Harrod Banks' Volkswagon Bug is one of 80 artcars showcased in this week's ArtCar Fest in Berkeley, San Francisco and San Jose.
Harrod Banks' Volkswagon Bug is one of 80 artcars showcased in this week's ArtCar Fest in Berkeley, San Francisco and San Jose.

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For the love of dressing up cars

Kim Melton
Thursday September 26, 2002

Berkeley resident Harrod Blank, 39, was embarrassed to be seen driving a plain white 1965 Volkswagen bug. So he painted a rooster on it. It reminded him of the chickens he grew up with near the Santa Cruz Mountains. But he didn’t stop there. -more-



African American studies program one of a kind

Denisha M. DeLane
Thursday September 26, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



a circus without animals but with lots of heart

Jennifer Dix
Thursday September 26, 2002

They come from Canada, they do fantastic things with trapezes and the human body, they use no animals in their act—and no, they are not Cirque du Soleil. The performance troupe that has descended on Zellerbach Hall is Cirque Eloize, and it is a phenomenon all its own. -more-



Calendar

Thursday September 26, 2002

Thursday, Sept. 26 -more-



Berkeley High runners break Alameda streak

Jared Green
Thursday September 26, 2002

A decade of dominance ended Wednesday as the Berkeley High cross country boys defeated Alameda High, the first time the Hornets have failed to win a league meet in more than 10 years. -more-



Black studies program back at Berkeley High

David Scharfenberg
Thursday September 26, 2002

Berkeley High School’s African-American studies department has been reinstatement, said department Chairman Robert McKnight to wild cheers at a dramatic Board of Education meeting Wednesday night. -more-



Here's what's in the news

Carol Denney
Thursday September 26, 2002

To the Editor, -more-



Bears brush off loss

Jared Green
Thursday September 26, 2002

The Cal football team is facing adversity for the first time this season following a 23-21 loss to Air Force last weekend. But the Bears haven’t lost any confidence following their first setback of the season. -more-



Former Berkeley green Camejo takes aim at governor's seat

Judith Scherr
Thursday September 26, 2002

Green Party candidate for governor Peter Miguel Camejo racked up 9 percent of the statewide vote in the latest polls. Despite growing support, though, Gov. Gray Davis is unwilling to recognize his opponent in a formal debate. -more-



Coffee initiative could mean mere pennies to you

Mark Tarses
Thursday September 26, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



U.S. children escape Ivory Coast city

Clar Nichonghaile The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

YAMOUSSOUKRO, Ivory Coast — Waving U.S. flags and shouting ’Vive la France!,” American schoolchildren escaped a rebel-held Ivory Coast city under siege Wednesday, as U.S. special forces and French troops moved in to rescue Westerners caught in the West African nation’s bloodiest uprising. -more-



We enjoy our Eastshore State Park

Ruth Bird
Thursday September 26, 2002

To the Editor, -more-



International Starbucks protest comes to town

David Scharfenberg
Thursday September 26, 2002

A dozen protesters picketed outside the Oxford Street Starbucks Wednesday as part of an international campaign urging the chain to buy more “Fair Trade” coffee from farmers. -more-



Features

Santa Cruz denounces an attack on Iraq

The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

SANTA CRUZ — Upholding its famously liberal leanings, the Santa Cruz City Council has passed a resolution denouncing any pending military strike on Iraq led by U.S. forces. -more-


At least 15 homes damaged in Morgan Hill fire

The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

MORGAN HILL — Flames burned toward dozens of homes nestled in remote neighborhoods of the lushly forested Santa Cruz Mountains on Wednesday, with firefighters struggling in 90-degree heat to control one of the area’s largest wildfires in decades. -more-


Bay Area Briefs

Thursday September 26, 2002

5,000 acre additon to Golden Gate recreation area approved -more-


State adds to reputation as nation's trailblazer for laws

Jessica Brice The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

UC Berkeley gets $2.1 million for smoking prevention study

The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

BERKELEY — University of California, Berkeley, was awarded a $2.1 million federal grant Wednesday to study the economic impact of smoking prevention efforts in China, the largest consumer of tobacco products in the world. -more-


Davis signs laws removing protections for gun industry

Angela Watercutter The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gray Davis cleared the way Wednesday for Californians to sue gun manufacturers if they believe the companies have been negligent in the advertising or production of firearms. -more-


Briefs

Thursday September 26, 2002

Accounting stripped of license it voluntarily gave up -more-


PUC plans show how energy users will pay

The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Businesses and institutions who bypassed their local utilities to buy cheaper electricity from power sellers would have to pay a surcharge to help the state repay its energy debts, under a plan put forward by the state’s energy regulators Wednesday. -more-


Sales fall for Sept. 11 books after one-year anniversary

Hllel Italie The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

NEW YORK — Sales for Sept. 11 books have dropped substantially since the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks, although a handful of titles remain best sellers. -more-


Death sentence for couple who tortured Pleasanton woman in minivan

Daily Planet Wire Service and The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

OAKLAND — A couple accused of abducting, raping and murdering a 22-year-old Pleasanton woman in a minivan rigged for torture was sentenced to death Wednesday. -more-


SF taking action on water system woes

The Associated Press
Thursday September 26, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — A television news report that a major component of the city’s emergency water system had been neglected for more than a decade is prompting changes and a fire department investigation into how the system came to be neglected. -more-


Editorial

Police Briefs

Thursday September 26, 2002

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Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Police Briefs 09-26-2002

Wildfire threatens hundreds of LA homes 09-25-2002

Bush considers lowering alert 09-24-2002

Police Briefs 09-23-2002

Crews control 10-acre Oakland blaze 09-21-2002

Palestinian blows up self, 5 others 09-20-2002

News

For the love of dressing up cars Kim Melton 09-26-2002

African American studies program one of a kind Denisha M. DeLane 09-26-2002

a circus without animals but with lots of heart Jennifer Dix 09-26-2002

Calendar 09-26-2002

Berkeley High runners break Alameda streak Jared Green 09-26-2002

Black studies program back at Berkeley High David Scharfenberg 09-26-2002

Here's what's in the news Carol Denney 09-26-2002

Bears brush off loss Jared Green 09-26-2002

Former Berkeley green Camejo takes aim at governor's seat Judith Scherr 09-26-2002

Coffee initiative could mean mere pennies to you Mark Tarses 09-26-2002

U.S. children escape Ivory Coast city Clar Nichonghaile The Associated Press 09-26-2002

We enjoy our Eastshore State Park Ruth Bird 09-26-2002

International Starbucks protest comes to town David Scharfenberg 09-26-2002

Santa Cruz denounces an attack on Iraq The Associated Press 09-26-2002

At least 15 homes damaged in Morgan Hill fire The Associated Press 09-26-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-26-2002

State adds to reputation as nation's trailblazer for laws Jessica Brice The Associated Press 09-26-2002

UC Berkeley gets $2.1 million for smoking prevention study The Associated Press 09-26-2002

Davis signs laws removing protections for gun industry Angela Watercutter The Associated Press 09-26-2002

Briefs 09-26-2002

PUC plans show how energy users will pay The Associated Press 09-26-2002

Sales fall for Sept. 11 books after one-year anniversary Hllel Italie The Associated Press 09-26-2002

Death sentence for couple who tortured Pleasanton woman in minivan Daily Planet Wire Service and The Associated Press 09-26-2002

SF taking action on water system woes The Associated Press 09-26-2002

UC study finds younger people more conservative By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002

Here’s to democracy in Berkeley Ron Rice Berkeley 09-25-2002

Jackets start ACCAL season by pounding on Richmond By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002

Mayor considers building new UC stadium Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staffpandering to neighbors 09-25-2002

Look at immigration Tim Aaronson El Cerrito 09-25-2002

Teachers condemn cuts By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002

Read your history books Hoang Phan SJP, Berkeley 09-25-2002

Journalists show distaste for fast food By Carol Hunet Special to the Daily Planet 09-25-2002

Summer weather takes its toll By Alan Sayre The Associated Press 09-25-2002

City loan to house residents displaced by fire Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2002

Berkeley composer offers music amid New York’s post-Sept. 11 grief The Associated Press 09-25-2002

Pit bulls bite two children, officer in Richmond Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002

Riders’ cross-examination ends first day Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002

Oakland 4th in nation for murder Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002

Oakland rookie cop to be arraigned on sex charges - Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-25-2002

Governor puts off fund-raiser The Associated Press 09-25-2002

Journalists banned from San Diego stem cell conference By Paul Elias The Associated Press 09-25-2002

UC Davis develops guide for ranchers Daily Planet Wire Service 09-25-2002

City, unions reach deal Matthew Artz 09-24-2002

Mayor encourages performance audits for schools Berkeley Mayor Shirley Dean 09-24-2002

Calendar 09-24-2002

Croatian sensation sparks Cal to fast start Dean Caparaz 09-24-2002

High school axes African-American studies program David Scharfenberg 09-24-2002

Judge orders new trial in Raiders lawsuit against NFL John Nadel The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Maio clings to neutering idea David Scharfenberg 09-24-2002

A's focused on clinching division The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Girl hit by police car recovering Matthew Artz 09-24-2002

Gore blasts Bush on push for war Ian Stewart The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Four cows with personality corralled in Berkeley exhibit Melissa McRobbie 09-24-2002

$2.4 million grant goes to Oakland Army Base 09-24-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 09-24-2002

Buying or selling a house? Energy matters. Alice La Pierre 09-24-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-24-2002

Davis signs family leave bill The Associated Press 09-24-2002

UC Berkeley amoung schools watched on Middle East group's Web site The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Caltrans changes course: banners coming down The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Feds refer Edison settlement to California Supreme Court The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Latinos hurt most by affordable housing crunch The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Briefs 09-24-2002

Police seek witnesses to electronics heist 09-24-2002

Feds file to overturn Oreg. suicide law The Associated Press 09-24-2002

Pacifica radio to return to Berkeley By Matthew Artz 09-23-2002

Concerns about coffee initiative Fred Foldvary 09-23-2002

Golden Bears come up short against Air Force By Jared Green 09-23-2002

County to aid school district with budget By David Scharfenberg 09-23-2002

Growth won’t stop anytime soon Stuart Cohen 09-23-2002

Both Cal soccer teams win By Jared Green 09-23-2002

Button-maker bids farewell By Matthew Artz 09-23-2002

A Dean supporter speaks Sam Herbert 09-23-2002

Pac-10 Football Roundup 09-23-2002

Russian avalanche covers village By Yuri Bagrov 09-23-2002

Local NBA players acquitted of fraud By Nick Wilson 09-23-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-23-2002

Davis signs stem cell research bill By Jennifer Coleman 09-23-2002

Economist challenges lowered state ranking By Jessica Brice 09-23-2002

Literacy students publish book Brian Kluepfel 09-21-2002

A bizarre raccoon attack story Susan Charlip 09-21-2002

Berkeley's Campanile has a connection to Renaissance Venice Steven Finacom 09-21-2002

Here's a Big sadistic slice By John Angell Grant 09-21-2002

Arts Calendar 09-21-2002

Out & About 09-21-2002

Defense leads Jackets to big win over Liberty By Jared Green 09-21-2002

Mayor broke campaign laws By Kurtis Alexander 09-21-2002

Colo. woman boiling over coffee initiative Sherrie Beshore 09-21-2002

Seventeen years after starting Farm Aid, Nelson still pushing for change By Todd Spangler 09-21-2002

Panthers fumble away lead in second half, lose to Gauchos By Dean Caparaz 09-21-2002

UC foresees problems By David Scharfenberg 09-21-2002

City’s weapons policy a national headlineTo the Editor: What a load of compost and granola. Thanks to our City Council's forceful stand against space weapons in or above the city limits, Berkeley is finally comic relief not just for the rest of the cou Heather Jacobsen 09-21-2002

Cal vs. Air Force Academy – 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium Jared Green 09-21-2002

City could raise price of public input Matthew Artz 09-21-2002

School funding starts at state level John Selawsky 09-21-2002

German chancellor sends letter to Bush By Colleen Barry 09-21-2002

Record crowds at celebrity match -Melissa McRobbie 09-21-2002

Appezzato memorial service Monday Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002

Three overnight killings push Oakland homicides to 84 Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 09-21-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-21-2002

Tiger attacks kindergartner By Michelle R. Smith 09-21-2002

State Briefs 09-21-2002

Packard Foundation slashes staff, grants By Ian Stewart 09-21-2002

Briefs 09-21-2002

Father of 401(k) takes pride in brainchild despite account’s flaws By Michael Liedtke 09-21-2002

U.S. Rep. aims to rescue coffee growers through campaign Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002

UC Berkeley, CSU offer joint doctorate in education Daily Planet Wire Service 09-21-2002

Rural crime prevention program created 09-21-2002

Silicon Valley planners worry about future congestion 09-21-2002

California nonprofits hurting from state budget cuts By Louise Chu 09-21-2002

Stanford scientists find faults in earthquake prediction model By Angela Watercutter 09-21-2002

Feds consider listing state fish as endangered By Colleen Valles 09-21-2002

First northern right whale calf sighted in Pacific in a century The Associated Press 09-21-2002

In Alaska, an ancestral island home falls victim to global warming By Joseph B. Verrengia 09-21-2002

News of the Weird 09-21-2002

Davis signs bill to clean beaches By Louise Chu 09-21-2002

Coffee initiative gains steam By Matthew Artz 09-20-2002

Roll up your sleeves, progressives John Koenigshofer 09-20-2002

Shotgun Players take on Dario Fo Robert Hall 09-20-2002

Arts Calendar 09-20-2002

Out & About 09-20-2002

Spellman gets start against Liberty High By Jared Green 09-20-2002

Ballot divides environmental community Matthew Artz 09-20-2002

Moderates take a hit too Dave Blake Dave Blake Dave Blake Dave Blake 09-20-2002

Walt Disney adapts Japanese anime film ’Spirited Away’ The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Bears surviving Schott’s absence By Jared Green 09-20-2002

UC Regent Connerly calls for review of new admissions policy By David Scharfenberg 09-20-2002

Be careful when zoning Mike Lai 09-20-2002

Cal hopes to prolong hot start 09-20-2002

‘Sex and the City’ sells in Asia The Associated Press 09-20-2002

‘Palestinian Poetics’ course gets renewed attention By David Scharfenberg 09-20-2002

Respect the homeless Bob Mills 09-20-2002

A’s finish big series with a big victory By Janie McCauley 09-20-2002

Bush asks Congress for authority to ‘use all means’ to disarm Hussein By Matt Kelley 09-20-2002

There’s a new kind of graffiti By Mark Murrmann 09-20-2002

Police Briefs 09-20-2002

Driver collides with fleeing carjacker, dies The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Man shot multiple times in Oakland Daily Planet Wire Service 09-20-2002

Caltrans complies with order to treat all highway banners alike By Colleen Valles 09-20-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-20-2002

Oakland Black Muslim leader charged with 1981 molestation The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Police crack down on prostitution Daily Planet Wire Service 09-20-2002

Vandenberg missile launch provides light show The Associated Press 09-20-2002

State Briefs 09-20-2002

FCC to consider Pacific Bell’s request to provide long distance By Anna Oberthur 09-20-2002

Briefs 09-20-2002

Open Garden Day comes to Berkeley Melissa McRobbie 09-20-2002

Whooping cough cases on rise in California The Associated Press 09-20-2002

NASA Ames names new director 09-20-2002

Cyclists want Richmond Bridge access Daily Planet Wire Service 09-20-2002

Caltrans splits Bay Bridge contracts The Associated Press 09-20-2002

Oakland airport police investigate traveler Staff 09-20-2002

Exhibit examines lives of 30 Vietnam prisoners of war By Catherine Ivey 09-20-2002

Emotions flow at killer Stayner’s penalty trial By Brian Melley 09-20-2002