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Getting SFUSD students to college

By: Richard A. Carranza 04/22/13 6:33 PM
When Tanya, a senior at the Academy of Arts and Sciences, started high school, she met with a volunteer counselor from the Bar Association who sat down with her to map out her entire high school career. Because of this, Tanya knew exactly what she needed to do to get to college. Read More

Economy needs immigration reform

By: Bob Linscheid 04/22/13 4:00 AM
Congress is busy working on an immigration overhaul that, if passed, would usher in the most dramatic changes to the nation’s immigration system in more than two decades. While much of the focus and attention is on issues of border security, enforcement and pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, the legislative overhaul now in progress presents an opportunity to advance issues important to the business community. Read More

UC medical centers provide world-class care

By: John Stobo and Mark Laret 04/18/13 9:28 PM
San Franciscans deserve to know the facts. That is never more certain than when it comes to their health care. Read More

1906 Earthquake anniversary reminds us to be ready

By: Ed Lee 04/17/13 11:49 PM
One hundred and seven years ago today, the great 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, one of the nation’s most significant catastrophes, devastated our city. San Franciscans came together as a community to recover and rebuild the San Francisco that we know and love today. Read More

Don’t be overcharged on your rental deposit

By: Christopher B. Dolan 04/17/13 6:09 PM
Before beginning this week’s column, I want to thank the many readers who sent me get-well wishes via the Internet as well as through personal notes. It is very heartwarming to me to not only know that people read this column, but to think that they would take the time out of their day to wish me a speedy recovery. This includes my former neighbors in Forest Hill, the Vukasin family — Vlaho, Yvonne, Michael and Peter. San Francisco is a city with a big heart. Read More

Building California’s economy by deepening understanding of China

By: Florence Fang and Chris Cooper 04/16/13 9:13 PM
During his visit to China, Gov. Jerry Brown promoted investment opportunities in industries such as clean energy, infrastructure and alternative-fuel vehicles that have the potential to remake California’s economy for decades. Yet another initiative he highlighted might prove to be more far-reaching — an investment in the capacity of Californians to understand and directly connect with the people now building China’s economy. Read More

Transgender rights for students can help them succeed

By: Tom Ammiano 04/16/13 9:09 PM
I was pushed around for being skinny when I was a kid. Also for wearing an eye patch, for being the smart kid and for always acting like a performer. And did I mention I was called “Petunia”? It doesn’t take much to make a child feel like an outsider. Most of us have felt that way at one time or another. What can be hard is helping children feel like they belong — like they are part of something bigger than themselves. That’s what I always worked for as a teacher. Read More

Physical, mental care helps students thrive

By: Richard A. Carranza 04/15/13 7:20 PM
Remember in high school when you had a bad day? Had a stomachache? Or just needed to talk? Maybe there was a nurse who took your temperature and called someone at home to come pick you up. If you were lucky enough to go to a school with a nurse, that is. Guess what our high school students in the San Francisco Unified School District get now? Way more. Read More

Landlord must prove deposit deductions

By: Christopher B. Dolan 04/14/13 8:16 PM
Editor’s note: Christopher B. Dolan was recently involved in a serious motorcycle collision leading to a broken pelvis and shattered upper arm, both of which were operated on last week. So this week’s column is written by one of Dolan’s professional colleagues (and trial team leaders), Greg Schaffer, who focuses primarily on personal injury matters. Our question is from Anne C. in Bernal Heights: Read More

Short staffing at UC hospitals is putting patients at risk

By: Kathryn Lybarger 04/12/13 4:32 PM
As patients, we expect our hospital rooms, beds and operating tables to be clean and sanitized. We expect medical equipment that works and sufficient numbers of patient-care staff to be available when we call for help. We expect facilities to be safe and secure. And we expect to be treated just as well as any other patient. Read More
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