Thermometer exchange considered
Ready to get rid of that old mercury thermometer? You may want to hold off a bit. -more-
Ready to get rid of that old mercury thermometer? You may want to hold off a bit. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — At long last, Barry Bonds will get his chance. -more-
The University of California, pushing to conclude a year-old contract dispute with 18,000 secretaries, library assistants and childcare workers, has imposed an Oct. 31 deadline on the employees’ union to accept a two-year, 3.5 percent salary increase. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants have announced that tickets to possible World Series games between the Giants and Anaheim Angels at Pacific Bell Park will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday morning. -more-
Tom Bates’ campaign officials refuted allegations Monday that the progressive candidate for mayor accepted illegal campaign contributions financed by tobacco and logging interests. -more-
ST. LOUIS — Marc Bulger had every reason to be jittery. -more-
A small group of union activists held a teach-in on the UC Berkeley campus Monday, supporting hundreds of lecturers and clerical employees striking at five other UC campuses over wages and job security. -more-
LOS ANGELES — An Orange County man on a Bali surfing trip to celebrate his 41st birthday is missing after a bombing on the resort island, his family and friends said Monday. -more-
SAN RAFAEL — Marin County health officials and community groups soon will be polling residents as part of an effort to learn why the scenic, affluent region north of San Francisco is home to one of the nation’s highest rates of breast cancer. -more-
ARCATA — Officials planned a Town Hall meeting Tuesday to see how residents feel about a city proclamation opposing an attack on Iraq. -more-
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE — The nation’s missile defense system was successfully tested Monday night as a Minuteman II missile was destroyed in the atmosphere by an interceptor missile. -more-
Highland Hospital reports a man in stable condition Monday following a shooting in Oakland Sunday evening. -more-
MARTINEZ — The Martinez Police Department says a man was placed in custody Monday after he went on an alleged crime spree that included robbing a house, crashing a stolen vehicle into a police car and attempted carjacking. -more-
HALF MOON BAY – An Oregon firefighter who grew a 1,173-pound pumpkin set a new West Coast record at the 29th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay Monday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Bill Simon is sorry. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — As dockworkers finished their first weekend back to work, both the union and port operators agreed on one thing: It’s still slow going. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — While the battle between Microsoft Corp. and the open-source software movement dominates headlines, another phenomenon is shaping the marketplace — at least for servers used by businesses. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Teams of security officers with the U.S. Coast Guard have surveyed a handful of ports nationwide to determine whether they are vulnerable to a terrorist attack, a newspaper reported Monday. -more-
DENISON, Iowa — Up to 11 badly decomposed bodies, possibly belonging to immigrants who were being smuggled into the country, were found in a Union Pacific rail car parked at a grain elevator outside of town, authorities said Monday. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — More than 1,000 lecturers at five University of California campuses picketed Monday instead of teaching their classes as part of a two-day strike they hope will pressure the administration to compromise on contract issues. -more-
LOS ANGELES — A study of 80 men — 40 who saw combat in Vietnam and their twins who did not — suggests the size of a region of the brain involved in storing memories can predict one’s vulnerability to post-traumatic stress disorder. -more-
GARDEN GROVE — After weeks when nothing seemed to go right on the campaign trail, Bill Simon was finally playing to a friendly crowd: the Rip Roaring Republican Rally. -more-
SACRAMENTO — With high-tech art and music studios, ballet and tap dance classes and a theater, the Natomas Performing and Fine Arts Academy in Sacramento looks more like a private university than a public school. -more-
PHILADELPHIA— Dom Spatano, who runs a deli in the Reading Terminal Market downtown, said Monday he has changed what he puts in his kids’ lunchboxes because of the biggest meat recall in U.S. history. -more-
PHILADELPHIA— Dom Spatano, who runs a deli in the Reading Terminal Market downtown, said Monday he has changed what he puts in his kids’ lunchboxes because of the biggest meat recall in U.S. history. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Anthony LaPaglia hit an artistic high with the 2001 film “Lantana,” in which he created a striking portrait of a police detective in full-blown midlife crisis. -more-
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The longest lull yet in the Washington sniper’s killing spree brought little relief Monday as jittery residents flooded police with calls upon hearing car backfire, firecrackers or breaking glass. -more-
Police deluged with calls about sniper 10-15-2002
Oakland narcotics officer axed for drugs 10-14-2002
Sports This Week 10-14-2002
Police Brief 10-12-2002
High School talks safety 10-11-2002
UC Berkeley stages protest of war in Iraq 10-10-2002
Bush speech wins cautious international welcome 10-09-2002
Thermometer exchange considered Matthew Artz 10-15-2002
What’s with the fast food ban? M. Breunig 10-15-2002
Calendar 10-15-2002
Giants finish off Cards on way to World Series Ben Walker The Associated Press 10-15-2002
UC deals clericals final wage offer David Scharfenberg 10-15-2002
Starbucks strategy Raymond Barglow 10-15-2002
World Series tickets on sale Daily Planet Wire Service 10-15-2002
Accusations fly between campaigns Matthew Artz 10-15-2002
Learning English Saul Grabia 10-15-2002
Rams hand Raiders first loss of season, pick up first win Jim Suhr The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Berkeley workers support strikes David Scharfenberg 10-15-2002
Berkeley’s role in regional growth Robert Clear 10-15-2002
Orange County man missing after Saturday’s Bali bombing Amanda Riddle The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Health officials plan cancer survey The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Arcata follows Berkley lead on war in Iraq The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Defense Agency lights up East Bay The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Victim stable after shooting in East Bay Daily Planet Wire Service 10-15-2002
Suspect arrested following East Bay crime spree Daily Planet Wire Service 10-15-2002
Giant pumpkin sets new record Daily Planet Wire Service 10-15-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-15-2002
Simon says he’s sorry for photo Erica Werner The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Slow going for ports despite dockworkers return Angela Watercutter The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Microsoft and Linux gaining momentum from Unix servers Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Coast Guard survey looks for vulnerabilities in nation’s ports The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Up to 11 bodies found in train car in Iowa Amy Lorentzen The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Lecturers picket, strike at five UC campuses Margie Mason The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Brain size linked to stress disorder Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Simon leans on family and faith Erica Werner The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Charter schools work to seek accreditation Jessica Brice The Associated Press 10-15-2002
News of meat recall spreads to consumers Mary Claire Dale The Associated Press 10-15-2002
News of meat recall spreads to consumers Mary Claire Dale The Associated Press 10-15-2002
LaPaglia reverses his own vanishing Lynn Elber The Associated Press 10-15-2002
Cost of UC student hearings mounts By Elizabeth Gettelman 10-14-2002
Questioning a school board candidate Ann McDonald-Cacho 10-14-2002
Calendar 10-14-2002
Second-half woes continue as Bears fall to USC By Ken Peters 10-14-2002
Activist-turned-moderate is 8th District front-runner By David Scharfenberg 10-14-2002
A vote for Camejo David Heller 10-14-2002
Muñoz scores in overtime to lead Cal over Huskies By Jared Green 10-14-2002
Local anti-terrorism efforts begin By Shani Aminah Moore 10-14-2002
Oakland’s housing crunch could mirror Berkeley’s Frank Davis 10-14-2002
Lady Bears suffer another shutout Daily Planet Wire Services 10-14-2002
Blasts renew fears of al-Qaida By Irwan Firdous 10-14-2002
High prices can hurt a city Pat Boyd 10-14-2002
Pac-10 Football Roundup 10-14-2002
Briefcase not a bomb Melissa McRobbie 10-14-2002
Sports Shorts 10-14-2002
87th murder in Oakland Compiled from staff and wire reports. 10-14-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-14-2002
New water pipeline eases fears of shortage Daily Planet Wire Service 10-14-2002
New BART fare gates to debut at Concord station Daily Planet Wire Service 10-14-2002
Big business going organic The Associated Press 10-14-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-14-2002
State Briefs 10-14-2002
Report: Davis appointees gave $12 million to his campaign The Associated Press 10-14-2002
Ancient camels? In Long Beach? The Associated Press 10-14-2002
Dockworkers keep strong grip despite setback By Justin Pritchard 10-14-2002
California unemployment falls slightly The Associated Press 10-14-2002
Car hits church The Associated Press 10-14-2002
Citizen initiative process is now widely criticized By David Crary 10-14-2002
Astronauts work on space station’s outdoor plumbing By Marcia Dunn 10-14-2002
California sisters run for Congress By Chelsea J. Carter 10-14-2002
“Anything goes” radio may be a thing of the past The Associated Press 10-14-2002
Indigenous reflect on hard times By Brian Kluepfel 10-12-2002
A challenge to Mayor Dean Tom Bates 10-12-2002
Berkeley High illustrates 1930s-style Art Deco Susan Cerny 10-12-2002
Tin Hat Trio; A musical ride into the sunset By Charles Ferris 10-12-2002
Calendar 10-12-2002
Jackets slam Encinal By Jared Green 10-12-2002
The Search for Healing By Matthew Artz 10-12-2002
Even more coffee talk Michael Katz 10-12-2002
Kissing your sister: St. Mary’s ties with Oakland Tech By Dominic Perrone 10-12-2002
Anti-war protests continue By Marton Dunai 10-12-2002
Thanks for the briefs Phil Guba 10-12-2002
Cal (4-2, 1-1 Pac-10) vs. USC (3-2, 1-1 Pac-10) Jared Green 10-12-2002
High school’s new schedule still uncertain By David Scharfenberg 10-12-2002
Sniper manhunt expands to suburbs By Deborah Hastings 10-12-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-12-2002
Former SFO security goes job hunting By Karen Gaudette 10-12-2002
Moving freight from west to east presents challenge By Brad Foss 10-12-2002
$484 million bill for California finance company By Don Thompson 10-12-2002
Fast food moratorium may be lifted By Matthew Artz 10-11-2002
Reddy’s sentence in jeopardy Women Against Sexual Slavery 10-11-2002
Rhythm & rhyme By Jane Yin 10-11-2002
Calendar 10-11-2002
Panthers mount amazing comeback over Salesian By Jared Green 10-11-2002
Teacher union OKs 6 periods By David Scharfenberg 10-11-2002
Coffee debate continues Mark Tarses 10-11-2002
Burns tribute makes its way to Broadway By Mark Evans 10-11-2002
Piedmont sweeps St. Mary’s By Jared Green 10-11-2002
Bay Area protests war resolution By Judith Scherr 10-11-2002
Playing field management needs some work Carolyn Sell 10-11-2002
Viacom plans multimedia campaign combating AIDS The Associated Press 10-11-2002
Scoreboard 10-11-2002
Bates faces campaign finance allegations By Kurtis Alexander 10-11-2002
Sports This Weekend 10-11-2002
Board of Education attacks Bush legislation By David Scharfenberg 10-11-2002
Tree-sitter dead after 50-foot fall By Angela Atercutter 10-11-2002
Tribe declares emergency over Klamath fish kill By Don Thompson 10-11-2002
Residents reflect on hate crime at gay center By Matthew Artz 10-11-2002
Rash of peeping toms and burglaries hits town By Matthew Artz 10-11-2002
‘Father of frozen foods’ fondly remembered 10-11-2002
Police Briefs 10-11-2002
Settlement talks fail again; Bonds ball headed for trial By Ron Harris 10-11-2002
Oakland may house fuel business for United 10-11-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-11-2002
State Briefs 10-11-2002
Simon expresses regret, but takes no blame for allegation By Erica Werner 10-11-2002
More students passed exit exam than first reported The Associated Press 10-11-2002
Jurors say death penalty for Stayner was logical By Brian Melley 10-11-2002
Shippers don’t see longshoremen slowdown By Justin Pritchard 10-11-2002
Two former WorldCom execs plead guilty in accounting fraud By Devlin Barrett 10-11-2002
Education may be unifying issue for diverse Hispanic voters By Linda Ashton 10-11-2002
Official: U.S. would give Israel 72 hours notice before attack By Mark Lavie 10-11-2002
Al-Qaida’s message focuses on Iraq By Dafna Linzer 10-11-2002
Sacramento grapples with temptations of Proposition 51 By Jim Wasserman 10-11-2002
FDA advises that gene therapy trials go forward for bubble boy disease By Lauran Neergaard 10-11-2002
Computers spare students from lugging heavy school books By Martha Irvine 10-11-2002
Anti-tax group sues Davis By Jennifer Coleman 10-11-2002
Vista eyes new home David Scharfenberg 10-10-2002
Let council’s anti-war stance be a model Diana Perry 10-10-2002
Facing the Facts Peter Crimmins 10-10-2002
Calendar 10-10-2002
On the road again: Bears look to keep their mojo Jared Green 10-10-2002
Recycling facility could waste away Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
National issues affect us all Steve Mackouse 10-10-2002
Student seeks City Council seat David Scharfenberg 10-10-2002
Terrorism at high school? Clif Erickson 10-10-2002
Smoking ban advances Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
Let’s know what we’re eating Nancy Schimmel 10-10-2002
Jury recommends Stayner’s death Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-10-2002
UC postpones Wheeler takeover hearings David Scharfenberg 10-10-2002
Blast rocks high school Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Artz 10-10-2002
Black, Hispanic admissions up at UC law and medical schools The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Teenage boy kills mother’s ex Daily Planet Wire Service 10-10-2002
Talks fail for Bonds’ ball Ron Harris The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-10-2002
Drink coasters that can detect ‘date-rape drugs’ may backfire Margie Mason The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Bush administration enters vehicle pollution fray Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Flag flap hits federal court Daily Planet Wire Service 10-10-2002
Dockworkers tackle huge backlog of cargo Danny Pollock The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Yahoo’s profit tops estimate Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 10-10-2002
COPS retracts fund-raising claim against Gov. Davis Erica Werner The Associated Press 10-10-2002
Fremont couple faces 22 fraud charges 10-10-2002
Art at Sea By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Debate over debates Chris Kavanagh Berkeley 10-09-2002
Calendar 10-09-2002
Twins’ run on A’s continues against Anaheim By Ronlad Blum The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Crosswalk flags missing in action By Dan Krauss Special to the Daily Planet 10-09-2002
Starbucks urges just coffee Gerry Argue East Bay Regional Director Starbucks Coffee Company 10-09-2002
Giant’s Rueter returns home to start Game 1 of playoffs By Janie McCauley The Associated Press 10-09-2002
School board candidates go head to head By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Traffic signals staying off? Bob Laird Berkeley 10-09-2002
Traffic signals staying off? Bob Laird Berkeley 10-09-2002
Warriors shine against Sonics in preseason play The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Pro-Palestinian protesters file suit against university By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Getting back at City Council for bad building Elliot Cohen Berkeley 10-09-2002
Kuwaiti gunmen attack U.S. forces By Diana Elias The Associated Press 10-09-2002
City Council opposes war Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-09-2002
Oakland airport gets federal screeners 10-09-2002
Sergeant takes stand in ‘Riders’ case Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Stanford celebrates accelerator Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Florida man returns to Oakland to face charges of stalking Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Missing girl’s car found torched in East Bay Daily Planet Wire Service 10-09-2002
Ex-judge agrees to mediate homer fuss The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-09-2002
Simon hammers Davis fund-raising By Erica Werner The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Yosemite killer’s fate with jury By Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Bush invokes Taft–Hartley, seeks to end port strike strike By Leigh Strope The Associated Press 10-09-2002
U.S. abortion rate is falling, report claims By Sara Kugler The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Democrats axe forest thinning plan By Robert Gehrke The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Now, a computer you can wear By Elizabeth M. Gillepsia The Associated Press 10-09-2002
Two more California lawsuits filed against tobacco industry The Associated Press 10-09-2002