It’s almost Halloween and something spooky is happening in Berkeley. With Election Day just a week away, dozens of campaign signs for candidates across the political spectrum have disappeared. -more-
LOS ANGELES — “Jackass” has pulled its craziest stunt yet, debuting in first place at the box office. -more-
ANAHEIM — Barry Bonds probably wanted to cry, too. -more-
U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone was a man of honor who worked fearlessly to make a difference in the lives of those corporate America has sought to exploit. His death is a great loss to our country, but his life is proof that American democratic ideals are still very much alive – in spite of decades of corporate media distortions manipulating public opinion in the name of corporate profits. -more-
Lawyers for the University of California and 32 pro-Palestinian student activists sparred in court Monday over student efforts to block the use of UC police videos, police reports and officers’ testimony in university-run student conduct hearings that could result in student expulsion. -more-
For a woman who spends most of her working hours crunching numbers, Ann-Marie Hogan doesn’t have to spend much time handicapping her election prospects. -more-
NEW YORK — Rick Fox was suspended for six games, Doug Christie was banished for two, and every member of the Sacramento Kings who left the bench during a fight with the Los Angeles Lakers got off scot-free. -more-
The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter, Golden Gate Audubon, and the Citizens for the Eastshore State Park urge a yes vote on Measure N to protect Berkeley's waterfront from massive development. -more-
A U.S. District Court Judge indefinitely postponed a decision Monday on whether to reduce the sentence of wealthy Berkeley landlord Lakireddy Bali Reddy, who was imprisoned for his role in smuggling Indian girls into the country for sex and cheap labor. -more-
n the 7th District City Council race (Daily Planet, Oct. 26-27), Mayor Shirley Dean has discredited herself by endorsing an obviously unqualified 18-year-old candidate. -more-
TUCSON, Ariz. — A student flunking out of the University of Arizona nursing school shot three of his professors to death Monday, then killed himself as dozens of terrified students rushed to get away. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – While most Giants’ fans lamented their team’s heartbreaking loss in Sunday’s seventh and deciding game of the World Series, two others continued their legal battle yesterday over possession of a baseball hit last year by Barry Bonds. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A homecoming for the San Francisco Giants players and some of their most stalwart fans Monday briefly brought Pacific Bell Park to life one last time this season. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has ordered the National Science Foundation and several research institutions to stop mapping the ocean floor along the Gulf of California using intense blasts of sound, saying that practice likely has harmed whales. -more-
SACRAMENTO — A federal judge ordered the release Monday of documents from a decade-old racketeering case in which a convicted felon implicated Gov. Gray Davis in a bribery scheme in a failed attempt to win a lighter sentence. -more-
NEW YORK — Wall Street pulled back Monday, its second decline in three sessions, as investors succumbed to profit-taking in the absence of significant earnings news. -more-
EUREKA — Representatives of coastal fishing communities and Indian tribes on Monday laid the blame for the massive Klamath River salmon kill on low water controlled by the federal government. -more-
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Harry Crawford is an ironworker with a deep-fried Southern drawl and pro-union politics. It is difficult to imagine him hugging a tree. -more-
LAS VEGAS — A poll of likely Nevada voters shows most have made up their minds on two controversial state ballot initiatives, with large margins opposing a measure to legalize marijuana and supporting a ban on gay marriage. -more-
Crime slightly up in Bay Area 10-29-2002
Aroner gets high marks from watchdog group 10-28-2002
Democratic Sen. Paul Wellstone killed in Minnesota plane crash 10-26-2002
Sniper suspect lived in Pinole 10-25-2002
Schools open as police confirm sniper’s 10th fatality 10-24-2002
Are more police Oakland’s answer? 10-23-2002
A sign of the times By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-29-2002
‘Jackass’ is top movie By David Germain the Associated Press 10-29-2002
Giants wonder ’What if?’ By Ben Walker The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Remembering Wellstone’s legacy Tina Staik Berkeley 10-29-2002
Lawyers quarrel over evidence at UC hearings By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-29-2002
Key players may leave Giants By Janie McCauley The Associated Press 10-29-2002
The mysterious letter Ruth Michaels Berkeley 10-29-2002
Auditor uncovers easy re-election bid By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-29-2002
Fox suspended six games; Christie two for Friday’s Lakers-Kings fight By Chris Sheridan The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Protecting the waterfront Norman La Force Berkele 10-29-2002
Judge delays Reddy sentence decision By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-29-2002
Dean endorsing Weinberg? Rob Wrenn Berkeley 10-29-2002
Student gunman kills three 10-29-2002
Legal battle continues to rage over Bonds’ ball By Chris Togneri Special to the Daily Planet 10-29-2002
Fans welcome Giants home 10-29-2002
Judge says sound blasts hurts whales By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Documents released naming Davis in fund-raising case By Alexa H. Bluth The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Repair fraud examined By Louise Chu The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Shocked venture capitalists shy away from new risks By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Stocks fall on profit-taking By Hope Yen The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Report calls for focus on fishing management By Robert Jablon The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Bush blamed for salmon kill By Jeff Barnard The Associated Press 10-29-2002
To Alaskans, ’environmentalist’ is pejorative, not adjective By Sean Cockerham The Associated Press 10-29-2002
Poll finds opposition to pot 10-29-2002
North Bay protesters still critical after accident 10-29-2002
Doctors uncertain when separated twins can return to Guatemala 10-29-2002
Peace rally draws huge crowd By Judith Scherr 10-28-2002
Campaign signs not always tenants’ Paul Hogarth 10-28-2002
Veteran mucicians sell new music on television By David Bauder 10-28-2002
Calendar 10-28-2002
Panthers explode for big plays against Albany By Jared Green 10-28-2002
Judge considers lighter sentence for Reddy today By Kurtis Alexander 10-28-2002
Praising Measure M Dan Rossi 10-28-2002
Jackson, Beavers run all over Bears By Andrew Hinkleman 10-28-2002
UC lecturers likely to reject contract offer By David Scharfenberg 10-28-2002
College-Ashby intersection needs some work Robert Compton 10-28-2002
Cardinal streak broken as Cal men down Stanford By Dean Caparaz 10-28-2002
Firefighters staged walkout By Matthew Artz 10-28-2002
Praising the Planet Mike Parker 10-28-2002
Hostage standoff shocks Moscow By Jim Heintz 10-28-2002
Police investigating Oakland’s 93rd murder Daily Planet Wire Service 10-28-2002
Work starts on handrail for Golden Gate Bridge The Associated Press 10-28-2002
Police Briefs Matthew Art – Matthew Artz 10-28-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-28-2002
S.F. seeks $1.6 billion plumbing fix By Karen Gaudette 10-28-2002
Former N.Y. police head sworn in as LAPD chief The Associated Press 10-28-2002
Audit reveals state agency wasted $2.1 million The Associated Press 10-28-2002
State Briefs 10-28-2002
Backlog of goods at West Coast ports worries retailers, exporters By Gary Gentile 10-28-2002
Organic school lunches not as popular as predicted The Associated Press 10-28-2002
New project would oust parking By Matthew Artz 10-26-2002
Blocking development Peter Moore 10-26-2002
Shattuck Avenue is Main Street in Berkeley By Susan Dinkelspiel Cerny 10-26-2002
Cisneros brings Berkeley a reading of “Caramelo” By Jane Yin 10-26-2002
Calendar 10-26-2002
Jackets rout Richmond to set up title showdown By Jared Green 10-26-2002
City discusses recent rise in hate crimes By Judith Scherr 10-26-2002
Keeping space weapons at a distance Vivian Warkentin 10-26-2002
“Idol” holds auditions The Associated Press 10-26-2002
Washington upsets Bears Daily Planet Wire Service 10-26-2002
Bitter divide in District 7 race By David Scharfenberg 10-26-2002
Roomates and rentals Darcy Jojola 10-26-2002
Actress hopes to break stereotypes By Sandra Marquez 10-26-2002
Cal (5-3, 2-2 Pac-10) vs. Oregon State (4-3, 0-3 Pac-10) Jared Green 10-26-2002
Mysterious letter raises brows By David Scharfenberg 10-26-2002
Height initiatives in Italy? Aran Kaufer 10-26-2002
UC Merced underway By Jim Wasserman 10-26-2002
Beasley honored for fighting the good fight By Brian Kluepfel 10-26-2002
Police Briefs by Matthew Artz 10-26-2002
Oakland’s murder count hits 92 victims this year 10-26-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-26-2002
State Briefs 10-26-2002
Environmental group wants farms regulated The Associated Press 10-26-2002
Family, bid farewell to killed transgender teen By Michelle Locke 10-26-2002
Court nullifies laws banning ATM charges By David Kravets 10-26-2002
Regulators check executive’s link to wind farms By John Heilprin 10-26-2002
Former New York police commissioner sworn in as LAPD’s 54th chief The Associated Press 10-26-2002
Bail denied for suspect Daily Planet Wire Service 10-26-2002
UC students demand clean energy By David Scharfenberg 10-25-2002
Eat your greens S. Corcos 10-25-2002
Magical kingdom lacks enchantment By John Angell Grant 10-25-2002
Calendar 10-25-2002
Berkeley girls win another one By Jared Green 10-25-2002
Music industry targets campus file-sharing By David Scharfenberg 10-25-2002
Pedestrian safety revisted Tom Brown 10-25-2002
Diary excerpts show Nirvana star felt tortured by stomach disease, drug use By Nekesa Mumbi Moody 10-25-2002
BHS coach Johnson to get bird’s-eye view By Jared Green 10-25-2002
Ex-Pentagon official skeptical about war policy By Daniel Freed 10-25-2002
Council cloudy about height initiative Harold Boyer 10-25-2002
Whitney Museum unveils collection By David Minthorn 10-25-2002
Bombs away! Giants bludgeon Angels By Ben Walker 10-25-2002
Homeless program rides on ballot measure By Matthew Artz 10-25-2002
BART director decries height limits Roy Nakadegawa 10-25-2002
CBS may delay sniper-themed episode because of shootings The Associated Press 10-25-2002
Sports This Week 10-25-2002
Bush praises law community for capturing sniper suspects By Ron Fournier 10-25-2002
Fire controlled at UC Berkeley Daily Planet Wire Service 10-25-2002
UC offers organic foods information Daily Planet Wire Service 10-25-2002
Oakland’s count at 91 Daily Planet Wire Service 10-25-2002
Police Briefs 10-25-2002
One of three suspects pleads innocent in murder Daily Planet Wire Service 10-25-2002
Experts question use of Pelosi’s PACs By Mark Sherman 10-25-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-25-2002
State Briefs 10-25-2002
Davis maintains fund-raising lead By Alexa H. Bluth 10-25-2002
GOP candidate seeking ’balance’ The Associated Press 10-25-2002
Mystery in condor’s death The Associated Press 10-25-2002
No winners yet in Ford compromise By David Kravets 10-25-2002
California regulators fine Qwest $20 million The Associated Press 10-25-2002
Stocks fall on profit-taking By Hope Yen 10-25-2002
News of the Weird 10-25-2002
30 days to write the fairly dreadful American novel By Michelle Locke 10-25-2002
State commissioners no-shows in major vote By Laura Wides 10-25-2002
Son of Britain’s top judicial officer guilty By Chelsea J. Carter 10-25-2002
Hospital refuses to let nurses return to work The Associated Press 10-25-2002
UC makes new offer to lecturers By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-24-2002
Problems with rent control Leon Mayeri Berkeley 10-24-2002
Keeping up with Jones at Zellerbach By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet 10-24-2002
Defensive line leading the charge for Bears By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 10-24-2002
Incumbent faces tough opposition By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-24-2002
San Pablo Avenue and height limits Daniele Spellman Berkeley 10-24-2002
Film features parolees Daily Planet Wire Service 10-24-2002
Giants even World Series up at two By Ben Walker The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Safer strolls hang on Measure L By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-24-2002
Fear of height (limits) Sally B. Woodbridge Berkeley 10-24-2002
MTV plans November debut for ’The Osbournes’ The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Residents gather to address hate crimes By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-24-2002
Questioning Caldicott David Rowland Berkeley 10-24-2002
Armed Chechens storm Moscow theater, take hundreds hostage By Jim Heintz The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Berkeley honors officers 10-24-2002
Police looking for video Daily Planet Wire Service 10-24-2002
Regulators to decide who gets stuck with bill By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 10-24-2002
BART station closed after bomb threat Daily Planet Wire Service 10-24-2002
Prosecutor expects no more arrests in Newark transgender killing Daily Planet Wire Service 10-24-2002
Committees examine cancer link By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-24-2002
Fishing in Channel Islands banned By Laura Wides The Associated Press 10-24-2002
State breaks up large recycling fraud ring The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Shipping companies say pace of work slow at the docks By Justin Pritchard The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Stocks continue upswing By Hope Yen The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Court upholds award By David Kravets The Associated Press 10-24-2002
Sports fields may lie in measure J By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-23-2002
Nobody for governor Dave Linn Berkeley 10-23-2002
Angels take one from the Giants, move to 2-1 By Ben Walker The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Rent increases banned in 2003 By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-23-2002
Violence against transgender people Eric Hamako Berkeley 10-23-2002
No cause determined in football player’s death The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Pollster says Simon camp must change By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-23-2002
Right turn on Telegraph Pam Speich Berkeley 10-23-2002
San Jose keeps Nabokov in goal By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Bus driver slain in Maryland; police say they were warned By David Dishneau The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Light signals on Telegraph Karl Reeh President, LeConte Neighborhood Association 10-23-2002
School mentoring program struggles for survival By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-23-2002
Oakland police request help Daily Planet Wire Service 10-23-2002
Biotech advocate meets with opposition in Sacramento By Paul Elias The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Another suspect at large in murder Daily Planet Wire Service 10-23-2002
Laboratory, employees plead innocent Daily Planet Wire Service 10-23-2002
Bay Area Briefs 10-23-2002
Environmental groups sue EPA over pollution By Brian Melley The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Joe Lieberman discusses policy in S.F. By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Navy man recalls harrowing fall The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Sacramento authorities probe pyramid scheme By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Stocks fall sharply Tuesday By Amy Baldwin The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Sierra vintners unlikely winemakers By Kathleen Stebbins The Associated Press 10-23-2002
SoCal gets mixed grades on environment By Robert Jablon The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Judge gives family until Nov. 5 to get out of foreclosure The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Leader says lawmakers will sue to kill Proposition 51 By Steve Lawrence The Associated Press 10-23-2002
Lawyer: Steve Garvey believed in diet ad claims The Associated Press 10-23-2002
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