Berkeley ranks second only to Treasure Island when it comes to Bay Area demand for a new ferry service, according to a recent state-commissioned study. The results make the city a leading candidate for commuter boats. -more-
STOCKTON — The only things missing from the first day of the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp were the projected 100-degree temperatures — and first-round draft pick Mike Rumph. -more-
As the city’s need for more housing is pitted against a burgeoning slow-growth movement, City Council will consider appeals against three proposed developments tonight that could result in 179 housing units, 31 of which would be designated for low-income residents. -more-
BOSTON — Nine white doves took flight from home plate toward Fenway Park’s famous Green Monster, soaring over the outfield where Ted Williams once roamed before turning and climbing over the Red Sox dugout and out of the ballpark. -more-
Called “"Frankenfoods” by critics because they’re designed in a lab, genetically engineered foods are increasingly drawing attention and raising concerns among Berkeley residents. -more-
VAISON-LA-ROMAINE, France — Lance Armstrong is taking the suspense out of the Tour de France. -more-
OAKLAND – The Oakland City Council will vote Tuesday on an exclusive negotiating agreement with developer Forest City Residential West, which is looking to build on a plot of land that has been deemed as the most suitable location for a new baseball-only stadium. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Apartment rents remain in a holding pattern in most major Western markets except California, where the contrasting fortunes of the state’s northern and southern regions continue to push rates in opposite directions, according to a real estate survey released Monday. -more-
LIVERMORE — U.S. supercomputers have been the world’s most powerful since the first high-performance machines analyzed virtual nuclear blasts, climate change and the makeup of the universe. -more-
SANTA ANA — The factory worker arrested in the abduction and slaying of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion was charged Monday with murder and other counts that could bring the death penalty. -more-
OAKLAND — Negotiations over a new West Coast dock workers contract broke off late Sunday with longshoremen and shipping lines accusing each other of ignoring their good faith offers and ruining what had appeared to be a hopeful exchange of proposals. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The New York Stock Exchange and the National Association of Securities Dealers sought Monday to undo California’s strict arbitration standards when it comes to resolving securities disputes. -more-
EMIGRANT GAP — The U.S. Forest Service is considering allowing the first large rock quarry within the Tahoe National Forest, to provide granite for rebuilding Interstate 80. -more-
BYRON — On a grassy hillside a 30-minute drive from the 21st-century bustle of San Francisco lies a secret from California’s past — rock art left by the region’s original inhabitants. -more-
SAN JOSE — Yosemite killer Cary Stayner told FBI agents that he would have struck again if he hadn’t been caught. . -more-
ARGONNE, Ill — With Congress headed into summer recess, President Bush called on lawmakers Monday to make the Homeland Security Department a reality as he showcased new anti-terrorism technology at a national research lab. -more-
OAKLAND – Oakland police searching for the parents of an abandoned newborn baby girl said they will run out of leads unless someone who knows the mother steps forward. -more-
Police ask for help with finding mother of abandoned baby 07-23-2002
Oakland police hunting for parents of abandoned baby 07-22-2002
History 07-18-2002
History 07-17-2002
State study: demand high for SF-Berkeley ferry service By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 07-23-2002
B-TV proposal is limiting Linda Mac Berkeley 07-23-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-23-2002
Rumph still out, but Niners are sunny on first day of camp By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 07-23-2002
City to decide fate of 3 developments By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 07-23-2002
Campaign ought to be interesting Leon Mayeri Berkeley 07-23-2002
Fenway Park decked out for Ted Williams memorials By Jimmy Golen The Associated Press 07-23-2002
Greenpeace teaches about ‘Frankenfoods’ By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 07-23-2002
A fair system is needed Bruce Joffe Piedmont 07-23-2002
Armstrong’s smooth bid for 4th title takes suspense out of Tour de France By Michael McDonough The Associated Press 07-23-2002
A fair system is needed Bruce Joffe Piedmont 07-23-2002
Oakland council to decide on baseball-only stadium site Daily Planet Wire Service 07-23-2002
Apartment rents flat in most Western markets By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 07-23-2002
Japanese supercomputer beats top U.S. machine By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 07-23-2002
Suspect in kidnap-murder could face death penalty By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 07-23-2002
Port labor talks end weekend with finger pointing By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 07-23-2002
Stock groups object to state’s arbitration rules 07-23-2002
Forest Service considering quarry in national forest near I-80 07-23-2002
Cave paintings offer glimpse of tribal past few can see By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 07-23-2002
Yosemite killer says he would have struck again if not caught The Associated Press 07-23-2002
President promotes new department in Illinois visit By Scott Lindlaw The Associated Press 07-23-2002
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
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