Above: Neville Smith, scientific director for the Lawrence 
              Berkeley National Laboratory’s Advanced Light Source facility, 
              is in front of the “beamline eight” light.
Above: Neville Smith, scientific director for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Advanced Light Source facility, is in front of the “beamline eight” light.

Page One

Science Demystified

By David Scharfenberg
Friday October 04, 2002

This weekend, Berkeley residents will get a rare glimpse into the mysterious fortress on a hill – Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. -more-



More to say about Web site “blacklist”

Ken Scudder
Friday October 04, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



By Peter Crimmins
Friday October 04, 2002

A research center in the hills overlooking Berkeley and the UC campus is where lots of lofty mathematics is pondered. On Sunday the thinkers from the Mathematical Science Research Institute will come down the hill to a theater near you. -more-



Calendar

Friday October 04, 2002

Friday, Oct. 4 -more-



Bissell calls an audible, names Gant the starter

By Jared Green
Friday October 04, 2002

Berkeley High quarterback Dessalines Gant will start tonight’s league opener against De Anza, head coach Matt Bissell said Thursday. -more-



Robotic lot could be risky for Berkeley

By Matthew Artz
Friday October 04, 2002

Mayor Shirley Dean’s proposal to replace the earthquake-prone Center Street garage with a new state-of-the-art automated one has raised some eyebrows here – and in Hoboken, N.J. -more-



Deciding about height restrictions

Angela Canepa
Friday October 04, 2002


Rios-Sotelo takes BSAL race the extra (half) mile

By Jared Green
Friday October 04, 2002

A wrong turn couldn’t stop Gabriela Rios-Sotelo from winning the first Bay Shore Athletic League cross country meet on Thursday, as the St. Mary’s High sophomore blew away the field and won by nearly a full minute at Crab Cove in Alameda. -more-



Home movies featuring Bob Dylan, Beatles are released

By Scott Bauer
Friday October 04, 2002

Home movies aren’t supposed to be this cool: footage of Bob Dylan goofing around at Hamlet’s castle. The Beatles taking the stage in 1964. -more-



Pools remain afloat

Matthew Artz
Friday October 04, 2002

A last minute effort by swimmers at the city’s Willard Pool to recruit more users will likely save it from a planned winter closure, city officials said Thursday. -more-



About Measure P

Scott Klemmer
Friday October 04, 2002

To the editor: -more-



NY festival events sell out in 15 minutes

By Jocelyn Noveck
Friday October 04, 2002

NEW YORK — As a ferry filled with brunchers and skyline-gazers cruised along the East River on a crystal-clear September Sunday, architecture critic Paul Goldberger drew his audience’s attention to a fire boat, spouting graceful arcs of spray. -more-



Yellowjackets continue to pound ACCAL opponents

By Jared Green
Friday October 04, 2002

The Berkeley High girls volleyball team rolled through yet another league opponent on Thursday, demolishing Pinole Valley in straight games, 15-1, 15-4, 15-0. -more-



Bomb threat, fire alarms rattle Berkeley High

By David Scharfenberg
Friday October 04, 2002


Grandpa wants to set the record straight

Frank Thomas
Friday October 04, 2002

To the Editor: -more-



Scoreboard

Friday October 04, 2002


Staff ‘terrorized’ by false alarms

David Scharfenberg
Friday October 04, 2002

Berkeley High School administrators equated this week’s rash of false fire alarms with terrorism, in a student bulletin. -more-



Features

Bush and Saddam should fight duel, Iraqi vice president says

By Sameer N. Yacoub
Friday October 04, 2002

Yusef Bey again delays plea

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday October 04, 2002

3 injured in Oakland shootings

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday October 04, 2002

Reddy wants lighter jail sentence

Kurtis Alexander
Friday October 04, 2002

OAKLAND – The U.S. District Court is considering reducing the prison term of wealthy Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy. -more-


Police Briefs

Matthew Artz
Friday October 04, 2002

n Armed robbery -more-


Homeless in SF can reserve beds with new computer system

The Associated Press
Friday October 04, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — A computerized system that will allow homeless people in San Francisco to reserve beds was launched Wednesday. -more-


Wild dogs impose on condo residents

The Associated Press
Friday October 04, 2002

SF committee considers Iraq resolution

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday October 04, 2002

Briefs

Friday October 04, 2002

Oakland janitors cashed in -more-


Mediator tries to open ports, pressure for intervention rises

By Justin Pritchard
Friday October 04, 2002

Briefs

Friday October 04, 2002

Assembly probes impact of piracy -more-


SF Giants win court approval to remove Enron’s ‘E’

The Associated Press
Friday October 04, 2002

NEW YORK — The San Francisco Giants can remove a scoreboard sign featuring Enron Corp.’s tilted “E” logo from Pacific Bell Park, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled Thursday. -more-


California begins selling largest municipal bond in U.S. history

By Don Thompson
Friday October 04, 2002

SACRAMENTO — California officials began selling nearly $12 billion in municipal bonds Thursday, by far the largest such issue in U.S. history. -more-


Election Section

Army hands over base to city of Oakland at no cost

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday October 04, 2002

Yosemite killer’s parents ask jury to spare his life

By Brian Melley
Friday October 04, 2002

SAN JOSE — The mother of Yosemite killer Cary Stayner pleaded for his life Thursday, saying that he isn’t a monster and that his execution would not change anything. -more-


SF uses cell phones to combat domestic violence

Daily Planet Wire Service
Friday October 04, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco officials said Thursday they will work with a wireless telephone company to raise both awareness and cash for domestic violence victims, as well as hundreds of cell phones for their use. -more-


Editorial

Allies drop leaflets warning Iraqis

By Pauline Jelinek
Friday October 04, 2002

Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Allies drop leaflets warning Iraqis 10-04-2002

Iraq war resolution gains momentum 10-03-2002

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

News

Science Demystified By David Scharfenberg 10-04-2002

More to say about Web site “blacklist” Ken Scudder 10-04-2002

By Peter Crimmins 10-04-2002

Calendar 10-04-2002

Bissell calls an audible, names Gant the starter By Jared Green 10-04-2002

Robotic lot could be risky for Berkeley By Matthew Artz 10-04-2002

Deciding about height restrictions Angela Canepa 10-04-2002

Rios-Sotelo takes BSAL race the extra (half) mile By Jared Green 10-04-2002

Home movies featuring Bob Dylan, Beatles are released By Scott Bauer 10-04-2002

Pools remain afloat Matthew Artz 10-04-2002

About Measure P Scott Klemmer 10-04-2002

NY festival events sell out in 15 minutes By Jocelyn Noveck 10-04-2002

Yellowjackets continue to pound ACCAL opponents By Jared Green 10-04-2002

Bomb threat, fire alarms rattle Berkeley High By David Scharfenberg 10-04-2002

Grandpa wants to set the record straight Frank Thomas 10-04-2002

Scoreboard 10-04-2002

Staff ‘terrorized’ by false alarms David Scharfenberg 10-04-2002

Bush and Saddam should fight duel, Iraqi vice president says By Sameer N. Yacoub 10-04-2002

Yusef Bey again delays plea Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002

3 injured in Oakland shootings Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002

Reddy wants lighter jail sentence Kurtis Alexander 10-04-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-04-2002

Homeless in SF can reserve beds with new computer system The Associated Press 10-04-2002

Wild dogs impose on condo residents The Associated Press 10-04-2002

SF committee considers Iraq resolution Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002

Briefs 10-04-2002

Mediator tries to open ports, pressure for intervention rises By Justin Pritchard 10-04-2002

Briefs 10-04-2002

SF Giants win court approval to remove Enron’s ‘E’ The Associated Press 10-04-2002

California begins selling largest municipal bond in U.S. history By Don Thompson 10-04-2002

Army hands over base to city of Oakland at no cost Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002

Yosemite killer’s parents ask jury to spare his life By Brian Melley 10-04-2002

SF uses cell phones to combat domestic violence Daily Planet Wire Service 10-04-2002

UC Berkeley wants housing on seven acres of farm land Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Councilmember Armstrong joins anti-war campaign Polly Armstrong 10-03-2002

Since 1929 green is the site of ancient rite Brian Kluepfel 10-03-2002

Calendar 10-03-2002

History is on Huskies’ side when it comes to Cal Jared Green 10-03-2002

Schools fail to prepare kids for college, study says David Scharfenberg 10-03-2002

The push for divestment from Israel 10-03-2002

Brenda Hillman is UC poet of the month By Melissa McRobbie 10-03-2002

A’s outburst ties series Greg Beacham The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Mayoral candidates pitch new ideas Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Some stadium history T. Brillhart 10-03-2002

CNN courts younger viewers The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Twins take a side trip to Berkeley The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Day laborers get a break Molly Blank 10-03-2002

Against a playing fields joint powers authority Rhiannon 10-03-2002

Third film about cannibalistic Hannibal not a good idea Christy Lemire The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Ruling: Dems can replace Torricelli By John P. McAlpin The Associated Press 10-03-2002

‘Walk to School Day’ attracts 300 kids Melissa McRobbie 10-03-2002

Fire station moves forward Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Judge OKs UC Merced site Kim Baca 10-03-2002

Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-03-2002

Former NY top cop to lead LA Paul Wilborn The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Bay Area Briefs 10-03-2002

Fed’s Parry: ports shutdown could cost $2 billion a day The Associated Press 10-03-2002

Port Shutdown 10-03-2002

Briefs 10-03-2002

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