Ten Berkeley police officers assembled outside headquarters in the dark, early hours Wednesday. -more-
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Mekons front man John Langford did not expect his band to last 25 days let alone a quarter of a century when he started the Mekons along with Tom Greenhaigh in the late ’70s. But low and behold the band that hails from England is on the first leg of its 25th anniversary tour. The Mekons will bring their signature brand of English country rock to the The Starry Plough Pub tonight. -more-
The Mersey Hot Shots, a Berkeley club soccer team, recently made the journey to Europe to take part in two of the world’s biggest soccer tournaments. The players kept a diary of their travels and experiences. The conclusion of the diary: -more-
California’s majestic coast redwood and Douglas fir trees are susceptible to a pathogen that causes Sudden Oak Death, UC researchers have confirmed. -more-
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An independent arbitrator ruled in favor of the local teachers’ union in a contract squabble with the Berkeley Unified School District over the new six-period class schedule at Berkeley High School. -more-
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Berkeley police closed off traffic through the intersection of Ashby and Telegraph avenues for nearly two hours while they investigated a suspicious suitcase that turned out only to contain a sweater. -more-
The state Department of Fair Employment and Housing announced Tuesday that it has finalized a conciliation agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory after an investigation based on a complaint filed in 1999 by nine Asian-American workers. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis said Wednesday he will eliminate another 1,000 government jobs on top of the 6,000 already slated to be cut so that the “size of government reflects the revenues that are coming in.” -more-
LOS ANGELES — Bill Gates introduced Microsoft’s newest multimedia software in Hollywood on Wednesday, promoting his company’s bid to make its technology central to tomorrow’s digital home entertainment center. -more-
SACRAMENTO — California teachers and health insurance companies are teaming up to get more kids enrolled in the state’s public insurance programs. -more-
WALNUT CREEK — The chief nursing home and hospital inspector in Contra Costa and Alameda counties was fired for what the state Department of Health Services called an “inexcusable neglect of duty,” the Contra Costa Times reported. -more-
County health official fired 09-05-2002
2 in custody in connection with 9 bank robberies 09-04-2002
Weekend shootings in Oakland 09-03-2002
Oakland considers tram system 09-02-2002
Vintage cars an investment option 08-31-2002
Turkey Patrol Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Disabled are able to be erotic Teresa Cochran Berkeley 09-05-2002
Band Celebrates Silver Anniversary By Mike Dinoffria Special to the Daily Planet 09-05-2002
Arts Calendar 09-05-2002
A Trip to Remember – Part 2 09-05-2002
Sudden Oak strikes state’s redwood trees By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Your business is here, Mr. Worthington Your business is here, Mr. Worthington 09-05-2002
New high school schedule unfair By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Not on my show Frank Moore, Berkeley 09-05-2002
Harrison Park pollution threatens homeless shelter By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-05-2002
Why pay for this programming? Jim Hultman Berkeley 09-05-2002
Suspicious suitcase contains only a sweater Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Livermore lab settles 1999 worker discrimination claim Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Oakland police suspect 77th murder Daily Planet Wire Service 09-05-2002
Davis to sign budget, lawmakers prepare for next battle By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Gates debuts software as part of entertainment push The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Teachers and insurance companies are pushing public insurance By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-05-2002
Fields fall short on first day of soccer Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
Trade dog park for ball park Maris Arnold, Berkeley 09-04-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 09-04-2002
Bears try to keep even keel after blowout win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
School district gets news of cash windfall By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
The bounds of hate Will Youmans, Berkeley 09-04-2002
City’s rejected housing plan draws lawsuit Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
How to give a housing subsidy Rhiannon, Berkeley 09-04-2002
Suit filed against county superintendent By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-04-2002
News of the Weird 09-04-2002
Gov. to cut $750 million from budget By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 09-04-2002
Judge blocks sale of Napster’s assets The Associated Press 09-04-2002
Claremont pays up By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Rumsfield looks to Berkeley Nathan Jones, Berkeley 09-03-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 09-03-2002
A’s tally 19 straight wins after beating Royals By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 09-03-2002
ACLU confronts Berkeley Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Kudos to Longfellow staff Sue Dickey,Berkeley 09-03-2002
Kudos to Longfellow staff Sue Dickey, Berkeley 09-03-2002
Harmonious Niners setting sights on Rams, Super Bowl By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 09-03-2002
KPFA still pulling for more control By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
Look behind the lines for answers to Iraq Carolyn Scarr, Berkeley 09-03-2002
Berkeley’s largest gay soiree growing Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-03-2002
News of the Weird 09-03-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-03-2002
Union workers rally in LA to support dockworkers By Paul Wilborn The Associated Press 09-03-2002
Working the weekend By Carol Hunter Special to the Daily Planet 09-02-2002
A vote for pedestrian safety Deborah Green, Berkeley 09-02-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-02-2002
Instant impact By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
Pacifica radio at it again Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
Don’t forget water sports at Eastshore Paul Kamen, Chairperson, Berkeley Waterfront Commission 09-02-2002
High School says less is more By Mike Rosen-Molina Special to the Daily Planet 09-02-2002
A vote for City Council James Bianco, Berkeley 09-02-2002
New bus rates take effect Sunday Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-02-2002
News of the Weird 09-02-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-02-2002
State legislature finally passes budget, adjourns By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 09-02-2002
California financial privacy issues go down fighting By Louise Chu The Associated Press 09-02-2002
MLB players and owners reconcile By Casey McKinney Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
Hate crimes are not games Tzurit Buskila Berkeley 08-31-2002
A reminder of west Berkeley’s industrial heritage By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
Author Dennis McNally looks deep inside the Dead By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
Arts Calendar 08-31-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-31-2002
Cal women’s soccer wins opener By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-31-2002
More trouble over housing By John Geluardi Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
Ballfield potential for a headache Dorothy Bryant Berkeley 08-31-2002
Cal vs. Baylor - 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium 08-31-2002
New school principal tackles old problems By Dan Krauss Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
These feet were made for walking Art Weber El Cerrito 08-31-2002
Deal historic, says baseball commissioner By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-31-2002
Bay Area Briefs 08-31-2002
First solo exhibit for Berkeley wheat weaver By Liz O’Connell-Gates Special to the Daily Planet 08-31-2002
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