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Flash: Judge Issues Key Ruling in UC Stadium Lawsuit

By Richard Brenneman

Tuesday, December 11

Superior Court Judge Barbara J. Miller handed UC Berkeley a legal setback Monday evening, denying its claimed exemption from state law governing buildings on earthquake faults. -more-

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Cody’s President Steps Down

By Judith Scherr

Tuesday, December 11

Once again, changes are afoot for Cody’s Books, with president and three-decade former owner Andy Ross announcing his retirement as president last week and Hiroshi Kagawa, former CEO of the corporation that bought Cody’s, stepping in as interim president and head of a new ownership group. -more-

Council Weighs Condo Conversion Changes, W. Berkeley Auto Sales

By Judith Scherr

Tuesday, December 11

Like spinning straw into gold, turning apartment buildings into individually owned condominiums could be a dream come true. But the law, intended to benefit property owners, renters-turned homeowners and the city’s affordable housing fund, has yet to turn into anything but a headache, people on various sides of the issue say. -more-

East Bay Green Corridor: Industrial Berkeley’s Salvation or Road to Ruin?

By ZELDA BRONSTEIN By ZELDA BRONSTEIN, Special to the Planet

Tuesday, December 11

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of a two-part series. -more-

W. Berkeley Zone Change on Commission Agenda

By RICHARD BRENNEMAN

Tuesday, December 11

Berkeley planning commissioners Wednesday will tackle the controversial issue of what the city calls a new policy of “limited flexibility” in West Berkeley zoning. -more-

Sea Scout Leader Makes Bail; Police Ask Public’s Assistance

By RICHARD BRENNEMAN

Tuesday, December 11

Suspended Sea Scoutmaster Eugene Austin Evans, charged with multiple counts of abusing youths under his care, was bailed out of jail Friday, pending his arraignment in January. -more-

Barbara Lee Endorses Obama for President

By Judith Scherr

Tuesday, December 11

Landmarks Commission Approves Shattuck Hotel Revamp

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Tuesday, December 11

OUSD Considers Moving Forward with New Complex

By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR

Tuesday, December 11

Q & A With Oakland Councilmember Wilson Riles

By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR

Tuesday, December 11

People’s Park: Competition or Cooperation?

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Tuesday, December 11

Trees vs. Security at Berkeley High School

By RIO BAUCE, Special to the Planet

Tuesday, December 11

YWCA Touches Lives Through the Giving Tree Project

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Tuesday, December 11

Police Blotter

By RIO BAUCE

Tuesday, December 11

Critics Ask for More Time to Consider Lab Projects

By RICHARD BRENNEMAN

Tuesday, December 11

UC Berkeley Laguna Street Extension Nominated for National Register

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Tuesday, December 11

Zoning Board Hears Complaints About Alta Bates Parking Violations

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Tuesday, December 11

In Memoriam: Andrew Imbrie

By Robert P. Commanday, San Francisco Classical Voice

Tuesday, December 11

Governor Comes to Oakland to Boost Foreclosure Project

By J. DOUGLAS ALLEN-TAYLOR

Tuesday, December 11

Andy Ross, left, and Hiroshi Kagawa announced the sale of Cody’s Books to Yohan, Inc. in September 2006. Last week Ross retired as president of Cody’s. Kagawa will serve as interim president.