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-
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A stir of excitement sparked Oakland Ballet’s season opener this month. While the East Bay’s other major dance company, Diablo Ballet, struggles on life support because of recent economic times, the Oakland troupe is thriving. Its success is due largely to artistic director Karen Brown’s energetic leadership and a dedicated board of directors. -more-
A 43-7 win is usually a cause for celebration. But the Berkeley High coaches tore into their players after winning by that score over Kennedy High on Friday, citing a lackluster performance and poor discipline. -more-
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-
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It took a couple of crooked numbers on the scoreboard for St. Mary’s High to get rid of a round number on its record. -more-
For more than a quarter century native American Rosemary Cambra has provided a voice for her people. This week, Cambra, chairwoman for the Bay Area's Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, brought her message to Berkeley, where she urged the city to preserve and protect local burial grounds under University Avenue at the train tracks near Fourth Street. -more-
PHILADELPHIA - No. 4 Cal twice came back from one-goal deficits to defeat Pennsylvania, 4-2, Friday afternoon at Rhodes Field. The Bears improved to 6-1-1, while the Quakers dropped to 5-3-0. -more-
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-
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-
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A local cat owner says her kitty with 29 toes surely beats a many-toed Maine cat for a spot in the Guinness Book of Records. -more-
OAKLAND – A rookie Oakland police officer was in stable condition at Highland Hospital Friday after being shot in the head by a unknown man in area of city known for having problems with drugs and prostitution, police say. -more-
In 1906 The West Berkeley Development Company, whose partners were involved with the Claremont and Northbrae subdivisions and were later part of the Mason McDuffie Company, subdivided the San Pablo Park tract in south west Berkeley. The residential subdivision begins one block east of San Pablo Avenue and is located between Russell and Ward streets. -more-
MORGAN HILL — Foggy, cooler weather helped hundreds of firefighters grapple with a 3,142-acre blaze roaring through rural neighborhoods along the Santa Cruz Mountains and threatening at least 300 homes. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The association representing shipping lines on Friday locked out longshoremen at all West Coast ports until Sunday morning as contract negotiations with the dock worker’s union deteriorated into a labor disruption that will immediately curtail the flow of Asian goods across the United States. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Newdow, the California father who convinced a federal appeals court to declare the Pledge of Allegiance an unconstitutional endorsement of religion when recited in public classrooms, urged that court Friday to let its June 26 ruling stand. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The case of a Missouri man who stormed an airplane cockpit two years ago ended in a San Francisco federal courtroom. -more-
GARDEN GROVE — Republicans gathered for the first day of their semiannual state convention Friday hoping to give their beleaguered gubernatorial nominee, Bill Simon, a push to Election Day Nov. 5. -more-
DENVER — In a scene reminiscent of anti-war protests of the 1960s, at least 2,000 people gathered Friday outside a fund-raiser featuring President Bush to rally against a possible war in Iraq. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — The Mexican Consulate hopes to serve its visitors better from their new quarters in the South of Market starting October. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Taiwan’s first lady Wu Shu-jen has canceled three events on the last leg of her trip to the United States because of exhaustion, a spokesman said Friday. -more-
Berkeley will celebrate its seventh annual “How Berkeley Can You Be?” parade and festival Sunday. -more-
It’s time to show off, Berkeley 09-29-2002
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
Berkeley’s Fantasy Building home to DVD sound studio Peter Crimmins 09-29-2002
Let’s talk about moving Memorial Stadium Janice Thomas 09-29-2002
Calendar 09-29-2002
Oakland Ballet Robert Hall 09-29-2002
Berkeley High coaches not satisfied with blowout win Jared Green 09-29-2002
‘Wheeler 79’ hearings to start in private David Scharfenberg 09-29-2002
Praise to the students who spoke up Sept. 25 Lee Berry 09-29-2002
Panthers get first win Dominic Perrone 09-29-2002
Ohlone burial site protections planned Chris Nichols 09-29-2002
Speak up, Berkeley Pat Mullan 09-29-2002
Bears get good start to East Coast road trip Daily Planet Wire Services 09-29-2002
Poll: mayoral race even Kurtis Alexander 09-29-2002
It ain’t broke at Telegraph and Russell Jean Bass 09-29-2002
Sports Shorts 09-29-2002
760 dead in West Africa ferry sinking Nafi Diouf The Associated Press 09-29-2002
What about quality of life on San Pablo Avenue ? Allen Freeman 09-29-2002
Shanghai may have record number of toes Melissa McRobbie 09-29-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Arts 09-29-2002
Oakland police officer shot Daily Planet News Service 09-29-2002
Berkeley Observed. San Pablo Park changed in 1906 Susan Cerny 09-29-2002
Bay Area Briefs 09-29-2002
Wildfire near Morgan Hill still threatens 300 homes The Associated Press 09-29-2002
Shippers lock out longshoremen at West Coast ports Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 09-29-2002
Briefs 09-29-2002
Father urges appeals court to let Pledge ruling stand David Kravets The Associated Press 09-29-2002
Charges dropped against man who stormed cockpit The Associated Press 09-29-2002
Simon campaign hoping for push from GOP convention Erica Werner The Associated Press 09-29-2002
Anti-war protesters turn out to greet President Bush in Denver The Associated Press 09-29-2002
SF Mexican Consulate gets own building 09-29-2002
Taiwan’s first lady suffers exhaustion on last leg of U.S. tour Laura Wides The Associated Press 09-29-2002
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
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