willie brown is a game changer. a brief look at his career corroborates that. as an attorney in san francisco at a time when there were few black attorneys this man routinely defended the defenseless and taking on cases the most prominent lawyers refuse to take on. mario, on his first disobedience arrests and then he became involved in civil rights movement to protect housing discrimination after a local real estate office refused to work with him because he was black. then there were a very significant first. first african american elected to san francisco in the california state assembly. the first african american speaker of the california state assembly. and as we all know the first african mayor of san francisco [ applause ] >> first, the first, the first. and a speaker of the assembly he would also become the first and the only politicians to hold that position for 15 years. longer than any other individual so much so that a new paradigm was created with prop 140 which instituted term limits. had that not happe

willie brown is a game changer. thank you, willie, for all your work, talents, brilliance, heart, your and forgiving a damn. thank you. [ applause ] on that note, i believe i should bring mayor brown to the stage. is that correct? ladies and gentlemen, mayor willie brown. [ applause ] >> that was remarkable. but then again you are a vocalist. mr. mayor, kristin, vernal, vernal was rather reserved tonight. last week when we were at macy's during black history month, the first thing she said, "see it?" she has one of those world champions diamond rings. she won't let her husband touch it and she shares with everything and she has two of them now. i thought she would do that again tonight. >> it's your night. >> yes, it's my night so you are being cool. i also noticed that david chew ended up with some friends of his. supervisors. david, would you please take a bow to the rest of your supervisors, malia, campos, the tall man, scottie. stand up scottie. let people see you. mr. farrell? eric maurd, norman yooe, you've got

willie had made time for. i saw this every time i came to city hall to visit mayor brown. while he was certainly making time for me and he's always been very open with me and i appreciate that, willie. he's never ever not responded when i have reached out adhesion always made time for me. this is a man who made time for people. it represented a very broad cross section of the people of san francisco. that is how it should be. i had no idea of what the outcomes were of those meetings. the fact is mayor brown was giving people access. to him and to city hall but in the same world in this city we have graced to have a willie brown. a man who is not only a bona fide celebrity. he's a celebrated presence, locally, nationally and also a dynamic leader. one can easily ascribe the words to his career, dazzling. it's a dazzling career full of deeply significant and dazzling first as we've mentioned. his mayoral inauguration included a party to which 10,000 people attended. local restaurants provided 10,000 meals to the homeless. who does that? on that kind of a scale? willie brown d

willie had made time for. i saw this every time i came to city hall to visit mayor brown. while he was certainly making time for me and he's always been very open with me and i appreciate that, willie. he's never ever not responded when i have reached out adhesion always made time for me. this is a man who made time for people. it represented a very broad cross section of the people of san francisco. that is how it should be. i had no idea of what the outcomes were of those meetings. the fact is mayor brown was giving people access. to him and to city hall but in the same world in this city we have graced to have a willie brown. a man who is not only a bona fide celebrity. he's a celebrated presence, locally, nationally and also a

when i was by willie brown, former mayor, i remember cleaning out behind the greyhound station and movingeople along inside and outside that terminal and now to know that demolition is complete, it helped people get jobs particularly because of the funds made available. there were 55,000 hours of labor all done without any accident or injury in that demolition. 90 percent of that important work was completed by the 9 counties bay air -- area labor force. that's incredible for the work force throughout the bay area. we today celebrate it's anchor in all of it's whole region. it will be really what will be built in the near future to serve our city and our region. we have always believe that a transit center is a critical anchor for the jobs in the city. it's the best future for our cities, great transit access, dynamic mixed urban centers, a place for innovation and inspiration. we truly believed that over two decades ago when we started this. within one block of this transit center, there are 4 office buildings under construction, about to begin construction and taken together with today'

this time around, what about here in california. >> that's a big question and we sat down with willie brownco chronicle's political reporter joe up in sacramento this week. i was talking to them about governor brown. he's ultimately going to sign these bulls about bullet clips, or is he going to. what is his stance on the issue of gun control. >> his history is very mixed. the one thing that both sides agree on, nobody knows which wager are you brown is going to go with. -- which way jerry brown is going to go on this. >> he said people have the right to protect themselves at home. >> as governor he's been on both sides of the issue. >> reporter: where do you think he's going to sign. >> i expect he'll sign whatever reaches his desk. i think he's going to have impact quietly on what will reach his desk. he's not going to be in a position where he's protecting the gun manufacturers of america, and not the gun owners but the gun manufacturers. >> reporter: on the national level, the shame on the senate call from president obama, my question is did the democrats did they throw in the towel too

and willie brown, tremendous friend of the police department. don't know if we have been blessed to have a mayor more supportive in our hiring plan, than mayor lee. i appreciate everyone working together to support us here in san francisco. now to the matter at hand. we are privileged to be here of the 56 sworn officers that are sworn to the rank of sergeant, captain and deputy of chief. in all endeavors leadership is critical to success. as we move into the first half of 2013, solid and sound leadership as commissioner loftus spoke us is critical to the success of the san francisco police department that challenged our able to provide top-notch law enforcement due to staffing and budget challenges. this past year we were expected to do more with less, and this expected to be the new normal. not only did we persevere, we excelled. we went into the neighborhoods and heard them. we lived through one of the busiest december in san francisco, and a good january and february, we can talk about that play-calling later. we were relatively unscathed for

. >> it is widely reported that one attorney who would have to disclose is willie brown. he is someone affected by this? >> he may or may not be. i don't know what mayor brown's practice is. he hasn't had to require to date, but he as any other lawyer, myself if i was out in private practice or actually out lobbying city officials and was in potential litigation, that lawyer would have to register. these laws were not designed for any particular individual. it was really to look at shared experience we have in san francisco and also see what best practices are in place in other cities and jurisdictions to make sure we are doing the best we can. >> fair to say san francisco is behind other places like los angeles and san diego? >> in certain respects. chicago, san diego, los angeles, they have things promote greater transparen transparency. >> we have less transparency than chicago? >> we do. the lawyer exception comes out of chicago. we learned how chicago does things. there are things you learn from other jurisdictions. that is what we are trying to implement here. >> one

fred and harvey ye very and willie brown and nancycy pelosi. we've known our share of adversity, earthquake and the problems with aids. we're not afraid to fail or doing what we know is right. and most importantly we know that none of us succeed alone whether it's in reconcile or business or life. we know as michelle obama said so well, this past summer when you walk through that door of opportunity you don't slam it shut you help someone else walk through that door behind you. my fellow san franciscans i know there's no limit to the opportunities in this city in we keep the door open. if we commit ourselves and put politics behind us we can help future generations and thank you go >> it's so great to see a full house like this. it means the world to us and to the whole cause of anti-trafficking. we are waiting for mayor lee. my name is nancy goldberg, cochair of the seven cisco collaborative against human trafficking. i wanted to introduce my past chair, and my new cochair. when i tell people of my involvement their shock to hear that san fran

office and former assembly woman, i would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge our former mayor willie brown and john mayor who has been very supportive. thank you to them as well. i recognize our director, but i think it's important to recognize our board of directors who has been really instrumental in advising this project from a construction standpoint and community standpoint and i want to recognize our directors, art lloyd, gabriel metcalf, director of mta and john, we also have alternate member greg harper, a founding member of the board that will be participating more frequently. i want to thank everyone today. it's been a long process to get here. everyone involved in this project knows. thank you to everyone here. [ applause ] >> i for got to mention that our state senator mark leno has also presented a certificate of recognition to the transbay transit tower. it congratulations on the tower. on this occasion we mark an historic process that will transform san francisco as the 21st century hub. the city skyline creating thousands of jobs and stimulating local economic growth. congr

. >> gary: the raiders chose willie brown and willie was involved of calling the name of my week watson 63210 pawn player. " overawed the j. hayden bought into the bay area today. six months ago he nearly died following a freak football injury. he recovered and now on the verge of becoming a millionaire and starter secondary but the oakland raiders. >> i thought that i would never walk began i didn't even think about football. i lost a lot of weight and i look at myself in the mara and and i never thought i would be here where i am right now. >> gary: kenyan island from cal karen rogers the green bay quarterback the five- year $110 million incentive. we have some people complaining >> just a really moaned moaning and groaning on friday will be back. (male announcer): now, the orchard supply sports report with gary radnich. flourishes hit downtime halftime spirit >> here we are with van i am going to tahoe this weekend dimmer or warriors? >> gary: you watch for game to use the unknown know? this should be the warriors all the way! i always bet on the team that i am forced to we will see

that is why we turned to willy brown and joe garifoli. what do you see down the line for younger democrats who are trying to move up while the older ones try to hold on? >> they have to fight each other because some of these jobs there are only two democrats up for. that is what redistricting is about. it is creating competition. >> and it is competition that in some cases is actually healthy. some democrats who are being replaced will be in place for a long time once they are. pete stark will be replaced, there is the potential. >> suddenly he is under attack. >> yes. we have a generational gap developing within the democratic party. we have an old guard. they have been there in place a long time. diane feinstein, jerry brown running for re-election. barbara boxer -- we have a commitment to old people. >> we don't have to debate the issues. >> those folks are not going anywhere. boxer still has a few more years. franklin is just starting her term. there is a roadblock for young talent. >> but you can't -- don't suggest it is a roadblock.

date to of the draft, that was willie brown. and that they chose the name.e offensive tackle, getting a linebacker out of connecticut. hayden from houston. patroled overall. saying that he is the inspirational, to the blast. he took a kneecap to the chest. with one of the fastest recoveries, with blood and it's just, no reason to the top n f l draft picks. ! >> i was going through this and i never thought that i would be able to the >> the warriors came was fantastic! >> pam: good night everybody, have a great weekend!. sleep train's interest-free for 3 event ends sunday! it's your last chance to get 3 years interest-free financing on beautyrest black, stearns & foster, serta icomfort, even tempur-pedic. plus, get free delivery and sleep train's 100-day low price guarantee. but hurry, sleep train's interest-free for 3 event ends sunday! superior service, best selection, lowest price, guaranteed! ♪ sleep train ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ - wonderful news, non-famouses. my publicist just called from rehab. i made the internet. - you're on joanofs

willie brown, our former mayor himself said there is a starbucks on every corner because there is a customer on every corner. we should have this in our community for access to the patients. so many of them are disabled. this is impossible for me without this medication. we have an economic status in this community. when people come to spend money, more money is spent around the area. you are not seeing a crime influx in these areas. they have guards out front so there is production in the neighborhoods. we have the whole basis of what the people need as far as recognizing that this is a dispensary as part of our medical distribution system. dispensaries, a pharmacy. it's not a restaurant. you can walk down valencia and they are restaurants after restaurants. they are all succeeded. isn't it up to the people to decide this for supply and demand? thank you. >> hello, i'm denise. i got an award for broadcasting about social justice issues. it's just from personal experiences as it drives me. two have made cannabis illegal. congress advises against this. the law makers will not pass them. i'm l

we have had incredible momentum, we have an incredible bid committee compiled and we have mayor willie brown involved and we have charles scwhab and rice and joe, deasandro and an amazing collection, but today we are humble and honored to add the fire power to the committee in the form of world champions, and a hall of famer, and folks that have taken part in over ten percent of the super bowls, and we have great admiration and respect for both of you and we cannot thank you enough for coming on board and helping us get this over the goal line. we hand off our final package on may 7th, to, the nfl owners and then we present on may 21st, but, the one thing that we want everybody to realize is that this is the community-wide effort and that this is going to be something that is not just about san francisco and it is not just about santa clara and it is about the entire region coming together and the reason that i took on this role was that we have amazing things happening in this community and we have amazing technology and we have amazing business leaders and we want to highlight that and we

for that we turn to former mayor willy brown. first question we ask them, we see them smiling these past presidents when they come together. how do we conts see -- don't see them any place like that? >> that's what happens in libraries. there's no reason to be harsh and partisan in that kind of a setting. >> i thought it was very telling that the best thing that people could say about bush there a all the great work dein africa. >> let's -- dein africa. >> let's take a look at all of them. i'm not sure monica lewinsky got a wing in the clinton library. >> in the fashion sense. >> i'm not sure if argo is playing at the theater of the -- well, it might not. all presidencies have their bright moments. all presidencies have their dark. >> you understand that the library is really kind of a monument to a president, like, for example, ronald reagan's library is made up of air force one. it's made up of the limo in which he traveled in, the motorcycle cop's motorcycle. all which are outdated and can't be used now anyway. >> and a killer

fred and harvey ye very and willie brown and nancycy pelosi. we've known our share of adversity, earthquake and the problems with aids. we're not afraid to fail or doing what we know is right. and most importantly we know that none of us succeed alone whether it's in reconcile or business or life. we know as michelle obama said so well, this past summer when you walk through that door of opportunity you don't slam it shut you help someone else walk through that door behind you. my fellow san franciscans i know there's no limit to the opportunities in this city in we keep the door open. if we commit ourselves and put politics behind us we can help future generations and thank you go >> a few years ago, i attended a public event at sfaliason, i don't know if you were there but it had a huge impact on me. i went to hear alaferalaison speak and instead a heard a neuro biologist and a snow flake scientist and tj clark who is an arc historian. it was amazing, it was the most amazing night. and we have actually modeled our public programs off of that

then when tom ammiano ran against willie brown, i got inspired. i thought, someone with integrity and honesty, if they can run for mayor, maybe i can be somebody who represents what is true about our people. that is what inspired me to run and be a candidate. one thing this year that i really tackling, and i expect to for a long time, looking at me and how it operates in my district. san francisco, we talk about it being a transit first city, but it does not mean a lot if transit is not very well thought out in places away from downtown. my district is where we need to create better options. all the way down to randall street, there is no accessible boarding areas for the church. there is a woman that lives in a wheelchair on santa rosa. she has to go across to glen park to get out transit. >> those new stations, those are the ones that we are going to have to depend on. >> along balboa park station, near geneva, i have been pushing hard to get ramps for pedestrians. right now, it is dangerous to cross the street. i want to insure the department o

and we had our two great mayors, willie brown and ed lee. and the minute that they saw gabby they said ron, get everyone's attention here. we can make 200 people be quiet. we have to make a tribute to what happened today in sandy hook, and a tribute to gabby. and during that tribute which was pallpable, i could tell that the tech community was going to do something. and we did. on december 15th, we started an ad hoc committee of tech volunteers, many of them luminaries in the industry. and we convened three subcommittees that went to work. and we had a defining conference call on december 17th, 72 hours after the tragedy. there were 150 people on that call. 50 of them gathered together in an office in san francisco. and we took action. we resolved that we were going to do something, we convened into the subcommittees that very quickly rallied around the governor of connecticut asked for a moment of silence on the one-week anniversary of the tragedy. so we rallied around that and attracted hundreds of thousands of participates by signing a pe

today we are honoring one of san francisco's greatest legends honorable willie l. brownr for what he has bestowed on the local government, that he has bestowed on the local government, the state and our over all country. it is because of his exceptional dedication, and tenacity to fight injustice and provide economic growth and development that i am able to be up here today. could everyone who has worked for honorable brown or was appointed by him, please stand or raise your hand if you are already standing. soak in the impact of a number of people that just raised their hands just then. what a tremendous honor it is to have this particular to say thank you honorable brown for what you have done to help us all grow, and achieve significant heights professionally and personally. lastly, i want to also personally recognize the african american woman in city government who have greatly impacted me on my own professional journey. supervisor breed, cohen and my regional director rhonda simmons. >> these women have been very instrumental in connecting the legacy that honorable

notable african-american san francisco ans such as mary rodgers and howard thurman, danny glory, willie brown and now london breed who have given of themselves, that all people, black, white, yellow, brown and red might reach their full potential. almighty god, hear us as we lay our lives before you to be blessed. help us to know ourselves through godly introspection, that in seeing ourselves as you see us, we may more readily revise and correct our lives. we know that you have made us one and all in your image. and, so, we pray that we will mirror you as we live our day to day lives. we are broken people living in a broken world, and we need you to help us to cope and mend our brokenness. we pray for those who have been pushed into the zone of desperation. we pray for those with illnesses that medical science cannot cure. we pray for those in whom hate has become malignant and those in whom hope has died. bless our fair city and its leadership. bless our governor, and give strength to our president barack obama. this is our prayer in jesus' name, amen. >>> amen. (applause) >> lift every voic

chief officer for the city and county of san francisco serving in the administration of then-mayor willy brown. and general myat and i were talking about putting together a table top exercise and in came from some exercises from the marine corps and barry newman was a very energetic officer in the marine corps. he has gone over to afghanistan, i went over and saw him there, he was attached to the kabul police chief. i think he's going to have some interesting perspectives about working in the police department in a war zone. lieutenant commander patricia serrano, her assignments have been varied includes working as a immediate vaek core man, a legal clerk and a tqm instructor. she completed a 7-month deployment.