Debbie Moore and Steve Ingraham protest outside Pacific Steel. Photograph by Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice.
Debbie Moore and Steve Ingraham protest outside Pacific Steel. Photograph by Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice.

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Flash: Berkeley Council Approves Creeks Ordinance

By Judith Scherr
Tuesday November 14, 2006

After two years of meetings and hearings in which property owners often clashed with environmentalists, the Berkeley City Council approved a revised Creeks Ordinance (6-2-1) late Tuesday night aimed at safeguarding the city’s many open and culverted waterways. -more-


UC Regents Approve Training Center,

By Richard Brenneman and Judith Scherr
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Despite promised lawsuits by the City of Berkeley and project neighbors, UC Regents voted Tuesday to approve a massive athletic training center along the western wall of Memorial Stadium. -more-



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Environmentalists Protest Pacific Steel Emissions

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Gas masks, air filters and angry posters marked the Pacific Steel Casting protest rally on Saturday, which drew more than 250 protesters. -more-



Regents Ready to Approve Stadium Training Facility

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday November 14, 2006

UC Regents are scheduled to decide this morning (Tuesday) whether or not to approve the $112 million Student Athlete High Performance Center, a 142,000-square-foot building along the western wall of UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium. -more-



Final Vote Tallies Show Increased Leads for Election Winners

By Judith Scherr
Tuesday November 14, 2006

With the lion’s share of votes counted, Kriss Worthington has slightly widened his lead in the squeaker Berkeley City Council District 7 race, according to the Alameda County registrar of voters. In fact, all the winners increased their winning margins. -more-



Next Step: How to Implement Instant Runoff Voting

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Tuesday November 14, 2006

The question for Alameda County election officials in the next few months is like a paraphrase of the old O’Jays song: “Now that we’ve got IRV, what are we gonna’ do with it?” -more-



Neighbors Still Oppose University Avenue Project

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Supporters and opponents of the proposed 148-unit Trader Joe’s Building on 1885 University Ave. turned out in full force at the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) meeting on Thursday. -more-



Features

Council May Ask University to Preserve Oaks Near Stadium

By Judith Scherr
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Councilmember Dona Spring quotes from an old Joni Mitchell song: -more-


Creeks Hearing Provides Opportunity for Public’s Input

By Judith Scherr
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Community members will have one more chance to weigh in at a public hearing tonight (Tuesday) on a proposed city law some praise for protecting creeks but one that others say would be costly to homeowners and restrict the use of their property. -more-


Peralta Has Array of Projects Set Aside for Measure A Funding

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Tuesday November 14, 2006

The Peralta Community College District will spend Measure A bond money on any of the broad range of projects that appeared on last June’s ballot, not just on the line item “Measure A Capital Projects” list, which currently appears on the district’s Department of General Services website. -more-


Hancock Addresses Richmond Citizens Group

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Loni Hancock came to Richmond Thursday night to visit the citizen panel she helped to create. -more-


Latin-Americans Join Ranks of ‘Ideologically Excluded’

By Camille T. Taiara, Special to the Planet
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Waskar Ari Chachaki is an ill-fated victim of the War on Terror. Born in the remote Andean highlands of Bolivia, by age 42 he had earned a Ph.D. from prestigious Georgetown University. Ari, the first member of the pre-Incan Aymara tribe with a doctorate in history from the United States, also helped establish eight indigenous organizations in Bolivia and Peru. He’s an expert in indigenous history, culture and political movements. -more-


Pelosi’s Ties to Bay Area Jewish Community Run Deep

By Dan Pine, J — The Jewish Newsweekly
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Call her Madam. Madam Speaker, that is. -more-


Riddle, Issel Win School District Seats

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Editor’s note: This article was published in the Nov. 10 issue, but did not run in its entirety. This is the complete article with updated vote totals. -more-


BUSD President Doran Retires

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Berkeley School Board president Terry Doran will be retiring at the end of the BUSD meeting on Wednesday evening. -more-


Visions, UC Hotel Plans Lead DAPAC Agenda

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday November 14, 2006

It’s back to the vision thing Wednesday night for the citizens panel helping formulate a new plan for downtown Berkeley. -more-


One-Stop Homeless Shelter Opens In Oakland

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Tuesday November 14, 2006

The cities of Berkeley and Oakland teamed up Monday to host a one-stop service fair called Project Homeless Connect. -more-


Texas Border Residents Ask If They’re Friend or Foe

By Mary Jo McConahay, New America Media
Tuesday November 14, 2006

SAN ELIZARIO, Texas—Residents of this hardscrabble town on the Mexican border are feeling jumpy and under siege. Since 9/11, border immigration enforcement and drug interdiction have been swept into the war on terror, with chilling effects. -more-


Public Comment

Letters to the Editor

Tuesday November 14, 2006

APOLOGY OWED -more-


Commentary: Customer Service Hard to Come By on AC Transit

By Earlita Chenault
Tuesday November 14, 2006

On Sept. 6 I boarded the No. 51 AC Transit bus in Alameda and, after putting in money, was told that the transfer machine was not working. The driver subsequently gave me an expired transfer card on which he’d written that the transfer machine was broken and signed his employee number. He instructed me to give this to the next driver. -more-


Commentary: Violence and Parking Enforcement In the City of Berkeley

By Kirk Rivera
Tuesday November 14, 2006

I am a student of violence. There is, to consider, the actual explosion of rage, when flesh collides with flesh. I have been at the wrong end of two encounters, I have seen it happen to another, and have heard, sometimes within minutes, of many others. But I am even more interested in the moments before the eruption—the thickening of the voice, the ape-like bulking of the shoulders, the trembling of the cheekbones, the reek of flammable testosterone. I’m crackingly alert to the warning signs that scream: MOVE! What is my line of work? Parking enforcement for the City of Berkeley. -more-


Commentary: Allison Campaign Bolstered Oakland Progressives

By Beandrea Davis
Tuesday November 14, 2006

I can’t say I was surprised when I awoke early on Nov. 8 to find Pat Kernighan the declared winner of Oakland’s competitive District 2 City Council race. -more-


Commentary: Why Measure J Lost

By Alan Tobey
Tuesday November 14, 2006

It’s convenient, of course—and not entirely wrong—to blame the 57-43 defeat of Measure J on greedy developers, conservative businesspeople and negative campaign mailers. But Measure J proponents also need to look in the mirror. Not only were they weakened by others, they contributed to losing the race all on their own. -more-


Editorial

Zoning Board Denies Expansion of South Berkeley Police Substation

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Tuesday November 14, 2006

The Zoning Adjustments Board denied the expansion of the South Berkeley Police Substation for employee lockers and vehicle storage on Thursday. -more-


Columns

Column: The Public Eye: Campaign 2006: A Look at the Winners and Losers

By Bob Burnett
Tuesday November 14, 2006

As the dust settles from the tumultuous 2006 mid-term elections, let’s consider the big political winners and losers: -more-


Column: Dining With The Diva Princess

By Susan Parker
Tuesday November 14, 2006

I lost my husband and acquired a teenager. It’s not much of a deal. I still have to clean and shop, and carry out the trash. I still have to water the plants, pay the bills, and turn down the volume on the television. -more-


Step Back in Time at Ardenwood Historic Farm

By Marta Yamamoto, Special to the Planet
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Down a tree-canopied lane bordered by lush fields of lettuce, corn and pumpkin. Through a filigreed iron gate and white picket fence. Past goldenrod Arden Station where Tucker waits to pull a visitor-laden rail car to Deer Park Station. Drop out of the frenzied pace of modern life. Get lost in the country estate of a wealthy 20th century farmer, a place caught in time. Visit Ardenwood Farm. -more-


Don’t Lose Your Head for St. John’s Bread

By Ron Sullivan, Special to the Planet
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Before it got drafted to be an allegedly “heathier” substitute for chocolate, carob was a dietary staple of poor folks and a treat even for the wealthy. Ceratonia siliqua is a handsome, tough, warm-climate tree that grows long, thick, flat brown pods to cradle its seeds. -more-


Arts Listings

Arts Calendar

Tuesday November 14, 2006


Theater: Azeem Brings ‘Rude Boy’ to The Marsh

By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet
Tuesday November 14, 2006

Events Listings

Berkeley This Week

Tuesday November 14, 2006

Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Zoning Board Denies Expansion of South Berkeley Police Substation 11-14-2006

Editorial: Cleaning House and Making Lemonade 11-10-2006

Public Comment

Letters to the Editor 11-14-2006

Commentary: Customer Service Hard to Come By on AC Transit By Earlita Chenault 11-14-2006

Commentary: Violence and Parking Enforcement In the City of Berkeley By Kirk Rivera 11-14-2006

Commentary: Allison Campaign Bolstered Oakland Progressives By Beandrea Davis 11-14-2006

Commentary: Why Measure J Lost By Alan Tobey 11-14-2006

Letters to the Editor 11-10-2006

Commentary: Another Berkeley Neighborhood Sacrificed for Greed By Regan Richardson 11-10-2006

Commentary: Berkeley Needs Copwatch to Track Police Conduct By Jonathan Huang 11-10-2006

Commentary: How the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Destroyed an Election By Paul Rockwell 11-10-2006

Commentary: Bias Against Minorities in Math and Science Continues By Jonathan David Farley 11-10-2006

Commentary: It Was 20 Years Ago Today... By Toni Mester 11-10-2006

News

Flash: Berkeley Council Approves Creeks Ordinance By Judith Scherr 11-14-2006

UC Regents Approve Training Center, By Richard Brenneman and Judith Scherr 11-14-2006

Environmentalists Protest Pacific Steel Emissions By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-14-2006

Regents Ready to Approve Stadium Training Facility By Richard Brenneman 11-14-2006

Final Vote Tallies Show Increased Leads for Election Winners By Judith Scherr 11-14-2006

Next Step: How to Implement Instant Runoff Voting By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 11-14-2006

Neighbors Still Oppose University Avenue Project By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-14-2006

Council May Ask University to Preserve Oaks Near Stadium By Judith Scherr 11-14-2006

Creeks Hearing Provides Opportunity for Public’s Input By Judith Scherr 11-14-2006

Peralta Has Array of Projects Set Aside for Measure A Funding By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 11-14-2006

Hancock Addresses Richmond Citizens Group By Richard Brenneman 11-14-2006

Latin-Americans Join Ranks of ‘Ideologically Excluded’ By Camille T. Taiara, Special to the Planet 11-14-2006

Pelosi’s Ties to Bay Area Jewish Community Run Deep By Dan Pine, J — The Jewish Newsweekly 11-14-2006

Riddle, Issel Win School District Seats By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-14-2006

BUSD President Doran Retires By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-14-2006

Visions, UC Hotel Plans Lead DAPAC Agenda By Richard Brenneman 11-14-2006

One-Stop Homeless Shelter Opens In Oakland By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-14-2006

Texas Border Residents Ask If They’re Friend or Foe By Mary Jo McConahay, New America Media 11-14-2006

Back to the Future for the Berkeley City Council By Judith Scherr 11-10-2006

Measure J Defeated, Supporters Vow Fight By Richard Brenneman 11-10-2006

Mixed Results for Sequoia Voting System By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 11-10-2006

Riddle, Issel and Hemphill Win BUSD Seats By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-10-2006

Anti-Mall Duo Win in Albany; Green Candidate Claims Richmond Victory By Richard Brenneman 11-10-2006

Berkeley Condo Conversion Fails, Measure H and G Pass By Judith Scherr 11-10-2006

Kernighan Reelected, Guillen Wins Peralta Seat, Ruby New Oakland Auditor By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 11-10-2006

Search Begins for Next Berkeley Library Director By Judith Scherr 11-10-2006

Pamyla Means Nominated To Fill City Clerk Post By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-10-2006

Caplan Named City Finance Head By Richard Brenneman 11-10-2006

Veterans Day Celebrated Saturday By Richard Brenneman 11-10-2006

Planning Commission Toasts Proposition 90’s Defeat By Richard Brenneman 11-10-2006

LeConte Students Conduct Exit Poll By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-10-2006

Groups Plan Protest Against Pacific Steel By Riya Bhattacharjee 11-10-2006

News Analysis: Immigration Reform Surprise: Hard Liners Lost By Frank Sharry, New America Media 11-10-2006

The Public Demands Solutions By Frank Sharry, New America Media 11-10-2006

Asians in Eight States Favored Democrats in Election New America Media 11-10-2006

News Analysis: GOP Could Learn From Arnold’s Effect on Black Voters for ‘08 By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, New America Media 11-10-2006

News Analysis: Blacks Play for High Stakes In Mid-Term Elections By E.R. Shipp, New American Media 11-10-2006

Berkeley Sea Scouts Defend Their Program By Rio Bauce, Special to the Planet 11-10-2006

Columns

Column: The Public Eye: Campaign 2006: A Look at the Winners and Losers By Bob Burnett 11-14-2006

Column: Dining With The Diva Princess By Susan Parker 11-14-2006

Step Back in Time at Ardenwood Historic Farm By Marta Yamamoto, Special to the Planet 11-14-2006

Don’t Lose Your Head for St. John’s Bread By Ron Sullivan, Special to the Planet 11-14-2006

Column: Dispatches From the Edge: Coming Home: War and Remembrance By Conn Hallinan 11-10-2006

Column: The Public Eye: After the Celebration: The Democrats’ To-Do List By Bob Burnett 11-10-2006

Column: Undercurrents: The Politics of Citizen Access in Oakland By J. Douglas Allen-Taylo 11-10-2006

About the House: Ask Matt: Addressing House Foundations, Shingle Roofs By Matt Cantor 11-10-2006

Garden Variety: Get Your Supplemental Sunshine on University Avenue By Ron Sullivan 11-10-2006

Quake Tip of the Week By Larry Guillot 11-10-2006

Arts & Events

Arts Calendar 11-14-2006

Arts and Entertainment: Around the East Bay 11-14-2006

Theater: Azeem Brings ‘Rude Boy’ to The Marsh By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet 11-14-2006

Step Back in Time at Ardenwood Historic Farm By Marta Yamamoto, Special to the Planet 11-14-2006

Don’t Lose Your Head for St. John’s Bread By Ron Sullivan, Special to the Planet 11-14-2006

Berkeley This Week 11-14-2006

Arts Calendar 11-10-2006

Arts and Entertainment Around the East Bay 11-10-2006

Exhibit, Book Capture 100 Years of the Bancroft By Dorothy Bryant, Special to the Planet 11-10-2006

Moving Pictures: Buster Keaton’s ‘General’ Pulls In To PFA 11-10-2006

Moving Pictures: Iraq Documentary is Stirring, Poetic 11-10-2006

About the House: Ask Matt: Addressing House Foundations, Shingle Roofs By Matt Cantor 11-10-2006

Garden Variety: Get Your Supplemental Sunshine on University Avenue By Ron Sullivan 11-10-2006

Quake Tip of the Week By Larry Guillot 11-10-2006

Berkeley This Week 11-10-2006