A new train station could be added to the city’s vision of a new transit hub in west Berkeley and be a depot for bus, ferry, train and taxi services. -more-
A visually pleasing aspect of old downtown buildings is often their elaborate decoration. The modern movement striped the "unnecessary" decoration off buildings in order to emphasize the essence of a structure, but the older buildings in downtown are embellished with examples of architectural decoration that break the monotony of modernism. -more-
Berkeley directors Kathryn Golden and Judith Montell offer two stories of Jewish migration to America in this month’s 22nd annual Jewish Film Festival in San Francisco, Berkeley and Menlo Park. -more-
When Oakland Tech High megastar Leon Powe announced his plans to play basketball for Cal earlier this week, it was more than a recruiting coup for head coach Ben Braun. It marked the first time since Jason Kidd a decade ago that the Bears lured the top local player to Berkeley, a sign that the program has finally recovered from the shameful Todd Bozeman era. -more-
Everything was going to be all right. Now it’s uncertain. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
“I don’t have any really good stories to tell,” said experimental film artist Alfonso Alvarez while sitting outside his garage-cum-studio in Berkeley earlier this week. “I’m more interested in the act of seeing than the act of telling a story.” -more-
OAKLAND – Eric Musselman has youth, boundless energy and a willingness to be patient. -more-
Berkeley’s planning commission criticized city planners Wednesday for making changes to the city housing policy that could limit citizen participation in the approval process of proposed developments. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — More grass-roots than Lollapalooza, more political than Lilith Fair, Ladyfest is a summer festival produced entirely by people proud that their styles of feminism, art and music cannot be easily categorized — or commercialized. -more-
An accident involving a young teenager and a car on Ashby Avenue Wednesday (see sidebar) occurred just one night after Berkeley City Council approved a new pedestrian safety measure for the November ballot. -more-
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new tune about John Walker Lindh by Nashville singer-songwriter Steve Earle has kicked up a fight between critics who feel he’s unpatriotic and defenders who consider him provocative. -more-
A 13-year-old Berkeley resident was struck by a car Wednesday night at the 1300 block of Ashby Avenue, just west of Mabel Street. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court declined to reinstate a lawsuit from Mattel Inc. alleging the rock song “Barbie Girl” infringed on the toy-maker’s doll patent. -more-
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that developer John DeClercq will succeed Reid Edwards as chair of the chamber’s board. Edwards is stepping down after a record three-year stint at the helm. -more-
NEW YORK — Wall Street finished a tumultuous week on an upbeat note Friday, with stocks posting a solid advance and raising hopes that after more than two months of selling, the worst of the market’s decline might be over. The gain helped the Dow Jones industrials achieve their biggest weekly advance in 10 weeks. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Pearle Vision, one of the nation’s largest eyeglass retailers, has filed a lawsuit challenging a California law that bars out-of-state companies from selling eyewear and providing eye exams at the same location. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — An assembly of West Coast longshoremen has given union negotiators the power to call a strike vote, though no action is imminent since talks with shipping lines have been postponed until mid August. -more-
A new study of San Francisco Bay Area passenger ferries finds that unless new passenger ferries using cleaner fuels or advanced emission control technologies are put in service, overall air quality in the region will suffer. -more-
Disney has taken the most corn-pone of all theater cliches — “We gotta put on a show!” — and turned it into a foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing, heartwarming G-rated romp with the animals in “The Country Bears.” -more-
NEW YORK — CBS ”60 Minutes II” correspondent Scott Pelley landed a big exclusive when President Bush agreed to an interview about the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. -more-
News of the Weird 07-27-2002
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
A train station could be a centerpiece in west Berkeley By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 07-27-2002
Architectural decoration was often elaborate in the first decades of the 20th century By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 07-27-2002
Use sense instead of money Walter Wood Berkeley 07-27-2002
Chickens, cows, cowboys... film festival’s got ’em all By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 07-27-2002
Arts Calandar 07-27-2002
Powe could start flood of local talent at Cal By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-27-2002
County board at odds with supt. again By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 07-27-2002
Tower is for public’s safety not pleasure Steve Geller Berkeley 07-27-2002
Oakland filmmaker examines attitudes By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 07-27-2002
Warriors make Musselman the youngest coach in NBA By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 07-27-2002
Commissioners say city housing policy slights citizens By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet 07-27-2002
Outgoing education leader a model mentor Sheila Jordan County Superintendent of Schools 07-27-2002
San Francisco’s Ladyfest offers feminism, art and music in grass-roots, noncommercial way By Angelea Watercutter The Associated Press 07-27-2002
Pedestrian safety measure will go to voters in November By Matt Liebowitz Special to the Daily Planet 07-27-2002
Earle stirs debate with song that empathizes with John Walker Lindh By Jim Patterson The Associated Press 07-27-2002
Car strikes teen cyclist in south Berkeley 07-27-2002
Judge to Mattel: ‘Chill’ about Barbie suit 07-27-2002
History 07-27-2002
Chamber appoints new chair By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 07-27-2002
Blue chips enjoy solid advance during best week in 10 weeks By Amy Baldwin The Associated Press 07-27-2002
Pearle Vision challenges ban on one-stop service The Associated Press 07-27-2002
West Coast port labor negotiations postponed three weeks By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 07-27-2002
Study says ferries need better emission controls or air will suffer Daily Planet Wire Service 07-27-2002
Disney characters start in heartwarming G-rated movie By Sheila Norman-Culp The Associated Press 07-27-2002
CBS lands interview with President Bush for Sept. 11 coverage By David Bauder The Associated Press 07-27-2002
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
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
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
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