The East Bay’s casual car pool, which has carried commuters across the Bay Bridge for more than a decade, is not only a ritual for thousands of car poolers but is somewhat of a culture. -more-
Two of the brightest stars in modern west African music will light up the Ashkenaz Dance Club on San Pablo Avenue this week. On Thursday, it’s Kanda Bongo Man and on Saturday is Rokia Traore. -more-
BHS’s Toma, St. Mary’s
McGuinness and Lawson
on Alameda Select team at
international tournament
-more-
New system misread employees’
bank account numbers
-more-
To the Editor: -more-
OAKLAND – Mark Ellis singled home Terrence Long with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning Wednesday as the Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians. -more-
UC Berkeley placed 15 maintenance workers on paid leave while investigating allegations of drug and alcohol use on the job, “timecard improprieties” and misuse of campus property, university officials said. -more-
Alameda County schools Superintendent Sheila Jordan announced Wednesday that 109 schools in the county have been selected to receive $1.75 million after they met their performance growth goals. -more-
If approved by voters
100 officers would be
added to force of 750
-more-
A deal under which the San Francisco 49ers could sell "naming rights'' to Candlestick Park is headed to the full Board of Supervisors for a vote -- but without a recommendation from the Finance Committee. -more-
SAN JOSE — Yosemite killer Cary Stayner told a psychiatrist that voices on the television told him to kill. But all he told the FBI about TV was that it taught him how to cover up his crimes. -more-
New policy considers high school
grades and standardized test scores
-more-
NEW YORK — AOL Time Warner Inc. said Wednesday that the Justice Department is looking into its accounting practices, raising the possibility of a criminal case against the world’s largest media company. -more-
Sun Microsystems Inc. is in
the anti-Microsoft business
-more-
History 08-01-2002
Overnight airline bankruptcy stuns SFO, passengers 07-31-2002
Fire displaces 17 children, 5 adults 07-30-2002
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
Overcoming ‘stranger danger’ – the casual car pool By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 08-01-2002
May the best candidate win David A. Freeman 08-01-2002
West African music lights up west Berkeley club By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 08-01-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 08-01-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-01-2002
Berkeley players head to Japan By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 08-01-2002
More payroll problems in school district By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet staff 08-01-2002
Does Bay Area want a ‘cookie cutter’ park? Jill Posener 08-01-2002
A’s avoid Indian sweep By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 08-01-2002
UC suspends 15 employees amid drug probe By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-01-2002
Lots of pavement in park plan Susan Schwartz 08-01-2002
Alameda County schools get $1.75 million Daily Planet Wire Service 08-01-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-01-2002
City council approves tax hike for extra cops By KIM CURTIS, Associated Press Writer 08-01-2002
‘Naming-rights’ debate for Candlestick headed to full board Daily Planet Wire Service 08-01-2002
Yosemite killer says TV told him to do it The Associated Press 08-01-2002
University of Georgia eliminates use of race in admissions The Associated Press 08-01-2002
Justice Department probes into AOL Time Warner By Seth Sutel, The Associated Press 08-01-2002
An affordable (free) alternative to Microsoft Office By Matthew Fordahl, The Associated Press 08-01-2002
Activist priest gets six months By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 07-31-2002
St. Mary’s Drummer says he’ll play for Cal By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-31-2002
Let’s look at the issues Cynthia Papermaster Berkeley 07-31-2002
Chair-kicking case goes before judge By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 07-31-2002
Niners getting ready to take American football to Japan By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Where did BK go? Laura Driussi Berkeley 07-31-2002
UC and union spar over parking fees By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 07-31-2002
Two-time Olympian Everist named Cal water polo coach Staff Report 07-31-2002
Here’s an idea Steve Schneider Berkeley 07-31-2002
County braces for local welfare cuts By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 07-31-2002
One nation, (silence) Robert Several Berkeley 07-31-2002
Oakland mayor wants tax increase for more officers By Kim Curtis The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Peace Corps expanding its force Daily Planet Wire Service 07-31-2002
Hundreds of guinea pigs waiting for good homes Daily Planet Wire Service 07-31-2002
State Farm Bureau sues to keep air rule exemption By Brian Melley The Associated Press 07-31-2002
EPA investigating smog-credit broker The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Educational road map near completion By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Unheralded hard drives a catalyst for better gadgets By May Wong The Associated Press 07-31-2002
ChevronTexaco’s second-quarter profit plunges The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Virginia judge testifies in suit against LA police By Christina Almeida The Associated Press 07-31-2002
State fighting water war over money for major projects By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Water shortage emergency declared for SoCal mountain town The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Fire near Julian burns 5,000 acres; homes evacuated The Associated Press 07-31-2002
Youth crew cleans up By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 07-30-2002
Is she serious? Alfred C. Williams 07-30-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 07-30-2002
Cleveland’s homer kills Oakland’s one-run lead By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
Berkeley to SFO on BART by Jan. By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 07-30-2002
Watch what you discourage at intersections Barbara Judd 07-30-2002
Chargers GM Butler diagnosed with cancer By Bernie Wilson, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
State releases plan for popular Eastshore Park By Kurtis Alexander, Daily Planet Staff 07-30-2002
Tower money might be better spent Alex Warren 07-30-2002
The best of their time, the best at Bighorn By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
News of the Weird Staff 07-30-2002
Public participation a plus Carrie Olson 07-30-2002
History Staff 07-30-2002
City law corps victorious in forcing problem gas station to shape up Daily Planet Wire Service 07-30-2002
Man killed in accident identified Daily Planet Wire Service 07-30-2002
Activists take sides in suit over threatened plover bird Daily Planet Wire Service 07-30-2002
President Bush appoints Oakland woman to national council Daily Planet Wire Service 07-30-2002
School test bonuses go out after seven-month delay By Jessica Brice, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
Venture capital investments fall to lowest levels since 1998 By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
Briefs Staff 07-30-2002
Psychiatrist: Yosemite killer has many signs of illness The Associated Press 07-30-2002
Briefs Staff 07-30-2002
Two studies battle over authenticity of Yale’s Viking map By Diane Scarponi, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
East Bay Municipal Utility District again faces state OSHA fines Daily Planet Wire Service 07-30-2002
Cheney promises to crack down on corporate wrongdoing By Mike Glover, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
WorldCom creditors committee chosen; Nasdaq to delist stock By Bruce Meyerson, The Associated Press 07-30-2002
Briefs Staff 07-30-2002
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
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
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