Summer Hoops. Alex Alcorcha of Berkeley looks to wiggle away from Oakland's Les McClean during a pick-up basketball game at People's Park, just one of the many hot spots for basketball in Berkeley. Photo by Jared Green.
Summer Hoops. Alex Alcorcha of Berkeley looks to wiggle away from Oakland's Les McClean during a pick-up basketball game at People's Park, just one of the many hot spots for basketball in Berkeley. Photo by Jared Green.

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More tritium details

Elmer R. Grossman, M.D. Berkeley
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Local filmmaker brings school kids to the screen

By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday July 25, 2002

There is a youth program in Oakland that shows results, and there is a documentary film that showcases the program. “A Place Named Destiny” is a feature-length video about the Destiny Arts Center in west Oakland where young people, mostly from nearby McClymonds High School, are taught martial arts and dance. In the process, they learn how to pursue personal transformation and social activism. -more-


Ballin’ in Berkeley

By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday July 25, 2002

For many in the Bay Area, basketball is more than just a sport. It’s a way of life. On a typical summer afternoon, local parks are filled with players of all abilities, all shapes and all sizes. Games are played not just for an hour or two but all day long. -more-


City orders restaurant to pay higher wages

By Katie Flynn Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Officials knock down building height initiative

By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday July 25, 2002

The City Council voted to oppose an initiative that would further limit the size of buildings, angering a number of Berkeley citizens that say Berkeley’s buildings are too tall and too dense. -more-


What’s Bates up to?

Leon Mayeri Berkeley
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Aussie harmony group will humor Berkeley crowd

Ian M. Stewart Special to the Berkeley Daily Planet
Thursday July 25, 2002

If you've been itching to push your acoustical music boundaries look no further than the Freight and Salvage Coffee House tonight. With their three-part harmonies grounded in pop-folk sensibility, the Bluehouse, a trio of female musicians from Australia, is sure to expand your horizons. -more-


Oakland Tech’s Powe commits to Cal; Oakland’s Ubaka next?

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Thursday July 25, 2002

Oakland Tech High senior Leon Powe verbally committed to Cal Wednesday, providing the cornerstone of what could be head coach Ben Braun’s best recruiting class ever. -more-


Oakland parents, Berkeley Jewish group save childcare center

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Chances slim that mile-wide asteroid will strike Earth

By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

PASADENA — An asteroid more than a mile across could strike the Earth in 2019 but further observations will likely show it will turn out to provide no more than a close shave, astronomers said Wednesday . -more-


Court says Stayner judge wrongly excluded public

By David Kravets The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Features

City excludes A’s in stadium deal

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday July 25, 2002

OAKLAND – City Council moved Tuesday night to enter into an exclusive arrangement with a developer to build on what has been deemed as the most appropriate site for a new baseball-only stadium without including the Oakland A's in the deal. -more-


City, Coast Guard making efforts to protect the Bay Area from terrorists

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Commuter program teaming up with BART

Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday July 25, 2002

OAKLAND – The agency that provides communal cars for Bay Area residents is teaming up with BART in its efforts to expand services. -more-


City Council moves 3 housing projects forward

John Geluardi
Thursday July 25, 2002

With little ceremony, the City Council dismissed three development appeals Tuesday night, clearing the way for 179 new units of housing in Berkeley. -more-


Toy maker LeapFrog jumps ahead with public offering

By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Educational toy maker LeapFrog Enterprise Inc. jumped into the turbulent stock market Wednesday with an initial public offering at $13 per share. -more-


Handspring halts Treo shipments

The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Red-legged frog regains footing in natural habitat

By Louise Chu The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

SACRAMENTO — A federal judge ordered over 4 million acres to remain as critical habitat for the California red-legged frog Wednesday until a ruling can be made on a dispute between developers and conservationists. -more-


Disney ordered to pay $14.9 million to ‘Home Improvement’ show creator

The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

LOS ANGELES — A Superior Court jury awarded $14.9 million to a talent agency that claimed The Walt Disney Co. underpaid commissions to the creator of the show “Home Improvement.” -more-


Colombian singer Carlos Vives leads Latin Grammy nominations

By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

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Editorial

No budget hurts people with HIV and AIDS

Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002

Gov. Gray Davis warned today that if the state Assembly doesn't pass the 2002-2003 budget by Aug. 1, there will be a devastating effect on people living with HIV and AIDS. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

No budget hurts people with HIV and AIDS 07-25-2002

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

News

More tritium details Elmer R. Grossman, M.D. Berkeley 07-25-2002

Local filmmaker brings school kids to the screen By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 07-25-2002

Ballin’ in Berkeley By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 07-25-2002

City orders restaurant to pay higher wages By Katie Flynn Special to the Daily Planet 07-25-2002

Officials knock down building height initiative By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 07-25-2002

What’s Bates up to? Leon Mayeri Berkeley 07-25-2002

Aussie harmony group will humor Berkeley crowd Ian M. Stewart Special to the Berkeley Daily Planet 07-25-2002

Oakland Tech’s Powe commits to Cal; Oakland’s Ubaka next? By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-25-2002

Oakland parents, Berkeley Jewish group save childcare center By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 07-25-2002

Chances slim that mile-wide asteroid will strike Earth By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 07-25-2002

Court says Stayner judge wrongly excluded public By David Kravets The Associated Press 07-25-2002

City excludes A’s in stadium deal Daily Planet Wire Service 07-25-2002

City, Coast Guard making efforts to protect the Bay Area from terrorists Daily Planet Wire Service 07-25-2002

Commuter program teaming up with BART Daily Planet Wire Service 07-25-2002

City Council moves 3 housing projects forward John Geluardi 07-25-2002

Toy maker LeapFrog jumps ahead with public offering By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 07-25-2002

Handspring halts Treo shipments The Associated Press 07-25-2002

Red-legged frog regains footing in natural habitat By Louise Chu The Associated Press 07-25-2002

Disney ordered to pay $14.9 million to ‘Home Improvement’ show creator The Associated Press 07-25-2002

Colombian singer Carlos Vives leads Latin Grammy nominations By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press 07-25-2002

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

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