The bottom line is that voters need to decide what significance they attach to these stories, … No, what we’re talking about here is qualification and who is qualified to lead the state of California.

really disappointed he can’t make it.

We’re confident the measures are being implemented in a way that protects people’s rights to express themselves but also allows people to participate in the convention, which is also a form of expression.

The decision to sell was an appropriate one that was made jointly.

This should be looked at. This is obviously disturbing, to say the least. We cannot let up on our drive to reform the department, no matter what the entrenched interests at DBI do to try...

When faced with a spike in homicide rates that required additional police staffing, the mayor felt that saving lives was more important than anything.

If you have an earthquake like there have been, seven or eight on the Richter scale, the scope of the disaster will be overwhelming and Katrina is a real-life illustration of what would happen. That’s...

So now we are interviewing three or four other candidates.

I think the reimbursement speaks for itself.

The mayor’s office involvement was only to ensure the appropriate community outreach took place. Other than that, the process was fully transparent.

Based on the fact that the mayor actually was available to do interviews and this was misreported in the paper, we, like the chief of police, are interested in a thorough review of the facts...

Are they saying the mayor’s lying? Clearly, that’s not the case.

Maybe Mr. Cohen and his team of lawyers think that making fun of Chief Fong’s Asian heritage or an officer running over a homeless person is funny or needs context. He should consider heeding the...

It’s clear that the fees are not being imposed as they were designed to. This is an appropriate action.

We are in contact with both sides of the issue and we feel strongly that hearing from both sides is the best way to develop policy, We support legislation from a myriad of sources if...

Today he informed the mayor that he is going to take on that role. The man should be lauded for his commitment to the city.

The mayor believes that this is a crucial step for the city of San Francisco’s Police Department. It is essential that we take these steps in order to protect and serve the people of San...

At this point, that has not happened.

We’ve worked very hard to make sure city government is prepared for a natural disaster. What we need to happen, as well, is for the citizens to be well prepared.

Get him out of that suit and you’d be surprised at how many people don’t recognize him — especially if he’s in jeans, a baseball cap and sunglasses, which is what he normally wears on...

[But Mayor Gavin Newsom’s office expressed concern.] This should be looked at, … This is obviously disturbing, to say the least. We cannot let up on our drive to reform the department, no matter what...

The mayor views this as an opportunity to take a comprehensive view of our Police Department. there are a lot of things to look at. The mayor is looking for a public servant whose integrity...

People in California are going to be safer because this legislation passed, no doubt about it.

It’s not good policy and not good politics to go against the will of the voters, and going to a judge will help us make sure that doesn’t occur.

We wanted to institute a mandatory spay and neutering program; however, there was a law in Sacramento pushed by advocates at some time in the past that said you cannot pass breed-specific laws, … So...

He usually rides them on Sunday down to the Powell Street turnaround. He likes to check and see how the tourists are being treated.

Essentially, we have a turnkey operation in place, and we stand ready to assist the victims of the hurricane if they need it.

He’s wrong on the facts, and we’re not going to respond to cheap and feckless political attacks.

There have been some sighs on the phone, but they realize that we’re doing this for equality of everyone,