Author sets latest novel in Berkeley
Jake Fuchs has recently published his second mystery novel in the Nursery School Murders series: “The Death of a Prof.” -more-
Jake Fuchs has recently published his second mystery novel in the Nursery School Murders series: “The Death of a Prof.” -more-
The Daily Planet received a copy of the following statement delivered to the Board of Education Dec. 19. -more-
It was a meeting of the minds. And these days, the minds tend to meet on the sticky question of small schools. -more-
For residents who can’t get enough of watching city politics in action, Berkeley Community Media is expanding its cable access service to Channel 78 beginning Jan. 1. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Travelers shuffling through airport security lines during this busy travel time are being serenaded by mariachi bands and wowed by magicians as airports attempt to ease impatience and stress. -more-
LAS VEGAS — The story of American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh has stirred memories for a Las Vegas man who earned a Bronze Star investigating a treason case during the Korean War. -more-
NEW YORK — The American who was captured fighting with the Taliban in Afghanistan once met with Osama bin Laden while living in a terrorist training camp near Kandahar, a published report said. -more-
WALDPORT, Ore. — The two children found dead here in recent days were probably brother and sister, and their deaths were not accidental, authorities said Sunday. -more-
TAHOE CITY— Feet and feet of early season snow are helping to boost the winter ski season in Tahoe, which had gotten off to a slow start. -more-
FORT ORD — A dispute over air pollution and endangered species has left the U.S. Army unable to continue cleaning up this decommissioned military base, where rockets, grenades, mortars, bullets and other potentially lethal scrap lie unexploded in the brush. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Online help-wanted site HotJobs.com Monday gave Monster.com’s owner 72 hours to top a $436 million takeover bid from Yahoo! Inc., setting the stage for a bidding war between rival suitors that run two of the Web’s most popular destinations. -more-
HotJobs sets deadline for Monster.com to top Yahoo’s bid 12-26-2001
San Francisco offers end-of-year hotel deals to attract business 12-24-2001
Wave pedestrian flag – and be alert 12-21-2001
Former San Jose Mercury News publisher to teach at UC Berkeley grad school 12-21-2001
Border Patrol agent accused of molesting girl immigrant 12-20-2001
It’s raining – seniors need bus shelters 12-20-2001
Author sets latest novel in Berkeley By Mary Barrett Special to the Daily Planet 12-26-2001
Guy Poole 12-26-2001
Study small schools seriously, now – not some future time Barry Fike Berkeley Federation of Teachers president 12-26-2001
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School, and city officials confer on small schools By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-26-2001
Poshman’s shoes big ones to fill Bob Howard Berkeley 12-26-2001
More local broadcasting begins Jan. 1 By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-26-2001
Airport lines made merrier by mariachi bands and magicians By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 12-26-2001
American Taliban case stirs up memories for Bronze Star veteran The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Report: John Walker Lindh met bin Laden The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Police say deaths of two children were no accident The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Deep, fresh snow at Tahoe ski resorts attracts thousands The Associated Press 12-26-2001
Nature and military clash over disputed cleanup on unused base The Associated Press 12-26-2001
‘Can-do’ attitude benefits school recycling By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Crusaders too big, too strong for ’Jackets By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-24-2001
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More applause for Barbara Lee Michael Steinberg Berkeley 12-24-2001
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Jammed meters drain city coffers By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Cal women fall to ASU Daily Planet Wire Services 12-24-2001
How much is a life worth? Leuren Moret Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission 12-24-2001
How to tell the ‘greatest story ever told’ By Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 12-24-2001
Berkeley shows holiday spirit Marci Jordan, Executive Director Berkeley Emergency Food and Housing Project 12-24-2001
Former Mercury News publisher named fellow at Cal Bay City New Service 12-24-2001
No honest articles in the Daily Planet John Herbert Berkeley 12-24-2001
Emeryville Police seeking Saturday shooting suspect Staff 12-24-2001
S.F.’s new public toilets plagued with problems The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Bay Briefs Staff 12-24-2001
After Sept. 11, life goes on, but differently By Michelle Locke Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Campaign ads to start pouring into homes with the new year By Alexa Haussler Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Orange County to become first area to use Global Positioning to track sex offenders The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Police ID suicidal killer’s victim The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Gap falls into deeper hole during slow holiday shopping season By Michael Liedtke AP Business Writer 12-24-2001
California farmers struggle to stay profitable as prices tumble The Associated Press 12-24-2001
Chinese TV station sale highlights growing pains in ethnic media By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer 12-24-2001
Board says no to latest small schools plan Staff 12-21-2001
Out & About Calendar Staff 12-21-2001
Ask St. Pete George Kauffman 12-21-2001
Is the 30th anniversary ceramic? By Jennifer Dix, Daily Planet Correspondent 12-21-2001
Arts & Entertainment Calendar Staff 12-21-2001
Tedford hires CFL mainstay as offensive coordinator Staff 12-21-2001
Transit future could become ‘Light rail with rubber wheels’ By Hank Sims, Daily Planet staff 12-21-2001
Problem teacher – many must share blame Heather Jacobsen 12-21-2001
BHS-Riordan game a chance to donate By Jared Green, Daily Planet Staff 12-21-2001
Fans line up to see ‘Lord’ By Martha Irvine, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Neighborhood preservation, affordable housing in plan By John Geluardi, Daily Planet staff 12-21-2001
Emissions may be hazardous Pamela Sihvola, and Barbara George, 12-21-2001
Somber, scary films rule field of Golden Globe nominees By David Germain, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Voice of the fan Will Kruse 12-21-2001
A tribute to Tanya Mandel By Bill Mandel 12-21-2001
Correcting the record on ozone Ezra Wood 12-21-2001
Sports this weekend Staff 12-21-2001
Need more than cops to stop the cruising Name withheld by request 12-21-2001
AC Transit will operate buses on a Sunday Schedule on Christmas Planet wire services 12-21-2001
California should advertise its beauty Charles Smith 12-21-2001
Two accidents in one week’s time at Russell-Claremont intersection By Judith Scherr, Daily Planet staff 12-21-2001
Potent storm rakes Sierra By Tom Gardner, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Stanford breaks ties with controversial surgeons The Associated Press 12-21-2001
A season to share Staff 12-21-2001
Santa Cruz newspaper may be on the market The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Bay Area Briefs Staff 12-21-2001
Bay Guardian cans its longtime sex columnist The Associated Press 12-21-2001
S.F. to get TV feed of Moussaoui trial By Jesse Holland, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Defense rests without calling witnesses in Ringling Bros. elephant abuse case By Brian Bergstein, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Hearing for trio accused in five deaths expected to wrap up By Kim Curtis, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
On the House Repairing a cabinet door By James and Morris Carey by James and Morris Carey 12-21-2001
On the House Tip of the Week by James and Morris Carey 12-21-2001
You can judge good gardeners by their gloves By Lee Reich, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Number of Nevada children living in poverty on decline By Lisa Snedeker The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Recording Academy president says there is no Grammy blacklist The Associated Press 12-21-2001
John Walker Lindh defends terrorists in taped interview By Christopher Newton The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Alaska Airlines escapes charges for maintenance irregularities The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dizzy from morphine and weary from battle, American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh said in an interview soon after his capture that he had been a part o The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Five seriously hurt in Lancaster prison riot By Christina Almeida, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Family, friends mourn teen’s exercise death The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Settlement approved in Angels Flight accident The Associated Press 12-21-2001
LA City Council approves $400,000 for Democratic Convention litigation costs The Associated Press 12-21-2001
LA warns against overuse of antibiotics The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Man accused of sending white powder to co-worker The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Unions, not Claremont employer, delivers turkeys Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 12-20-2001
Hill off to a hot start for ’Jackets in ACCAL By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 12-20-2001
Guy Poole 12-20-2001
Boycott Berkeley? or maybe Marin.... Gray Brechin Berkeley 12-20-2001
Boycott Berkeley? or maybe Marin.... Gray Brechin Berkeley 12-20-2001
A peek at small schools across the bay By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff 12-20-2001
Boycott Berkeley? or maybe Marin.... Robin Rowe Partner, MovieEditor.com Richmond 12-20-2001
City Council approves three draft plan elements By John Geluardi Daily Planet staff 12-20-2001
Correcting the record on Nevo project Zelda Bronstein President, Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association 12-20-2001
Class Notes David Scharfenberg 12-20-2001
Need plain talk on rent issues Theresa Traynor Berkeley 12-20-2001
Ex-topless dancer charged with Web-stalking ex-lover The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Kudos for flags Dennis A. Cavagnaro Oakland 12-20-2001
Dick Clark files suit against Recording Academy president By Anthonly Breznican The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Support balanced approach to parking issue Jennifer K. Avery Berkeley, 12-20-2001
Capital legislator leads sprawl tour for new tax-sharing bill By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Group proposes constitutional amendment to help public records requests By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Sales tax increase eyed as California considers terrorism costs By Don Thompson The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Fatal big rig crash closes Route 99 By Alexa Haussler The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Prosecution begins in slaying of Las Vegas teen By Chelsea J. Carter The Associated Press 12-20-2001
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Scientists support climate research role for Biosphere 2 By Arthur H. Rothstein The Associated Press 12-20-2001
A drop-in celebration Guy Poole Daily Planet staff 12-20-2001
McGee Avenue woman mistakes spilled detergent for anthrax Hank Sims Daily Planet staff 12-20-2001
Researchers find why red wine helps fight hardening of arteries By Alex Dominguez The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Ibuprofen cancels out positive effects of aspirin and vice versa By Jeff Donn The Associated Press 12-20-2001
HP lawyer denies leaders threatening to resign By Brian Bergstein The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Report says broadband users top 21 million in November The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Calpine will raise $400 million in private placement of debt Staff 12-20-2001
Mumia’s lawyers ask appeals court for a new trial By Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press 12-20-2001
Throttle part blamed for crashes in older small planes The Associated Press 12-20-2001
California home sale prices keep setting records By Simon Avery The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Enron’s California customers analyze their power options By Karen Gaudette, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
L.A. firm to build arena in Millennium Dome, U.K. By Simon Avery, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Audit finds major shortcomings, billions in hidden costs in power contracts By Jim Wasserman, The Associated Press 12-21-2001
Juniper down 18 percent after revenue, profit warning The Associated Press 12-21-2001