Few surprises await them -more-
A's on the way -more-
Berkeley counts record number
of hate crimes since Sept. 11
-more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A hip injury forced Jay Williams to sit out practice for a second straight day Monday, leaving him contemplating whether to withdraw from the U.S. national team. -more-
Union says the administration wrongly laid off teachers -more-
LOS ANGELES — Skipper Torben Grael and crew member Marcelo Ferreira from Brazil won the second race in the Star Class world championships Monday to take the overall lead. -more-
The 13 houseboat residents at the city-owned marina are hoping a compromise struck with the Waterfront Commission will end years of monthly fees that they say were as unpredictable as the bay winds. -more-
A woman was choked and robbed early Sunday evening on the 500 block of Gilman Street by a homeless man she had hired to help her move, police said. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Bay Area officials are looking closely, yet skeptically, at a Los Angeles County program that provides free preschool using proceeds from state cigarette taxes. -more-
SAN JOSE — A six-alarm fire gutted a six-acre section of Santana Row, an expansive $500 million retail, commercial and residential development designed to become an upscale destination for people from all over Silicon Valley. -more-
The proposed legislation
would curb speed shows
and reckless driving
-more-
SAN FRANCISCO – A lawyer for an environmental advocacy group said today that she expects a judge to uphold their legal challenge to a Richmond refinery pollution permit as he did a similar one against a Martinez facility. -more-
SAN JOSE — Testimony concluded Monday in the first phase of Yosemite killer Cary Stayner’s triple-murder trial, setting the stage for closing arguments and jury deliberations. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A measure that would require utilities to have 20 percent of their electricity produced from renewable sources passed a key legislative committee Monday. -more-
PGP Corp. acquires encryption product lines from Network Associates -more-
LUSBY, Md.— On the shore of one of the country’s most bountiful waterways, the Chesapeake Bay, two reactors have produced electricity for nearly a quarter century — and accumulated 950 tons of radioactive waste. -more-
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— Indiana University was crowned the nation’s No. 1 “party school” Monday in an annual Princeton Review survey that school leaders and medical experts derided as irresponsible and unscientific. -more-
SANTA ANA — A reputed gang member jailed on an attempted murder charge was bailed out when someone posted $500,000 in counterfeit cashier’s checks, sheriff’s officials said Monday. -more-
SACRAMENTO — The nation’s largest pension fund adopted procedures Monday designed to root out conflicts of interest among its money managers and investment bankers. -more-
History 08-20-2002
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
The Students are Back By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
Hello, democrats Bruce Joffe 08-20-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-20-2002
Oakland wins 6th straight game, moves closer to 1st place By Tom Withers, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Hate graffiti reported at Jewish eatery By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
Defining indecent Frank Moore 08-20-2002
Williams sits out with hip injury; iffy on future The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Teachers file suit against district By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
Brazil boat takes lead in world sailing championships The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Longtime debate over houseboats settled By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-20-2002
Homeless man robs woman Matthew Artz 08-20-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-20-2002
Bay Area school officials eye cigarette tax The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Fire engulfs construction site of huge San Jose development Staff 08-20-2002
Oakland ‘sideshow’ bill approved by state Assembly Daily Planet Wire Service 08-20-2002
Environmentalists challenge Chevron refinery permit Daily Planet Wire Service 08-20-2002
Yosemite killing jury set to hear closing arguments Brian Melley, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Renewable energy requirement passes key committee By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Briefs Staff 08-20-2002
Nuclear waste may be an inviting terror target By H. Josef Hebert, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Indiana University ranked top ‘party school’ in nation By Shannon Dininny, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Counterfeit checks get Orange County man out of jail Staff 08-20-2002
CalPERS board adopts conflict rules The Associated Press 08-20-2002
The sweet success of beekeeping By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 08-19-2002
Saving an art colony Natasha Shawver, Berkeley 08-19-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-19-2002
Long powers A’s in sweep of Sox The Associated Press 08-19-2002
Study shows Bay Area traffic levels down The Associated Press 08-19-2002
More on the Middle East C. Crapotta, C. Crapotta, Berkeley 08-19-2002
Beem him up! Another surprise winner at PGA The Associated Press 08-19-2002
Mud hurled at Eastshore Park discussions Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-19-2002
Leaving control freaks behind Jane Stillwater, Berkeley 08-19-2002
Port negotiators want Bush to stay out By SIMON AVERY The Associated Press 08-19-2002
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
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