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City considers felling new communications tower

By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet
Friday July 26, 2002

City officials are considering dismantling the city’s 170-foot public safety communications tower at 2100 Martin Luther King Way and moving its communications components to the top of the nearby Civic Center. Neighbors say the tower is too big, too ugly and a possible health hazard. -more-


Roll back the rents

Marion Syrek Oakland
Friday July 26, 2002

About this homeless problem. The poor we have always had with us, and also a certain number of free souls who love fresh air and actually prefer to sleep out in the open, under the stars, at least in summer. But homelessness didn't get to be a major social problem until some time in the 1980s, when the greed of the landlords in raising rents coincided with the greed of employers in holding down wages, and more and more people were caught in the gap between. -more-


‘Greater Tuna’ celebrating 20th anniversary

By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet
Friday July 26, 2002

’ve dropped by Tuna, Texas, a half dozen times in the past two decades, and on each visit Patsy Cline is still on the radio, Aunt Pearl Burras is still snuffing dogs with strychnine-laced "bitter pills," and Hank Bumiller is still sighting UFOs shaped like giant chalupas after too many drinks down by the bridge. -more-


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Even without James, Elite 8 should be high-flying

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Friday July 26, 2002

The Slam ‘N Jam AAU basketball program returns to Berkeley with the Elite 8 Tournament this weekend, welcoming teams from all over North America to Cal’s Recreation Sports Facility and fans to watch five courts of high-flying action. -more-


State has trouble assessing whether UC meets its goals

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Friday July 26, 2002

A 1999 agreement between Gov. Gray Davis and the University of California, providing funding for the university in exchange for progress toward 22 goals, does not allow for true accountability, according to a report issued Thursday by the California State Auditor. -more-


San Francisco on the horizon in Berkeley?

Michael Goldberg Berkeley
Friday July 26, 2002

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Show about neighbors testing design flair on neighbors becomes sensation

By David Bauder The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

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A’s grab Durham from White Sox

The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

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Berkeley Daily Planet names new editor

Daily Planet Staff Report
Friday July 26, 2002

Berkeley Daily Planet co-founders Arnold Lee and Ed Carse have promoted Kurtis Alexander to the position of editor in chief of the Berkeley Daily Planet. -more-


Council supports fire station

Friday July 26, 2002

The members of Neighbors for Fire Safety wish to give public thanks to the Berkeley City Council for its 6-0 vote on July 16 in support of the new Hills Fire Station at 3000 Shasta Road. -more-


‘Fight Club’ author in town to read from newest book

By Neil G. Greene Special to the Daily Planet
Friday July 26, 2002

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Anderson’s blooper beats A’s

By John Nadel The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

ANAHEIM – Garret Anderson’s game-winning hit was nothing to brag about – an opposite-field blooper to left. -more-


20 mph speed limit proposal inches its way through city hall

By Katie Flynn Special to the Daily Planet
Friday July 26, 2002

Four months after its proposal, the idea of reducing speed limits to 20 mph in Berkeley’s residential neighborhoods is now being reviewed by the city manager. The city manager’s assessment could pave the way for City Council to adopt some of the lowest residential speed limits in the state. -more-


The members of Neighbors for Fire Safety wish to give public thanks to the Berkeley City Council for its 6-0 vote on July 16 in support of the new Hills Fire Station at 3000 Shasta Road. Mayor Shirley Dean, Vice Mayor Shirek and councilmembers Breland,

Jerri Holan Friends of the Albany Ferry Linda Perry
Friday July 26, 2002

Thank you so much for your thorough July 23 article on the ferry study that was before the Berkeley City Council this week. It has been inspirational to see Berkeley come together on what is probably the most important public transportation issue of the next decade. -more-


Every detail is full of charm in digital animation film

By Christy Lemire The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

t took the work of 150 animators and digital artists more than three years to complete the sequel to “Stuart Little.” -more-


Warriors to name Eric Musselman as new head coach

By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

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Worthington and Bates push for clerical workers’ contract

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Friday July 26, 2002

City Councilmember Kriss Worthington and mayoral candidate Tom Bates urged the University of California to meet its clerical workers’ contract demands. -more-


Entertainment industry is hunting people who trade movies online

The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

LOS ANGELES — The movie industry is hunting down people who swap digital films online and demanding that their Internet service be cut off — all part of an effort to stamp out piracy and avoid the online trading frenzy that has plagued the music business. -more-


Features

If occupying less space, tenant’s rent should be less than roommate’s

Friday July 26, 2002

Q: I recently moved into a two-bedroom apartment. I received the owner’s permission to move in, but pay rent to my roommate, who has lived here for four years. She originally signed the lease with someone who moved out after a year, so she has had the place to herself for a few years now. She acts like she owns the place, saying I can’t use the living room because she’s writing her “great American novel” there, and has papers all over the place. She further threatens that since I’m not on the lease she has the right to kick me out if I don’t obey her every command. What are my rights? -more-


Voters to decide on $1 billion BART retrofit

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday July 26, 2002

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Treasurer wants blacklist of companies in tax havens

By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

SACRAMENTO — California pension funds should divest their $752 million investment in companies that have moved their headquarters to tax havens such as Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, and should halt future investments in those corporations, state Treasurer Phil Angelides said Thursday. -more-


Leaves of three let them be

By Dean Fosdick The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

NEW MARKET,Va. — Brush up against the wrong characters while working in your garden and it could cost you a lot of scratch. -more-


Getting to know you: new faces on home improvement jobs

The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

So you finally found the ideal general contractor for your major home improvement or repair job. The interviews went well. The background checks checked out. You really trust this person. -more-


State’s existing home prices surge 21.3 percent in June

Staff
Friday July 26, 2002

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Editorial

Critics say UC policy causes sob-story awards

By Michelle Locke The Associated Press
Friday July 26, 2002

BERKELEY — Last fall, with a GPA above 4.0, an SAT of 1300 and a stint as a varsity golf player and student mentor, Jack Graham applied to the University of California campuses of Berkeley, San Diego and Santa Barbara. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Critics say UC policy causes sob-story awards 07-26-2002

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

City considers felling new communications tower By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 07-26-2002

Roll back the rents Marion Syrek Oakland 07-26-2002

‘Greater Tuna’ celebrating 20th anniversary By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet 07-26-2002

Staff 07-26-2002

07-26-2002

Even without James, Elite 8 should be high-flying By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2002

State has trouble assessing whether UC meets its goals By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2002

San Francisco on the horizon in Berkeley? Michael Goldberg Berkeley 07-26-2002

Show about neighbors testing design flair on neighbors becomes sensation By David Bauder The Associated Press 07-26-2002

A’s grab Durham from White Sox The Associated Press 07-26-2002

Berkeley Daily Planet names new editor Daily Planet Staff Report 07-26-2002

Council supports fire station 07-26-2002

‘Fight Club’ author in town to read from newest book By Neil G. Greene Special to the Daily Planet 07-26-2002

Anderson’s blooper beats A’s By John Nadel The Associated Press 07-26-2002

20 mph speed limit proposal inches its way through city hall By Katie Flynn Special to the Daily Planet 07-26-2002

The members of Neighbors for Fire Safety wish to give public thanks to the Berkeley City Council for its 6-0 vote on July 16 in support of the new Hills Fire Station at 3000 Shasta Road. Mayor Shirley Dean, Vice Mayor Shirek and councilmembers Breland, Jerri Holan Friends of the Albany Ferry Linda Perry 07-26-2002

Every detail is full of charm in digital animation film By Christy Lemire The Associated Press 07-26-2002

Warriors to name Eric Musselman as new head coach By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 07-26-2002

Worthington and Bates push for clerical workers’ contract By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2002

Entertainment industry is hunting people who trade movies online The Associated Press 07-26-2002

If occupying less space, tenant’s rent should be less than roommate’s 07-26-2002

Voters to decide on $1 billion BART retrofit Daily Planet Wire Service 07-26-2002

Treasurer wants blacklist of companies in tax havens By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 07-26-2002

Leaves of three let them be By Dean Fosdick The Associated Press 07-26-2002

Getting to know you: new faces on home improvement jobs The Associated Press 07-26-2002

State’s existing home prices surge 21.3 percent in June Staff 07-26-2002

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