Strike at UC
Clerical walkout will coincide
with start of classes Monday
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Clerical walkout will coincide
with start of classes Monday
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Having opened for alt. country rockers Wilco this summer in towns such as St. Louis, Chicago, and Nashville, guitarist Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg has returned home to Berkeley. -more-
Shantay Legans, Cal’s starting point guard for the past three seasons, may not return to the Golden Bear program for his senior year, his mother said this week. -more-
A popular recycling center has won a four-year lease extension from UC Berkeley, ending a lengthy struggle that involved hundreds of teachers, a host of local politicians and thousands of dollars in legal fees. -more-
RBs to split carries: Head coach Jeff Tedford said senior Joe Igber will the starter at tailback, but sophomore Terrell Williams will get a share of the carries. Igber missed the last four games of 2001 with a broken collarbone, and Williams was impressive as his replacement, racking up three 100-yard rushing games in Igber’s absence. -more-
Company wins a state award
for program in question
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SAN LEANDRO – The Alameda County Fire Department reports that about 175 firefighters from numerous agencies have contained a six-alarm grassfire in Anthony Chabot Regional Park Tuesday night. -more-
The Oakland Police Department is now able to receive confidential information about suspected illegal drug activity from tipsters who speak languages other than English. -more-
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A powerful, new version of the rocket that carried John Glenn into orbit blasted off Wednesday on a flight intended to revolutionize — and revitalize — the nation’s launch business. -more-
Former Enron executive pleads guilty
to money laundering, wire fraud
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LOS ANGELES — When President Bush arrives in California on Friday, political observers will be watching closely to see how enthusiastically he promotes the candidacy of GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bill Simon. -more-
SALT LAKE CITY — An American Airlines flight bound for San Francisco from Chicago was diverted to Salt Lake City after a passenger tried to recharge a battery with a cigarette lighter. -more-
SF-bound flight grounded after traveler sparks flame 08-22-2002
Democrats say college students need state budget 08-21-2002
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
Strike at UC By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-22-2002
al-Qaida tapes scary viewing Max Alfert 08-22-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-22-2002
Singer/songwriter Scott Kannberg returns home By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 08-22-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 08-22-2002
Legans may leave Bears Staff Report 08-22-2002
Recycling center wins lease fight with university By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-22-2002
Here’s to Peggy George Kauffman 08-22-2002
Cal Football Notebook Staff 08-22-2002
Telegraph merchants: Philips Lighting Company left us out Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-22-2002
Think again about neutering raccoons Diane Joy 08-22-2002
Sports Shorts Staff 08-22-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-22-2002
Councilmemeber urges support for old City Hall repairs Mim Hawley 08-22-2002
History Staff 08-22-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-22-2002
Crews contain Alameda fire Daily Planet Wire Service 08-22-2002
Oakland drug hotline available in other languages Daily Planet Wire Service 08-22-2002
Rocket blasts off on flight intended to revolutionize launch business By Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press 08-22-2002
Briefs Staff 08-22-2002
Bush due in California to campaign for Simon By Erica Werner, The Associated Press 08-22-2002
Prostitutes corner shops on San Pablo By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Be careful to classify a hate crime Will Youmans, Law Student Boalt School of Law 08-21-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-21-2002
Ex-Aggies coach is now Bears’ elder statesman By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Landlords question renter safety program By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
What’s ‘Holy Blood’ mean? Monroe Pastermack Oakland 08-21-2002
Berkeley High’s Sean Young gives Cal oral commitment By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Go for it on fourth down By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Another chance for peace Josh May, Berkeley 08-21-2002
Berkeley lab wins $15.5 million grant By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Where city housing dollars go Chris Kavanagh, Housing Advisory Commission 08-21-2002
High-speed chase suspect arrested Daily Planet Wire Service 08-21-2002
Bay Area Briefs 08-21-2002
San Jose officials vow to move forward on fire-damaged complex By May Wong The Associated Press 08-21-2002
National average on ACT college test dips By Arlene Levinson The Associated Press 08-21-2002
Glut of imports prompts California king salmon prices to plummet The Associated Press 08-21-2002
Missing $159 million spacecraft orbiting sun, NASA says By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 08-21-2002
New ground zero viewing wall to be etched with names of victims The Associated Press 08-21-2002
CNN, CBS both paid for al-Qaida video The Associated Press 08-21-2002
Regional district balks at plan to put state in charge of Calif. water By Laura Wides The Associated Press 08-21-2002
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