Berkeley as they want to be
When naked people, cheerleaders, fire breathers, motorized couches, Darth Vader and the mayor all get together it can only mean one thing: the annual How Berkeley Can You Be? parade. -more-
When naked people, cheerleaders, fire breathers, motorized couches, Darth Vader and the mayor all get together it can only mean one thing: the annual How Berkeley Can You Be? parade. -more-
The pollsters have already stolen this year’s presidential election. -more-
Total systematic failure. -more-
The agenda of this week’s City Council meeting will have an unusual item – the agenda itself, and whether meeting procedures can be improved. -more-
Cutting the defense budget and investing in local communities is the best way to ensure that the United States remains the world’s most powerful nation, a group of national and local activists said at a public policy forum Saturday. -more-
Broncos gain 396 yards on the ground in 48-7 win -more-
Kids romped and jumped on inflated trampolines, while their elders strolled about – hundreds of them – hugging neighbors, moving to music, shelling out a few greenbacks here and for the latest in African garb, or a few dollars there for barbecue, noodles or even a psychic reading. -more-
If people judge you by the car you drive, the jury is out on Philo Northup. -more-
SAN FRANCISCO — Guitars screeched from the rooftops and street corners across the city in protest Saturday as somber musicians inside the Downtown Rehearsal building packed up their guitars and gear, eviction notices in hand. -more-
LOS ANGELES — President Clinton predicted Sunday that Democrats could win a slim majority in the House but still will have to get along with the Republicans. -more-
SANTA ANA — In an effort to keep its lines moving, the Department of Motor Vehicles has ignored safeguards and issued fraudulent drivers’ licenses, allowing thieves to steal identities and borrow money in the name of unsuspecting victims, investigators said. -more-
SACRAMENTO — For the first time, Gov. Gray Davis has allowed the release of a convicted murderer, a battered woman who shot her boyfriend in 1986 after he threatened to kill her, her son and her unborn child. -more-
WEST SACRAMENTO — Rarely a day goes by that Victoria Williams’ two children, ages 1 and 2, do not try to wriggle out of their car seats. -more-
James Elliott, the former director of the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive has died. He was 76. -more-
Former UC Berkeley Art Museum, Archive director dies at 76 09-25-2000
Home health worker gets love, but no benefits 09-23-2000
Probe into fatal fire still is inconclusive 09-21-2000
Voucher benefits examined for state experiment 09-20-2000
Prosecutors urge court to allow SLA history in case 09-19-2000
Berkeley as they want to be By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-25-2000
Pollster diminish effect of presidential campaigns By Richard Rodriguez Pacific News Service 09-25-2000
Offense sputters in Bears’ loss By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000
Council plans to scrutinize agenda policy By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000
UCLA upset by Oregon’s ‘Quack Attack’ 09-25-2000
Social investment helps U.S. security By Olga R. Rodríguez Special To The Daily Planet 09-25-2000
Yellowjackets can’t stop Dos Palos rushing attack By Tuukka Hess Daily Planet Correspondent 09-25-2000
San Pablo association celebrates 50 years By Judith Scherr Daily Planet Staff 09-25-2000
Sports shorts Staff 09-25-2000
ArtCar festival an avant-garde success By Ana Campoy Special To The Daily Planet 09-25-2000
Musicians protest dot-com takeover of space The Associated Press 09-25-2000
Clinton pursues conservation, campaign cash The Associated Press 09-25-2000
Thieves using lax DMV policies to get fake licenses The Associated Press 09-25-2000
Parole for battered woman convicted of murder Ok’d The Associated Press 09-25-2000
Child car booster seat requirement toughens State could mandate children be 6 years or 60 pounds State could mandate children be The Associated Press 09-25-2000
School Board Details Bond Measure By William InmanDaily Planet Staff 09-23-2000
Bears can’t upset Bruins By Tim Haran Daily Planet Correspondent 09-23-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-23-2000
Letter to the editor 09-23-2000
Candidates court gay/lesbian Demos By Annelise Wunderlich Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000
Panthers smother DeAnza By Sean Gates Daily Planet Correspondent 09-23-2000
Section 8 faces crisis Special to the Daily Planet By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-23-2000
Cal’s Ervin golden in Sydney The Associated Press 09-23-2000
City Council delays its Swink house decision By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-23-2000
Libraries, dot-coms compete for their personnel By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000
Waiting tables, working for dreams By Bret Sigler Special to the Daily Planet 09-23-2000
Local AIDS workers, activists to protest controversial group’s lucrative medical marijuana club The Associated Press 09-23-2000
UCs refuse to block Napster on campus Staff 09-23-2000
Davis vetoes bike registration bill The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Power trouble in San Diego just the beginning The Associated Press 09-23-2000
California county becomes hotbed of intrigue The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Scientists call for an end to state’s ban on human cloning research The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Scientist’s supporters seek pardon The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Dentist traded treatment for tax breaks from IRS The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Calif. man fined for selling pot on Internet The Associated Press 09-23-2000
“Dr. Laura” may be canceled due to bad ratings, protests Associated Press 09-23-2000
Valley tomato farmers handcuffed by grower organization’s bankruptcy, give away 75 tons Associated Press 09-23-2000
Anti-panhandling ordinance may violate free speech The Associated Press 09-23-2000
Protesters mock convention By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-22-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-22-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-22-2000
Bears, Bulldogs face similar problems The Associated Press 09-22-2000
UC entry plan may increase diversity Michelle Locke The Associated Press 09-22-2000
Cal swimmer Ervin makes Olympic final Daily Planet Wire Services 09-22-2000
Panel will research driving with cell phones By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-22-2000
Crowds should be large for annual Berkeley parade Staff 09-22-2000
KPFA governing board sued by own members Judith ScherrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 09-21-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-21-2000
Citywide golf tourney returns for second year By Jared Green Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Speech pleads for fire safety checks By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Perspective By Iris Starr 09-21-2000
Sports shorts 09-21-2000
Council hears security issues By Josh ParrDaily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
Car-free day celebrates leaving auto at home By Joe Eskenazi Daily Planet Correspondent 09-21-2000
No apparent motive for man’s stabbing Daily Planet Staff 09-21-2000
House approves a revised CalFed bill The Associated Press 09-21-2000
Median house prices rising 8.5 percent The Associated Press 09-21-2000
Oakland hostage asks for halt in assault on rebels The Associated Press 09-21-2000
45 Iraqis detained at U.S.-Mexican border The Associated Press 09-21-2000
Democratic club backs mostly moderates By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities John Hinkle Park Southampton Ave. between San Di 09-20-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-20-2000
Residents work toward traffic control measures By Rachael Post Special to the Daily Planet 09-20-2000
Chason Wainwright/Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
Transit pass details still need more work By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
School camera bids on board’s agenda Daily Planet Staff 09-20-2000
Massive buoy network to take ocean measure Staff 09-20-2000
Dislike on evicting HUD tenants unaware of relatives’ drug use The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Gov. Davis signs diesel smog, homeless bills The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Air bags are newest lure for car thieves The Associated Press 09-20-2000
State officials promise more water than it can deliver The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Reports of hostage sightings raise hopes The Associated Press 09-20-2000
Berkeley dance troupe gains in its popularity By William Inman Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000
Letters to the Editor 09-19-2000
‘Philanderer’ is perfect paradoxal play By John Angell Grant Daily Planet Theater Critic 09-19-2000
24-hour youth center hot topic for City Council By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000
Housing Authority will discuss five-year plan By Josh Parr Daily Planet Staff 09-19-2000
Harry Low sworn in as insurance commissioner The Associated Press 09-19-2000
State teen drug use down The Associated Press 09-19-2000
Decision on dumping tobacco stock delayed The Associated Press 09-19-2000
Personal TV recorders to offer powerful new ad tool The Associated Press 09-19-2000
Heat wave hits Bay Area, taxing power supply The Associated Press 09-19-2000
L.A. deals with first weekday of transit strike The Associated Press 09-19-2000
School bus pollution targeted by agencies The Associated Press 09-19-2000