Photos courtesy of Raccoon Rescue
              City Councilmember Linda Maio is 
              weighing a trap and neuter program to cut down on the raccoon nuisance in Berkeley.
Photos courtesy of Raccoon Rescue City Councilmember Linda Maio is weighing a trap and neuter program to cut down on the raccoon nuisance in Berkeley.

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Neutering could be the answer to pesky raccoons

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Saturday August 17, 2002

Pesky raccoons in your neighborhood? City Councilmember Linda Maio may have a solution: sterilization. -more-



Why UC clericals are ready to strike

Susan Peabody Berkeley
Saturday August 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Anna Head was among several remarkable Bay Area women

By Susan CernySpecial to the Daily Planet
Saturday August 17, 2002

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-



Richard Misrach

By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday August 17, 2002

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-



Arts Calendar

Saturday August 17, 2002


Calendar of Events & Activities

Saturday August 17, 2002

Saturday, August 17 -more-



Baseball union sets Aug. 30 strike date

By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
Saturday August 17, 2002

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-



Council hopeful is off the hook

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Saturday August 17, 2002

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-



Reconsidering our approach to terrorism

John M. Hartenstein Berkeley
Saturday August 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



A’s victory quick over White Sox

By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Saturday August 17, 2002

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-



Berkeley-SFO fares proposed

- Compiled from staff and wire reports
Saturday August 17, 2002

East Bay travelers heading to San Francisco International Airport on the new BART extension may be pleased with the cost of the trip. -more-



Couple wants to keep the pool

Jean Johnsen Berkeley
Saturday August 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Tough odds for 3rd mayoral candidate

By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff
Saturday August 17, 2002

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-



Couple wants to keep the pool

Ralph K. Johnsen Berkeley
Saturday August 17, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Sacramento judge upholds East Bay’s fight for Delta water

The Associated Press
Saturday August 17, 2002

OAKLAND— A Sacramento judge has upheld an East Bay water agency’s three-decade battle to draw extra water from Delta tributaries. -more-



Features

Former Adobe employee arrested for embezzlement

Saturday August 17, 2002

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 need tender, loving care, too

By Larry Blasko The Associated Press
Saturday August 17, 2002

Computers, like people, last longer with some care and common sense. Some tips: -more-


Editorial

Legislature proves unable to punish cities that balk at cheaper housing

The Associated Press
Saturday August 17, 2002

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-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

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

News

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