Jack Nicholson stars in “One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which is being released with the help of Berkeley’s Saul Zaentz Film Center on DVD this week.
Jack Nicholson stars in “One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which is being released with the help of Berkeley’s Saul Zaentz Film Center on DVD this week.

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Berkeley's Fantasy Building

By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 28, 2002

The plain, boxy appearance of Fantasy Building on 10th Street conceals the glamorous work that goes on inside. Most recently, the building’s studios have contributed to this month’s release of three films on DVD. -more-



‘Wheeler 79’ hearings to start in private

By David Scharfenberg
Saturday September 28, 2002

Student conduct hearings for 32 pro-Palestinian protesters who participated in the April takeover of UC Berkeley’s Wheeler Hall start Monday amid controversy over the public’s right to observe them. -more-



Ohlone burial site protections planned

By Chris Nichols
Saturday September 28, 2002


Poll: mayoral race even

By Kurtis Alexander
Saturday September 28, 2002

Berkeley mayor Shirley Dean and challenger Tom Bates, a former state Assemblyman, are within a few percentage points in the race for voter support, according to a poll commissioned by the mayor’s office. -more-



760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking

By Nafi Diouf
Saturday September 28, 2002

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 760 people were believed dead Friday after an ocean ferry capsized off West Africa in a fierce gale, with 88 victims recovered and bodies of others spotted trapped inside. -more-



760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking

By Nafi Diouf
Saturday September 28, 2002

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 760 people were believed dead Friday after an ocean ferry capsized off West Africa in a fierce gale, with 88 victims recovered and bodies of others spotted trapped inside. -more-



760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking

By Nafi Diouf
Saturday September 28, 2002

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 760 people were believed dead Friday after an ocean ferry capsized off West Africa in a fierce gale, with 88 victims recovered and bodies of others spotted trapped inside. -more-



760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking

By Nafi Diouf
Saturday September 28, 2002

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 760 people were believed dead Friday after an ocean ferry capsized off West Africa in a fierce gale, with 88 victims recovered and bodies of others spotted trapped inside. -more-



760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking

By Nafi Diouf
Saturday September 28, 2002

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 760 people were believed dead Friday after an ocean ferry capsized off West Africa in a fierce gale, with 88 victims recovered and bodies of others spotted trapped inside. -more-



760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking

By Nafi Diouf
Saturday September 28, 2002

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 760 people were believed dead Friday after an ocean ferry capsized off West Africa in a fierce gale, with 88 victims recovered and bodies of others spotted trapped inside. -more-



Editorial

UC Berkeley chops trees to reduce fire danger

By Kurtis Alexander
Friday September 27, 2002

Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

UC Berkeley chops trees to reduce fire danger 09-27-2002

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

News

Berkeley's Fantasy Building By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 09-28-2002

‘Wheeler 79’ hearings to start in private By David Scharfenberg 09-28-2002

Ohlone burial site protections planned By Chris Nichols 09-28-2002

Poll: mayoral race even By Kurtis Alexander 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking By Nafi Diouf 09-28-2002

Parking Meter War Continues By David Scharfenberg 09-27-2002

A call to open the debate to Camejo Howard G Chong 09-27-2002

Deep Space: A Compelling Irish Drama By Robert Hall 09-27-2002

Calendar 09-27-2002

Fired-up Panthers serve up a big win By Jared Green 09-27-2002

Mayor trails in endorsements By Matthew Artz 09-27-2002

Are 7 days a big headache for stadium neighbors? Kenny Byerly 09-27-2002

Jackets get stuck in shallow end By Jared Green 09-27-2002

More programs may return to high school By David Scharfenberg 09-27-2002

Consequences of war with Iraq unpredictable Taylor Bennett 09-27-2002

Who’s the Cougars’ quarterback? Bears say it doesn’t really matter By Jared Green 09-27-2002

Watch for traffic cameras By Matthew Artz 09-27-2002

I hope teachers stand behind their messages Devora Liss 09-27-2002

Scoreboard 09-27-2002

Two missiles fire into car in Gaza City By Ibrahim Barzak 09-27-2002

University to battle bioterrorism Daily Planet Wire Service 09-27-2002

Police Briefs 09-27-2002

Bey delays plea in sex charge Daily Planet Wire Service 09-27-2002

Lawrence Berkeley scientist recognized Daily Planet Wire Service 09-27-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-27-2002

State Briefs 09-27-2002

Police to run Super Bowl security By Seth Hettena 09-27-2002

High-tech workers complain about immigrant visa program The Associated Press 09-27-2002

Briefs Staff 09-27-2002

Disney exec to lead Gap The Associated Press 09-27-2002

Park service to turn missile site into Cold War national park By Chet Brokaw 09-27-2002

News of the Weird 09-27-2002

New parking meters unveiled in SF New parking meters unveiled in SF 09-27-2002

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