In a spacious room on the top floor of St. Mark’s Church, just a few blocks form the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way, homeless youth arrive to the rumble of rock music and the scent of hot food wafting from the kitchen. -more-
English playwright Joe Orton lived fast and died young. Beaten to death with a hammer in 1967 at age 34 by his longtime gay lover, he left behind a small body of work, including “Loot” (1965) and the posthumously produced “What the Butler Saw” (1969). -more-
The Oakland Soldiers needed a wakeup call. Leon Powe gave it to them. -more-
A UC Berkeley professor is asking the community to pressure the university not to comply with a CIA decision to take back from libraries a history book revealing the involvement of the United States in the massive killing of Indonesian communists in the 1960s. -more-
The City Council promoted Stephen Barton from “acting” to permanent director of the Housing Department July 24, making him the official head of the agency as it struggles to maintain an affordable housing stock in the midst of what he calls “major social change.” -more-
The mayor won’t meet with Japanese scouts and their local hosts at City Hall after all. The meeting, planned for Monday morning, where Japanese scouts are to present Mayor Shirley Dean with a proclamation from the mayor of Berkeley’s sister city in Japan, will be moved to a private location. -more-
UKIAH — A growing number of medical marijuana users whose backyard pot plants were stolen by thieves or commandeered by police have succeeded in getting insurance companies to reimburse them for the loss. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Two environmental groups released a report and map that warn of the possible destruction to wildlands across the country if President Bush’s energy plan is approved. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Democratic Gov. Gray Davis has raised $5.8 million this year for his re-election bid, bringing his campaign treasury to $30.5 million. -more-
SAN JOSE — A woman who repeatedly left her young children in the trunk of her car while she was at work – and once turned up the radio to drown out one boy’s cries – was sentenced to three months in jail and five months of home detention Tuesday. -more-
WASHINGTON — Consumers, a key force keeping the economy afloat, spent vigorously in June despite rising layoffs and a volatile stock market. Incomes rose modestly. -more-
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LOS ANGELES — Boeing Co. will move 1,100 engineering jobs in its international space station and space shuttle divisions from Southern California to Texas and Florida in an effort to cut costs and locate workers closer to customers, company officials said Tuesday. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Computer products distributor Ingram Micro Inc. reported a $12 million loss in its second quarter because of what it called soft demand throughout the information technology sector. -more-
LOS ANGELES — Toyota Motor Corp. has forged a $100 million marketing alliance with Universal Studios that will link the auto maker with the promotion of theme parks, movies and other aspects of the giant entertainment company. -more-
SANTA MONICA — The party that ran Ralph Nader for president in November actually wasn’t an official national party at all. Instead it was an association of state parties. -more-
Green Party officials renew their bid for national status 08-01-2001
UC official takes Smith College post 07-31-2001
Bay Briefs 07-30-2001
Killings shatter placid area in Sierra Nevadas 07-28-2001
Labor law enforcement funds go up 07-27-2001
BRIEFS 07-26-2001
New haven for homeless youth By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 08-01-2001
Forum 08-01-2001
Arts & Entertainment 08-01-2001
Talent put into ‘Loot’ doesn’t pay off By John Angell Grant Daily Planet correspondent 08-01-2001
Soldiers put on a show against Superstars By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-01-2001
UC professor spearheads effort to stop book recall By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Permanent director for housing department By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Mayor won’t meet with Boy Scouts at City Hall By Judith Scherr Daily Planet staff 08-01-2001
Insurers weigh if stolen medical marijuana is covered The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Report says energy bill would destroy wildlands The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Gov. Davis raises $5.8 million for re-election The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Woman gets three months in jail for leaving children in car trunk The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Consumer spending up despite rising layoffs The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Boeing set to move 1,100 jobs from California to Texas, Florida Staff 08-01-2001
Boeing set to move 1,100 jobs from California to Texas, Florida The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Ingram Micro reports quarterly loss The Associated Press 08-01-2001
Toyota, Universal agree to marketing deal The Associated Press 08-01-2001
New manager takes over Housing Authority By John Geluardi 07-31-2001
Soldiers look sluggish, but win first round game By Jared Green 07-31-2001
Guy Poole 07-31-2001
Forum 07-31-2001
‘The Great Sebastians’ a great effort John Angell Grant 07-31-2001
Larger performance spaces urged for Oxford Street plan By Ben Lumpkin 07-31-2001
Stained glass business still going strong after 25 years By Matthew Lorenz 07-31-2001
BART asks for cooling off period for third union Staff 07-31-2001
About Town Staff 07-31-2001
Energy saving project receives state funding Bay City News 07-31-2001
Day laborers gather to focus on unity The Associated Press 07-31-2001
The quiet time precedes economic action By John Cunniff 07-31-2001
Venture capital investment plunges The Associated Press 07-31-2001
Police Briefs Staff 07-31-2001
Out & About By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-30-2001
‘The Lady’s Not for Burning’ closes theater’s season By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Correspondent 07-30-2001
Summer Recreation Calendar Staff 07-30-2001
Nonprofit to lead city-wide initiatives By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001
Coughlin adds to Cal’s medal count at Worlds Daily Planet Wire Services 07-30-2001
Hundreds rally to protest new youth jail By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 07-30-2001
Berkeley lab retracts discovery of elements The Associated Press 07-30-2001
Berkeley man found shot to death in yard The Associated Press 07-30-2001
Governor puts his weight behind renewable energy By Ben Lumpkin 07-28-2001
Elite 8x2 Tournament hosts nation’s best By Jared Green 07-28-2001
Forum 07-28-2001
Staff 07-28-2001
Jewish Film Festival brings stories to Berkeley By Peter Crimmins 07-28-2001
Staff 07-28-2001
After years of promise, UA Homes slips By Jon Mays 07-28-2001
Sports Shorts Staff 07-28-2001
Click and Clack By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 07-28-2001
Filling up naturally By John Geluardi 07-28-2001
Rallygoers mark ADA anniversary By Daniela Mohor 07-28-2001
Center Street retains early 20th century character By Susan Cerny 07-28-2001
Judge rules in favor of partner of woman killed by dogs The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Energy-efficient appliances selling well The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Scientist claims old data show life signs on Mars The Associated Press 07-28-2001
14-year-old gets 28 years for shooting teacher The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Signs for recession ease despite anemic economy The Associated Press 07-28-2001
Deflated advice leaves poor investors on their own By John Cunniff 07-28-2001
Police briefs Kenyatta Davis 07-28-2001
Cal’s Schott scores a goal in U.S. win over Iceland Daily Planet Wire Services 07-27-2001
Forum 07-27-2001
Web site teaches science of evolution By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-27-2001
Arts & Entertainment 07-27-2001
Neighbors upset over council OK of townhouses By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-27-2001
International class focuses on environmental issues By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-27-2001
Credit union opening doors at new location Staff 07-27-2001
Still no ID on woman found in car Staff, wire reports 07-27-2001
Board to vote on air cleanup plan for Bay Area The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Nurse staffing could cost hospitals millions The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Gov. Davis trims $600 million from budget The Associated Press 07-27-2001
State to audit foster agencies The Associated Press 07-27-2001
As U.S.-Europe tensions grow, talk of isolationism increases The Associated Press 07-27-2001
50 cents is all it takes for toilet fix By Morris and James Carey The Associated Press 07-27-2001
‘Temp Slaves’ sweat their stuff in Berkeley By Sari Friedman Daily Planet Correspondent 07-27-2001
Hewlett-Packard cuts 6,000 more jobs The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Minority homeownership at all-time high The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Foods can contain many hidden allergy triggers The Associated Press 07-27-2001
Last-minute compromise on Beth El plan By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 07-26-2001
Calendar of Events & Activities 07-26-2001
Letters to the Editor 07-26-2001
Arts & Entertainment 07-26-2001
Berkeley Legion finally wins a close one By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2001
Gaining a new reputation By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-26-2001
Cal’s Cope gives mother best present at Worlds Daily Planet Wire Services 07-26-2001
Activists targeting sales of cigarettes By Ben Lumpkin Daily Planet staff 07-26-2001
Berkeley arts groups push for dream center By Jon Mays Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2001
Manufacturer refuses refund of arsenic-laced playground By Daniela Mohor Daily Planet Staff 07-26-2001
A tale of two markets, two contrasting results By John Cunniff The Associated Press 07-26-2001
Housing sales remains steady despite an unstable economy The Associated Press 07-26-2001
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