Maria Magana has an old, yellowing photograph of her shop, Pepitos Deli, taken before a 1999 facelift. Four years ago, her storefront was in as bad a shape as the photo. -more-
I support Doug Fielding's enthusiasm for creating more playing fields in Berkeley, and I don't even object to his support for the existing playing field at Harrison Park (Gabe Catalfo Field) which is an area with poor air quality. But I do object to Mr. Fielding's attempt to ignore and/or distort the facts about the city of Berkeley's current air study at the park. -more-
Scattered around west Berkeley is an unusual building system which consists of pre-cast concrete wall panels with translucent glass blocks set into the concrete in a pattern that created a lattice-work of diamond-shaped openings in a grid-pattern. They are referred to as “concrete grid forms.” -more-
“The closer you get the funnier we seem,” urged the guy on the portable stage tucked into the northeast corner of Willard Park. He beckoned the crowd nearer, smiling. It scooted up with tarps and blankets and coolers so late arrivals could fit in. A bluegrass band enlivened the mellow afternoon air while someone passed out “No War” bumper stickers and vendors sold cookies and drinks. -more-
If the Cal football team is going to have any success this season, the Bears will have to lean on the strong right arm of quarterback Kyle Boller. But to do that, they’ll have to keep him upright. -more-
The race for five City Council seats is on. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
The Associated Press -more-
First a fare hike. Then a parcel tax. -more-
Thank you Berkeley for listening to all the people and caring for our children, our disabled and the elderly. -more-
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office reports that two suspects in a police chase Friday morning that ended in an officer shooting a man at San Francisco International Airport are in custody on suspicion of attempted murder and attempted murder of a peace officer. -more-
To the Editor: -more-
LOS ANGELES — California’s jobless rate dipped to 6.3 percent in July, down from a revised 6.5 percent a month earlier, as the state added 7,500 payroll jobs, officials said Friday. -more-
Briefs 08-10-2002
Rash of toddler falls sparks preventative reminders 08-09-2002
History 08-08-2002
Oakland police charge man with third murder 08-07-2002
History 08-06-2002
Missing Chinese girl found Saturday 08-05-2002
Small businesses looking better By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Particle matter a serious matter Sara MacKusick Chair of the Community Environmental Advisory Commission 08-10-2002
An unusual building system was developed in Berkeley By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 08-10-2002
Mime Troupe lampoons U.S. policy By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet 08-10-2002
Arts Calendar 08-10-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-10-2002
Keeping Boller healthy is job one for O-line By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Last call for candidates By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Restricted waterfront parking on the agenda Steve White Berkeley 08-10-2002
Academy considering moving part of Oscars to New York The Associated Press 08-10-2002
AC Transit puts tax on ballot Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-10-2002
Thanks from the seniors, Berkeley Kiyo Eshima Berkeley 08-10-2002
Two charged with attempted murder at San Francisco airport Daily Planet Wire Service 08-10-2002
Low-frequency sonar a high risk in the water Sophia Roberts Carmel Valley 08-10-2002
State’s jobless rate dips as 7,500 payroll jobs are added The Associated Press 08-10-2002
Political hotshot at helm of Bates’ mayoral campaign By John Geluardi, Special to the Daily Planet 08-09-2002
Much of the city a stage during Berkeley Arts Festival By Peter Crimmins, Special to the Daily Planet 08-09-2002
Arts Calendar 08-09-2002
Out & About Calendar 08-09-2002
Bears glad to be staying in Berkeley for fall practices By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002
Asbestos concerns in the district David Richardson, Director, Ward 4 Berkeley 08-09-2002
Strike threatens Cal’s fall classes By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002
Lowe outduels Zito for his 16th victory By Howard Ulman, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Is it ironic? Randa Baramki, Berkeley 08-09-2002
San Pablo Avenue activist couple fights eviction By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-09-2002
Union, owners agree on minor issues By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Fair housing, fair process for all Rhiannon Berkeley 08-09-2002
Traffic monitoring system pleases Bay Area planners By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Oakland shooting brings city’s murder toll to 69 Daily Planet Wire Service 08-09-2002
Latinos will learn basics of running for office Daily Planet Wire Service 08-09-2002
WorldCom Inc. uncovers another $3.3 billion in improper accounting By Matt Moore, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
FERC says state has contract deals with 5 generators The Associated Press 08-09-2002
State housing affordability continues downward spiral The Associated Press 08-09-2002
HOME & GARDEN: Making your dorm room livable The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Gardeners: Make friends with ladybugs By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
The fee is legal but the tactic isn’t Car Talk: by Tom and Ray Magliozzi 08-09-2002
Doctor who examined Stayner’s methods often criticized By Brian Melley, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
State commission approves state funds for plan to end PG&E bankruptcy By Angela Watercutter, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Body of slain Wall Street Journal reporter arrives in Los Angeles By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Who wants a vehicle that screams "LOOK AT ME"? By Bruce Hotchkiss © AutoWire.Net 08-09-2002
NC committee votes to ban Quran reading assignment The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Catwalk collapse spills guests into aquarium shark tank By Brett Martel, The Associated Press 08-09-2002
Bailing out AC Transit? By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Maio supporting Albany’s interests over Berkeley’s? Marie Wacht 08-08-2002
Cake guitarist looking forward to homecoming By Andy Sywak Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-08-2002
Basketball’s a means to an end for Harris By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
State to help city with flawed housing plan By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-08-2002
City has heard enough about AT&T Paul Blake 08-08-2002
Long’s heroic catch saves Koch’s bacon By Howard Ulman, The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Oakland follows Berkeley’s lead on living wage law By Ethan Bliss, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Baseball players agree to test for steroids By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Lawrence Lab custodians upset By John Geluardi, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-08-2002
Berkeley celebrates night against crime By Chris Nichols, Special to the Daily Planet 08-08-2002
Oakland’s 68th slaying comes on the heels of anti-crime events Daily Planet Wire Services 08-08-2002
Cheney pokes his head out for speech in San Francisco By Alexa H. Bluth, The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Protestors rip vice president Daily Planet Wire Services 08-08-2002
Vacaville company trying to fight cancer with tobacco drug The Associated Press 08-08-2002
Privacy bill being resurrected despite high-profile failures The Associated Press 08-08-2002
State snubs city’s housing plan By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-07-2002
Mets owner accuses Selig of manufacturing losses By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Taking advice from Yogi Marion Syrek Oakland 08-07-2002
Out & About 08-07-2002
Real estate transfer tax to go before voters By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-07-2002
A’s start road trip by putting a hurt on Sox By Howard Ulman The Associated Press 08-07-2002
More on Berkeley’s height initiative Martha Nicoloff co-author of height initiative Berkeley 08-07-2002
Aroner takes position on council race By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-07-2002
Developer working to replace Gaia bookstore Patrick Kennedy, Panoramic Interests Berkeley 08-07-2002
Students say parking lots steal needed housing space By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-07-2002
Berkeley activist remembered By Ethan Bliss Special to the Daily Planet 08-07-2002
Joint effort extinguishes county fire Daily Planet Wire Service 08-07-2002
Bay Area car owners may face tougher smog tests By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Nimitz Freeway, I-80 among most hostile roadways Bay City News Service 08-07-2002
Professor testifies that Yosemite killer had an above-average IQ By Brian Melley The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Twins joined at head separated by surgeons By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Flying creatures help deadly West Nile virus move west By Foster Klug The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Biotech giants battle over cancer drug profits By Paul Elias The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Speaker proposes trading car tax hike for higher cigarette tax By Alexa H. Bluth The Associated Press 08-07-2002
California teachers at odds with feds over classroom credentials By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Years of inaction alleged against water regulators By Don Thompson The Associated Press 08-07-2002
S.F. toddler dies after three-story window fall The Associated Press 08-07-2002
Students find kinder rental market By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-06-2002
More on tearing down the tower Jerry Landis, John Kenyon 08-06-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-06-2002
Raiders just want to stay healthy By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press 08-06-2002
Old City Hall may be in for a face-lift By John Geluardi, Special to the Daily Planet 08-06-2002
Berkeley High pool may need some regulations Terry Cochrell 08-06-2002
SDSU announces self-imposed football penalties The Associated Press 08-06-2002
Flower shop in council’s hands By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-06-2002
Funeral held for UC grad killed in Israel bombing By Michelle Morgante, The Associated Press 08-06-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-06-2002
Bay Briefs Staff 08-06-2002
Fire blazes at the border of Alameda and Contra Costa Daily Planet Wire Service 08-06-2002
Bush prepared to block port slowdown or strike By Leigh Strope, The Associated Press 08-06-2002
Both sides win on state high court’s tobacco rulings By Paul Elias, The Associated Press 08-06-2002
Wireless firms hope to escape telecom fallout By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 08-06-2002
D.A. to seek death penalty in Samantha Runnion killing By Chelsea J. Carter, The Associated Press 08-06-2002
Mother bear, cub die in house fire that they started The Associated Press 08-06-2002
Breast-feeding record set By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-05-2002
A few suggestions for public transit Charles L. Smith Berkeley 08-05-2002
Lidle has another dominating performance By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 08-05-2002
Out & About 08-05-2002
Protesters oppose more police, new Juvenile Hall By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-05-2002
A lousy traffic ticket Kevin Langdon Berkeley 08-05-2002
Another All-Star fiasco – MLS game cut short By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-05-2002
Evidence mounts in UC’s fraudulent science case The Associated Press 08-05-2002
A challenge to Harrison Park air studies Doug Fielding Association of Sports Field Users 08-05-2002
Another hat in 8th District council race By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 08-05-2002
Landlord to appeal misconduct charge By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-05-2002
Davis boosts unemployment checks The Associated Press 08-05-2002
GOP donors giving up on Bill Simon The Associated Press 08-05-2002
Prosecutors stumble in efforts to battle biotech espionage By Paul Elias The Associated Press 08-05-2002
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