News

UC Announces Plans for Archaeological Survey

By Richard Brenneman
Friday February 23, 2007
UC Berkeley officials announced Thursday that they will conduct an archaeological survey at the site of the Memorial Stadium oak grove. -more-

OUSD Land Sale Deal Declared Dead

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Friday February 23, 2007
In a dramatic but not necessarily unexpected announcement, California Superintendent for Public Instruction Jack O’Connell said on Thursday that the proposed deal to sell more than eight acres of prime downtown Oakland Unified School District land to an east coast development team is dead, killed by overwhelming Oakland opposition. -more-

High-Rise Tower Plan Proposed for Downtown

By Richard Brenneman
Friday February 23, 2007
Should downtown Berkeley sprout a highrise-studded skyline, complete with 14 new 16-story “point towers” as a solution to regional government demands that the city add new housing? -more-

Joint Panel Readies Downtown Vision

By Richard Brenneman
Friday February 23, 2007
The downtown panel subcommittee exploring possibilities for joint city/UC Berkeley coordination on the university’s downtown expansion plans steamed full speed ahead Tuesday, pushing towards a quick wrap-up. -more-

Urban Ore Proposes Zero Waste Transfer Station for City

By Riya Bhattacharjee
Friday February 23, 2007
The city of Berkeley could have a seven-acre zero waste transfer station at Second and Gilman Streets in the next three to five years. -more-


Man Charged with Misdemeanors In Pacific Center Threats Case

By Judith Scherr
Friday February 23, 2007

Students and Alcohol Policy Group Debate Drinking Laws

By Judith Scherr
Friday February 23, 2007

Judge Denies Restraining Order in Woodfin Case

By Judith Scherr
Friday February 23, 2007

Oakland School for the Arts Undergoes Administrative Overhaul

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Friday February 23, 2007

Police Blotter

By Richard Brenneman
Friday February 23, 2007

Fire Log

By Richard Brenneman
Friday February 23, 2007

An Open Letter to an Immigration Judge

By Margot Pepper
Friday February 23, 2007

News Analysis: New Cold War With Russia Brewing Over Oil and Gas

By Paolo Pontoniere, New America Media
Friday February 23, 2007

Ohlone leader Wounded Knee, left, prayed Tuesday for Zachary Running Wolf and other activists who are protesting plans to level a grove of oak trees to make way for a $125 million gym along the western wall of UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium. Photograph by Richard Brenneman.
Ohlone leader Wounded Knee, left, prayed Tuesday for Zachary Running Wolf and other activists who are protesting plans to level a grove of oak trees to make way for a $125 million gym along the western wall of UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium. Photograph by Richard Brenneman.

Editorials

Editorial: Oxford/Brower Brouhaha Turns Ugly at the Market

By Becky O’Malley
Friday February 23, 2007
Going to the Tuesday Farmer’s Market is usually a pleasure, but this last Tuesday it was more than a chore, it was an annoyance. It’s become the battleground of choice for those who have differing views about the soon-to-be-launched Brower Center and Oxford Plaza projects. Only the Planet’s opinion pages (see today’s) and the flamemail circuit have seen more skirmishes. -more-

Reader Commentaries

Letters to the Editor

Friday February 23, 2007

Commentary: North Shattuck Plaza, Inc.

By Daniel Caraco
Friday February 23, 2007

Commentary; Stadium Stories Paint Sinister Picture

By Vince Tancreto
Friday February 23, 2007

Commentary: The Oxford/Brower Bait and Switch

By Barbara Gilbert
Friday February 23, 2007

Commentary: Oxford/Brower Is a Good Investment

By Marcy Greenhut
Friday February 23, 2007

Commentary: Opponents Concerns Unfounded

By Kirstin Miller
Friday February 23, 2007

Commentary: Big Projects Need Environmental Impact Reports

By Barry Wofsy
Friday February 23, 2007

Commentary: Attack on Referendum Supporter Was Unfair

By Peter Teichner
Friday February 23, 2007

Molly Ivins Tribute: The Pelosi Revolution

By Phil McArdle
Friday February 23, 2007

Columnists

Column: Undercurrents: Some Thoughts on Sen. Barack Obama’s Presidential Run

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
Friday February 23, 2007

Neighbors Riled About Plans to Develop Spring Mansion

By Dave Weinstein, Special to the Planet
Friday February 23, 2007

John Hudson Thomas’ Legacy

By Dave Weinstein, Special to the Planet
Friday February 23, 2007

Quake Tip of the Week

By Larry Guillot
Friday February 23, 2007

Arts & Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Friday February 23, 2007


The Theater: ‘Sweeny Todd’ at Contra Costa Civic Theatre

By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet
Friday February 23, 2007

The Theater: ‘Cartoon’ Comes to Life at La Val’s

By Ken Bullock, Special to the Planet
Friday February 23, 2007

Events Calendar

Berkeley This Week

Friday February 23, 2007