Students hold a police car hostage in 1964 after the arrest of Jack Weinberg, who is in the back seat.
Students hold a police car hostage in 1964 after the arrest of Jack Weinberg, who is in the back seat.

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UC students mark civil rights anniversary

By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet
Wednesday October 02, 2002

On Oct. 1, 1964, former student and Congress of Racial Equality worker Jack Weinberg was passing out flyers at Sproul Plaza after the college had forbidden the distribution of literature for non-university causes. Police arrived and put Weinberg in a squad car. But they couldn’t take him away. A group of students had surrounded it, and they held the car captive until the college agreed to lift the distribution ban. -more-


Public could learn from ZAB-TV

Honor Thompson Berkeley
Wednesday October 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


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A’s Hudson blows early lead in loss to Twins

By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

OAKLAND— In the first two postseason innings of their lives, the young Minnesota Twins made three errors, allowed four unearned runs and reached their boiling point. -more-


Protester a no-show at UC hearing

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 02, 2002

UC Berkeley pro-Palestinian protester Roberto Hernandez and his legal team didn’t show up on the second day of the activist’s student conduct hearing Tuesday, drawing the ire of the university panel hearing the case, now postponed until Friday. -more-


Divestment petition numbers in question

Benjamin Klafter UC Berkeley Alumnus
Wednesday October 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Test results show racial achievement gap

By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 02, 2002

African-American and Latino students at Berkeley High School failed the 2002 California High School Exit Exam in large numbers, mirroring statewide trends and renewing local concerns about the “achievement gap” separating white and Asian students from African-Americans and Latinos. -more-


The pools belong to the taxpayers

Jean Johnsen Berkeley
Wednesday October 02, 2002

To the Editor, -more-


Inspections deal struck with Iraq

By William J. Kole The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

VIENNA, Austria — Iraq agreed Tuesday to a plan for the return of U.N. weapons inspectors for the first time in nearly four years, but the deal ignores U.S. demands for access to Saddam Hussein’s palaces and other contested sites. -more-


Elementary school teachers play important role

Robert Firchock Oakland
Wednesday October 02, 2002

To the Editor, -more-


Wood chipping a fire concern

Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 02, 2002

As the heat of fire season approaches, UC Berkeley police is warning people not to dump wood chips, which provide dangerous fuel to wildfires, on campus wildlands. -more-


Features

Bay Area Briefs

Wednesday October 02, 2002

Santa Clara judge sentences man for planned massacre -more-


Feds could force state to lower education standards

By Jessica Brice The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO — California’s tough education standards are a bragging point for many state officials, but the nation’s new education law could force the state to lower the bar or risk falling short of federal requirements. -more-


Venter will put your genes on CD

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

Mapping and reading J. Craig Venter’s genome took 15 years, $5 billion and some of the most sophisticated computers available. -more-


Feds investigating Sun Microsystems

Wednesday October 02, 2002

SAN JOSE — The U.S. Commerce Department accused Sun Microsystems Inc. of violating export rules in sales it made to Egypt and, through a reseller, to China. -more-


Davis handles final bill details

By Louise Chu The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO — The fallout from Gov. Gray Davis’ decision to sign or veto hundreds of bills in the last week continued to settle Tuesday, as some groups celebrated and others prepared for lawsuits or new legislation. -more-


State releases HMO report card

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Half of the state’s 18 million patients in health maintenance organizations can’t leave their HMO because their employers only offer one insurance plan, but they may be able to find a better medical group within that HMO. -more-


Motive unknown in bus driver attack

By Brian Melley The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

FRESNO — Passengers on a Greyhound bus were dozing off after a food stop when a man armed with scissors charged the bus driver and slashed his throat. -more-


Hypodermic needles won’t be sold legally

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gray Davis vetoed a bill Monday that would have allowed pharmacies to sell hypodermic needles to adults without a doctor’s prescription. -more-


Program reimburses movie productions for police

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Moviemakers will be reimbursed for hiring local law enforcement to guard film productions on public property under a bill signed into law Tuesday by California Gov. Gray Davis. -more-


West Coast ports shutdown puts squeeze on businesses

By Simon Avery The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — The dock shutdown on the West Coast tightened the squeeze on businesses across the country Tuesday, holding up Christmas toys and worrying automakers that rely on just-in-time delivery of parts. -more-


Yosemite rangers ask for help in finding missing hiker

The Associated Press
Wednesday October 02, 2002

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — A 66-year-old Arizona man has been missing from the park for the past 11 days, and rangers are asking for help in finding him. -more-


Editorial

2nd suspect in Sound Works robbery in custody

By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday October 02, 2002

A second suspect has been arrested in the Sept. 15 armed robbery of a Berkeley electronics store, according to Police Information Officer Mary Kusmiss. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

2nd suspect in Sound Works robbery in custody 10-02-2002

US supplied germs to Iraq in ’80s 10-01-2002

Berkeley High halts organic lunch program 09-30-2002

A’s going with three-man rotation in playoff series 09-30-2002

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

News

UC students mark civil rights anniversary By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet 10-02-2002

Public could learn from ZAB-TV Honor Thompson Berkeley 10-02-2002

Calendar 10-02-2002

Calendar 10-02-2002

Calendar 10-02-2002

Calendar 10-02-2002

A’s Hudson blows early lead in loss to Twins By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Protester a no-show at UC hearing By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-02-2002

Divestment petition numbers in question Benjamin Klafter UC Berkeley Alumnus 10-02-2002

Test results show racial achievement gap By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-02-2002

The pools belong to the taxpayers Jean Johnsen Berkeley 10-02-2002

Inspections deal struck with Iraq By William J. Kole The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Elementary school teachers play important role Robert Firchock Oakland 10-02-2002

Wood chipping a fire concern Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-02-2002

Bay Area Briefs 10-02-2002

Feds could force state to lower education standards By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Venter will put your genes on CD The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Feds investigating Sun Microsystems 10-02-2002

Davis handles final bill details By Louise Chu The Associated Press 10-02-2002

State releases HMO report card The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Motive unknown in bus driver attack By Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Hypodermic needles won’t be sold legally The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Program reimburses movie productions for police The Associated Press 10-02-2002

West Coast ports shutdown puts squeeze on businesses By Simon Avery The Associated Press 10-02-2002

Yosemite rangers ask for help in finding missing hiker The Associated Press 10-02-2002

UC conduct hearings draw bitter protest hearings draw bitter protest David Scharfenberg 10-01-2002

More than a stadium to consider James K. Sayre, Oakland 10-01-2002

Tigers, Cubs want to meet with Oakland’s Macha Janie McCauley The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Calendar 10-01-2002

Berkeley above average on state exit exam Matthew Artz 10-01-2002

Sierra Club split over height initiative Helen Burke, Robert R. Piper Berkeley 10-01-2002

49ers still wary of reeling Rams The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Gov. drops $1.16 million school district fine David Scharfenberg 10-01-2002

Berkeley can choose whether to grow up Tom Brown, Berkeley 10-01-2002

Callahan calls penalties ‘aggravating’ The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Council to blast war with Iraq Kurtis Alexander 10-01-2002

Girl hit by police car learning a hard lesson Joanne Orengo, Richmond 10-01-2002

Girl hit by police car learning a hard lesson Joanne Orengo, Richmond 10-01-2002

Web site to lose critic list Chris Bagley 10-01-2002

Inspection talks test Iraq’s pledge William J. Kole The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Two ‘suspicious’ fires under investigation Kurtis Alexander 10-01-2002

Homeless man shot in Oakland drive-by Daily Planet Wire Service 10-01-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-01-2002

UC Berkeley launches museums online Daily Planet Wire Service 10-01-2002

Bay Area Briefs 10-01-2002

2 dead after bus driver attacked Kim Baca The Associated Press 10-01-2002

As ships idle, longshoremen and shippers exchange threats Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 10-01-2002

eBay ensnared in intellectual property dispute Bob Porterfield The Associated Press 10-01-2002

Liquid Audio to sell patent rights to Microsoft The Associated Press 10-01-2002

How Berkeley Can They Be? Very Matthew Artz 09-30-2002

Author of coffee initiative speaks Rick Young 09-30-2002

Gesser, Cougars outlast Bears in a shootout Jared Green 09-30-2002

Calendar 09-30-2002

School Boy Scout policy may violate federal law David Scharfenberg 09-30-2002

School budget may need more scrutiny Dan Peven 09-30-2002

Raiders deck Tennessee as Buchanan impresses Janie McCauley The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Sentencing delayed in Lakireddy case Matthew Artz 09-30-2002

UC Regents need local knowledge Justin Azadivar 09-30-2002

Another record for Jerry Rice The Associated Press 09-30-2002

City Council supports playing field board Matthew Artz 09-30-2002

Rethinking UC’s stadium Robert Breuer 09-30-2002

Sports Shorts 09-30-2002

Ending life support for comatose baby: is it mercy or is it murder? Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Many sloppy with pronuciation Beatriz Batungbakal 09-30-2002

Prep scoreboard 09-30-2002

Police Briefs 09-30-2002

Pac-10 Football Roundup 09-30-2002

San Francisco anti-war protest draws thousands The Associated Press 09-30-2002

S.F. to raise bar on recycling goal Daily Planet Wire Service 09-30-2002

Bay Area Briefs 09-30-2002

West Coast ports to remain shut until tentative bargain reached Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 09-30-2002

AMD plans biggest move yet against Intel Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Attorney general files spam suit The Associated Press 09-30-2002

Davis signs range of bills as deadline approaches Ray Locker The Associated Press 09-30-2002

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