Computer hackers used the Berkeley Unified School District’s network to transmit pornographic images last year, according state and district officials. -more-
Here’s a conundrum for you. When watching local theater productions, do you look past the rough parts that plague most plays and give the company a break? Or do you hope for a higher level of performance that can be found in other small theater productions? -more-
In a preview of what should be an explosive offense, the Cal women’s soccer team got goals from four different players to win 4-0 against USF in an exhibition game on Thursday. -more-
UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Berdahl said the state’s fiscal crisis will prevent the university from boosting its wage offer to clerical workers, who are set to strike Monday, -more-
OAKLAND – BART officials adopted a fare schedule Thursday in preparation of January’s opening of the five-station extension to the San Francisco International Airport. -more-
What’s in a name? A heck of a lot, according to members of Citizens for an Eastshore State Park, who have worked since 1985 for the preservation of a stretch of coast from the Bay Bridge to Richmond. -more-
The Oakland Police Department says that homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man on Wednesday night in the city's 71st killing of the year. -more-
The Federal Highway Administration will investigate allegations by two Bay Area construction firms that Caltrans violated federal regulations by not meeting goals for minority-owned business participation during the bidding process of the Bay Bridge's east span replacement project. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Creditors of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. have teamed with California power regulators to promote a plan to settle PG&E’s debts that could require millions of customers to keep paying among the nation’s highest electricity rates for an unknown number of years. -more-
SACRAMENTO — For the second time this year, the Assembly advanced legislation Wednesday that would make California the only state to ban smoking by anyone under age 21. -more-
SACRAMENTO — Gone are the good old days of distracted driving, when motorists merely juggled coffee, shaved, read a map, drove with a pet dog in the lap and lit cigarettes for the miles still ahead. -more-
If you’re like most folks, your home is the single biggest investment that you will make in a lifetime. Therefore, it makes good sense to do everything that you can to take good care of it. -more-
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. — Elizabeth Tashjian has spent most of her 89 years trying to prove that nuts are at the very core of human existence. -more-
CLEVELAND – Sitting on the dugout steps before the game, Oakland manager Art Howe glanced at the threatening clouds above Jacobs Field and worried about a postponement. -more-
Bay Area Briefs 08-23-2002
SF-bound flight grounded after traveler sparks flame 08-22-2002
Democrats say college students need state budget 08-21-2002
History 08-20-2002
Legislature proves unable to punish cities that balk at cheaper housing 08-17-2002
School district computers served pornography By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-23-2002
Tell it to the man Vivian Raineri Berkeley 08-23-2002
Death by the Absurd By Ian Stewart Special to the Daily Planet 08-23-2002
Arts Calendar 08-23-2002
Bears hope goal explosion continues all season By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-23-2002
Chancellor can’t satisfy UC clericals By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-23-2002
How to get rid of Saddam Sidney Steinberg Berkeley 08-23-2002
Berkeley-SFO train fee set - Compiled from wire service and staff reports 08-23-2002
A Section 8 complaint Helen Rippier Wheeler Berkeley 08-23-2002
Eastshore state WHAT? Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-23-2002
Man dead after shooting Daily Planet Wire Service 08-23-2002
Feds look at Bay Bridge project civil rights complaints Daily Planet Wire Service 08-23-2002
Regulators to use ratepayer money to pay PG&E debts By Karen Gaudette The Associated Press 08-23-2002
2nd attempt made to raise smoking age 08-23-2002
Inattention at the wheel much more than cell phones By Jim Wasserman The Associated Press 08-23-2002
Paint it By James and Morris Carey The Associated Press 08-23-2002
Conn. woman fighting to save her Nut Museum By Noreen Gillespie The Associated Press 08-23-2002
A’s win ninth straight game By Tom Withers The Associated Press 08-23-2002
Players, owners: There is time to reach a deal By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-23-2002
Strike at UC By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-22-2002
al-Qaida tapes scary viewing Max Alfert 08-22-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-22-2002
Singer/songwriter Scott Kannberg returns home By Mike Dinoffria, Special to the Daily Planet 08-22-2002
Arts Calendar Staff 08-22-2002
Legans may leave Bears Staff Report 08-22-2002
Recycling center wins lease fight with university By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-22-2002
Here’s to Peggy George Kauffman 08-22-2002
Cal Football Notebook Staff 08-22-2002
Telegraph merchants: Philips Lighting Company left us out Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-22-2002
Think again about neutering raccoons Diane Joy 08-22-2002
Sports Shorts Staff 08-22-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-22-2002
Councilmemeber urges support for old City Hall repairs Mim Hawley 08-22-2002
History Staff 08-22-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-22-2002
Crews contain Alameda fire Daily Planet Wire Service 08-22-2002
Oakland drug hotline available in other languages Daily Planet Wire Service 08-22-2002
Rocket blasts off on flight intended to revolutionize launch business By Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press 08-22-2002
Briefs Staff 08-22-2002
Bush due in California to campaign for Simon By Erica Werner, The Associated Press 08-22-2002
Prostitutes corner shops on San Pablo By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Be careful to classify a hate crime Will Youmans, Law Student Boalt School of Law 08-21-2002
Calendar of Community Events & Activities 08-21-2002
Ex-Aggies coach is now Bears’ elder statesman By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Landlords question renter safety program By Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
What’s ‘Holy Blood’ mean? Monroe Pastermack Oakland 08-21-2002
Berkeley High’s Sean Young gives Cal oral commitment By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Go for it on fourth down By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Another chance for peace Josh May, Berkeley 08-21-2002
Berkeley lab wins $15.5 million grant By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-21-2002
Where city housing dollars go Chris Kavanagh, Housing Advisory Commission 08-21-2002
High-speed chase suspect arrested Daily Planet Wire Service 08-21-2002
Bay Area Briefs 08-21-2002
San Jose officials vow to move forward on fire-damaged complex By May Wong The Associated Press 08-21-2002
National average on ACT college test dips By Arlene Levinson The Associated Press 08-21-2002
Glut of imports prompts California king salmon prices to plummet The Associated Press 08-21-2002
Missing $159 million spacecraft orbiting sun, NASA says By Andrew Bridges The Associated Press 08-21-2002
New ground zero viewing wall to be etched with names of victims The Associated Press 08-21-2002
CNN, CBS both paid for al-Qaida video The Associated Press 08-21-2002
Regional district balks at plan to put state in charge of Calif. water By Laura Wides The Associated Press 08-21-2002
The Students are Back By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
Hello, democrats Bruce Joffe 08-20-2002
Out & About Calendar Staff 08-20-2002
Oakland wins 6th straight game, moves closer to 1st place By Tom Withers, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Hate graffiti reported at Jewish eatery By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
Defining indecent Frank Moore 08-20-2002
Williams sits out with hip injury; iffy on future The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Teachers file suit against district By David Scharfenberg, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
Brazil boat takes lead in world sailing championships The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Longtime debate over houseboats settled By Matthew Artz, Daily Planet Staff 08-20-2002
News of the Weird Staff 08-20-2002
Homeless man robs woman Matthew Artz 08-20-2002
Bay Area Briefs Staff 08-20-2002
Bay Area school officials eye cigarette tax The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Fire engulfs construction site of huge San Jose development Staff 08-20-2002
Oakland ‘sideshow’ bill approved by state Assembly Daily Planet Wire Service 08-20-2002
Environmentalists challenge Chevron refinery permit Daily Planet Wire Service 08-20-2002
Yosemite killing jury set to hear closing arguments Brian Melley, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Renewable energy requirement passes key committee By Jennifer Coleman, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Briefs Staff 08-20-2002
Nuclear waste may be an inviting terror target By H. Josef Hebert, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Indiana University ranked top ‘party school’ in nation By Shannon Dininny, The Associated Press 08-20-2002
Counterfeit checks get Orange County man out of jail Staff 08-20-2002
CalPERS board adopts conflict rules The Associated Press 08-20-2002
The sweet success of beekeeping By Brian Kluepfel Special to the Daily Planet 08-19-2002
Saving an art colony Natasha Shawver, Berkeley 08-19-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-19-2002
Long powers A’s in sweep of Sox The Associated Press 08-19-2002
Study shows Bay Area traffic levels down The Associated Press 08-19-2002
More on the Middle East C. Crapotta, C. Crapotta, Berkeley 08-19-2002
Beem him up! Another surprise winner at PGA The Associated Press 08-19-2002
Mud hurled at Eastshore Park discussions Matthew Artz Daily Planet Staff 08-19-2002
Leaving control freaks behind Jane Stillwater, Berkeley 08-19-2002
Port negotiators want Bush to stay out By SIMON AVERY The Associated Press 08-19-2002
Neutering could be the answer to pesky raccoons By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-17-2002
Why UC clericals are ready to strike Susan Peabody Berkeley 08-17-2002
Anna Head was among several remarkable Bay Area women By Susan CernySpecial to the Daily Planet 08-17-2002
Richard Misrach By Peter Crimmins Special to the Daily Planet 08-17-2002
Arts Calendar 08-17-2002
Calendar of Events & Activities 08-17-2002
Baseball union sets Aug. 30 strike date By Ronald Blum The Associated Press 08-17-2002
Council hopeful is off the hook By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet Staff 08-17-2002
Reconsidering our approach to terrorism John M. Hartenstein Berkeley 08-17-2002
A’s victory quick over White Sox By Greg Beacham The Associated Press 08-17-2002
Berkeley-SFO fares proposed - Compiled from staff and wire reports 08-17-2002
Couple wants to keep the pool Jean Johnsen Berkeley 08-17-2002
Tough odds for 3rd mayoral candidate By Kurtis Alexander Daily Planet Staff 08-17-2002
Couple wants to keep the pool Ralph K. Johnsen Berkeley 08-17-2002
Sacramento judge upholds East Bay’s fight for Delta water The Associated Press 08-17-2002
Former Adobe employee arrested for embezzlement 08-17-2002
Computers need tender, loving care, too By Larry Blasko The Associated Press 08-17-2002
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