it has discovered a number of unlicensed cheese manufacturing operations in the state, including one in Napa County. -more-
Searching for information about Asian immigration to the United States just got easier thanks to a web site created by UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the federal government’s National Archives and Records Administration. -more-
OAKLAND – A proposed settlement would allow more than 500 farmers to escape $350 million in potential damages linked to the bankruptcy of canned fruit and tomato processor Tri Valley Growers. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court cleared the way for the National Park Service to develop a conference center and retreat at Fort Baker, a former military post near the Golden Gate Bridge. -more-
MALIBU — In the canyons of Malibu and Topanga, where a tree-shrouded retreat just inland from the jagged lips of the Pacific Ocean starts around $500,000 and spikes up from there, fire is a fact of life. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles airport was jammed with holiday travelers Thursday when May Park entered the international terminal. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Californians aren’t shy about taking to the open road, and the balance between automotive freedom and environmental stewardship is strong in the nation’s largest car market. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Under a tentative settlement with state regulators, SBC Pacific Bell has agreed to pay what would be a record $27 million fine for billing tens of thousands of customers for high-speed Internet service they never requested. -more-
EUREKA, S.D. — When the founder of USA Today visits the rural town where he was born, he often spends time at the Luncheonette Cafe, chatting with old friends about everything from their arthritis to world affairs. -more-
MALIBU — In the canyons of Malibu and Topanga, where a tree-shrouded retreat just inland from the jagged lips of the Pacific Ocean starts around $500,000 and spikes up from there, fire is a fact of life. -more-
YUBA CITY — Resort developers have joined an American Indian tribal group to announce plans to develop a casino-hotel on a site that Yuba County officials had hoped would host a racetrack. -more-
The announcer introduced the program as “On The House” and then us as “The Carey Brothers,” and soon the fate of our new Saturday morning home-improvement radio talk show would be on the line. -more-
No decorative surface is more colorful or interesting than ceramic tile. Unfortunately, we can’t recommend tile grout as an easy-to-clean surface. Although grout cleaners are available at your local tile store, you’ll find it easier and less expensive to use common household products to do the job. For colored grout, vinegar works wonders — either straight or in strong solution. How often is it that someone recommends any kind of a cleaner to you that you can gargle — although you’d need to be a big vinegar lover to do so. For white grout, you have a choice. Bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide is slightly more expensive than bleach, but it’s safer to use. -more-
Parade featured fire truck from WTC wreckage -more-
MIAMI — America West is firing the two pilots charged with trying to fly a jetliner to Phoenix while drunk, a company spokesman said Wednesday. -more-
Accident killed 3, injured 13 -more-
The Associated Press -more-
STATELINE, Nev. — Firefighters on land and in the air edged toward victory Thursday over a blaze that hit this tourism destination on the July Fourth weekend, burning some 672 wooded acres between a California ski resort and Nevada casinos at Lake Tahoe’s south shore. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The company best known for its boxed wine is hoping its purchase of Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Valley will continue its move into the fine-wine arena. -more-
RENO, Nev. — As the boating and beach season kicks off at Lake Tahoe, there’s lots of beach but a little less boating. -more-
LAKE ISABELLA — The death toll in a family drowning tragedy grew to five with the discovery of another body in Lake Isabella. -more-
RUNNING AC IN OFF-SEASON WON'T HELP CONDENSER -more-
Found to be enrolled in same flight school as one -more-
High startup costs and unknown effectiveness on voter turnout a turnoff -more-
It’s easy to understand the appeal of the Powerpuff Girls — just look at their eyes. -more-
Former Cal star rising through the Padres’ minor-league system -more-
Patricia Jameson said she noticed the new, bright pink building at 1600 University Ave. on her way to work a few days ago. But it was the name emblazoned on the side of the building – Magic Johnson – that drew her in. -more-
LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas hotel is rebuffing requests from guests who want to book the room where The Who bass guitarist John Entwistle died last week. -more-
Thanks to donations from residents nearby and as far away as Tahoe a summer bicycle program for underprivileged kids is back on track. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The number of movie and television roles for Screen Actors Guild members dropped 9.3 percent last year, with supporting actors among the hardest hit, the guild said. -more-
Walkers: Sleeping is not a crime -more-
Utility blasts family movie, saying it provides a dangerous example to kids -more-
The regional agencies charged with solving the Bay Area’s traffic problems and eliminating its housing crunch has begun shuffling its ranks, and the city of Berkeley is ready to get involved. -more-
According a National Low Income Housing Coaliton's 2001 report, rent for a one-bedroom occupancy in Alameda County is $991. Assuming that rent is no more than 30 percent of a person’s living costs, at minimum wage, a person would have to work 122 hours a week to pay rent. To make rent in 40 hours, a person must earn $19 an hour. -more-
Employers suspicious that dock workers might -more-
Just in time for your July Fourth outing, a study concludes that insect repellents containing the chemical called DEET provide the best protection against mosquito bites. -more-
HOUSTON — The first shipment of Russian oil to the United States arrived on Wednesday, and U.S. officials hailed the delivery as a step toward reducing dependence on Middle East oil. -more-
OAKLAND — Police shot a man holding his estranged wife at gunpoint on a San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge freeway overpass Wednesday morning, ending a situation that had forced officials to close most of the freeways approaching the bridge from the east. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The appeals court judge who stunned the nation by declaring the Pledge of Allegiance an unconstitutional endorsement of religion says he was following Supreme Court precedents. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A prosecutor said Wednesday he will appeal a judge’s decision to toss out Marjorie Knoller’s second-degree murder conviction in last year’s fatal dog mauling. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Californians will see extra police aircraft in the sky, more Coast Guard boats in the water and more patrolmen on the highways during Independence Day weekend as a result of last fall’s terrorist attacks. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The Hollywood buzz this week is whether Barry Diller will reprise his role as media mogul if Vivendi Universal decides to sell its U.S. entertainment assets. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Sharon Osbourne, wife of British rocker Ozzy Osbourne and star of the MTV reality show “The Osbournes,” underwent surgery Wednesday for a treatable cancer, a family publicist said. -more-
volunteers is selling out
LOS ANGELES — When Clifford Holland died of exhaustion during building of the tunnel linking lower Manhattan and New Jersey, a newspaper in 1924 extolled him as the “martyr engineer.” -more-
Nodar will try to continue Panthers’
recent boys’ basketball success
-more-
Landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy may have pleaded guilty to various felonies including tax evasion and the importation of minors for illegal sexual activity but his holdings in the city of Berkeley and his net worth have apparently not been marred by his transgressions. -more-
Assuring increased exposure for its men’s basketball program, the University of California has reached a one-year agreement with KFRC Radio (610 AM, San Francisco) to provide live coverage of the team’s games during the 2002-03 season. -more-
Start practicing your “oohs” and “ahhs.” -more-
To the Editor: -more-
Ninemire, assistants named National
Coaching Staff of the Year
-more-
The Berkeley High School Parent Teacher Student Association resolved a tense, four-month fight over electing a new leadership team Monday night, appointing retired San Jose State professor Joan Edelstein to the vacant president’s post and naming several other high-level officers. -more-
A proposal to develop community gardens and a nonprofit plant nursery in the San Pablo Park neighborhood is expected to be submitted to the Berkeley City Council in time for possible consideration July 9. -more-
Listeners of KPFA are raising money to help pay for an emergency, vision-saving procedure for the station’s longtime producer and contributor Mary Berg. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Federal prosecutors announced today that a San Francisco man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for selling baseball bats he claimed had been used in major league games by All-Star shortstops Derek Jeter and Nomar Garciaparra. -more-
Billions of dollars in trade
>are at stake; lockout would
cut flow of goods across nation
-more-
LOS ANGELES — After nearly four years of acquisitions that propelled Northrop Grumman Corp. from an endangered company in 1998 to the nation’s second-largest defense contractor, the company may be done growing — at least for now. -more-
Demands U.S. review -more-
KALGOORLIE, Australia — American adventurer Steve Fossett drifted into aviation history Tuesday, becoming the first person to fly a balloon solo around the world. -more-
NEW YORK— A longtime organizer of cultural events in Lower Manhattan was appointed Tuesday to oversee creation of a memorial to victims of the World Trade Center attack. -more-
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-
Health inspector could pay with jail time for free meals -more-
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-
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-
To the Editor: -more-
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-
With “Men in Black II,” as with its predecessor, clothes make the movie. -more-
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-
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-
Parents protest proposed changes to bilingual program -more-
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-
LOS ANGELES — For years, consumers and electronics manufacturers have had an unwritten agreement. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Another fiscal year, another California budget deadlock. -more-
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-
SAN DIEGO — A funny thing happens when you put an animal in a more natural setting. It acts naturally. -more-
Police steal show at SF’s
27th annual Gay Parade
-more-
To the Editor: -more-
Superstar scores twice to tie Pele’s mark,
erase bad memories of ‘98 Final loss
-more-
The scene was reminiscent of the final out of the World Series or the last seconds of the Super Bowl. Not that anyone mistook the San Francisco Fog Rugby Club for the Yankees or the Raiders, but the pride and exhilaration shared by players and fans Saturday at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco were genuinely big league. -more-
Garden party honors
late environmentalist
-more-
David Ross Brower was born in Berkeley on July 1, 1912. He dropped out of the University of California in his sophomore year, joined the Sierra Club two years later and by 1938 was engaging in conservation battles, be- -more-
For Brian Goldberg, a member of Berkeley’s Jewish community, crime has become an increasingly significant issue. -more-
Congresswoman a national figure; was lone dissenter against war on terrorism -more-
Tech-crash hangover prolonged by
LOS ANGELES – The Walt Disney Co. filed amended financial reports Friday to correct a math error relating to new accounting rules. -more-
WRIGHTWOOD – Firefighters gained full containment Saturday evening of a blaze that destroyed three homes and burned across more than 6,500 acres after being started by a car fire along Interstate 15. -more-
San Diego man claims to have
encountered Pearl’s alleged killer,
Osama Bin Laden’s associates
-more-
Small, cheap “granny flats” supported by
affordable housing groups, real estate
agents and senior citizen groups
-more-
SACRAMENTO – It may be the nation’s most populous state and the world’s 5th largest economy, but California’s governor has no official mansion and few places to go in Sacramento for major ceremonies. -more-
LOS ANGELES – Blackouts have ended and wholesale power costs have plummeted, but California’s energy crisis continues to haunt consumers. -more-
•Assembly bills: http://www.assembly.ca.gov -more-
Native American prophesy holds that in every seventh generation the young will lead people to spiritual renewal. -more-
RIPLEY, W.Va. – In a small-town square festooned by stars and stripes, President Bush paid little mind to July Fourth terrorism fears while celebrating America’s history and her heroes. -more-
Secretary of State
receives honor in Philadelphia
-more-
NEW YORK – Nearly buried in the bad financial news of the past week was the glimmer of hope it offered to struggling CNBC. -more-
