Citizens have clashed with UC Berkeley once again. -more-
A recent study published in the Journal of Housing Research titled Rent Regulation’s Pricing Effect in the Uncontrolled Sector concludes that rent controls, designed to lower the cost of housing for renters, may have the perverse effect of increasing rents for tenants in the unregulated sector. The study concludes that unregulated rents (such as those for vacancy decontrolled units in Berkeley) are $100 greater than they should be if rent controls were not in effect. -more-
René Magritte was the rugged individualist among surrealist artists and has endured as one of the most interesting. Now the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has a vast retrospective exhibition of some 65 paintings covering his whole mature career, from 1926 until his death in 1967, including many unfamiliar examples from private collections. It offers us a very special opportunity, through September 5th. -more-
The San Francisco Board of Education has decided that the superintendent of the Washington, D.C., school system is the best candidate to lead the San Francisco Unified School District. -more-
The Berkeley High boys volleyball team’s postseason fate, which has hung in the balance since the regular-season finale on May 11, was finally decided on Sunday, as the North Coast Section seeding committee rejected the Yellowjackets’ at-large bid for a playoff spot. -more-
Members of the public will get their chance tonight to tell the City Council what they think about the police communications tower, which some Public Safety Building neighbors are calling the “Eyesore Tower.” -more-
The entire Alameda-Contra Costa Athletic League got a dose of the Panthers’ depth on Saturday, as the St. Mary’s High track and field team dominated the league championship meet, winning both the boys’ and girls’ titles at Piedmont High. -more-
A surreal robbery and kidnapping experience early Friday morning left a Berkeley man with several minor injuries and without his wallet. -more-
The East Bay Community Law Center announced a new partnership last week that serves Alameda County families moving from welfare to work. -more-
Two men stole a car driven by a woman who visited the Berkeley Marina to relax early Sunday morning. -more-
An Oakland man was robbed early Friday morning in a parking lot on Fourth Street. -more-
Man robbed in 4th St. parking lot 05-16-2000
Weekend memorial concert honors Williams’ contributions 05-12-2000
Guns used in separate early-morning robberies 05-11-2000
Former secretary of labor Reich warns against Fed hike in interest rates 05-10-2000
Codornices Creek is center of controversy Judith Scherr 05-16-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-16-2000
Class of 2030 succeeds in local housing market Robert Cabrera 05-16-2000
Museum presents strong exhibit of Magritte works David H. Wright 05-16-2000
’Jackets ready for rematch James Wiseman 05-16-2000
BUSD chief apparently won’t cross Bay Staff 05-16-2000
Berkeley High boys denied NCS spot Staff 05-16-2000
Tower foes given chance to speak out Judith Scherr 05-16-2000
Panthers pick up dual titles Staff 05-16-2000
Unusual robbery reported Rob Cunningham 05-16-2000
Program will assist families move from welfare to work Staff 05-16-2000
Vehicle stolen at gunpoint at Marina Staff 05-16-2000
Addison’s artistic additions Marilyn Claessens 05-15-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-15-2000
Regulating buildings’ heights must be a priority for the city Martha Nicoloff 05-15-2000
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 05-15-2000
Goals pile up for all-stars James Wiseman 05-15-2000
Group honors educator of year Rob Cunningham 05-15-2000
Questions surround district’s pool and East Campus projects Pam Webster 05-15-2000
BHS girls escape EBAL meet with narrow first Staff 05-15-2000
Festival honors Asian heritage Staff 05-15-2000
Who gets lights first? 05-15-2000
Student activist running for seat on Rent Board Judith Scherr 05-15-2000
8 Berkeley artists work on project Marilyn Claessens 05-15-2000
City eyes bond for warm pool Judith Scherr 05-13-2000
Berkeley bats wake up for final run James Wiseman 05-13-2000
Calendar of Events and Activities 05-13-2000
Facts ignored about tritium Gordon Wozniak 05-13-2000
THEATER 05-13-2000
The Children’s Concert Joe Eskenazi 05-13-2000
Bright ideas for major streets Marilyn Claessens 05-13-2000
’Jackets to mix it up today Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2000
Precaution is the best policy Elliot Cohen 05-13-2000
MUSIC VENUES 05-13-2000
Suspect sought in purse snatching Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2000
MUSEUMS 05-13-2000
Daily Planet publisher Mix leaves post Daily Planet Staff 05-13-2000
GALLERIES 05-13-2000
Renovated library to reopen Monday Rob Cunningham 05-12-2000
City Hall errs with tower Rob Browning 05-12-2000
Hurlers get little help in 1-0 final James Wiseman 05-12-2000
Activist gets day in court Judith Scherr 05-12-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-12-2000
’Jackets await NCS selection Staff 05-12-2000
Union, district (mostly) silent on blackout Rob Cunningham 05-12-2000
City considers raising some permit fees Marilyn Claessens 05-12-2000
Arts forum planned Staff 05-12-2000
Tribune to appeal ruling on photos Judith Scherr 05-12-2000
Albright’s rowdy welcome Joe Eskenazi 05-11-2000
Out and About 05-11-2000
Community must push for BFT, BUSD forum Mark Coplan 05-11-2000
THEATER 05-11-2000
Mustangs buck tradition in win Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Protesters criticize U.S. foreign policy, especially toward Iraq Marilyn Claessens and Judith Scherr 05-11-2000
Tritium vs. tritiated water Gene C. Bernardi 05-11-2000
MUSIC VENUES 05-11-2000
BHS volleyball set for crucial season finale Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
BUSD chief makes cut for SF job Rob Cunningham 05-11-2000
MUSEUMS 05-11-2000
Cal basketball rewards 1999 contributor with scholarship Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Council delays affordable housing project Judith Scherr 05-11-2000
GALLERIES 05-11-2000
Cal athletes garner Pac-10 recognition Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Sacramento man killed in accident Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Merchant shot in attempted robbery Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
10-year-old girl hit by van Daily Planet Staff 05-11-2000
Burglars target CDs Marilyn Claessens 05-10-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-10-2000
Learn the facts about low-income housing Helen Rippier Wheeler 05-10-2000
Livermore ace keeps ’Jackets silent James Wiseman 05-10-2000
Blackout in BUSD-BFT dispute Rob Cunningham 05-10-2000
Pac-10 honors ex-Panther Staff 05-10-2000
Canine lovers win at council Judith Scherr 05-10-2000
BHS boys volleyball felled in four games by first-place Foothill Staff 05-10-2000
Albright speech to draw protests Marilyn Claessens 05-10-2000
Superintendent in running for SF job Rob Cunningham 05-10-2000
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