Unaccounted funds will cut $2.8 million budget deficit -more-
Players are relieved the
deadline has been put off
-more-
Rental statistics released last week document what property owners and apartment seekers already know: Berkeley rents are down. Apartment vacancies are up. -more-
NAPA — Trace Armstrong has never been one to sit still. -more-
Unemployment is high. Stock markets are slumping. Economic uncertainty is spreading. But the story of home sales is mostly upbeat. -more-
The Board of Education voted unanimously last week to join a group of 90 California school districts in purchasing a new property insurance package. -more-
UC Berkeley union members will receive university-funded transportation subsidies, one month after the university officially offered the benefit. -more-
A bank teller was injured Monday during an armed robbery of the Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union at 2001 Ashby Ave., the Berkeley Police Department reported. -more-
SAN LEANDRO – Police reported today that a man's hand was blown off and his body was lacerated with shrapnel on Sunday night after a bomb he was apparently trying to build exploded in his face. -more-
The plan is to restore the creek and to encourage
the government to make more restoration efforts
-more-
OAKLAND – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer Monday toured the Port of Oakland where port officials and representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard briefed her on security efforts being taken to protect the facility against terrorism. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The state Senate, in a fiery two-hour debate that stirred old passions about rolling blackouts and price manipulation by now-bankrupt energy traders, confirmed the nomination Monday of 76-year-old S. David Freeman as the state’s top energy chief. -more-
SAN JOSE — A psychologist who administered an inkblot test to accused Yosemite killer Cary Stayner testified Monday the former park handyman often lives in a fantasy world and gave psychotic responses to the test. -more-
WASHINGTON — American Indian businessmen from 16 states have created a nationwide chamber of commerce promoting economic development among the historically disadvantaged group. -more-
CEO says government likely to reject
United’s $1.8 billion loan guarantee
-more-
LOS ANGELES — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been hit so hard by stock market losses and the prospect of settling sexual abuse claims that it plans to cut its budgets for ministry and education by as much as 30 percent and leave some jobs unfilled. -more-
SEATTLE — When scientists figured out that sea water drowned groves of tall trees up and down the coast of Washington state the same year a tsunami hit Japan, they theorized that a massive earthquake in the Pacific most likely triggered both events. -more-
There were only 208 condors in the
wild and captivity as of Aug. 1.
-more-
WACO, Texas — President Bush, trying to calm a jittery stock market and show he’s attacking the nation’s economic problems, is seeking advice from an assemblage ranging from blue-collar workers to blue-chip CEOs. -more-
LOS ANGELES— Months after his kidnapping and murder in Pakistan, Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl was finally buried in his home town and remembered as an inspiration to people across the world. -more-
News of the Weird 08-13-2002
California jobless rate dips 08-12-2002
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
$900,000 mistake a boon to school district By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
The benefits of height limits Carol Denney 08-13-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-13-2002
No baseball strike date set By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Rents still down Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
Pool plan appears all wet Estelle Jelinek 08-13-2002
Armstrong eager to play for Raiders The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Home sales steady By Scott Heil, Special to the Daily Planet 08-13-2002
Reconsidering council chambers Dona Spring 08-13-2002
School district lands cheaper plan By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
UC union wins transit money battle Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-13-2002
History Staff 08-13-2002
Gunman gets away with cash from credit union Matthew Artz 08-13-2002
Homemade bomb blows off San Leandro man’s hand The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-13-2002
Sierra Club cleans Richmond creek Daily Planet Wire Service 08-13-2002
Boxer tours Oakland shores to inspect port security Daily Planet Wire Service 08-13-2002
Senate confirms Freeman to head California power authority The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Psychologist testifies: Stayner highly psychotic The Associated Press 08-13-2002
National COC to develop American Indian businesses Staff 08-13-2002
Bankruptcy fears up at United after US Airways filing By Dave Carpenter, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Los Angeles Archdiocese budget hit Staff 08-13-2002
Briefs Staff 08-13-2002
UW scientist probes Indian myth for tsunami clues By Elizabeth Murtaugh, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
California condors head south by plane The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Bush calls on citizens in forum on the economyBush calls on citizens in forum on the economy By Lawrence L. Knutson, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Slain journalist Daniel Pearl buried By Paul Wilborn, The Associated Press 08-13-2002
Berkeley arts fest begins on high note By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002
AC Transit’s only hope may be a parcel tax and more riders Steve Geller Berkeley 08-12-2002
Soriano sparks Yankees to win over Mulder By Ben Walker The Associated Press 08-12-2002
Buried creek could resurface in downtown By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002
Hypocrisy in the height initiative? Richard Register Berkeley 08-12-2002
Major League players likely to set strike date Monday By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-12-2002
Pedestrian safety on ballot By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-12-2002
More downplaying height limits Lenora Young Berkeley 08-12-2002
Bay Area leaders want say on Iraq Daily Planet Wire Report 08-12-2002
Bay Area Briefs 08-12-2002
Napster assets up for auction The Associated Press 08-12-2002
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
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