David Scharfenberg
David Scharfenberg

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Lights Out

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002

Two years ago, Berkeley received a $450,000 state grant to install two sets of traffic lights along Telegraph Avenue and make several other street improvements. Today, those lights sit dark, covered with yellow caution tape. -more-



Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten

Christopher Cantor Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Churches remain important south of campus institutions

Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 14, 2002

Until the late 1930s the blocks south of the university were a family oriented, residential neighborhood with churches of different denominations. St. Marks Church and other churches in the area are survivors of a residential neighborhood that no longer exists. When St. Marks was constructed, for example, there was a full residential neighborhood across the street, between Bancroft and Allston, where the sports facilities now stand. -more-



The Cheap suit Serenaders

By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 14, 2002

The Cheap Suit Serenaders just weren’t made for these times. The impetus for the band came when two collectors of vintage 78 rpm records bumped into each other at an Alameda Flea Market more than 30 years ago. An animated discussion between the two men revealed a shared love for the recorded music of the late 1920s, a boom time in the music industry. -more-



Calendar of Community Events

Saturday September 14, 2002

Saturday, September 14 -more-



Six nightmarish minutes doom Panthers to loss

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002

The St. Mary’s Panthers played 42 minutes of pretty good football on Friday, but it wasn’t nearly enough to make up for six minutes of horrible football. -more-



State pressures city planners

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002

Berkeley must reduce barriers to development if it hopes to comply with the state’s housing law and retain control of its zoning ordinances, state regulators say. -more-



Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten

Jeanne Gray Loughman Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Golden Bears upset Santa Clara

By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent
Saturday September 14, 2002

Senior midfielder Brittany Kirk had a goal and an assist to lead the Cal women’s soccer team past third-ranked Santa Clara, 2-1, Friday at Edwards Stadium. -more-



Check overhead: Council says weapons not allowed there

By Elizabeth Gettelman Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 14, 2002

A Congressman crusading against weapons in space who is scheduled to visit Berkeley Saturday won’t need to worry about weapons assaults above his head. This week – in a statement of protest – the Berkeley City Council passed a resolution declaring a person’s space directly overhead a weapons-free zone. -more-



How many more people?

Mark Johnson Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Sports Shorts

Saturday September 14, 2002

Cal men’s soccer beats St. Mary’s 4-0 -more-



City considers biodiesel

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002

A plan to reduce Berkeley air pollution and possibly save a homeless shelter may have to wait until the city budget crisis clears up. -more-



How many more people?

Mark JohnsonBerkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Senior aerobics reinstated

- Matthew Artz
Saturday September 14, 2002

A senior water aerobics class canceled by the city two weeks ago was reinstated Friday. -more-



Varmints again

David Shefik Berkeley
Saturday September 14, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Features

UC employee unrest spreads

By Ian Stewart The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Labor unrest spread further through the University of California’s system Friday, as lecturers from Santa Cruz joined their counterparts at Davis and Berkeley on rotating one-day picket lines. -more-


New landlord at Reddy tenants

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 14, 2002

The future of Reddy Realty, Berkeley’s biggest and most infamous real estate company remained in doubt Friday. -more-


Police Briefs

Saturday September 14, 2002

n Assault, robbery -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Saturday September 14, 2002

Marin woman escapes injury when car plunges from carport -more-


Prosecutor shows Oakland cops’ pattern of setting up suspects

By Kim Curtis THe Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

OAKLAND— In the opening statements of a trial involving three former Oakland police officers, the prosecution attempted to paint the trio as ruthless, egotistical cops out for themselves with no regard for others. -more-


Weed whacker spark caused Oakland fire

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

OAKLAND – The Oakland Fire Department has determined that a five-alarm blaze that charred 15 acres and threatened homes Tuesday was accidentally caused by a brush-clearing crew. -more-


Arrest made in Alameda County stalking

Daily Planet Wire Service
Saturday September 14, 2002

OAKLAND – A 27-year-old Florida man charged with allegedly stalking a former college classmate over a nine-year period delayed entering a plea in Alameda County Superior Court this morning. -more-


Agents raid farm, arrest medical pot grower

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

SEBASTOPOL — A raid on a pot farm on the outskirts of Sebastopol netted federal agents thousands of mature marijuana plants and ended with the arrest of the owner of a Petaluma medical marijuana club. -more-


Monaco seeks ‘silence’ in memories of Princess Grace

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

MONACO — Below the gilded dome of the Cathedral of Monaco lies the body of Princess Grace. Flowers are arranged over the marble slab of her tomb, and a wooden plaque instructs visitors: “Silence and Respect.” -more-


Burning Man attendance in Black Rock Desert sets record

The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

RENO, Nev. — For a few days last month, Nevada’s seventh largest “city” was in the Black Rock Desert. -more-


Editorial

Three held in possible terrorism hoax

By Rachel La Crote The Associated Press
Saturday September 14, 2002

NAPLES — Three men reportedly overheard talking about a terrorist plot were pulled over and detained for 17 hours Friday before authorities said the men were apparently kidding around and released them. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Three held in possible terrorism hoax 09-14-2002

Oakland police ‘Riders’ trial begins this week 09-13-2002

Two Richmond waste cleanup sites approved for development 09-12-2002

5-alarm brush fire burns home 09-11-2002

Violence resurfaces at high school 09-10-2002

BART changes schedule 09-09-2002

Pac-10 Football Roundup 09-09-2002

News

Lights Out By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002

Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten Christopher Cantor Berkeley 09-14-2002

Churches remain important south of campus institutions Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2002

The Cheap suit Serenaders By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2002

Calendar of Community Events 09-14-2002

Six nightmarish minutes doom Panthers to loss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002

State pressures city planners Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002

Berkeley’s Sept. 11 won’t be forgotten Jeanne Gray Loughman Berkeley 09-14-2002

Golden Bears upset Santa Clara By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 09-14-2002

Check overhead: Council says weapons not allowed there By Elizabeth Gettelman Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2002

How many more people? Mark Johnson Berkeley 09-14-2002

Sports Shorts 09-14-2002

City considers biodiesel Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002

How many more people? Mark JohnsonBerkeley 09-14-2002

Senior aerobics reinstated - Matthew Artz 09-14-2002

Varmints again David Shefik Berkeley 09-14-2002

UC employee unrest spreads By Ian Stewart The Associated Press 09-14-2002

New landlord at Reddy tenants Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2002

Police Briefs 09-14-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-14-2002

Prosecutor shows Oakland cops’ pattern of setting up suspects By Kim Curtis THe Associated Press 09-14-2002

Weed whacker spark caused Oakland fire The Associated Press 09-14-2002

Arrest made in Alameda County stalking Daily Planet Wire Service 09-14-2002

Agents raid farm, arrest medical pot grower The Associated Press 09-14-2002

Monaco seeks ‘silence’ in memories of Princess Grace The Associated Press 09-14-2002

Burning Man attendance in Black Rock Desert sets record The Associated Press 09-14-2002

motorcross is Not a crime bikers want a park, too By Casey McKinney Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2002

How many police does it take? Bob Moghaddacy Berkeley 09-13-2002

The Backyard isn’t safe anymore By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2002

Arts Calendar 09-13-2002

Out & About 09-13-2002

Daily Planet 2002 High School Football Preview Jackets hope for better finish By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002

Banks file suit over local privacy laws By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002

Hey you, patriotic folk Charmaine Soldat Berkeley 09-13-2002

Asteroid hunter finds Apollo-era rocket By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 09-13-2002

St. Mary’s not worried about replacing stars By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002

Council condemns Bush’s Patriot Act By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2002

Swapping parking spaces for playing fields Gloria Wong Berkeley 09-13-2002

Another obstacle for UC clericals Jennifer Barrios Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2002

Disputing the housing shortage claims lan Wofsy Berkeley 09-13-2002

Judge dismisses Simon fraud verdict By Erica Werner The Associated Press 09-13-2002

One lifeguard costs less than two Terry Cochrell Berkeley 09-13-2002

Learn how to ‘touch and vote’ 09-13-2002

Sex charges against Raiders’ Darrell Russell dropped 09-13-2002

Wen Ho Lee case stirs nation’s Asian-Americans into action By Deborah Kong The Associated Press 09-13-2002

Logging giant sells 731 Sierra acres to parks system By Don Thompson 09-13-2002

Yahoo and SBC unveil high-speed Internet service By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 09-13-2002

Web businesses take a 2nd shot at success By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 09-13-2002

Community colleges make cuts despite spike in enrollment By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-13-2002

Argument stalls state’s water bill By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 09-13-2002

Jury weighing sanity of Yosemite killer Stayner By Brian Melley The Associated Press 09-13-2002

This frog has a recovery plan By Don Thompson The Associated Press 09-13-2002

Libertarian candidate spits on radio host 09-13-2002

Ex-nuclear worker jailed for threats 09-13-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-13-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-13-2002

News of the Weird 09-13-2002

News of the Weird 09-13-2002

News of the Weird 09-13-2002

Politics as usual during UC’s Sept. 11 tribute By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-12-2002

Honor the dead Bruce Joffe Piedmont 09-12-2002

Calendar of Community Events 09-12-2002

Calendar of Community Events 09-12-2002

spiritual theme for Berkeley Symphony’s season opener By Jennifer Dix Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2002

High-powered Spartan offense will test Bears By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-12-2002

City sinks its water aerobics Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-12-2002

Firefighters say thanks Marc Mestrovich Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227 09-12-2002

Sports Shorts 09-12-2002

New head of Rent Board Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-12-2002

Get the housing element fixed Lynda Hart Berkeley 09-12-2002

Warm words for bin Laden in Britain By Donna Abu-Nasr The Associated Press 09-12-2002

Thanks to the police Tim Donnelly Berkeley 09-12-2002

Berkeley disability group shares insights with Costa Rican disability activists By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-12-2002

Smog beats the streets Doug Fielding Berkeley 09-12-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-12-2002

State Briefs 09-12-2002

Lab confirms LA death was West Nile The Associated Press 09-12-2002

Plan would change state superintendent’s role The Associated Press 09-12-2002

State Legislation 09-12-2002

The Web mutes its colors on Sept. 11 The Associated Press 09-12-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 09-12-2002

A Changed City By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet 09-11-2002

Today we remember Carolyna Marks 09-11-2002

Cal’s winning, but has anyone noticed? By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-11-2002

Berkeley cracks down on prostitutes Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-11-2002

The upper limit of development Michael Goldberg Berkeley 09-11-2002

Father Bill O’Donnell leaves for federal prison Kim Melton Special to the Daily Planet 09-11-2002

Davis orders more security By Don Thompson The Associated Press 09-11-2002

Police Briefs 09-11-2002

Berkeley’s true colors By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2002

Today is Ted Rosenkrantz Day Mark A. Coplan, president, In Dulci Jubilo 09-10-2002

Calendar of Community Events 09-10-2002

Sports network for disabled thrives in Berkeley By Chris Nichols Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2002

UA Homes fire victims relocate Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2002

The heroes of Sept. 11 Gerta Farber, Oakland 09-10-2002

Alcohol ban at frats may end By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2002

What right do we have in Iraq? Susan Rudolph, Berkeley 09-10-2002

Local Tibetans eagerly watch China The Associated Press 09-10-2002

UC too sensitive to media? James K. Sayre, Oakland 09-10-2002

Nepal army pursues rebels By Binaj Gurabacharya The Associated Press 09-10-2002

Fremont teacher pleads guilty to possessing child pornography Daily Planet Wire Service 09-10-2002

Berkeley lab’s climate simulation closes in on weather predication Daily Planet Wire Service 09-10-2002

Power Play 09-10-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-10-2002

HP makes breakthrough in computer memory By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 09-10-2002

A calendar of events scheduled to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001 09-10-2002

Berkeley official was in flight on Sept. 11 By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2002

California museums commemorate Sept. 11 events By Louise Chu The Associated Press 09-10-2002

Warner Bros. offers ‘Harry Potter’ over the Internet The Associated Press 09-10-2002

City moves to protect consumer privacy Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2002

The problems with ‘smart’ growth Stuart Flashman, Emeryville 09-09-2002

Defense, special teams lead Bears over Aggies By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2002

Students remember September attacks By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2002

A case for taller buildings Charles Siegel, Berkeley 09-09-2002

Messin’ with Texas: Cal wins on own goal By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2002

Festival encourages clean watersheds By Denis Devine Special to the Daily Planet 09-09-2002

Against a war with Iraq M. Breunig Berkeley 09-09-2002

Raiders win in Callahan’s debut By Janie McCauley The Associated Press The Associated Press 09-09-2002

Bush and Blair agree about Iraq By Jennifer Loven The Associated Press 09-09-2002

Sports Shorts 09-09-2002

Californians mixed about changes since 9/11 09-09-2002

Wideouts atone for mistakes – Jared Green 09-09-2002

FBI, Oakland police file appeals in Earth First! case 09-09-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-09-2002

Federal jury hands Genentech big patent win in SF By Paul Elias The Associated Press 09-09-2002