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City copes with tragedy

By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff
Saturday September 15, 2001

With attacks in mind, city searches for normalcy -more-



Calendar of Events & Activities

Staff
Saturday September 15, 2001


Saturday, Sept. 15

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Fly a flag, Berkeley

David Gee
Saturday September 15, 2001

Editor: -more-



ArtsWeekend

Saturday September 15, 2001

924 Gilman Street Sept. 15: Tragedy, Run For Your Fucking Life, Funeral, plus assorted punk rock movies: Behind the Screams, Brainbox, Kamala’s Revenge and others; Sept. 16: 5 p.m. The Influents, The Thumbs, One Time Angels, Agent 51; Sept. 21: Slow Gherkin, 78 RPMS, Enemy You, Wisecracker; Sept. 23: 5 p.m. Subtonix, Running Ragged, (+t.b.a.); Sept. 28: Erase Errata, The Intima, Ibobuki, (+t.b.a.); Sept. 29: DS-13, Beware, Blown To Bits, (+t.b.a.); Most shows are $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. -more-



Message of cancellation from the Arab Film Festival

Saturday September 15, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO - The organizers of the Arab Film Festival would like to express their sadness around Tuesday’s tragic events in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh. These tragic events affect all Americans, including Arab-Americans. The Arab Film Festival extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims. It is very regrettable that so many innocent individuals have lost their lives or have been injured. -more-



Logan piles on big plays to beat ’Jackets

By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff
Saturday September 15, 2001

Berkeley scores first touchdown of season in loss -more-



Community claims victory in tritium facility closure

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday September 15, 2001

Causing a citywide sigh of relief, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory officials announced Friday that the lab’s radioactive tritium facility has lost funding and will close by early December. -more-



Letter from Bhutan

Tshewang Dendup Thimphu, Bhutan,
Saturday September 15, 2001

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Cal soccer games set for Monday

Daily Planet Wire Services
Saturday September 15, 2001

Both California soccer teams were scheduled to play Bay Area teams on the road Sunday. Due to Tuesday’s national tragedy, both games have been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 17. -more-



Campus stands with Muslims

By Chris O'Connell Special to the Daily Planet
Saturday September 15, 2001

While there have been many reports of insults and crimes against Muslims in the wake of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, members of the UC Berkeley community stood in solidarity with the Muslim community Friday afternoon. -more-



A Sikh mourns the tragedy, fears blind hate

Narinder Singh
Saturday September 15, 2001

The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to friends and fellow Americans: -more-



Beth El synagogue-school compromise called ‘miraculous’

By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff
Saturday September 15, 2001

After a contentious two-year land-use battle, the City Council approved a “miraculous” compromise between a coalition of environmentalists and a group of neighbors that opposed a proposal to build a synagogue, school and social hall at 1301 Oxford St. -more-



GTU community searches for answers

Saturday September 15, 2001

The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to members of the Graduate Theological Union Community: -more-



Old City Hall a symbol of Berkeley’s essence

By Susan Cerny
Saturday September 15, 2001

Historians, preservationists, urban planners, and tourist boards search for symbols to identify the essence of a built environment. In Paris it is the Eiffel Tower, in San Francisco it is the Transamerica pyramid, for the Bay Area it is the Golden Gate Bridge. -more-



Features

Judge OKs venue change

By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer
Saturday September 15, 2001

SAN FRANCISCO – Acknowledging it would be “extremely difficult” to find a fair and impartial jury here, a judge agreed Friday to move the trial of Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel outside San Francisco. -more-


Frantic final day for 2001 legislative session

By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer
Saturday September 15, 2001

SACRAMENTO – A $200 million program to help the state’s neediest schools won approval Friday as the California Legislature rushed to pass hundreds of bills. -more-


Pros and cons of front wheel drive

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi
Saturday September 15, 2001

Dear Tom and Ray: -more-


Wall Street faces uncertainty when trading resumes

By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer
Saturday September 15, 2001

NEW YORK — When Wall Street resumes trading — presumably on Monday — the stock market will face extraordinary circumstances and even greater uncertainty than usual. -more-


Editorial

Unknown number of FBI agents to protect airports

Bay City News Service
Saturday September 15, 2001

The San Francisco division of the FBI said today that agents will be placed at all three major Bay Area airports as a precaution. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

Unknown number of FBI agents to protect airports 09-15-2001

Handgun safety bill sent to governor 09-14-2001

President Bush brands attacks ‘acts of war’ 09-13-2001

Red Cross Blood Bank overloaded with eager donors 09-12-2001

Community Action Team set to present findings on city’s health 09-11-2001

Schools supporter gets day named after him 09-10-2001

News

City copes with tragedy By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 09-15-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-15-2001

Fly a flag, Berkeley David Gee 09-15-2001

ArtsWeekend 09-15-2001

Message of cancellation from the Arab Film Festival 09-15-2001

Logan piles on big plays to beat ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-15-2001

Community claims victory in tritium facility closure By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-15-2001

Letter from Bhutan Tshewang Dendup Thimphu, Bhutan, 09-15-2001

Cal soccer games set for Monday Daily Planet Wire Services 09-15-2001

Campus stands with Muslims By Chris O'Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-15-2001

A Sikh mourns the tragedy, fears blind hate Narinder Singh 09-15-2001

Beth El synagogue-school compromise called ‘miraculous’ By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-15-2001

GTU community searches for answers 09-15-2001

Old City Hall a symbol of Berkeley’s essence By Susan Cerny 09-15-2001

Judge OKs venue change By Kim Curtis Associated Press Writer 09-15-2001

Frantic final day for 2001 legislative session By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 09-15-2001

Pros and cons of front wheel drive By Tom and Ray Magliozzi 09-15-2001

Wall Street faces uncertainty when trading resumes By Amy Baldwin AP Business Writer 09-15-2001

Kennedy plans new project By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-14-2001

Out & About Staff 09-14-2001

Beyond bin Laden – why are we so hated? William O. Beeman Pacific News Service 09-14-2001

’Jackets’ tough preseason continues against Logan By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001

Berkeley comic shows the lighter side of temping By Peter Crimmins Daily Planet Correspondent 09-14-2001

Arts and Entertainment Calendar Staff 09-14-2001

No new fast food on San Pablo Avenue, commission advises By Hank Sims Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001

Call for help in promoting peace Suzan Bollich 09-14-2001

Panthers look to fix problems, rebound against El Cerrito By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-14-2001

Muslims cautious despite positive UC reaction By Sasha Khokha Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001

Motivations are comprehensible George Palen 09-14-2001

Cal-Rutgers football game rescheduled for Nov. 23 Daily Planet Wire Services 09-14-2001

Motivations are comprehensible By Kimberlee Keala Bortfield Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001

Enron Corp. agrees to turn over documents to Senate investigators By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001

Campus Muslim students braced for backlash By Malcolm Gay and Turaya Bryant Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001

Berkeley High teens sorting out emotions after attack By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-14-2001

Critics call redistricting plans too pro-incumbent By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001

U.S. response to terror attacks raises legal issues By Martha Mendoza AP National Writer 09-14-2001

Lawsuits targeting airline industry expected over terrorist hijackings By David Kravets Associated Press Writer 09-14-2001

Don’t let sprinkler systems leave you high and dry Associated Press report 09-14-2001

Sweeheart deal for San Francisco Barbie The Associated Press 09-14-2001

Officials silent on building delays By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-13-2001

Cal cancels all games through weekend Staff 09-13-2001

Guy Poole 09-13-2001

Nightmare begins for American Arabs Corey Wade 09-13-2001

Staff 09-13-2001

Alta Bates Summit plan to consolidate meets opposition Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-13-2001

Cal golf finishes fourth in North Carolina Staff 09-13-2001

Change is up to us Redwood Mary Berkeley 09-13-2001

Therapists offer free help for stress Staff 09-13-2001

Berkeley high school games on schedule Staff 09-13-2001

Reflections on a day of great tragedy Tom Lent Berkeley 09-13-2001

Lawrence Livermore Labs beef up security after terror attacks By Bruce Gerstman Special to the Daily Planet 09-13-2001

Tragic event no reason for more military dollars Bruce Joffe Oakland 09-13-2001

Police Briefs Staff 09-13-2001

Authorities focus on several terrorist groups By Karen Gullo Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001

Help for kid and adult stress stress Staff 09-13-2001

State lawmakers begin final days with memorial service By Jennifer Kerr Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001

Major bill action by California Legislature Associated Press 09-13-2001

State economy will suffer from attacks, economists say By Gary Gentile AP Business Writer 09-13-2001

Attacks could trigger temporary energy price hikes By Karen Gaudette Associated Press Writer 09-13-2001

Former Cal rugby player among hijacking victims By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-13-2001

Mourners gather at vigil By John Geluardi and Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001

Calendar of Events & Activities Staff 09-12-2001

City, schools, university react quickly to attacks By Judith Scherr, Hank Sims and John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001

Bush says terrorists will be brought to justice Staff 09-12-2001

Professors warn against drawing early conclusions By Rachel Searles and Jason Allen Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

Mother of San Francisco victim believes son died a hero By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001

Tragedy hits close to home for many of city’s residents Staff 09-12-2001

Fireman, canine companion flying east to assist in rescue By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 09-12-2001

Pearl Harbor comparisons may be off base By Chris O’Connell Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

Airport screeners on the bottom of the employment heap Gina Comparini Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

Former Secretary of State Shultz: ‘retaliate vigorously’ Staff 09-12-2001

Arab-Americans report threats in wake of attacks Staff 09-12-2001

Attacks send wave of fear through California By Chelsea J. Carter Associated Press Writer 09-12-2001

Attacks may push teetering U.S. economy into recession By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer 09-12-2001

Attacks could have long-term impact on world markets By Carole-Anne Elliott Special to the Daily Planet 09-12-2001

City attorney upholds bicycle restrictions By John GeluardiDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001

Guy Poole 09-11-2001

New hope for new ally Richard Berkeley Berkeley 09-11-2001

Staff 09-11-2001

Maio speaks out on Commissioner Craig’s dismissal By Hank SimsDaily Planet staff 09-11-2001

It just ain’t necessarily so Michael Larridi Berkeley 09-11-2001

City Council returns to work tonight By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-11-2001

Jr. college cuts hurting at Laney Lily Leung Alameda 09-11-2001

Elephant mother kills own baby at Oakland Zoo Associated Press 09-11-2001

Leave our Social Security alone Dorothy Headley Berkeley 09-11-2001

Sexual exploitation of children at record high By Clauder Marx Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Tradeoffs for preserving shore Paul Kamen Chair, Berkeley Waterfront Commission 09-11-2001

Democrats’ dispute threatens to leave redistricting to court By Steve Lawrence Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Nevada’s agricultural boss concerned with medical marijuana By Scott Sonner Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Lawmaker believes Bush won’t fight effort to end ban on travel to Cuba By Traci Carl Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

US cooperation with Peru, Colombia still in limbo By Ken Guggenheim Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Police investigating shooting death of Emeryville resident Bay City News 09-11-2001

Assembly restores funding to community colleges Associated Press 09-11-2001

Starbucks denies use of ephedrine in tea Associated Press 09-11-2001

Districts must show ‘diligent search’ for credentialed teachers Associated Press 09-11-2001

Qwest Communications to cut 4,000 jobs By Jon SarcheAssociated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Choking hazards for children persist in marketplace By Darlene Superville Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Tougher standards on arsenic sought By John Heilprin Associated Press Writer 09-11-2001

Vista College has more interest and fewer funds By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet Correspondent 09-10-2001

out and about Staff 09-10-2001

Ferry projects could funnel money away from existing systems Steve Geller 09-10-2001

Arts Staff 09-10-2001

Brigham Young runs away from hapless Bears By Greg Beacham Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001

Pension plan is shrinking police forces By Kerry Eleveld Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2001

Rose Garden architect also designed Berkeley’s Aquatic Park Michael Levy 09-10-2001

St. Mary’s offense sputters against Dragons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2001

St. Mary’s offense sputters against Dragons By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-10-2001

Watershed festival celebrates poetry By Rachel Searles Special to the Daily Planet 09-10-2001

Ferry system should start small, grow slowly Staff 09-10-2001

Cal men lose another in final minutes Daily Planet Wire Services 09-10-2001

Daily Planet staff Staff 09-10-2001

Scott Newman Scott Newman 09-10-2001

Sports Shorts Daily Planet Wire Services 09-10-2001

Transit week is under way Daily Planet staff 09-10-2001

Revised State Assembly districting plan released By Jennifer Coleman Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001

Ex-guard suspected of another killing spree By Don Thompson Associated Press Writer 09-10-2001

The next big thing may be very, very small By Matthew Fordahl AP Technology Writer 09-10-2001

New library director honored By Jeffrey Obser Daily Planet correspondent 09-09-2001

Out and About Staff 09-09-2001

Idealism: a viable alternative in today’s media world? By Norman Solomon Creators Syndicate 09-09-2001

Ensemble uses stories to bring town to life By Maryann Maslan Daily Planet Correspondent 09-09-2001

Fullerton wins on penalty kick in 110th minute 924 Gilman Sept. 8: Lab Rats, Relative; Most shows $5 and start at 8 p.m. unless noted. 924 Gilman St. 525-9926 Albatross Pub Sept. 11: Mad & Eddie Duran Jazz Duo; Sept. 13: Kenji “El Lebrijano” Flamenc By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2001

Attorney files suit against Eviction Defense Center By Hank Sims Daily Planet correspondent 09-09-2001

People, not guns, are responsible Romila Khanna 09-09-2001

Arts Staff 09-09-2001

Foothill blasts ’Jackets 37-0 Daily Planet Staff By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Staff Daily Planet Staff 09-09-2001

Recycled water may be used in west Berkeley parks, businesses By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001

Cal women hold on to early lead, beat No. 17 Longhorns Daily Planet Wire Services 09-09-2001

5 & 10-cent stores once essential features of American main streets By Susan Cerny 09-09-2001

CHP car chase ends in gunfire By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001

Robert McAfee Brown, leader of liberation theology movement dead at 81 Associated Press 09-09-2001

Firecrackers may have caused Thursday’s blaze By Kenyatte Davis Daily Planet staff 09-09-2001

Activists seeking apologies for Japanese wartime atrocities By Justin Pritchard Associated Press Writer 09-09-2001

Mexican laborers hope Fox, Bush summit yields tangible results Malcolm Gay Special to the Daily Planet 09-09-2001

Chevron, Texaco merger awaits shareholders’ approval By Jennifer Loven Associated Press Writer 09-09-2001

Panel finds no evidence that substance causes cancer Associated Press 09-09-2001