I think this is following in a long line of great San Francisco nuttiness.

I think this is following in a long line of great San Francisco nuttiness.

Last year it moved late, so people sat in base camp all May just waiting for an opportunity to go.

Last year it moved late, so people sat in base camp all May just waiting for an opportunity to go.

Courage: Great Russian word, fit for the songs of our children's children, pure on their tongues, and free.

Courage: Great Russian word, fit for the songs of our children's children, pure on their tongues, and free.

It used to be significantly less to go across the river (to Clark County), and that is not the case read more

It used to be significantly less to go across the river (to Clark County), and that is not the case anymore. It is quite obvious that the greater metropolitan area has started to equalize.

I know how busy other mayors are, but these types of things, if I'm notified early enough, I'll definitely keep read more

I know how busy other mayors are, but these types of things, if I'm notified early enough, I'll definitely keep my calendar open.

We were able to shoot the ball pretty well from the field. Shooting 47 percent has got to be our read more

We were able to shoot the ball pretty well from the field. Shooting 47 percent has got to be our season high.

If we have to make those plays, we've got the players to do it. So far we haven't had to read more

If we have to make those plays, we've got the players to do it. So far we haven't had to make those plays, and I hope we don't.

It's a pretty significant day for us. It is a day of abstinence when we fast, pray and smear ourselves read more

It's a pretty significant day for us. It is a day of abstinence when we fast, pray and smear ourselves with burnt ash to remind us of our sinfulness, forgiveness and mortality. It sets the tone for the penitential season leading up to Easter.

But given the initiatives we've committed ourselves to, it's going to be very difficult, even if we get more money read more

But given the initiatives we've committed ourselves to, it's going to be very difficult, even if we get more money than the county initially earmarked. The initial signs show we are getting a positive response. We'll see what the upshot is.