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Oakland ballot measure would help fight crime 07-29-2002

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

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Vietnam trip teaches students valuable life lessons Stephen Denney Berkeley 07-29-2002

Tuiasosopo could be just a play away By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Smooth sailing at kite festival By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 07-29-2002

Out and About 07-29-2002

Snoopy and the Red Baron will fly again By Matthew Artz Special to the Daily Planet 07-29-2002

Turn lanes may better protect pedestrians and bicyclists Drew Keeling Berkeley 07-29-2002

City pushes AT&T for better service By Katie Flynn Special to the Daily Planet 07-29-2002

Mayoral race may get ugly Victoria Liu Berkeley 07-29-2002

Critics say UC admissions policy creates sob-story sweepstakes By Michelle Locke The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Science for sale at UC physics auction By Celeste Biever Special to the Daily Planet 07-29-2002

California’s surf economy growth causes serious dealer turf war The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Johnson urges black professionals to look after their own finances By Sandra Marquez The Associated Press 07-29-2002

After quiet summer, gasoline prices jump The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Federal reports show UCSF violated patients’ rights The Associated Press 07-29-2002

S.F. provides perfect venue for street luge competition By Angela Watercutter The Associated Press 07-29-2002

DJ suspended after joking about abduction The Associated Press 07-29-2002

FBI busts prostitution, bribery and money laundering enterprise The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Billions worth of bonds face voters in November By Louise Chu The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Wildfire threatening sequoias continues to grow By Don Thompson The Associated Press 07-29-2002

California fighting water war over major projects By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Powerful chief of correctional officers union stepping down The Associated Press 07-29-2002

Five LAX terminals temporarily evacuated after security breach The Associated Press 07-29-2002

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

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