Roadshow pulls into town
Doctors Without Borders -more-
Doctors Without Borders -more-
‘Ripped from the News’ -more-
Depleted Berkeley/Albany lineup can’t solve
Mountain View pitchers in state tournament
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Ten years after Berkeley voters supported a $55 million bond to improve fire protection, City Council approved a long-awaited plan for a fire station in the Berkeley hills. The unanimous decision came Tuesday night. -more-
NEW YORK — Concert grosses for the first half of the year were up 17 percent, but so were ticket prices — the average cost of a ticket for top tours was about $51, compared to $47 last year, according to an industry report. -more-
OAKLAND – Garret Anderson homered and doubled, and light-hitting Jorge Fabregas drove in the go-ahead run Wednesday night as the Anaheim Angels edged back ahead of Oakland in the AL West standings, beating the Athletics 10-4. -more-
Neighbors show mixed reactions -more-
To the Editor: -more-
Sure, summer is here. And even though the fog sometimes plays havoc with the concept of the perfect, dreamy summer dusk – you know the kind where you can sit on a porch and lazily watch the sun set, batting away flies and listening to deep, melodic tunes – the concept of dreamy isn't lost to musicians Paolo Giordano and Michael Manring. Their music, which swirls like a firefly out of reach, sets the perfect tone for a twilight of gazing, reflection and pure dreaminess, even if there is fog. To promote their new CD "Kids in a Toyshop (Step Musique)," Italian acoustic guitarist Paolo Giordano and Oakland bassist Michael Manring are playing a show at Berkeley's Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse this evening. -more-
This story is part of a series that will profile city election candidates. -more-
Michael Delacour, a four-time candidate for mayor, has joined the school board race. And he’s got a radical message. -more-
LONG BEACH — California State University’s board of trustees took its first step Wednesday toward adopting tougher policies for smokers at its 23 campuses. -more-
CORONADO — When a plane trailing a banner declaring “One Nation Under God” flew over the home of an appellate judge and demonstrators surrounded the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal, the two jurists who sparked the reaction were surprised. -more-
WASHINGTON — Federal energy regulators on Wednesday capped electricity prices in California and other western states at $250 per megawatt hour, beginning on Oct. 1. -more-
NEW YORK — Apple Computer Inc. Wednesday announced Windows versions of the acclaimed iPod digital music players, moving Apple more firmly into the PC peripherals market. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — University of California officials are reacting warily to an ambitious proposal to bring the entire state education system, from preschool to Ph.D.s, under the same organizational framework. -more-
STANTON— The body of a kidnapped 5-year-old girl was dumped in the open near a rural highway like a “calling card” warning that the killer intends to strike again, investigators said Wednesday. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Tests detected the presence of coliform bacteria in the water supply of San Diego County’s main water provider, officials said Wednesday. -more-
History 07-18-2002
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
Roadshow pulls into town By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 07-18-2002
It’s not over yet Sheila Newbery 07-18-2002
Improvisation troupe makes fun out of current events By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 07-18-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 07-18-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 07-18-2002
Mountain View puts an end to Lions’ season By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 07-18-2002
10 years later, firehouse OK’d By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-18-2002
Racial data impacts public policy Tom Bates 07-18-2002
Concert receipts increase with ticket prices By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Angels edge ahead of A’s with 10-4 victory By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Claremont gets ‘landmark’ status By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-18-2002
Increase in mass transit ridership could boost newspaper readership Rose M. Green 07-18-2002
Classical guitar duo to perform at Freight & Salvage By Ian Stewart, Special to the Daily Planet 07-18-2002
Council candidate urges ‘transparency’ By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-18-2002
News of the Weird Staff 07-18-2002
Radical Delacour joins school board race By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 07-18-2002
CSU drafting tougher policies for smokers The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Politics fuels controversy in Pledge decision By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Energy regulators increase power price cap in West The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Apple announces big-screen iMac, MP3 player By Peter Svensson, The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Regents object to including K-12 in master plan By Michelle Locke, The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Killer of Stanton girl likely to strike again, FBI says By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 07-18-2002
Coliform bacteria detected in San Diego’s water provider The Associated Press 07-18-2002
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 minersBooks
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
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