Special to the Daily Planet Elizabeth Addison, an award-winning printmaker who lives in Berkeley, observes the Day of the Dead. She has made an altar dedicated to her friend of more than 20 years, who died of breast cancer.
Special to the Daily Planet Elizabeth Addison, an award-winning printmaker who lives in Berkeley, observes the Day of the Dead. She has made an altar dedicated to her friend of more than 20 years, who died of breast cancer.

Page One

Day of the Dead reaches beyond

By Brian Kluepfel
Saturday November 02, 2002

Rather than fearing death, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) winks at it, seeing it simply as part of the natural cycle of life. Throughout Latin America and other places where the tradition is honored, the first two days of November are a time to remember deceased friends and relatives with altars, visits to their graves and offerings of music and food. -more-


Mass mailing misleading?

Eric Gilmore
Saturday November 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Rows of early 20th century homes line early streetcar lines

By Susan Cerny
Saturday November 02, 2002

After the electric streetcar was introduced in 1891, and then consolidated and expanded in 1903, the streets along the routes, and within walking distance of a streetcar stop, were subdivided for homes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way (formerly Grove Street) was the location of the earliest electric street car, and today is lined with 2 to 3 story houses called “Classic Boxes.” -more-


Run-DMC’s acclaimed DJ an unlikely target

By Larry McShane
Saturday November 02, 2002

NEW YORK — As one of the forefathers of rap, with a history of social activism, Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay was an unlikely target for the kind of violence that killed rappers Tupac Shakur or the Notorious B.I.G. -more-


Berkeley defense dominates showdown with Spartans

By Jared Green
Saturday November 02, 2002

The Berkeley Yellowjackets had a 7-0 record heading into Friday night’s showdown with Pinole Valley High, built mostly on overwhelming wins over underwhelming opponents. Berkeley had surrendered just 55 points all season and had the second-rated defense in the Bay Area. The question was, were the Jackets ready to take down a quality opponent and beat the Spartans for the first time in seven years? -more-


Candidates spend half a million in Berkeley races

By David Scharfenberg
Saturday November 02, 2002

Berkeley candidates for public office will raise and borrow nearly $500,000 this year, according to campaign finance records. -more-


Negative campaign bad for election

Carole Bennett-Simmons
Saturday November 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Exhibit draws eerie parallels

By Chaka Ferguson
Saturday November 02, 2002

NEW YORK — In this shooting gallery within an art gallery, a pellet gun and a bull’s-eye over a human target evoke images of the recent sniper shootings. -more-


Sports Shorts

Saturday November 02, 2002

Berkeley loses playoff berth -more-


Neighbors try to wipe out blight

By Matthew Artz
Saturday November 02, 2002

A group of south Berkeley neighbors wants to meet the first African American to officiate a professional football game. But they’re not asking for his autograph. They want to tell him to fix up his run-down property on the corner of Sacramento and Julia streets. -more-


To the undecided

Eric Goedken Eric Goedken Eric Goedken
Saturday November 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Feel-good tales from the American Midwest

By Jane Yin
Saturday November 02, 2002

The famed radio host, author, and critic Garrison Keillor, known for his feel-good anecdotes and humorous food-for-thought, has recently delivered “Good Poems” to bookstands. The collection is just that – an all-embracing compilation of straightforward, graceful poems, some of which he will be reading next Tuesday at the First Congregational Church in Berkeley. -more-


Mayoral candidates not far apart

By Judith Scherr
Saturday November 02, 2002

Tuesday voters will choose between two seasoned politicians vying for mayor. Both incumbent Mayor Shirley Dean and former state Assemblymember Tom Bates are Democrats and claim many of the same goals: the creation of housing for all income levels built along transit corridors; standing up to UC Berkeley to make it pay costs the city incurs on the university’s behalf; creating a sustainable city, including support for solar power and reduction of the use of fossil fuels. Both candidates want to address the gap in health and education between flatlanders and hills residents. -more-


Politically correct free speech?

Justin Azadivar
Saturday November 02, 2002

To the Editor: -more-


Vietnamese outraged by actor’s punishment

By Ian Stewart
Saturday November 02, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — Celebrated Vietnamese actor Don Duong has played an army commander, a refugee and a pedicab driver from post-war Saigon. Now he’s been cast as an outlaw by the nation’s communist leaders, forbidden to leave Vietnam and banned from acting for five years. -more-


Sharon meets former prime minister Netanyahu for talks on possible alliance

By Steve Weizman
Saturday November 02, 2002

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met Friday with former premier Benjamin Netanyahu, a sometimes ally and sometimes rival, and offered him the job of foreign minister in the fragile minority government. -more-


Features

Election Day Preview: Tom Bates

Compiled by Judith Scherr
Saturday November 02, 2002

Tom Bates -more-


State Briefs

Saturday November 02, 2002

Judge blocks ordinances -more-


Teen delays plea in Oakland shooting

Daily Planet Wire Service
Saturday November 02, 2002

OAKLAND — A 17-year-old boy charged with shooting an Oakland police officer in the head last month delayed entering a plea Friday in Alameda County Superior Court. -more-


East Bay park district to dedicate bird preserve

Daily Planet Wire Service
Saturday November 02, 2002

The East Bay Regional Park District will hold a dedication ceremony for the Waterbird Regional Preserve near Martinez on Saturday. -more-


Police want help with investigation

Daily Planet Wire Service
Saturday November 02, 2002

RICHMOND — The Richmond police are requesting the public's assistance with their investigation of an attempted double homicide that occurred Thursday. -more-


Body of Phoenix stuntman found

The Associated Press
Saturday November 02, 2002

OCEANO — The body of a stuntman who had been missing since parachuting into the Pacific Ocean during filming of a Bruce Willis movie was recovered Friday, officials said. -more-


Tentative deal in port labor talks

By Justin Pritchard
Saturday November 02, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO — West Coast longshoremen and shipping companies reach an important — albeit tentative — agreement Friday on the use of technology, the major sticking point in their bitter contract talks. -more-


Stocks end fourth straight winning week

By Amy Baldwin
Saturday November 02, 2002

NEW YORK — Wall Street shook off a trio of disappointing economic reports and forged ahead with its fall rally Friday, posting a fourth consecutive weekly win for the first time in more than two months. -more-


Edison International swings towards profit

By Gary Gentile
Saturday November 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Edison International, parent of utility Southern California Edison, swung to a profit in the third quarter on higher revenues, the company said Friday. -more-


From school vouchers to seat belts, races could alter state agendas

By Sharon Cohen
Saturday November 02, 2002

Vermont’s law granting marriage benefits to gay couples and Wisconsin’s ban on concealed weapons are just two of the volatile issues whose fate could be determined by the outcome of close races for control of many of the nation’s legislatures. -more-


Walkout cancels classes in West Fresno schools

By Brian Melley
Saturday November 02, 2002

FRESNO – The board of the insolvent West Fresno School District could secure a county loan to pay teachers and staff their back pay, but only if the board puts the county school superintendent in control of the district temporarily. -more-


Handgun found near site of Alabama shooting linked to sniper case

By Bob Johnson
Saturday November 02, 2002

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A stolen handgun has been found near the scene of the Sept. 21 shooting that helped police zero in on sniper suspects John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo. -more-


Publishers will give award to Winfrey

The Associated Press
Saturday November 02, 2002

NEW YORK — Her book club is on hold, but the publishing industry has not forgotten Oprah Winfrey. The talk show host is receiving an honorary award from the Association of American Publishers. -more-


Election Section

Davis, Simon make final weekend pushes for votes

By Erica Werner
Saturday November 02, 2002

ROCKLIN — Bill Simon swept through Northern California Friday, rallying support in GOP strongholds and invoking memories of California’s favorite Republican at a factory for Jelly Bellys, Ronald Reagan’s favorite sweet. -more-


News of the Weird

Saturday November 02, 2002

Tabby owner tracked down -more-


Marijuana measure gets $1.2 million in donations

The Associated Press
Saturday November 02, 2002

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Sen. Feinstein blames Sierra Club for blocking wildfire bill

By Scott Sonner
Saturday November 02, 2002

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., blames environmental ally the Sierra Club for Congress’ failure to pass legislation last month to thin national forests to reduce wildfire threats in the West. -more-


LA police probe past tips on faith healers

By Laura Wides
Saturday November 02, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Police Chief William Bratton said Friday he has opened an internal investigation into the possible mishandling of tips about dangerous practices by faith healers. -more-


Editorial

Election Day Preview: Shirley Dean

Compiled by Judith Scherr
Saturday November 02, 2002

Shirley Dean -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Election Day Preview: Shirley Dean 11-02-2002

Earth First! bombing case returns 11-01-2002

Camping at Cachuma Lake in a Yurt can be relaxing affair 11-01-2002

Initiatives beckon voters across the county 10-31-2002

State says UC Berkeley group misunderstands admissions policy 10-30-2002

Crime slightly up in Bay Area 10-29-2002

Aroner gets high marks from watchdog group 10-28-2002

News

Day of the Dead reaches beyond By Brian Kluepfel 11-02-2002

Mass mailing misleading? Eric Gilmore 11-02-2002

Rows of early 20th century homes line early streetcar lines By Susan Cerny 11-02-2002

Run-DMC’s acclaimed DJ an unlikely target By Larry McShane 11-02-2002

Berkeley defense dominates showdown with Spartans By Jared Green 11-02-2002

Candidates spend half a million in Berkeley races By David Scharfenberg 11-02-2002

Negative campaign bad for election Carole Bennett-Simmons 11-02-2002

Exhibit draws eerie parallels By Chaka Ferguson 11-02-2002

Sports Shorts 11-02-2002

Neighbors try to wipe out blight By Matthew Artz 11-02-2002

To the undecided Eric Goedken Eric Goedken Eric Goedken 11-02-2002

Feel-good tales from the American Midwest By Jane Yin 11-02-2002

Mayoral candidates not far apart By Judith Scherr 11-02-2002

Politically correct free speech? Justin Azadivar 11-02-2002

Vietnamese outraged by actor’s punishment By Ian Stewart 11-02-2002

Sharon meets former prime minister Netanyahu for talks on possible alliance By Steve Weizman 11-02-2002

Election Day Preview: Tom Bates Compiled by Judith Scherr 11-02-2002

State Briefs 11-02-2002

Teen delays plea in Oakland shooting Daily Planet Wire Service 11-02-2002

East Bay park district to dedicate bird preserve Daily Planet Wire Service 11-02-2002

Police want help with investigation Daily Planet Wire Service 11-02-2002

Body of Phoenix stuntman found The Associated Press 11-02-2002

Tentative deal in port labor talks By Justin Pritchard 11-02-2002

Stocks end fourth straight winning week By Amy Baldwin 11-02-2002

Edison International swings towards profit By Gary Gentile 11-02-2002

From school vouchers to seat belts, races could alter state agendas By Sharon Cohen 11-02-2002

Walkout cancels classes in West Fresno schools By Brian Melley 11-02-2002

Handgun found near site of Alabama shooting linked to sniper case By Bob Johnson 11-02-2002

Publishers will give award to Winfrey The Associated Press 11-02-2002

Davis, Simon make final weekend pushes for votes By Erica Werner 11-02-2002

News of the Weird 11-02-2002

Marijuana measure gets $1.2 million in donations The Associated Press 11-02-2002

Sen. Feinstein blames Sierra Club for blocking wildfire bill By Scott Sonner 11-02-2002

LA police probe past tips on faith healers By Laura Wides 11-02-2002

Jackets want payback on Spartans By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-01-2002

The blame game Joseph Matossian Berkeley 11-01-2002

The butterfly ballot on the big screen By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 11-01-2002

Calendar 11-01-2002

Day of the Dead reaches beyond By Brian Kluepfel 11-01-2002

Eastshore Park plan finalized By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-01-2002

Playoff postponed after tension, tears By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-01-2002

Election inexperience? Betty Olds 6th District City Council member 11-01-2002

Comically unhip ’King of the Hill’ reclaims old time slot By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press 11-01-2002

Oscar de la Renta is guiding brides down the aisle 11-01-2002

Weinberg and Israel Aftim Saba Berkeley 11-01-2002

Neighbors try to wipe out blight By Matthew Artz 11-01-2002

Bates absolved of charges By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-01-2002

Down with height limits Ed Gulick Program Manager, Green Resource Center Berkele 11-01-2002

Mall Santa Claus in Pleasanton fired for wearing fake beard 11-01-2002

Demand for speedy U.N. action on Iraq runs into opposition By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press 11-01-2002

Heights and sprawl Barbara Sargent Berkeley 11-01-2002

Hey, where you from? Town ponders life as Got Milk? California By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 11-01-2002

Judge blocks Navy sonar deployment By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 11-01-2002

VH1 halts filming of Liza Minnelli reality show By David Bauder The Associated Press 11-01-2002

Davis hits campaign trail By Alexa H. Bluth The Associated Press 11-01-2002

CSU enrollment breaks record, chancellor wants more funding By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 11-01-2002

ChevronTexaco suffers third quarter loss of $904 million By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-01-2002

Paint maker settles sealant suit for $107.5 million 11-01-2002

Vignette buys S.F. company 11-01-2002

Police sniffing for possible sniper ties around country By Jeff Donn The Associated Press 11-01-2002

Sniper suspects linked to slayings in Louisiana, Alabama By Melinda Deslatte The Associated Press 11-01-2002

9th Circuit bars Exxon Valdez from operating By David Kravets The Associated Press 11-01-2002

Former UC Berkeley chancellor dies By David Scharfenberg 10-31-2002

Battle of the brochures James Day 10-31-2002

Bridging the past and present By Jane Yin 10-31-2002

Calendar 10-31-2002

Cal Football Notebook Jared Green 10-31-2002

Merchants vent after lootings on Telegraph By Matthew Artz 10-31-2002

Limiting heights Russ Tilleman 10-31-2002

Jackets split at ACCAL tourney Staff Report 10-31-2002

District 1 candidates take the high road By Matthew Artz 10-31-2002

Who deserves credit? Dona Spring 10-31-2002

Scoreboard 10-31-2002

UC lecturers reject offer, state intervention likely By David Scharfenberg 10-31-2002

Support for education Cynthia Hecker 10-31-2002

Sharon’s coalition falls apart over dispute about settlements By Dan Perry 10-31-2002

Election Day Preview David Scharfenberg, Matthew Artz, Erik Totten, Kathryn Klages and Kurtis Alexander. 10-31-2002

Simon, Davis, prepare for marathon tours in race By Alexa H. Bluth 10-31-2002

Four men arrested after robbery Daily Planet Wire Service 10-31-2002

Bay Area Briefs 10-31-2002

State Briefs 10-31-2002

Levi seeks to boost sales with discount By Michael Liedtke 10-31-2002

Man leaves tree-home The Associated Press 10-31-2002

AC Transit buys hydrogen buses By Justin Beck Special to the Daily Planet 10-30-2002

Skydiving dog worries animal rights groups 10-30-2002

Calendar 10-30-2002

Do we want war? Lucy Jane Bledsoe Berkeley 10-30-2002

Pratt’s spikes are leading Panthers to big season By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 10-30-2002

Candidates duel over education in mayoral race By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 10-30-2002

A vote against Worthington Gregory S. Murphy Berkeley 10-30-2002

Roberts’ goal nets Pac-10 honor 10-30-2002

First dean of journalism school dies 10-30-2002

Mulling over the ballot Walter Wood Berkeley 10-30-2002

Horstmeyer adds to family 10-30-2002

Teenagers loot Telegraph shop By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 10-30-2002

Look who’s fighting height limits Martha Jones Berkeley 10-30-2002

Cal’s Veress advances to semis 10-30-2002

More than 200 illegal Haitian migrants run ashore in Miami By Coralie Carlson The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Think pedestrian safety Kristi Kimball Surface Transportation Policy Project San Francisco 10-30-2002

Victim barricades himself in home 10-30-2002

Trial begins in Oakland deputy’s death 10-30-2002

Federal court protects docs who recommend marijuana By David Kravets The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Stanford freezes hiring and considers layoffs 10-30-2002

Bad road conditions led to firefighter deaths By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Angels fans celebrate Series win at rally By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Porn business booming in San Fernando By Paul Wilborn The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Stocks recover from drop in consumer confidence By Amy Baldwin The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Analysts say Congress should set gambling rules 10-30-2002

State officials report record pot seizures By Jessica Brice The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Wellstone colleagues join thousands for memorial By Patrick Howe The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Mistrial declared lead paint lawsuit By Richard Lewis The Associated Press 10-30-2002

Growers discuss solutions to statewide grape glut By Kim Baca The Associated Press 10-30-2002

The art of deer hunting in Mendocino county By Paul Mchugh The Associated Press 10-30-2002

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

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