Page One

One-day nurse’s strike averted

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Alta Bates nurses are set to
vote on contract Wednesday
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Put away the card

Michael Fullerton
Tuesday July 16, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Out & About Calendar

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002


Tuesday, July 16

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‘Outstanding’ Ted Lilly helps A’s beat Devil Rays

The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ted Lilly made an outstanding first impression for the Oakland Athletics. -more-



Mayor candidates seek endorsements

By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Lunch dates and phone calls have begun to overwhelm mayoral candidates as they bid for support from their friends in high places. -more-



Keep an eye on the lab

Irmi Meindl and Pamela Sihvola
Tuesday July 16, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Lance Armstrong fails to finish first in Tour time-trial

By Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

LORIENT, France — Lance Armstrong isn’t the dominating force he used to be in Tour de France time trials. -more-



State helps small businesses reduce energy costs

By Ethan Bliss, Special to the Daily Planet
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Energy-efficient lights save
$1,000 a year, program says
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Not under god

Ken Norwood
Tuesday July 16, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



The Crucible center works to repair relationship with community

By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Berkeley promoter Eugene Cockerham Jr. is synonymous with the word swindler in the eyes of many city officials. -more-



Get down on one knee

Alan Estrada
Tuesday July 16, 2002

To The Editor: -more-



News of the Weird

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Jump was so much fun that
skydiver lost his teeth
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Thanks for the help

Jane Stillwater
Tuesday July 16, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Features

Residents who want to run for office can pick up nomination papers

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Monday marked the first day for residents who want to run for a public office to pick up nomination papers at the City Clerk’s office. -more-


Man and woman shot, killed in Oakland Safeway

The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

OAKLAND — A man and woman were shot and killed Monday morning in a Safeway grocery store in what police called a murder-suicide. -more-


Man sentenced for fatal hit-and-run

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

OAKLAND — A man was sentenced to six years in prison Monday for a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured five others earlier this year. -more-


Lawyer convicted in dog attack remained unapologetic

By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Dog owner said victim
could have gotten away
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SF dog attack judge defends ruling

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO— The trial judge in the dog mauling case on Monday defended his decision to toss out a second-degree murder conviction against Marjorie Knoller. -more-


Judge bars California firm from placing pop-up ads at unauthorized Web sites

By Michael Buettner, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Firm considers appeal and
trial involving 10 media
companies opposing ads
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HP to stop using some infrastructure software lines

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

PALO ALTO — Technology giant Hewlett-Packard Co. announced Monday it is discontinuing software products for corporate networks that came with a $450 million acquisition in 2000. -more-


Alliance Entertainment gains larger share of company in Liquid Audio merger pact

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

REDWOOD CITY— Liquid Audio Inc. and Alliance Entertainment Corp. have modified the terms of their merger agreement, giving Alliance a larger share of the combined company. -more-


Officers must follow guidelines for administering DUI field tests

By Colleen Valles, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court warned Monday that if officers administering field tests to people suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol don’t follow the guidelines for administering them, the tests could eventually lose their reliability. -more-


Surprise guilty plea by American-born Taliban Lindh

By Larry Margasak, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — John Walker Lindh, the young convert to Islam who left California to fight alongside the Taliban, pleaded guilty to two felonies Monday in a surprise deal that spares him life in prison and ensures his cooperation with terrorism investigators. -more-


Orange Cove man stabbed to death after fight on Kings River

By The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

REEDLEY — An Orange Cove man was stabbed to death after a fight escalated between two groups of men who were floating down the Kings River in inner tubes. -more-


Outgoing Miss California goofs at Fresno pageant

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

FRESNO — Miss Greater Bay Area finished second at the Miss California pageant — not bad, since a gaffe almost cost her a place in the finals. -more-


Judge refuses to disqualify DA’s office in Winona Ryder case

By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

BEVERLY HILLS — A judge refused Monday to disqualify the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office from prosecuting actress Winona Ryder on shoplifting charges, rejecting her lawyer’s claim that prosecutors have been trying to humiliate her. -more-


Election Section

Neighbor arrested for stabbing deaths of family of four

The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

WHITTIER — Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 23-year-old man for the cruel stabbing deaths of a family of four, including an 8-year-old girl who was molested before she was killed. -more-


Yosemite trial opens with warning of ’horrific’ evidence

By Brian Melley, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

SAN JOSE — The prosecutor who wants to put Cary Stayner to death on Monday led jurors on a tour of the lives his victims led up to their degrading deaths. -more-


Eldorado, N.M., is the nation’s solar-home capital

By Heather Clark, The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

ELDORADO, N.M.— It’s sizzling outside in the desert heat, yet Fred and Barbara Raznick are nice and cool inside their solar-powered adobe home without air conditioning or ceiling fans. -more-


Chief says feds might not pay more for Medicaid

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

BOISE, Idaho — A top federal health official told the nation’s governors Monday not to count on support for one of their key priorities — getting Washington to pick up a greater share of the costs of providing health care to the poor. -more-


Bush raises a lot of money

The Associated Press
Tuesday July 16, 2002

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – President Bush demolished his own record for a single fund-raising appearance Monday, hauling in nearly $4 million for Alabama’s financially trailing Republican gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Bob Riley. -more-


Editorial

History

Staff
Tuesday July 16, 2002

Today’s Highlight in History: -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

History 07-16-2002

Bay Area Briefs 07-15-2002

News of the Weird 07-13-2002

News of the Weird 07-12-2002

History 07-11-2002

History 07-10-2002

News

One-day nurse’s strike averted By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-16-2002

Put away the card Michael Fullerton 07-16-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 07-16-2002

‘Outstanding’ Ted Lilly helps A’s beat Devil Rays The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Mayor candidates seek endorsements By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-16-2002

Keep an eye on the lab Irmi Meindl and Pamela Sihvola 07-16-2002

Lance Armstrong fails to finish first in Tour time-trial By Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

State helps small businesses reduce energy costs By Ethan Bliss, Special to the Daily Planet 07-16-2002

Not under god Ken Norwood 07-16-2002

The Crucible center works to repair relationship with community By Devona Walker, Daily Planet Staff 07-16-2002

Get down on one knee Alan Estrada 07-16-2002

News of the Weird Staff 07-16-2002

Thanks for the help Jane Stillwater 07-16-2002

Residents who want to run for office can pick up nomination papers By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-16-2002

Man and woman shot, killed in Oakland Safeway The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Man sentenced for fatal hit-and-run Staff 07-16-2002

Lawyer convicted in dog attack remained unapologetic By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

SF dog attack judge defends ruling Staff 07-16-2002

Judge bars California firm from placing pop-up ads at unauthorized Web sites By Michael Buettner, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

HP to stop using some infrastructure software lines Staff 07-16-2002

Alliance Entertainment gains larger share of company in Liquid Audio merger pact Staff 07-16-2002

Officers must follow guidelines for administering DUI field tests By Colleen Valles, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Surprise guilty plea by American-born Taliban Lindh By Larry Margasak, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Orange Cove man stabbed to death after fight on Kings River By The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Outgoing Miss California goofs at Fresno pageant Staff 07-16-2002

Judge refuses to disqualify DA’s office in Winona Ryder case By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Neighbor arrested for stabbing deaths of family of four The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Yosemite trial opens with warning of ’horrific’ evidence By Brian Melley, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Eldorado, N.M., is the nation’s solar-home capital By Heather Clark, The Associated Press 07-16-2002

Chief says feds might not pay more for Medicaid Staff 07-16-2002

Bush raises a lot of money The Associated Press 07-16-2002

“Bay to Barkers”– for the dogs By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 07-15-2002

Council candidate: For the record... L A Wood 07-15-2002

Out and About Staff 07-15-2002

Yow! Lions clobber North Bay to stay alive By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 07-15-2002

Bates opens shop By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 07-15-2002

Thoughts on liquor store closure R. Walker 07-15-2002

Gibbons, Orioles cool off Lidle, red-hot A’s By David Ginsburg, The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Poll suggests close mayoral race ahead – Matthew Artz 07-15-2002

Sacramento Street plans in contention Cody Sisco 07-15-2002

Ralph Nader visits Berkeley By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 07-15-2002

Lawrence lab admits bad science The Associated Press 07-15-2002

History Staff 07-15-2002

Congresswoman has flash from the past By Matthew Artz, Special to the Daily Planet 07-15-2002

Thousands march to stop Oakland’s violence The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Hit-and-run suspect goes to court Daily Planet wire service 07-15-2002

New chief of police on job Staff 07-15-2002

Knoller up for sentencing again for her role in S.F. dog-mauling Daily Planet Wire Service 07-15-2002

Olympic committee tours Bay Area By RON HARRIS, Associated Press Writer 07-15-2002

Purchase of bay salt ponds for restoration takes step forward The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Voices a growing commodity in phone automation By May Wong, The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Unemployment rate unchanged, job growth slim By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Lawmakers try reviving financial privacy bill By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Reports: LA airport gunman had history of money problems The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Rev. Sharpton wants bill to target abuse By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Family members found dead in Whittier home The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Politics heat up with no budget By Alexa H. Bluth, The Associated Press 07-15-2002

Fugitive caught by Berkeley cops By Michelle Durand, Daily Journal Staff 07-13-2002

Height Initiative article contained faulty information Martha Nicoloff 07-13-2002

Going back to Cali


California Theater reopens its doors this week
By Kamala Appel, Special to the Berkeley Daily Planet 07-13-2002

Arts Calendar Staff 07-13-2002

Out & About Staff 07-13-2002

Berkeley/Albany earns bid to state tourney By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 07-13-2002

Big showing at Carnival Day at Lake Temescal By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 07-13-2002

Weekend shooting was not an isolated incident Osman Vincent 07-13-2002

South African version of ‘Sesame Street’ to introduce series’ first HIV-positive character By David Bauder, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Sports shorts Staff 07-13-2002

No power means no breathing for some By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-13-2002

‘Liberal judges’ not to blame for pledge ruling Alfred March 07-13-2002

CNN signs Jon Stewart for late-night international network By David Bauder, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Hudson outpitched Johnson; Tejada drove in the game By David Ginsburg, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Residents rally for more protests By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 07-13-2002

WNBA suspends two players involved in fight Staff 07-13-2002

Four injured in police cruiser crash By Mike Dinoffria and Daily Planet Wire Services 07-13-2002

History Staff 07-13-2002

Investigators looking into suspicious Oakland fire Daily Planet Wire Services 07-13-2002

Calif. Nurses reach tentative agreement with St. Luke’s Hosp. Daily Planet Wire Services 07-13-2002

Briefs Staff 07-13-2002

Deadline looms for ballot arguments Staff 07-13-2002

Air Force suspends use of pilotless spy plane By Jason Williams, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Duke Energy gets subpoenas in trading probe Staff 07-13-2002

New York subpoenas PayPal for online gambling activity The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Judge: Handheld makers didn’t violate patent Staff 07-13-2002

Home & Garden


Get to know mandevilla
By Lee Reuch, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Questions & Answers



When installing carpet, trim or glue first?
By Morris and James Carey, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Teens charged with gang rape caught on videotape By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Voters disapprove of Gov. Davis’ performance The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Calif. unemployment rate unchanged, job growth slim The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Briefs Staff 07-13-2002

Simon named by IRS as part of offshore tax shelters By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Actress testifies against ex-boyfriend in criminal case The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Oroville mourns old inmate who jumped from bridge By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Humans can spread rare virus that is killing Los Angeles cats The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Car Talk


CLICK AND CLACK TALK CARS
by Tom and Ray Magliozzi 07-13-2002

GOP chairman directs Greens toward financial support By Barry Massey, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Meat-eating fish from China introduced to Md By Angela Potter, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

More than half of WTC victims’ remains yet to be named By Sara Kugler, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Area high school students exposed to ‘big-time science’ By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-12-2002

Electoral measure not a binding mandate Chris Kavanagh 07-12-2002

Macbeth stumbles at Cal Shakespeare By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 07-12-2002

Arts Calendar Staff 07-12-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 07-12-2002

3M athletes hoping to head to Junior Olympics By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 07-12-2002

What will happen to the strip mall? Matthew Artz, Special to the Planet 07-12-2002

Heal thyself, physician David Altschul, J.D. 07-12-2002

Phil Donahue: talk-show pioneer returns to television By Frazier Moore, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Sports shorts Staff 07-12-2002

Council might write to President Bush again Staff 07-12-2002

Let’s look to our Canadian friends Judith Segard Hunt 07-12-2002

Firefighters battle Berkeley blaze By Mike Dinoffria, Daily Planet Staff 07-12-2002

City seeks volunteers Daily Planet staff 07-12-2002

Ask the Rent Board Staff 07-12-2002

Library giving away free copies of ‘Invisible Man’ Daily Planet Wire Services 07-12-2002

Freeway tow truck service expands coverage area, hours of operation Daily Planet Wire Services 07-12-2002

Military shows off robot plane designed for combat By Andrew Bridges, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Mom: Daughter in pledge case worships God By David Kravets, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

SF mayor names 37-year veteran as city’s top cop The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Key stock market indicators at five-year lows By Any Baldwin, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Silicon Valley residents doubt return to economic glory By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Search engines are drawing the line between paid and unpaid search results By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Home & Garden

Get a grip on work from handymen
The Associated Press 07-12-2002

A beautiful lawn doesn’t just happen By James and Morris Carey, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Tip of the week Staff 07-12-2002

FERC boosts cap for wholesale electricity pricesFERC boosts cap for wholesale electricity prices By Mark Sherman, The Assocaited Press 07-12-2002

California residents bump up energy conservation The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Perot denies company hyped ‘loopholes’ Staff 07-12-2002

Wen Ho Lee supporters gather signatures seeking pardon By Richard Benke, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

92-year-old jumps to his death after he is released from jail Staff 07-12-2002

Followers claim DNA clears guru in paternity dispute The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Law to protect testimony at expulsion hearings Staff 07-12-2002

Car Talk

CLICK AND CLACK TALK CARS by Tom and Ray Magliozzi 07-12-2002

Amish in Ill. promise to repair roads damaged by carriages By Jason Strait, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Smoke grenades detonated in Seattle, hundreds evacuated The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Women who run topless carwash in Idaho college city are evicted The Associated Press 07-12-2002

City taking a stand in China By Matt Liebowitz, Special to the Daily Planet 07-11-2002

Thanks for a successful Fourth Dory Ehrlich 07-11-2002

Nine years as hobo provided lots of material By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 07-11-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 07-11-2002

Deja vu all over again: Barons game cut short By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 07-11-2002

Neighbors sue to stop development By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-11-2002

His view is just ‘different’ Michael Bauce 07-11-2002

Briefs Staff 07-11-2002

MLS teams to start reserve squads to aid development The Associated Press 07-11-2002

Builder looks to state law for approval By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-11-2002

Neighbor sticks up for Papermaster John Sloan 07-11-2002

Masur conducts last concerts as NY orchestra director By Martin Steinberg, The Associated Press 07-11-2002

Cybercamp at UC Berkeley a summer with high technology By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-11-2002

Jerry Springer sued by son of guest who was killed after show Staff 07-11-2002

News of the Weird Staff 07-11-2002

Power warning could mean blackouts By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 07-11-2002

Senior centers take good care when temperatures are high By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 07-11-2002

Refinery release forces Rodeo residents inside for 1 1/2 hours Staff 07-11-2002

Software flaw afflicts ability to send scrambled e-mails By Ted Bridis, The Associated Press 07-11-2002

Two more top officials leave nation’s largest public pension Staff 07-11-2002

Senate committee defers vote on short-term PUC commissioner Staff 07-11-2002

Feds argue against law allowing slave labor lawsuits By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 07-11-2002

Environmental group tests beauty products for chemicals Colleen Valles, The Assocaited Press 07-11-2002

Yosemite killer goes on trial; only issue is the death penalty Staff 07-11-2002

Group wants proof of public safety from lab By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 07-10-2002

Start stopping hate crimes Adam Sapp 07-10-2002

Aussie animal enthusiast a parody of himself By Christy Lemire, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 07-10-2002

Moore’s hustle helps Barons escape with win By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 07-10-2002

Alta Bates nurses are ready for one-day strike By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-10-2002

Its easy to know your trees Charlie Smith 07-10-2002

Michael Jackson says recording industry cheats minorities By Verena Dobnik, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

A’s Coliseum lease extended to 2007 The Associated Press 07-10-2002

At 91, oldest elected official in California tells how she made a difference in 1966 By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-10-2002

I want an apology Andy Katz 07-10-2002

Record company to put chunk of library online Staff 07-10-2002

Nipped by the Bud: Baseball’s All-Star game ends up in a tie The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Height initiative makes November ballot By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-10-2002

How about this... Gerta Farber 07-10-2002

News of the Weird Staff 07-10-2002

Boosters provide summer fun, life lessons for area children By Chris Nichols Daily Planet Staff By Chris Nichols, Daily Planet Staff 07-10-2002

When the heat goes up turn down the power By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 07-10-2002

Man given two years in federal prison for claiming to be son of LA Lakers owner The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Officials mop up brush fire that torched one home Staff 07-10-2002

NAACP opposes initiative to bar racial classifying By Deborah Kong, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Health care group hires Hollywood agent to repair tarnished image By Gary Gentile, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Crooked executives must do hard time, convict says By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Briefs Staff 07-10-2002

Agriculture programs face cuts due to budget crisis By Kim Baca, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Skateboarder dies while being towed by car The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Riverside/San Bernardino immigrants want voting rights The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Bill Simon criticizes Gov. Davis’ support of National Guard By Louise Chu, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

SF Chronicle reporter accused of sexual, physical abuse of teen-aged neighbor The Associated Press 07-10-2002

INS clerks admit scheme to sell work permits Staff 07-10-2002

David Letterman: Too comfy at CBS to go to ABC By David Bauder, The Associated Press 07-10-2002

Obituary Staff 07-10-2002

Columns

Florida man’s dying wish to be buried in yard next to dog stirs controversy in Florida town By Mitch Stacy, The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Homeless woman offered help in return for rescue The Associated Press 07-13-2002

Briefs Staff 07-13-2002

NASA: Fuel-line cracks found in fourth space shuttle; entire fleet now affected Staff 07-12-2002

S.D. college student pleads guilty in AIDS case that spread fear By Joe Kafka, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Most post-Sept. 11 detainees released, government says By Wayne Parry, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Dog owners charged in death of woman attacked by pit bulls while taking a walk The Associated Press 07-12-2002

‘Antiques Roadshow’ dealer sent to prison for bogus appraisals‘Antiques Roadshow’ dealer sent to prison for bogus appraisals By Joann Loviglia, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

NAACP uses hip-hop to attract new members By Deborah Kong, The Associated Press 07-12-2002

Briefs Staff 07-12-2002