A few years ago, at the height of the swing dance revival, Bay Area hipsters could find live music for lindy-hops and rock-steps seven nights a week. But as its popularity ebbed, many hung up their zoot suits and saddle shoes for a different kind of dance. -more-
Monday, July 22
Mexican Premier League teams Morelia and Atlas played in front of a raucous crowd at Cal’s Edwards Stadium on Sunday, giving Bay Area fans a rare glimpse at soccer tradition and passion. -more-
Scholars from around the globe come to Berkeley to study a variety of subjects. This month, one of those subjects was trash. -more-
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson made an official endorsement of Berkeley mayoral candidate Tom Bates at a rally Saturday. He told about 60 of the candidate’s supporters that he was endorsing the former state assemblyman because of their political like-mindedness and their long personal friendship. -more-
By Katie Flynn -more-
LOS ANGELES — An unattended suitcase prompted the evacuation Sunday of part of a terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said. -more-
ACRAMENTO — There are plenty of ingredients easily accessible in California to assemble a “dirty bomb,” or explosives laced with radioactive material, according to a newspaper’s investigation. -more-
SACRAMENTO — California relies too heavily on natural gas to fuel the power plants that generate nearly half of its electricity, leaving the state’s consumers vulnerable to price swings, a new study has found. -more-
RIVERSIDE — A giant cane, the largest member of the grass family, swallows up gallons of water, grows up to a foot a day and is stubbornly resisting efforts around California to control it. -more-
LAKE ISABELLA— A 350-acre wildfire damaged or destroyed 10 homes Sunday afternoon and forced the evacuation of residents, officials said. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – As the stock market’s losses piled up last year, brokerage executive Charles Schwab began appearing in television commercials urging individual investors to remain calm. But by early last week, he realized people aren’t heeding his advice. -more-
LOS ANGELES – Acres of brown, blue, red and yellow 40-foot containers fill the shipyards. They run as far as the eye can see, stacked three high, forming long steel corridors down the length of the docks. -more-
The decision to add a written essay to the widely taken SAT college entrance exam has raised new questions. -more-
SACRAMENTO – A Gilroy high school’s move toward “academic tracking” that prompted the surprise resignation of the school’s top officials has stirred the debate among educators who say tracking unfairly excludes low-income and minority students. -more-
By Chelsea J. Carter -more-
OAKLAND— Police were searching Sunday for the parents of a newborn baby who was found dehydrated but alive in a garbage bag in the city’s Fruitvale district. -more-
Oakland police hunting for parents of abandoned baby 07-22-2002
History 07-18-2002
History 07-17-2002
History 07-16-2002
Latin dance... not just another trend Peter Crimmins 07-22-2002
Listen to the point Staff 07-22-2002
07-22-2002
A little bit of Mexico, right here in Berkeley Jared Green 07-22-2002
International trio talks trash in Berkeley Brian Kluepfel 07-22-2002
Americans must examine the corporate power 07-22-2002
Rangers beat A’s to snap eight-game losing streak 07-22-2002
County supe throws support behind Bates John Geluardi 07-22-2002
This country needs to think 07-22-2002
News of the Weird 07-22-2002
Vietnam an ultimate journey for Berkeley students Katie Flynn 07-22-2002
Unattended bag prompts LA airport terminal evacuation 07-22-2002
Brifs 07-22-2002
Materials to build radioactive explosives abound in California Staff 07-22-2002
Natural gas use expected to increase 50 percent by 2010 07-22-2002
Giant cane grows fast, sucking up state’s water 07-22-2002
Fire near Lake Isabella damages 10 homes 07-22-2002
Plummeting stock market tests investors’ nerves 07-22-2002
West Coast ports connected to every aspect of U.S. business 07-22-2002
Critics: New essay could hurt some minorities Michelle Locke 07-22-2002
Honors class prompts resignation, ‘tracking’ debate Jessica Brice 07-22-2002
Bay Area blamed for San Joaquin Valley pollution 07-22-2002
DNA evidence links suspected killer to murdered girl 07-22-2002
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
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