The U.S. Army’s $3.2 million Armor Adventure Van came to Berkeley High Monday as part of a three-day tour of East Bay High Schools intended to show students what today’s army is all about – and to encourage them to join. -more-
924 Gilman St. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless noted $5; $2 for a year membership. April 6: Link 80, Lucky Strike, 5th Wheel, Kung Fu Chicken; April 7: The Plus Ones, The Evaporators, The Pattern, Dukes of Hamburg, The Goblins/Disgoblins/Skablins/Gothblins; April 13: The Locust, Dead & Gone, Honeysuckle Serontina, Tourettes Latrec, Last Great Liar 525-9926 -more-
The city may have improperly raised the fee for historical landmark review by as much as 10 times the amount prescribed by a city ordinance. -more-
The Committee to Minimize Toxic Waste brought out its big – uh – guitars at a Monday afternoon rally/press conference where their “shut down the labs” message came through in song and speeches. -more-
The UC Theater’s dead. Long live the theater. -more-
SAN DIEGO — Researchers have discovered the sites of 430 former lead smelting factories spread among 35 states, most apparently unknown to government regulatory officials despite the risk they may harbor hazardous levels of the toxic metal. -more-
PRETORIA, South Africa — Pharmaceutical firms suing the South African government say officials have rejected or ignored their offers to provide cheap or free AIDS drugs, countering the country’s claims that it needs to import cheaper generic alternatives because it cannot afford the patented drugs. -more-
In its feverish quest to develop magical electronic devices during the great expansion, America overlooked and bypassed some of the more mundane ingredients of a sound economy. -more-
SAN JOSE — Online auction powerhouse eBay Inc. is telling users their personal data would be shared if eBay is bought out or merges with another company. -more-
MANILA, Philippines — President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered “all-out war” on a band of Muslim extremists Monday, hours after they vowed to behead a U.S. hostage to mark the president’s 54th birthday. -more-
Separatists threaten to behead Oakland man 04-03-2001
Art center gets grant for new school program 04-02-2001
School employees get double back pay 03-31-2001
Saving energy can be tricky with climate control 03-30-2001
Better management may have prevented Tosco refinery fire 03-29-2001
Power regulators approve 46 percent rate hikes 03-28-2001
Army recruit tour makes BHS stop By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 04-03-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-03-2001
Letters to the Editor 04-03-2001
Arts & Entertainment Staff 04-03-2001
Questions over hike in landmark review fees By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 04-03-2001
Rally calls for shut down of tritium lab By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 04-03-2001
Ideas plentiful for the now defunct UC Theater By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 04-03-2001
Research yields 430 former lead smelting sites The Associated Press 04-03-2001
Companies say South Africa spurned cheap AIDS drug The Associated Press 04-03-2001
Eyes on the future, there’re gaps in the past By John Cunniff The Associated Press 04-03-2001
EBay reminds users information could be sold in acquisition The Associated Press 04-03-2001
City commissioner accused of chair kicking By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 04-02-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 04-02-2001
Letters to the Editor 04-02-2001
Arts & Entertainment 04-02-2001
Giambi leads A’s back to favorite status By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 04-02-2001
Leaflets spark controversy outside Berkeley markets By Erika FrickeDaily Planet Staff 04-02-2001
Berkeley gymnasts place well at state championships Staff Report 04-02-2001
Police clarify private lot leaflet policy after incident By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 04-02-2001
Film helps learning community discussion By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 04-02-2001
Searching for Bobby Fischer in Berkeley? By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff 04-02-2001
Interstate 80 to be closed for bridge construction Daily Planet wire report 04-02-2001
Church looking for donations Staff 04-02-2001
Bay Area’s smaller ‘schools within schools’ find success The Associated Press 04-02-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 04-02-2001
Dead dot-coms’ gear ripples through tech economy By Brian Bergstein AP Business Writer 04-02-2001
California’s Asian population continues to grow By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 04-02-2001
Celebration honors César Chávez By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 03-31-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 03-31-2001
Letters to the Editor 03-31-2001
Arts & Entertainment 03-31-2001
’Jackets demolish Richmond Staff 03-31-2001
Teachers told they’re leading way to bottom By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 03-31-2001
Sports shorts Staff 03-31-2001
Berkeley census shows Hispanic, Asian communities grow By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 03-31-2001
Natural disasters change a neighborhood By Susan Cerny 03-31-2001
UC Berkeley research shows eye function Daily Planet wire services 03-31-2001
Power regulators must decide whose energy bill will go up The Associated Press 03-31-2001
Amid mixed emotions, AIDS quilt leaves S.F. The Associated Press 03-31-2001
New suburbs swell as residents seek cheaper housing The Associated Press 03-31-2001
Decorative moldings can spruce up your home By James and Morris Carrey The Associated Press 03-31-2001
Prosecutors don’t want TV coverage of SLA trial The Associated Press 03-31-2001
Institutional buying rules the market The Associated Press 03-31-2001
Sometimes meat loaf, mashed potatoes are OK By John Cunniff The Associated Press 03-31-2001
No question too invasive at bankruptcy hearings The Associated Press 03-31-2001
Summer gas prices may jump The Associated Press 03-31-2001
Airline unions high and flying strong The Associated Press 03-31-2001
’Jackets break through for first league win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-30-2001
Letters to the Editor 03-30-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 03-30-2001
People protest for ownership of utility By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 03-30-2001
Cal rugby avenges only loss Daily Planet Wire Services 03-30-2001
Youth violence at BHS exaggerated By Sade Bonilla 03-30-2001
Sunshine Ordinance pulled from agenda By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 03-30-2001
Nonprofit helps cops discipline juveniles By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 03-30-2001
Energy costs and politics escalate in California The Associated Press 03-30-2001
California Census shows 1 in 3 is Hispanic The Associated Press 03-30-2001
Pipe sound may not be serious but needs to be checked The Associated Press 03-30-2001
No nonsense choices for gardening By Jane Berger The Associated Press 03-30-2001
Jupiter moons show volcanic plumes The Associated Press 03-30-2001
Education, training stressed to battle hate crimes The Associated Press 03-30-2001
Democrats gather, prepare for campaign 2002 The Associated Press 03-30-2001
No change, no problem / Go ahead and charge that candy bar and soda from the machine The Associated Press 03-30-2001
Gateway plans on shutting 27 stores to help bottom line The Associated Press 03-30-2001
Market Table 03-30-2001
Market Table 03-30-2001
Souders pitches ’Jackets to win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-29-2001
Medical pot plan allows 10 plants By John GeluardiDaily Planet Staff 03-29-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 03-29-2001
State-assisted suicide: the execution and triumph of Robert Massie By Michael A. Kroll Pacific News Service 03-29-2001
Souders pitches ’Jackets to win By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 03-29-2001
Bears can’t hold on to lead against Pacific, lose in 13th By Ralph Gaston Daily Planet Correspondent 03-29-2001
High Court ponders marijuana issue The Associated Press 03-29-2001
Letters to the Editor 03-29-2001
Braun signs four-year extension Staff Report 03-29-2001
Parking permit restrictions tightened By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 03-29-2001
Parents educated on BHS pitfalls By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 03-29-2001
Judges say threats against abortion doctors protected The Associated Press 03-29-2001
Critics claim medical waste incinerator still spews toxins The Associated Press 03-29-2001
Popular author making Berkeley appearance By Sari Friedman 03-29-2001
Internet shakeout lowers S.F. office rents The Associated Press 03-29-2001
Market Brief 03-29-2001
More showing of irrational exuberance By John Cunniff The Associated Press 03-29-2001
Home improvement firm fires 2,600 workers The Associated Press 03-29-2001
John Muir school teaches in tune By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet Staff 03-28-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 03-28-2001
Dead trees resemble the communications tower fiasco By Elliot Cohen 03-28-2001
Ideas diverse to keep pedestrians safer By Erika Fricke Daily Planet Staff 03-28-2001
Letters to the Editor 03-28-2001
Public works crew drills into gas main By John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff 03-28-2001
POLICE LOGS 03-28-2001
Researchers urge changes to boost affordable housing Daily Planet wire services 03-28-2001
State committee set to study chromium 6 in drinking water SThe Associated Press 03-28-2001
School shooting suspects appear in court The Associated Press 03-28-2001
Death row inmate executed, hundreds protest The Associated Press 03-28-2001
Grand jury indicts two lawyers in dog attack The Associated Press 03-28-2001
Racial profiling claimed against LAPD The Associated Press 03-28-2001
Tech money flood turns into trickle The Associated Press 03-28-2001
market watch 03-28-2001
Disney plans to cut 4,000 full-time jobs The Associated Press 03-28-2001
Study challenges ‘crack baby’ phenomenon The Associated Press 03-28-2001
Law school admissions ruled unconstitutional The Associated Press 03-28-2001
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