News
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.
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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.
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City orders restaurant to pay higher wages
By Katie Flynn
Special to the Daily Planet
Thursday July 25, 2002
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.
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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.
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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.
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Oakland parents, Berkeley Jewish group save childcare center
By David Scharfenberg
Daily Planet staff
Thursday July 25, 2002
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 .
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Court says Stayner judge wrongly excluded public
By David Kravets
The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002
City excludes A’s in stadium deal
Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday July 25, 2002
City, Coast Guard making efforts to protect the Bay Area from terrorists
Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday July 25, 2002
Commuter program teaming up with BART
Daily Planet Wire Service
Thursday July 25, 2002
City Council moves 3 housing projects forward
John Geluardi
Thursday July 25, 2002
Toy maker LeapFrog jumps ahead with public offering
By Michael Liedtke
The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002
Handspring halts Treo shipments
The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002
Red-legged frog regains footing in natural habitat
By Louise Chu
The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002
Disney ordered to pay $14.9 million to ‘Home Improvement’ show creator
The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002
Colombian singer Carlos Vives leads Latin Grammy nominations
By Anthony Breznican
The Associated Press
Thursday July 25, 2002
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.
Editorials
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.
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