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Interim police chief lays out vision for the city

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Roy Meisner, Berkeley’s new interim police chief, inherited a pile of paperwork when he took over for retired chief Dash Butler this weekend. But he seems more interested in what he calls “people work.” -more-



Thoughts on mayor’s intentions

Anne Marselis
Wednesday July 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



from one West Virginia miner


A memoir tells of forgotten black miners

Books

By Vicki Smith, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bob Armstead was a gentle man in a rough profession. -more-



Out & About Calendar

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002


Wednesday, July 17

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Lions slap around bumbling Capitol Valley

By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Pinguelo throws complete game as opponents make seven errors -more-



Berkeley High accreditation extended three more years

By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

School had been told to make improvements School had been told to make improvements -more-



All students should have a chance

Max Alfert
Wednesday July 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Cal’s Hunt decides 30 years of track coaching is enough

Staff Report
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Cal head track & field coach Erv Hunt will move into an executive administrative role at the university, the Cal Athletic Department announced this week. -more-



Bringing together farms and urban neighborhoods

By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Over the last year, three alternatives to high-cost, natural-food supermarkets have surfaced in Berkeley. -more-



Radioactivity causes more concerns

Mark McDonald
Wednesday July 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Free parking until Jan. on roads near Telegraph Avenue

By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday July 17, 2002

One hundred and sixty parking meters wearing green hoods could be doomed for the gallows if a six-month study concludes that the meters cost more than they earn. -more-



News of the Weird

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Nuclear worms
threaten aquatic life
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Features

West needs to conserve, recycle for more water

By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE— Drought-stricken Western states need to look to water banking, conservation, desalinization and recycling as ways to help increase water supplies, an Interior Department official said Tuesday. -more-


AIDS organization honors U.S. Rep. Lee for service

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee has been honored with an international service award for her AIDS advocacy at the Barcelona International HIV/AIDS Conference in Spain. -more-


Report says charter schools fail to make improvements

By Lisa Snedeker, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

LAS VEGAS — The majority of the nation’s charter schools have failed to improve student achievement, a report released Wednesday by the American Federation of Teachers concludes. -more-


Teacher pay jumps, beats out national advances

By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

State fell to16th when adjusted for cost of living -more-


2 held in alleged extortion of nuclear plant 2 held in alleged extortion of nuclear plant

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

FONTANA — Two men were arrested for allegedly trying to extort $92,000 from an Arizona nuclear power plant in exchange for $3 million worth of parts they were sent under a maintenance-related contract, authorities said. -more-


Intel Corp. to cut 4,000 jobs

By Matthew Fordahl, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

SAN JOSE — Intel Corp., which has managed to avoid mass layoffs during the technology downturn, said Tuesday it’s cutting 4,000 jobs as the chip-making giant posted disappointing second-quarter earnings. -more-


Apple forecasts a ‘slight profit’ for this quarter

By May Wong, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

SAN JOSE — Apple Computer Inc. reported third-quarter results Tuesday that were in line with revised Wall Street expectations but did little to buoy the sagging personal computer industry. -more-


State Farm to close some California offices

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

NEW YORK — State Farm Insurance Cos. said Tuesday that it plans to consolidate some offices in California, affecting more than 1,200 jobs. -more-


Spanish arrests lead to heightened security

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Patrols around San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge by the California Highway Patrol doubled Tuesday and state officials claimed to have alerted local police near Disneyland and Universal Studios after the sites turned up in what are believed to be terrorist videos. -more-


Ex officials warn that U.S. policies threaten repression

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

CORONADO — Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher and former FBI and CIA chief William Webster challenged administration policies dealing with terrorism suspects Tuesday, and Christopher warned that secrecy threatens to lead America down a path to repression. -more-


Energy companies exploited state’s market, GAO says

By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

State lawmakers reduced the incentive to conserve power as prices rose -more-


Report: Tight border led to more illegal immigrants

By Ben Fox, The Associated Press
Wednesday July 17, 2002

SAN DIEGO — A costly, nine-year effort to seal portions of the U.S.-Mexico border has failed to reduce illegal immigration, a new study has found. -more-


Editorial

History

Staff
Wednesday July 17, 2002

Today’s Highlight in History:f -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

History 07-17-2002

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

News

Interim police chief lays out vision for the city By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-17-2002

Thoughts on mayor’s intentions Anne Marselis 07-17-2002

from one West Virginia miner


A memoir tells of forgotten black miners

Books

By Vicki Smith, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

Out & About Calendar Staff 07-17-2002

Lions slap around bumbling Capitol Valley By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 07-17-2002

Berkeley High accreditation extended three more years By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-17-2002

All students should have a chance Max Alfert 07-17-2002

Cal’s Hunt decides 30 years of track coaching is enough Staff Report 07-17-2002

Bringing together farms and urban neighborhoods By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-17-2002

Radioactivity causes more concerns Mark McDonald 07-17-2002

Free parking until Jan. on roads near Telegraph Avenue By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 07-17-2002

News of the Weird Staff 07-17-2002

West needs to conserve, recycle for more water By Steve Lawrence, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

AIDS organization honors U.S. Rep. Lee for service Staff 07-17-2002

Report says charter schools fail to make improvements By Lisa Snedeker, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

Teacher pay jumps, beats out national advances By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

2 held in alleged extortion of nuclear plant 2 held in alleged extortion of nuclear plant Staff 07-17-2002

Intel Corp. to cut 4,000 jobs By Matthew Fordahl, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

Apple forecasts a ‘slight profit’ for this quarter By May Wong, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

State Farm to close some California offices Staff 07-17-2002

Spanish arrests lead to heightened security By Don Thompson, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

Ex officials warn that U.S. policies threaten repression Staff 07-17-2002

Energy companies exploited state’s market, GAO says By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

Report: Tight border led to more illegal immigrants By Ben Fox, The Associated Press 07-17-2002

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

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