Political hotshot at helm of Bates’ mayoral campaign
By John Geluardi,
Special to the Daily Planet
Friday August 09, 2002
News
Much of the city a stage during Berkeley Arts Festival
By Peter Crimmins,
Special to the Daily Planet
Friday August 09, 2002
Parts of the city will become an art gallery for two weeks as the fifth annual Berkeley Arts Festival’s schedule of performances and exhibitions liven the downtown district, neighborhoods in west Berkeley and even City Hall. Starting Saturday, a citywide spotlight will shine on musicians, writers, performers, tinkerers, filmmakers, designers and a panoply of people who operate artistically.
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Bears glad to be staying in Berkeley for fall practices
By Jared Green,
Daily Planet Staff
Friday August 09, 2002
When the Cal football team opens fall practice on Saturday, they’ll do so in the friendly confines of Witter Field rather than the campus of Cal State Stanislaus in Turlock.
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Asbestos concerns in the district
David Richardson,
Director, Ward 4
Berkeley
Friday August 09, 2002
To the Editor:
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Strike threatens Cal’s fall classes
By Matthew Artz,
Daily Planet Staff
Friday August 09, 2002
University lecturers and clerical workers are setting plans for a strike that could disrupt the start of UC Berkeley’s fall semester.
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Lowe outduels Zito for his 16th victory
By Howard Ulman,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
BOSTON – Derek Lowe became the American League’s first 16-game winner, outdueling Barry Zito with seven strong innings as the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Thursday night.
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San Pablo Avenue activist couple fights eviction
By Matthew Artz,
Daily Planet Staff
Friday August 09, 2002
Union, owners agree on minor issues
By Ronald Blum,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
NEW YORK – Players and owners agreed to a $100,000 increase in baseball’s minimum salary Thursday, making more progress on minor issues as labor negotiations head into a key weekend.
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Traffic monitoring system pleases Bay Area planners
By Karen Gaudette,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
OAKLAND — In about a month, traffic sensors being installed along San Francisco Bay area highways will be able to track a quarter million drivers along their commutes.
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Oakland shooting brings city’s murder toll to 69
Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday August 09, 2002
Latinos will learn basics of running for office
Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday August 09, 2002
WorldCom Inc. uncovers another $3.3 billion in improper accounting
By Matt Moore,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
FERC says state has contract deals with 5 generators
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
State housing affordability continues downward spiral
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
HOME & GARDEN: Making your dorm room livable
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
Gardeners: Make friends with ladybugs
By Lee Reich,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
The fee is legal but the tactic isn’t
Car Talk: by Tom and Ray Magliozzi
Friday August 09, 2002
Doctor who examined Stayner’s methods often criticized
By Brian Melley,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
State commission approves state funds for plan to end PG&E bankruptcy
By Angela Watercutter,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
Body of slain Wall Street Journal reporter arrives in Los Angeles
By Paul Wilborn,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
Who wants a vehicle that screams "LOOK AT ME"?
By Bruce Hotchkiss © AutoWire.Net
Friday August 09, 2002
NC committee votes to ban Quran reading assignment
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
Catwalk collapse spills guests into aquarium shark tank
By Brett Martel,
The Associated Press
Friday August 09, 2002
UC Berkeley’s fall semester could be ruffled by an employee strike. Photo by Matthew Artz.
Editorials
Rash of toddler falls sparks preventative reminders
Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday August 09, 2002
The recent spate of toddlers falling from windows in the Bay Area – including one last night – has prompted safety advocates to remind parents to be diligent and to use protective window guards that can ensure a measure of prevention.
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