If there were no longer bilingual ballots, citizens would not be able to vote intelligently, especially in California and San Francisco with all the bond measures. People would need help and rely on others. We don't want employers, spouses or neighborhood organizers helping people vote.

If they don't send their ballots in, it's a 'No' vote. So you run the risk of not having any representation at all.

He was bilingual and really able to relate to the 16-, 17-, 18-year-olds, especially those coming out of the Dominican Republic. He was great with the young kids. He was a ball of fire. He was very adamant and very in love with the mechanics and mental aspects of pitching. He challenged pitchers all the time.

There is nothing about the budget that Nancy would not be able to speak intelligently on, ... Mayor [Lois] Frankel will not be able to dismiss former Mayor Graham in a legitimate debate on the finances of this project.

The only way we know summer is coming is by the more chilling winds, the increased dust, the tawny color of the hills, and the general dying look of things.

Ballots are automatically mailed out if you're registered to vote.