Gavin Newsom was elected the 42nd Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco on December 9, 2003. He was sworn into office on January 8, 2004 by his father, the Honorable William Newsom . Mayor Gavin Newsom has made bold ideas the driving force of his administration. As Mayor, Gavin Newsom uses ideas, innovation and practical solutions to improve the quality of life for all San Franciscans.

Rev. Paul Locatelli, S.J. is president and professor of accounting at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. He is a Jesuit priest and a Certified Public Accountant, earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Santa Clara, now Santa Clara University, in 1960 and his doctorate in business at the University of Southern California. During Fr. Locatelli's tenure as president, beginning in 1988, academic excellence, admissions standards, …

Dee Dee Myers (born Margaret Jane Myers on 1 September 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island) served as White House Press Secretary for the first two years of the Clinton administration, from January 20, 1993 to December 22, 1994. In the first months of the Clinton Administration she was widely seen as something of a pretender, as Clinton advisor George Stephanopoulos actually conducted the daily press briefings instead of Myers.

Brent Michael Jones (born February 12 1963 in Santa Clara, California) is a former American Football tight end who played almost his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers from (1987 to 1997). He was selected in the 5th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. Jones won 3 Super Bowl rings with the 49ers and was a four-time Pro Bowl selection from 1992 to 1995. He finished his 11 NFL seasons with 417 receptions for 5,195 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Steven John Nash, OBC (born February 7, 1974), is a Canadian professional basketball player who currently plays point guard for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2005 and 2006. Nash had an outstanding high school basketball career, nearly averaging a triple-double per game in his senior season-more than 21 points, 11 assists, …

Albert J. Ruffo was an American politician, philanthropist, educator, lawyer, and football coach. Ruffo was born in Tacoma, Washington. In 1927 he moved to San Jose, California to attend nearby Santa Clara University, where he played football, and graduated with degrees in political science, electrical engineering, and literature.

Janet Napolitano, elected governor that fall, made the newspaper's mission her own. Fixing CPS, she announced, would be one of her top priorities. Children needed to be protected.

Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown, Jr. (born April 7, 1938), is the Attorney General for the state of California. Brown has had a lengthy political career spanning terms on the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees (1969-1971), as California Secretary of State (1971-1975), as Governor of California (1975-1983), as chair of the California Democratic Party (1989-1991), and as Mayor of Oakland (1998-2006).

Brandi Denise Chastain (born July 21, 1968) is a former soccer player, who was on the U.S. women's national soccer team from 1991 to 2004 and the San Jose CyberRays of the WUSA (2001-2003). She is best known for her game-winning penalty kick against China in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final and her bra-baring celebration afterwards.

Tom McEnery is an American author, businessman, and teacher from San Jose, California, who served as the 61st mayor of that city from 1983 to 1990. McEnery attended Santa Clara University, graduating with a B.A. in 1967 and an M.A. in 1970. After his term in office, he served on the Board of Directors of the San Jose Sharks hockey team and continued to pursue his writing career. He currently writes a weekly blog for San Jose Inside, …

Dennis Wade Awtrey (b. February 22, 1948 in Hollywood, California) is a former professional basketball player. A 6'10" center from Santa Clara University, Awtrey was drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in 1970. He played in the league for twelve seasons, spending time with the 76ers, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trailblazers.

John Albert Sobrato owns Cupertino-based Sobrato Development Companies, a prominent Silicon Valley development firm specializing in commercial and residential real estate. He is also a noted philanthropist in the Bay Area as well. Together with his family, they have created the Sobrato Family Foundation. John Sobrato is #133 on the 2005 Forbes 400 list with an estimated worth of $2 billion.

Robert Joseph "Bob" Miller (b. March 30 1945, Chicago, Illinois) was a governor of the U.S. state of Nevada. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Bob Miller's family moved from Chicago to Las Vegas, and he graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in 1963 with honors. He graduated from the Santa Clara University in 1967, earning a degree in Political Science. Miller received his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.

Brooke Hart (June 11, 1911 - November 9, 1933) was the oldest son of Alexander Hart, the owner of L. Hart and Son Department Store in San Jose, California. His kidnapping and murder was reported throughout the United States, and the lynching of his murderers, Thomas Harold Thurmond and John M. Holmes (the last public lynching in California), sparked political debate. Brooke Hart worked in his family's department store during much of his youth, …

Joe Cannon (born January 1, 1975 in Sun Valley, Idaho and raised in Los Altos Hills, California) is a soccer goalkeeper, the first netminder in Major League Soccer's history to win two MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Awards. He is currently with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Joe has a twin brother, Jon Cannon, who was a professional baseball player for 10 years. After playing college soccer at Santa Clara University, …

Reza Aslan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Santa Clara University, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction from the University of Iowa, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in History of Religions at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Until recently, he was both Visiting Assistant Professor of Islamic and Middle East Studies at the University of Iowa and the Truman Capote Fellow in Fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

Douglas Durant Cosbie (born March 27, 1956 in Palo Alto, California), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 3rd round of the 1979 NFL Draft. A 6'6", 236-lb. tight end from Santa Clara University, Cosbie played his entire NFL career for the Cowboys from 1979 to 1988. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection from 1983 to 1985.

Nelson Kelley "Nellie" Briles (Born August 5, 1943 in Dorris, California – Died February 13, 2005 in Orlando, Florida) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1965-70), Pittsburgh Pirates (1971-73), Kansas City Royals (1974-75), Texas Rangers (1976-77) and Baltimore Orioles (1977-78). Born in Dorris, California, he grew up in Chico, California where he played at Chico Senior High School, and California State University, …

Tasce Simon (b. 1981) is a trustee of Santa Clara University.

Khaled Hosseini (born March 4 1965) is an Afghanistani American novelist and physician. His 2003 debut novel, "The Kite Runner", was a bestseller. His second, "A Thousand Splendid Suns", was released on May 22 2007.

Frank Julián Arellanes [ah-ray-YAH-ness] (January 28, 1882 - December 13, 1918) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox from 1908 through 1910. Arellanes batted and threw right handed. A native of Santa Cruz, California, he is commonly believed to be the first Mexican-American to play baseball in the major leagues. Out of Santa Clara University, Arellanes debuted for the Boston Red Sox in the 1908 midseason.

Bruce Anton Bochte (born November 12, 1950, in Pasadena, California) was a utility player with a 12 year career from 1974-1982, 1984-1986. He played for the California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners and Oakland A's all of the American League. Bochte, a first baseman, outfielder and designated hitter, played collegiate ball for Santa Clara University until he was drafted in the second round (34th overall) of the 1972 draft.

Ryan Cochrane (born August 8, 1983 in Portland, Oregon) is an American football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. Cochrane attended La Salle High School near Portland, Oregon and played three years of college soccer at Santa Clara University, from 2001 to 2003. In his final year, Cochrane was named a second-team All American, and was a Hermann Trophy semifinalist.

Sandra Christina McCoy (born August 14, 1979) is an American actress who is best known for her role in the 2005 thriller "Cry Wolf".

Visco Grgich (January 19, 1923- December 26, 2005) is a former professional American football player who played seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1946 NFL Draft.

Paul Bravo (born June 19 1968 in Campbell, California) is a former American soccer midfielder and forward.

Everett Alvarez Jr. (b. 1937, Salinas, California) was a Navy Lieutenant Commander who endured one of the longest periods as a prisoner of war (POW) in American history. Alvarez was one of the first American POWs in the Vietnam War. He spent 8.5 years in captivity, making him the second longest-held POW in American history. Alvarez joined the United States Navy in 1960 and was selected for pilot training. On August 5 1964, during Operation Pierce Arrow, …

Dante "Dan" Pastorini (born May 26, 1949 in Sonora, California) was a quarterback who played for 12 seasons from 1971-1981, and 1983. He played for the Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, all of the National Football League.

Marson Blair Hull, Jr. (born September 3, 1942), commonly known as Blair Hull, is an American businessman and politician, notable for his attempt to win the Democratic Party nomination to serve in the United States Senate from Illinois in 2004. He is the founder and CEO of the Hull Group, an equity option market making firm that was sold to Goldman Sachs.

Cameron “Cam” Rast is a former U.S. youth international soccer defender and current head coach of the University of Santa Clara men’s soccer team

Gern Nagler (born February 23, 1932 in Marysville, California) is a former American football wide receiver who played ten seasons in the NFL.

Cecil Rhodes King (January 13 1898 - March 17 1974) was an American businessperson and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969. King was first elected by special election on August 25 1942 after previously serving out the term of the late Lee E. Geyer who had died in Washington, D.C. on October 11 1941.

John Harley Burke (June 2, 1894 - May 14, 1951) was an American lawyer, real estate broker and politician. The Democrat served as the first United States Representative from California's 18th congressional district for one term, from 1933 to 1935.

Bryan Christopher Barker (born June 28 1964 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida) is an American football punter in the National Football League who is currently a free agent. He last played for the St. Louis Rams in 2005. Barker has previously played with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Jacksonville Jaguars (where he has spent the majority of his career at six seasons), the Washington Redskins, and the Green Bay Packers.

Amaechi Igwe (born May 20, 1988, in Belmont, California) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the New England Revolution in MLS.