City’s New Interim Planning Director No Stranger to Complex Local Politics
When he took over as interim director of the Berkeley Planning Department Monday, Dan Marks knew he was tackling what may well be the city’s toughest job. -more-
When he took over as interim director of the Berkeley Planning Department Monday, Dan Marks knew he was tackling what may well be the city’s toughest job. -more-
Trish Mulholland does a powerful job in the title role of Bertolt Brecht’s mind-boggling anti-war classic, “Mother Courage,” which opened Saturday at the theater in John Hinkle Park. This mesmerizing production is, wonderfully enough, a free performance: Shotgun Theater’s annual gift to the community. You can bet that some people will go back to see it more than once. -more-
In a new twist on an old summertime tradition, Berkeley children put up a lemonade stand on Saturday to raise money for their schools. -more-
To the leaders of the Democratic Party: -more-
When George Akerlof talks, the world listens. Especially when he tosses barbs at the White House. -more-
On July 23, my son, who is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, was told along with the rest of his company at morning formation, to get his affairs in order. They are going to replace the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq. -more-
On July 23, my son, who is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, was told along with the rest of his company at morning formation, to get his affairs in order. They are going to replace the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq. -more-
As Berkeley artists and their patrons gathered for a Saturday night fundraiser, Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates bestowed official city recognition on the newly created Ashby Arts District. -more-
Citing five years of neighborhood opposition and bigger fish to fry, leading Berkeley developer Panoramic Interests has pulled the plug on a proposed San Pablo Avenue housing and commercial project in southwest Berkeley. -more-
Drive-by may be linked to border feud -more-
“The Changing Garden: Four Centuries of European and American Art,” currently on exhibit at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University provides ample incentive for Berkeleyans to travel south for a day visit to our intellectual sister community on the Peninsula. -more-
Reprinted from Newsday, July 29 -more-
Resolution of the San Francisco Labor Council -more-
There is no more “Berkeley” topic of conversation than what, where and how we eat. Sure, the discussion may begin as a consideration of presidential candidate options or your feelings about Patrick Kennedy’s new building on University Avenue. But before long you’ll be discussing which Indian restaurant you like best, or Berkeley Bowl vs. Monterey Market, or gelato downtown. -more-
The Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) presents Summer Noon Concerts 2003, a unique series of nine free concerts, Thursdays at noon in June & July, beginning June 5th. From Rhythm & Blues to Brazilian capoeira, these concerts at the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza (Shattuck Ave. at Center St.) are a showcase of the culturally rich performing arts in Berkeley. This outdoor summer celebration of Berkeley-based musicians & dancers is just a small sampling of the performing arts happening nightly in clubs, cafes, schools, theaters and concert halls in Downtown Berkeley. -more-
Berkeley Briefs 08-05-2003
Berkeley Leads Bay Area Cities In Number of ‘Green Businesses’ 08-01-2003
City’s New Interim Planning Director No Stranger to Complex Local Politics By DAVID SCHARFENBERG 08-05-2003
Berkeley This Week 08-05-2003
Letters to the Editor 08-05-2003
Mulholland’s Drive Sparks This ‘Mother Courage’ By BETSY M. HUNTON Special to the Planet 08-05-2003
Arts Calendar 08-05-2003
Squeezing Lemonade For Berkeley Schools By MEGAN GREENWELL 08-05-2003
A Message For Democrats By ARIEL PARKINSON 08-05-2003
UC Economist Calls For Civil Disobedience By RICHARD BRENNEMAN 08-05-2003
A Soldier’s Father Calls To Bring The Troops Home Now By STAN GOFF 08-05-2003
A Soldier’s Father Calls To Bring The Troops Home Now By STAN GOFF 08-05-2003
Gala Benefit Celebrates City’s Newest Addition: The Ashby Arts District By MEGAN GREENWELL 08-05-2003
San Pablo Avenue Project Killed, Developer Cites City Constraints By DAVID SCHARFENBERG 08-05-2003
Police Blotter By DAVID SCHARFENBERG 08-05-2003
Stanford Art Exhibit Captures Gardening Through The Ages By STEVEN FINACOM Special to the Planet 08-05-2003
Recruiter Offers Lethal Bargain: Education For the Risk of Death By JIMMY BRESLIN 08-05-2003
Bring the Troops Home, Repeal the Patriot Act, Says SF Labor Council 08-05-2003
Choice Talk and Good Food at Farmers’ Markets By ALAN S. KAY Special to the Planet 08-05-2003
Summer Noon Concerts in Downtown Berkeley 08-05-2003
UC Students Bear Brunt Of Local Budget Impact By DAVID SCHARFENBERG 08-01-2003
Berkeley This Week 08-01-2003
The Best Laid Plans Becky O’Malley 08-01-2003
Arts Calendar 08-01-2003
Berkeley Schools Unsafe, Mismanaged, Says State By DAVID SCHARFENBERG 08-01-2003
Letters to the Editor 08-01-2003
City Manager Asks District To Halt Franklin School Plan By RICHARD BRENNEMAN 08-01-2003
Voting and Democracy: The Challenge Ahead By DON HAZEN AlterNet 08-01-2003
Good Shepherd Church, Berkeley’s Oldest, Turns 125 By MEGAN GREENWELL 08-01-2003
Vancouver to Cuba: Council on Vacation By DAVID SCHARFENBERG 08-01-2003
Police Arrest Suspect in Easiley Murder 08-01-2003
The Theft of Your Vote is Merely a Microchip Away By THOM HARTMANN AlterNet 08-01-2003
Where Hollywood Stars Live Compound Lives From Susan Parker 08-01-2003
Berkeley Veterinarian Retires, Gives Up Poodles for Paddles By MEGAN GREENWELL 08-01-2003
That Old Brown Magic: Word Games J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR 08-01-2003
Berkeley Artists’ Exhibition Captures Visions on Paper By PAUL KILDUFF Special to the Planet 08-01-2003
Berkeley Art Briefs 08-01-2003
Summer Noon Concerts in Downtown Berkeley 08-01-2003