An ongoing air study at the popular Harrison soccer fields in west Berkeley continues to show elevated levels of particulate matter, which some say can aggravate respiratory problems. -more-
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Medical staff at Berkeley’s only hospital with an emergency room got the go-ahead from city leaders Tuesday to upgrade the interior of its aging emergency department. -more-
Berkeley playgrounds are among the safest in the country, according to a nationwide study by the Consumer Federation of America and the Public Interest Research Group. -more-
Retro Poll, a new organization planning to find out what Berkeley residents really think about things, is challenging the polling practices of the major media networks by doing some polling of its own. -more-
The Berkeley Police Department and California Highway Patrol arrested a Richmond drug trafficker suspected of supplying Berkeley dealers with significant quantities of crack cocaine last week. -more-
The lead prosecutor in the multiple murder trial of Cary Stayner said in court today that he expects to rest the first phase of his case on Wednesday morning. -more-
LOS ANGELES — The nation’s automakers say they will sue California to block a landmark anti-global warming bill that restricts carbon dioxide emissions from cars. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Although he moved into the top income bracket long ago, billionaire Charles Schwab says he still relates to the small investors who helped transform his discount stock brokerage from a quirky upstart with four employees in 1971 to a financial services icon with 19,100 workers today. -more-
NEW YORK — When Carol Levey got married, her father gave her some investment advice: Buy stock in safe, dependable companies — the kind that pay dividends. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The state famous for its sunshine and beaches leads the nation in another summertime staple: ice cream. -more-
CHICAGO — Passengers who fly aboard planes that re-circulate cabin air are no more likely to catch colds than travelers on aircraft that pump in fresh air, a study suggests. -more-
HAPPY VALLEY— Olive fruit flies have been discovered for the first time in Shasta County. -more-
PHILADELPHIA — Law school applications are up dramatically — the biggest increase in at least two decades — as more young people are deciding the job market out there is just too rough. -more-
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A jury held two retired Salvadoran generals responsible Tuesday for atrocities committed during El Salvador’s civil war two decades ago and ordered them to pay $54.6 million to three torture victims. -more-
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities said Tuesday that a 7-year-old girl was grabbed, kicking and screaming, from in front of her home and less than 20 minutes later a caller demanded a $150,000 ransom to save the girl’s life. -more-
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A popcorn plant worker has been diagnosed with a rare lung disease that health authorities have linked to inhaling the artificial butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn. -more-
Berkeley students help residents slash energy bills 07-24-2002
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
Air quality still an issue at soccer fields By John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 07-24-2002
Take a look at the bigger picture Peter H. Kostmayer President Population Connection Washington, DC 07-24-2002
Children can be better prepared for dangerous situations Estelle Jelinek Berkeley 07-24-2002
Alta Bates Hospital expansion to move forward By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 07-24-2002
What’s in your cereal bowl? Charmaine Soedat Berkeley 07-24-2002
Playgrounds pass national safety test By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 07-24-2002
Berkeley media activists set up new polling service By Ethan Bliss Special to the Daily Planet 07-24-2002
SF may get into pot-growing business By Kim Curtis The Associated Press 07-24-2002
Berkeley drug supplier arrested in Richmond By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 07-24-2002
Family of shooting victim wants $3.5 million from city of Oakland Daily Planet Wire Service 07-24-2002
Lead prosecutor in Yosemite murder case to call additional witness Daily Planet Wire Service 07-24-2002
Car makers plan to sue state for law restricting exhaust By Robert Jablon The Associated Press 07-24-2002
Charles Schwab says market in worst decline of his career By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 07-24-2002
Dividends appreciated again By Amy Baldwin The Associated Press 07-24-2002
State No. 1 in ice cream production By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 07-24-2002
San Francisco puts $1.6 billion for water system on Nov. ballot By Olga R. Rodriguez The Associated Press 07-24-2002
Fears of child abductions prompt parental, police responses By Paul Wilborn The Associated Press 07-24-2002
Travelers no more likely to get a cold on planes with re-circulated air By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press 07-24-2002
Olive fruit flies discovered for first time in Shasta County 07-24-2002
Law school applications soar, as does interest in other graduate programs amid weak job market By Mary Claire Dale The Associated Press 07-24-2002
Salvadoran generals ordered to pay millions to three torture victims By Jill Barton The Associated Press 07-24-2002
7-year-old girl kidnapped, caller demands $150,000 07-24-2002
Iowa popcorn plant worker diagnosed with lung disease The Associated Press 07-24-2002
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
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