South San Francisco, CA January 16, 2021 The current City Council is tasked with appointing a Council member to the 2 year ‘At Large’ position that was made available when Mark Nagales campaigned and won his seat to represent his…
Category: Opinions
I bet my 2020 was worse than your 2020. by Mel Ellison
South San Francisco, CA January 12, 2021 by Mel Ellison, SSF neighbor, ESC correspondent I began to sense something was wrong starting at the end of 2019, and on into the first part of 2020. At my annual check-up…
Should 2021 City Council Appointee Agree Not to Run in 2022? Your input requested
South San Francisco, CA January 5, 2021 The past election has left one seat on our City Council vacant for two years, until the next District election in 2022. There has been much confusion and discussion about how a new…
Letter to Editor: Friends Of Old Town Wishes You A Happy New Year!
South San Francisco, CA December 31, 2020 by Friends of Old Town Friends of Old Town would like to share some good news with you to end the year on a positive note. Friends of Old Town has worked diligently these…
A Christmas Message of Appreciation; by Antonio Xavier Gomez
South San Francisco, CA December 25, 2020 by Antonio Xavier Gomez I have no presents under the Christmas tree. But I have a Christmas tree under my roof. Which means I have somewhere warm and safe to sleep, to live.…
It’s a Good Sign For Our New Year; by Mel Ellison
South San Francisco, CA December 25, 2020 by Mel Ellison, ESC As we were making our breakfast and coffee early this Christmas morning, the whole house began to glow with the morning sunrise. I grabbed my camera and headed up…
Letter to Editor: OPINION REGARDING APPOINTMENT TO SSF CITY COUNCIL
South San Francisco, CA December 21, 2020 by Marty Romero, SSF Resident This is in response to the recommendation by Mr. Baker, that the person appointed to SSF City Council should agree to not run for election in 2022. Is…
Letter to Editor: Council – Appoint the Best Candidate that Represents our Community
South San Francisco, CA December 9, 2020 by Cynthia Marcopulos, SSF Resident Please note – this letter to the editor is in response to December 8 Letter to Editor by John Baker HERE Dear Editor, I agree, Mr. Baker, that…
Letter to Editor: Open letter on Council appointment process
South San Francisco, CA December 8, 2020 by John Baker, ** Dear members of the South San Francisco City Council, You will soon be deciding how to fill a vacancy on the council. If past practice is any guide,…
Dandelions – by Sonny Koya
South San Francisco, CA November 15, 2020 by Sonny Koya Oh, how hateful the dandelions in the garden. So full of scorn and arrogance Grows so tall and lush Lack of water wilts it naught. The intruder thrives on.…