Two years ago, when Gov. Jerry Brown was trying to reclaim the governorship he had left 28 years earlier, he often said that his age, maturity and lack of political ambition would allow him to succeed where others had failed.Brown said he would patiently attack the state’s political issues, especially the deficit-ridden state budget, vowing, “I will tell the truth in ways [that hadn’t occurred] in years past.”
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By:
Ed Lee
04/11/12 7:03 PM
Next week on April 18, we will commemorate the 106th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake and great fire. As we remember the lives lost, we will also celebrate the city that we rebuilt. Earthquakes, like the one just suffered in Indonesia this week, remind us that we absolutely must be prepared for the next disaster here in San Francisco. As we always say, “It is not a matter of if, but when” the next earthquake will shake The City.
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California’s Department of Motor Vehicles probably touches more state residents than any other state agency, and therefore has become the bureaucracy that everyone loves to hate. At one time, that disdain might have been warranted. But under several past governors, and continuing under Gov. Jerry Brown, the DMV has become a model of consumer-friendly service and the intelligent use of technology that seems to escape other agencies.
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It is our responsibility to provide a safe place for learning. One key to safety is fostering and maintaining caring relationships.
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By:
Steve Falk
04/04/12 3:05 PM
San Francisco took one giant step forward last week toward moving The City’s health care system into the 21st century.
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By:
Ed Reiskin
04/03/12 8:13 AM
As we began exploring options to position the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency for the next two years, our aim has been to deliver a responsible and honest budget that is aligned with The City’s transit-first policy and the agency’s new strategic goals.
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When I was in high school, I had the opportunity to work at a summer camp in San Pedro.It gave me a chance to be a leader at a young age. It also made me a responsible young guy, since I was in charge of about 20 kids. I think I got more out of it than the kids. Because of this experience, and a few others, I was motivated to become a teacher and have had a very rewarding career as an educator.
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By:
Aaron Peskin
03/26/12 7:45 AM
Fifteen months ago, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an insufficient agreement with the America’s Cup Event Authority.San Francisco should be the host to the 34th America’s Cup on our spectacular Bay, but not at any price.
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By:
Paul Murre
03/22/12 5:15 PM
The California State University system was built as the vehicle to propel young people toward the American dream. California’s working- and middle-class families could confidently send their children to a CSU school, knowing they would be able to receive a quality, low-cost education at a four-year university. The CSU system has often been looked at as a realistic alternative for many when compared to the University of California system, which is nearly twice as expensive.
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By:
Ed Lee
03/22/12 8:10 AM
Almost any San Franciscan will tell you that our diverse, distinctive neighborhoods and commercial corridors are what make this city the greatest place to live and work. And in the heart of our neighborhoods, it is the small businesses that provide essential support by creating jobs, providing access to goods and services, increasing public safety and enhancing our sense of community. These businesses are the backbone of our economy.
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