Neutering could be the answer to pesky raccoons
Pesky raccoons in your neighborhood? City Councilmember Linda Maio may have a solution: sterilization. -more-
Pesky raccoons in your neighborhood? City Councilmember Linda Maio may have a solution: sterilization. -more-
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Alta Bates, Julia Morgan and Anna Head are among the remarkable women who lived in the Bay Area during the late 19th and early 20th century. Alta Bates was a nurse who founded a hospital, Julia Morgan an architect who designed Hearst Castle, and Anna Head was a teacher, founded a school. -more-
The Berkeley Art Museum is showing the photography of longtime Berkeley resident Richard Misrach, an artist perhaps best known for his images of bomb testing sites in deserts in the American West. The BAM show includes only some of those sometimes gruesome pictures of irradiated livestock corpses – via open books under tabletop glass – while emphasizing the chronological ends of Misrach’s career. -more-
NEW YORK — Baseball’s union set an Aug. 30 strike date Friday, moving the sport closer to its ninth work stoppage in three decades and angering fans sick of money squabbles between players and team owners. -more-
A small claims court judge has ruled against activist Barbara George in her $5,000 personal injury lawsuit against City Council candidate Gordon Wozniak, according to court documents. -more-
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OAKLAND— Everything about the Oakland Athletics’ 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox was quick — except for one ill-fated changeup by Mark Buehrle. -more-
East Bay travelers heading to San Francisco International Airport on the new BART extension may be pleased with the cost of the trip. -more-
With two political veterans vying for mayor this November, it will take something special to compete with front-runners Mayor Shirley Dean and Tom Bates. -more-
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OAKLAND— A Sacramento judge has upheld an East Bay water agency’s three-decade battle to draw extra water from Delta tributaries. -more-
SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office announced today that a former employee of Adobe Systems has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $150,000 from the software company. -more-
Computers, like people, last longer with some care and common sense. Some tips: -more-
SACRAMENTO — Each bill cleared one house of the Legislature, then triggered searing soul-searching sessions about how to house struggling lower-wage workers and ease financial disparities between older cities and newer suburbs. -more-
Legislature proves unable to punish cities that balk at cheaper housing 08-17-2002
Bus route changes begin this weekend 08-16-2002
History 08-15-2002
Company clones cows to produce medicine 08-14-2002
News of the Weird 08-13-2002
California jobless rate dips 08-12-2002
Neutering could be the answer to pesky raccoons By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-17-2002
Why UC clericals are ready to strike Susan Peabody Berkeley 08-17-2002
Anna Head was among several remarkable Bay Area women By Susan CernySpecial to the Daily Planet 08-17-2002
Richard Misrach By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 08-17-2002
Arts Calendar 08-17-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-17-2002
Baseball union sets Aug. 30 strike date By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-17-2002
Council hopeful is off the hook By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-17-2002
Reconsidering our approach to terrorism John M. Hartenstein Berkeley 08-17-2002
A’s victory quick over White Sox By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 08-17-2002
Berkeley-SFO fares proposed - Compiled from staff and wire reports 08-17-2002
Couple wants to keep the pool Jean Johnsen Berkeley 08-17-2002
Tough odds for 3rd mayoral candidate By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-17-2002
Couple wants to keep the pool Ralph K. Johnsen Berkeley 08-17-2002
Sacramento judge upholds East Bay’s fight for Delta water The Associated Press 08-17-2002
Former Adobe employee arrested for embezzlement 08-17-2002
Computers need tender, loving care, too By Larry Blasko The Associated Press 08-17-2002
City mulls skateboard park Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-16-2002
You go, girl Zachary Wald California Walks! 08-16-2002
The dance in “Ballroom” By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 08-16-2002
Arts Calendar 08-16-2002
Alexander in four-way DT battle By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-16-2002
School board race under way By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-16-2002
Go, boarders Jannie Dresser Wilderness Press Berkeley 08-16-2002
Baseball talks hit serious snag By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-16-2002
Residents fueled state’s rejection of housing plan By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-16-2002
Opinions and due process Tim Hansen, Berkeley 08-16-2002
Woman stabbed repeatedly at hotel By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-16-2002
Armed robbers target pedestrians By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-16-2002
Four Marin County swimming holes off-limits The Associated Press 08-16-2002
Oakland follows Berkeley in push for pedestrian safety 08-16-2002
Students work to topple cell phone ban Daily Planet Wire Service 08-16-2002
Senators file complaint with SEC over delayed broker arbitrations By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 08-16-2002
Former Genentech worker pays fine for insider trading The Associated Press 08-16-2002
Levi Strauss & Co. bonds plunge 20 points 08-16-2002
Soundproofing doesn’t have to cost a fortune By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 08-16-2002
‘Invisible Man’ appears everywhere in Berkeley By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet 08-15-2002
Tell it to Congress Sylvia Levy 08-15-2002
Cal Shakespeare takes off with Chekhov By Robert Hall, Special to the Daily Planet 08-15-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 08-15-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-15-2002
Battle at linebacker full of experienced players By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002
City puts heat on delinquent landlord again Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002
How about shuttles? Shirley Barker 08-15-2002
Chavez’s three-run blast carries A’s past Blue Jays The Associated Press 08-15-2002
Earthquake maps show most of county vulnerable Daily Planet Wire Service 08-15-2002
Concern for UC Transit tax Charlie Betcher 08-15-2002
Memoir follows untimely death By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-15-2002
UC Berkeley student newspaper to retain campus office By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-15-2002
Berkeley starts monitoring for signs of West Nile Virus By Annthea Whittaker, Special to the Daily Planet 08-15-2002
Divers pump oil from sunken ship near Golden Gate Staff 08-15-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-15-2002
Animal rights group declares frog contest inhumane Staff 08-15-2002
Report: California schools Academic Performance Index flawed The Associated Press 08-15-2002
Terrorism response forum starts in SF Daily Planet Wire Service 08-15-2002
Fed’s top business crime fighter under scrutiny By Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press 08-15-2002
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