For a woman who stands at less than five feet tall, Mayor Shirley Dean has been a towering presence in Berkeley politics for more than a quarter-century. -more-
The Berkeley High girls volleyball team ended its season on a sour note on Tuesday, falling to Castro Valley High in straight games, 15-3, 15-10, 15-6, in the first round of the North Coast Section Division I playoffs. -more-
UC Berkeley has agreed to grant pro-Palestinian protester Roberto Hernandez a new student conduct hearing, acknowledging concerns about the legality of UC police videos, reports and testimony used in his current hearing. -more-
From the moment Kevin Moen ran over Gary Tyrrell in Memorial Stadium’s end zone in 1982, the man with the football and the man with the trombone have been inseparable in college football lore. -more-
To keep cigarettes out of the hands of underage smokers, City Council moved one step closer Tuesday to imposing fees on local tobacco merchants. -more-
The fifth-ranked Cal men’s soccer team received a first round bye for the NCAA Championships and will host a second round game Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Edwards Stadium. The Golden Bears will face the winner of a University of San Diego-UC Santa Barbara first-round match. -more-
The University of California has declared a formal impasse in contentious contract negotiations with its 18,000 library assistants, childcare workers and other clerical employees, setting the stage for state intervention in a 19-month-old labor dispute centered on wages and workplace safety. -more-
Dozens of city employees were forced to evacuate the Civic Center building at 2180 Milvia St. Tuesday when a broken water main caused a small flood. -more-
WALNUT CREEK – William C. McDowell, a newspaper publisher who sold the family business when he joined the Navy and later became an executive at United Press International, has died. He was 97. -more-
OAKLAND – Questions still surround the death of an Oakland woman found Friday afternoon by her husband who was later arrested for a parole violation. -more-
A Berkeley man was in stable condition after he was shot in the stomach shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday in Oakland, according to Oakland Police. -more-
CINCINNATI – Alan Kalmanoff, the man appointed to oversee police-community relations as Cincinnati recovered from race riots in 2001 resigned Wednesday after city officials complained that his bills were excessive. -more-
FREMONT – A fourth suspect in the beating and strangling death of a Newark transgender teen has been charged with murder, almost a month after Eddie “Gwen” Araujo was killed at a party when it was discovered the youth was male instead of female. -more-
REDWOOD CITY – Seven police officers were placed on administrative leave Monday after a man they subdued with restraints and pepper spray during an arrest died in their custody. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Two University of California researchers say their review of industry documents shows tobacco companies have tried to boost their presence in the black community by targeting groups such as the NAACP, giving money and cultivating beneficial relationships. -more-
WASHINGTON – Despite years of work on agriculture and intelligence issues, Rep. Gary Condit is destined to be remembered for his relationship with a young woman found slain in a park. -more-
SACRAMENTO – A former employee of a natural gas trade journal and energy trader told California lawmakers Monday the daily lists of gas prices were manipulated to boost prices. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO – Fighting for survival, online magazine publisher Salon Media Group Inc. has introduced an unusual advertising program that waives subscriptions for readers willing to wade through an interactive commercial. -more-
FRESNO – A cliffhanger state Assembly race has moved into the courtroom, with Republicans and Democrats fighting over the release of the names and addresses of 154 provisional voters. -more-
BAGHDAD, Iraq – The chief U.N. weapons inspectors, wrapping up a critical two-day visit, urged Iraqi officials on Tuesday to look again in their nuclear, chemical and biological “stocks and stores” to ensure they have no weapons-making to report. -more-
Inspectors urge Iraqis to look for weapons 11-20-2002
New police recruits ready for Oakland streets 11-19-2002
Security guards foil El Al hijacking 11-18-2002
Berkeley group builds foundations 11-16-2002
Former weapons inspector says war with Iraq inevitable 11-15-2002
Women sought for hall of fame 11-14-2002
Mayor Dean says goodbye By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-20-2002
‘Smart growth’ just a fad? Jane Powell Berkeley 11-20-2002
Calendar 11-20-2002
Castro Valley sweeps away Berkeley’s NCS hopes By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-20-2002
New start for Wheeler trials By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-20-2002
Sierra Club elections Michael Katz 11-20-2002
After 20 years, The Play lives on By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 11-20-2002
City may up tax on tobacco Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-20-2002
Rerouting BART Bill Whitney Emeryville 11-20-2002
Bears to host playoff Staff Report 11-20-2002
Deadlock in UC clerical dispute By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-20-2002
Cow pies in parks Karen Klitz Berkeley 11-20-2002
Federal commission questions campus admissions policies By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Unexpected showers at Civic Center By Melissa McRobbie Special to the Daily Planet 11-20-2002
Noted newsman McDowell dead at 97 The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Possible 100th murder still under investigation Daily Planet Wire Service 11-20-2002
Oakland shooting victim runs over to Berkeley 11-20-2002
Berkeley non-profit chief ends his attempted race-relations mission The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Fourth suspect charged in killing of transgender teen The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Redwood City cops on leave after detainee dies in custody The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Bay Area Briefs 11-20-2002
Study says tobacco companies target blacks By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Condit’s career in Congress derailed by ties to Levy By Mark Sherman The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Former trader says natural gas index prices manipulated By Jennifer Coleman The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Salon.com launches new ad program that waives reader subscriptions fees By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-20-2002
GOP asks judge to release voters names in close race The Associated Press 11-20-2002
Study: County bad on violence, good on prevention By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-19-2002
The glass half empty Brit Harvey Berkeley 11-19-2002
Calendar 11-19-2002
Rios–Sotelo: Winning big, running long By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 11-19-2002
Judge goes easy on Reddy son By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-19-2002
The Greens this election David Heller Berkeley 11-19-2002
Raiders avenge last year’s postseason loss to Pats By Janie McCauley The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Cal’s bowl ban stands By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 11-19-2002
A kinder, gentler BART Charles Smith Berkeley 11-19-2002
It’s college basketball season again The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Need for runoff uncertain in District 8 By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-19-2002
Music man speaks Russ Ellis Co-chairperson, Tom Bates for Mayor 11-19-2002
Justice Dept. wins wiretap powers By Curt Anderson The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Downtown creek is one step closer By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-19-2002
Body found in Bay confirmed from party boat Daily Planet Wire Service 11-19-2002
College admissions up By Steve Giegerh The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Court blocks detention challenge by Afghan prisoners of war By David Kravetis The Associated Press 11-19-2002
South Bay worker strike shuts down courthouses By Maria-Belen Moran The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Bay Area Briefs 11-19-2002
Ice cream makers reduce ’the brick’ to less than half-gallon By JOHN CURRAN The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Naptster’s assets sold The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Wal–Mart, Iraq hurt market The Associated Press 11-19-2002
California’s GOP future may rest in the ‘Terminator’ By Erica Werner The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Mayors meet to find solutions to energy, security issues By Ron Harris The Associated Press 11-19-2002
Tree saved from sprawl By Lisa Leff Associated Press Writer 11-19-2002
Oakland faces telling murder toll 11-18-2002
Arizona claims wild victory over bewildered Bears By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-18-2002
A vote against the rent board Saul Grabia Berkeley 11-18-2002
Calendar 11-18-2002
Gay rights groups on defense at Cal game By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-18-2002
Golden goal ends Bears’ season By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correpondent 11-18-2002
U.S. nuclear policy questioned Phoebe Anne Berkeley 11-18-2002
Troubled city searches for answers By Daffodil Altan Special to the Daily Planet 11-18-2002
Panthers fall to Piedmont, still get NCS berth By Catherine Howard Daily Planet Correspondent 11-18-2002
Hydrogen buses need more study Jim Mellander El Sobrante 11-18-2002
Accused lawyer for terrorist talks By Judith Scherr Special to the Daily Planet 11-18-2002
Berkeley High earns fifth seed in playoffs 11-18-2002
Berkeley cops shoot robber 11-18-2002
Feinstein says FBI hasn’t answered questions about UC investigations 11-18-2002
Students will learn about Iraq at new Oakland teach-ins 11-18-2002
Report: California schools may be vulnerable in major quake Staff 11-18-2002
BART art brings color to commute 11-18-2002
Fourth suspect arrested in transgender youth slaying By Margie Mason The Associated Press 11-18-2002
Student drug testing trend creates campus industry 11-18-2002
PG&E yet another piece in state’s electric rate puzzle By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 11-18-2002
Students push for Cal football to join Claremont boycott By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-16-2002
An age-old tale of adultery By John Angell Grant Special to the Daily Planet 11-16-2002
Calendar 11-16-2002
Young’s big return finishes perfect regular season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-16-2002
Read for your news Max Alfert Albany 11-16-2002
Land swap kick-starts playing fields By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-16-2002
Maher speaks up By Jane Yin Special to the Daily Planet 11-16-2002
Bears break playoff hex By Dean Caparaz Daily Planet Correspondent 11-16-2002
Housing and density Gregory S. Murphy Berkeley 11-16-2002
Russian doctors take tips from Berkeley counterparts By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-16-2002
Cal men win exhibition in OT 11-16-2002
Noise offenders Charles Pine Berkeley 11-16-2002
Wife claims innocence in murder of husband 11-16-2002
Huskies upset men’s soccer 11-16-2002
Parks or cattle fields? Ralph Adams Berkeley 11-16-2002
Judge says banning non-citizens as baggage screeners unconstitutional By Gary Gentile The Associated Press 11-16-2002
Berkeley's Creeks are mostly hidden By Susan Cerny By Susan Cerny Special to the Daily Planet 11-16-2002
Former EPA chief says Bush is too nice to polluters and business By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 11-16-2002
Holiday savings war drop PCs to lower than ever prices By Ron Harris The Associated Press 11-16-2002
Pacific Bell asks PUC to double rates 11-16-2002
Tulare dairy herd slaughtered after bovine TB outbreak By Kim Baca The Associated Press 11-16-2002
Congressional Christmas tree cut from Oregon’s forest By Jeff Barnard The Associated Press 11-16-2002
Cost of going to UC Berkeley likely to rise By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2002
Happy Recycle Day Frank Locantore, director of the Woodwise project for Co-op America Washington, D.C. 11-15-2002
Art vs. tyranny By Robert Hall Special to the Daily Planet 11-15-2002
Calendar 11-15-2002
Player revolt at Arizona continues to fester By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2002
Terrorist threats hit closer to home By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2002
Coffee talk Jon B. Rogers president, San Francisco Bay Gourmet Coffee Co. San Leandro 11-15-2002
Sacramento State players in hot water over cooking spray The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Small businesses work to stay afloat By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2002
Political terror? Mal Burnstein Bates Campaign Treasurer 11-15-2002
Gauchos are standing between Yellowjackets and perfection By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2002
UC regent warms up to racially-sensitive admissions policy By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-15-2002
Hydrogen power and the Jetsons Greg Hoff Oakland 11-15-2002
Military boots 6 gay Arabic linguists despite shortage By Margie Mason The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Stage and television designer dies The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Suspects charged with murder appear in court The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Californians want a single-family home By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 11-15-2002
New sex charges filed against Yusef Bey The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Former U.C. Berkeley chancellor remembered By Olgar R. Rodriguez The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Santa Cruz City Council says Patriot Act violates civil rights Daily Planet Wire Service 11-15-2002
Companies ink deals to distribute music from all five major recording labels By Ron Harris The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Bay Area Briefs 11-15-2002
Pelosi to lead House Democrats, aims for a more centrist economic program By David Espo The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Harry Potter film opens with record By David Germain The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Analyst says California facing $21.1 billion budget By Alexa H. Bluth The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Chip-maker AMD to cut 15 percent of workforce By Matthew Fordahl The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Failed online lender NextCard Inc. goes under By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Pakistani executed for killing two in 1993 CIA rampage; security boosted By Bill Baskervill The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Authorities raid rap label and homes, arrest three in murder conspiracy case By Carri Karuhn The Associated Press Writer 11-15-2002
’Grand Theft Auto’ puts vice on a nastier level By William Schiffmann The Associated Press 11-15-2002
FAA tests laser lights to prevent runway collisions By Mary Pemberton The Associated Press 11-15-2002
St. Louisans try new birth control procedure The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Regent obtained files on Nevada students The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Federal regulators deny petition to list overfished species as “threatened” By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 11-15-2002
Fish found dead on Berkeley coast By Matthew Artz Berkeley Daily Planet 11-14-2002
Turn up the car stereo Maris Arnold Berkeley 11-14-2002
Local filmmakers look outward By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 11-14-2002
Calendar 11-14-2002
Powe, Ubaka head Cal’s impressive recruiting class By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2002
UC president calls it quits By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2002
Enforce the laws we have Ric Oberlink Berkeley 11-14-2002
City Council wants to know if university is freeloading By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 11-14-2002
Thanks from the pound Jill Posener chair, Measure I Campaign 11-14-2002
Iraq agrees to weapons inspectors two days ahead of United Nations deadline By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Seeing the light Osman Vincent Berkeley 11-14-2002
Oakland police identify 98th and 99th victims Daily Planet Wire Service 11-14-2002
Police Briefs 11-14-2002
Stanford hospital workers strike By Maria-Belen Moran The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Minority students improve scores but still below national average The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Bay Area Briefs 11-14-2002
Water leaking in Hetch Hetchy line By Colleen Valles The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Ask the Rent Board 11-14-2002
PG&E reports 40 percent drop in third-quarter profit By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press 11-14-2002
EMI revamps online options The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Pirated copies of latest Harry Potter film online The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Iraqi-Americans fear war inevitable despite access to inspectors By Sandra Marquez The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Biologists hoping to reintroduce more lynx in Colorado The Associated Press 11-14-2002
Appeals court dismisses Bay Area traffic lawsuit The Associated Press 11-14-2002
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