Jess Walsh looks down Monday from one of the oak trees designated for removal by UC Berkeley. Photograph by Richard Brenneman.
Jess Walsh looks down Monday from one of the oak trees designated for removal by UC Berkeley. Photograph by Richard Brenneman.

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Flash: Council Approves First Reading of LPO Revision

By Judith Scherr
Tuesday December 05, 2006

The Berkeley City Council, in a 6-3 vote, approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday which preservationists contend will make landmarking historical sites and structures more difficult and will make it easier for developers to demolish older buildings. -more-



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Protesters Take to the Trees to Save Threatened Live Oaks

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday December 05, 2006

In the wee, dark hours of Big Game, a Wolf made like a Butterfly and took to the trees. -more-



ABAG: Berkeley Must Double New Housing

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday December 05, 2006

The presence of BART and the invisible hand of UC Berkeley have prompted a powerful but little-known regional government to demand that Berkeley more than double the number of new housing units built in the city. -more-



UC Berkeley’s Billion Dollar Building Boom Surges Ahead

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday December 05, 2006

UC Berkeley’s building boom is surging forward as the university launches a search for architects for its newest projects—a $42.4 million, seven-level lab and office building and the restoration of Hearst Mining Circle. -more-



Brown Withdraws Nomination That Drew Fire

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Tuesday December 05, 2006

A controversial nomination of a conservative African-American Republican to the Oakland Planning Commission by outgoing Mayor Jerry Brown has been withdrawn under pressure from progressive community activists and Councilmember Jane Brunner. -more-



Revised Landmark Ordinance Back Before Council

By Judith Scherr
Tuesday December 05, 2006

The City Council will consider a revised Landmarks Preservation Ordinance at its meeting tonight (Tuesday), likely kicking off a fight to repeal the law before it takes effect. -more-



Features

DAPAC, Landmarks Commissions Meet

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday December 05, 2006

The Downtown Area Plan Advisory Committee (DAPAC) and the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) are both meeting this week. -more-


UC Regents Set to Vote on Massive Southeast Campus Development

By Richard Brenneman
Tuesday December 05, 2006

The University of California Regents are scheduled to meet this afternoon (Tuesday) to approve the controversial document that will pave the way for massive development in the southeast campus. -more-


Public Comment

Letters to the Editor

Tuesday December 05, 2006

TRADER JOE’S -more-


Commentary:The Full Story on Derby Field Discussions

By Mark Coplan
Tuesday December 05, 2006

It is my opinion that one of the most effective ways to get the word out in Berkeley is through the letters section of our local papers. I know that it’s the first place I look after I’ve read the front page, so I am asking for your assistance in getting the word out for this important event. This is a citywide issue, and we encourage everyone’s participation. -more-


Commentary: Urban Realities Ever Present on Oakland-Berkeley Border

By Christopher Cherney
Tuesday December 05, 2006

For the past nine years, my wife and I have lived in Berkeley, on the border of Oakland. We are grateful for the many advantages that come with living in Berkeley. But it is hard to forget, even for a day, that we are living hard up against the sad realities of urban America. -more-


Commentary: Parking Tickets: A Hidden Agenda?

By Steve Tabor
Tuesday December 05, 2006

In the Nov. 28 issue Rob Browning gets yet another chance to explain his behavior during his Oct. 31 parking ticket incident. Mr. Browning’s arrest appears in a different light after Judith Scherr’s report on the City of Berkeley budget in the Nov. 17 issue. Scherr’s report shows an unexpected $500,000 increase in parking ticket fines for 2006, one of only three revenue items on the way up. No figures were given for total fines collected, but if a $500,000 increase is thought to be significant, total fines for the year must be in the millions. My opinion of the Browning incident has now done a 180-degree turn. It seems not all the facts about the incident have come to light. -more-


Editorial

Council to Look at Telegraph, BIDs, Nanoparticles

By Judith Scherr
Tuesday December 05, 2006

When Cody’s on Telegraph announced its closure about six months ago, the City Council stepped in to upgrade the area by restoring police and social services. But the funding’s about to run out and the council will consider extending it tonight (Tuesday). -more-


Columns

Barn Owls: House Hunting in Berkeley

By Penny Bartlett, Special to the Planet
Tuesday December 05, 2006

Editor’s note: The following article was submitted to Joe Eaton in response to his call for readers’ stories about barn owls. His column will return the Tuesday after next. -more-


Arts Listings

Arts Calendar

Tuesday December 05, 2006

Arts and Entertainment Around the East Bay

Tuesday December 05, 2006

Wallace Berman and His Circle at BAM

By Peter Selz, Special to the Planet
Tuesday December 05, 2006

Revels Mark Holiday Season

By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet
Tuesday December 05, 2006

Other Minds Festival Begins This Weekend

By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet
Tuesday December 05, 2006

Events Listings

Berkeley This Week

Tuesday December 05, 2006

Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Council to Look at Telegraph, BIDs, Nanoparticles 12-05-2006

Editorial: Elections Don’t Change Much 12-01-2006

Public Comment

Letters to the Editor 12-05-2006

Commentary:The Full Story on Derby Field Discussions By Mark Coplan 12-05-2006

Commentary: Urban Realities Ever Present on Oakland-Berkeley Border By Christopher Cherney 12-05-2006

Commentary: Parking Tickets: A Hidden Agenda? By Steve Tabor 12-05-2006

Letters to the Editor 12-01-2006

Commentary: Is It Time to Abolish the Editorial Page? By Eric Alterman, The Nation 12-01-2006

Commentary: Plaza Proponents Out of Touch With Community By Art Goldberg 12-01-2006

Commentary: Big Game Yes, New Stadium No By Christopher Adams 12-01-2006

Commentary: Setting the Record Straight By Raudel Wilson 12-01-2006

Commentary: UC Stadium Lawsuit Must Move Forward Without Secret Deals By Hank Gehman 12-01-2006

Commentary: Outsourced Library Director Search Draws Inexperienced Candidates By Peter Warfield 12-01-2006

News

Flash: Council Approves First Reading of LPO Revision By Judith Scherr 12-05-2006

Protesters Take to the Trees to Save Threatened Live Oaks By Richard Brenneman 12-05-2006

ABAG: Berkeley Must Double New Housing By Richard Brenneman 12-05-2006

UC Berkeley’s Billion Dollar Building Boom Surges Ahead By Richard Brenneman 12-05-2006

Brown Withdraws Nomination That Drew Fire By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 12-05-2006

Revised Landmark Ordinance Back Before Council By Judith Scherr 12-05-2006

DAPAC, Landmarks Commissions Meet By Richard Brenneman 12-05-2006

UC Regents Set to Vote on Massive Southeast Campus Development By Richard Brenneman 12-05-2006

City Posts Wrong LPO Revison on Website Judith Scherr 12-01-2006

BHS Mourns Student Killed in Shootings By Riya Bhattacharjee 12-01-2006

UC Regents Ready to Vote on Stadium Plan By Richard Brenneman 12-01-2006

Residents Rally To Save Oaks Around Stadium By Judith Scherr 12-01-2006

Mayor Vows to Battle Court Move to Oakland By Richard Brenneman 12-01-2006

Merritt College Class Celebrates Black Panthers’ 40th Birthday By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 12-01-2006

Council Reappoints Trustee, Sustains Creeks Vote By Judith Scherr 12-01-2006

Community Ponders Planned Changes to People’s Park By Judith Scherr 12-01-2006

Withrow Expected to Take Helm of New Peralta Board By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 12-01-2006

The Future of Historic Downtown Buildings Debated By Richard Brenneman 12-01-2006

ZAB Postpones Trader Joe’s Building Vote Again By Riya Bhattacharjee 12-01-2006

Mike Alcalay (1941-2006) Remembered on World AIDS Day By Judith Scherr 12-01-2006

Group Travels to Swaziland In Battle Against AIDS By Heather Tuggle, Special to the Planet 12-01-2006

Police Blotter By Richard Brenneman 12-01-2006

Columns

Barn Owls: House Hunting in Berkeley By Penny Bartlett, Special to the Planet 12-05-2006

Column: Undercurrents: Brown Administration Never Tried to Solve Oakland’s Problems By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor 12-01-2006

East Bay Then and Now: Hillside Club Has Left Mark on Berkeley’s Northside By Daniella Thompson 12-01-2006

Garden Variety: Brooklyn Botanical Garden Book is a Good Passalong By Ron Sullivan 12-01-2006

About the House: Choosing Among Three Contractor Bids By Matt Cantor 12-01-2006

You Write The Daily Planet 12-01-2006

Arts & Events

Arts Calendar 12-05-2006

Arts and Entertainment Around the East Bay 12-05-2006

Wallace Berman and His Circle at BAM By Peter Selz, Special to the Planet 12-05-2006

Revels Mark Holiday Season By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet 12-05-2006

Other Minds Festival Begins This Weekend By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet 12-05-2006

Barn Owls: House Hunting in Berkeley By Penny Bartlett, Special to the Planet 12-05-2006

Berkeley This Week 12-05-2006

Arts Calendar 12-01-2006

Arts and Entertainment Around the East Bay 12-01-2006

Arts: Anselm Kiefer Retrospective at SF MOMA By Peter Selz, Special to the Planet 12-01-2006

Moving Pictures: PFA Screens Seven Samurai Classics By Justin DeFreitas 12-01-2006

Moving Pictures: Films Show Two Sides of Social Conscience By Justin DeFreitas 12-01-2006

The Theater: ‘All Wear Bowlers’ at Berkeley Rep By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet 12-01-2006

Arts Correction By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet 12-01-2006

East Bay Then and Now: Hillside Club Has Left Mark on Berkeley’s Northside By Daniella Thompson 12-01-2006

Garden Variety: Brooklyn Botanical Garden Book is a Good Passalong By Ron Sullivan 12-01-2006

About the House: Choosing Among Three Contractor Bids By Matt Cantor 12-01-2006

You Write The Daily Planet 12-01-2006

Berkeley This Week 12-01-2006