Some local business owners fear what will 
              happen when the skate park opens.
Some local business owners fear what will happen when the skate park opens.

Page One

Skatepark Ready to roll

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday August 14, 2002

A year late and $280,000 over budget, the city plans to debut it’s 18,000 square-foot Harrison Skateboard Park – the biggest in the Bay Area – in west Berkeley next month. -more-



This is what I think of tarweed

Jim Sharp Berkeley
Wednesday August 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Calendar of Community Events & Activities

Wednesday August 14, 2002

Wednesday, August 14 -more-



Cal’s corner corps getting thin

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday August 14, 2002

In the high-flying Pac-10, one of the most important things a team needs for success is a pair of good cornerbacks, sometimes even three or four. But thanks to some classroom troubles, the Cal Bears find themselves facing a season with just two experienced cornerbacks. -more-



Former county board member plans to sue superintendent

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday August 14, 2002

Former Alameda County Board of Education member Jerome Wiggins said he will file suit next week against County Superintendent Sheila Jordan, her husband Larry Cooperman and her campaign committee, alleging slander. -more-



Sanitation standards are in the toilet

Zach Tomcich Berkeley
Wednesday August 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Coughlin breaks backstroke world record

Daily Planet Wire Services
Wednesday August 14, 2002

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Cal junior Natalie Coughlin broke the world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. National Championships and became the first woman to swim the race in under one minute. Her record time of 59.58 broke China’s Cihong He’s 1994 mark of 1:00.16. -more-



Study: Berkeley 2nd safest for walkers

By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday August 14, 2002

Despite two fatalities this year resulting from vehicles striking people, a report released Tuesday by Washington D.C.-based Surface Transportation Policy Project says Berkeley is the second safest pedestrian city in California. -more-



We can all clean our smokestacks

Charlene M. Woodcock Berkeley
Wednesday August 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Mullin takes new front office job with Warriors

The Associated Press
Wednesday August 14, 2002

OAKLAND – Chris Mullin, a five-time All-Star and the Golden State Warriors’ fourth-leading career scorer, rejoined the Warriors as a special assistant Tuesday. -more-



World Food Prize winner applauded

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday August 14, 2002

UC Berkeley visiting professor Pedro Sanchez, the recently-announced winner of the prestigious World Food Prize, said his interest in agriculture and hunger issues began on his family’s farm in Cuba, where his father ran a soil business. -more-



Your big mess is my minor problem

Don Read Berkeley
Wednesday August 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Police use Elvis to encourage teens to drive safely

Daily Planet Wire Service
Wednesday August 14, 2002

ALBANY – Elvis might have left the building for good 25 years ago this week, but the “King” is helping two Albany police officers convey a message of traffic safety to teens throughout the state. -more-



Editorial

Company clones cows to produce medicine

By Paul Elias The Associated Press
Wednesday August 14, 2002

Four cloned calves genetically engineered with human DNA and currently grazing in Iowa could hold the key to creating herds of identical cows that produce medicines in their milk and blood. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Company clones cows to produce medicine 08-14-2002

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

News

Skatepark Ready to roll Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

This is what I think of tarweed Jim Sharp Berkeley 08-14-2002

Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-14-2002

Cal’s corner corps getting thin By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

Former county board member plans to sue superintendent By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

Sanitation standards are in the toilet Zach Tomcich Berkeley 08-14-2002

Coughlin breaks backstroke world record Daily Planet Wire Services 08-14-2002

Study: Berkeley 2nd safest for walkers By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

We can all clean our smokestacks Charlene M. Woodcock Berkeley 08-14-2002

Mullin takes new front office job with Warriors The Associated Press 08-14-2002

World Food Prize winner applauded By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-14-2002

Your big mess is my minor problem Don Read Berkeley 08-14-2002

Police use Elvis to encourage teens to drive safely Daily Planet Wire Service 08-14-2002

$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