The Next San Jose Scandal
This scandal doesn’t involve Ron Gonzales or Joe Guerra. There’s no IT director or cost overruns or grand jury or even a garbage company in the story. It’s hard to imagine, but yes it happened in San...
View ArticleA City on the Brink
Here’s the candid situation: if you talk to local business leaders, they will tell you they’re concerned that the scandals will hurt the city’s ability to attract business. Many civic leaders wonder...
View Article10 Lessons
I’m the proud father of a fourth grader and first grader. Yesterday, I took both of them to school. As they are just beginning their educational journey, I think it appropriate that I share the...
View ArticleWhat Kind of California Do You Want?
Mark Baldasarre of the Public Policy Institute of California has written a thoughtful report about California’s future. (link) He raises lots of questions about our challenges. But he also puts...
View ArticleA Mayor in Crisis
Mayors can’t hide, especially when there’s a crisis. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin may not emerge from Katrina’s wake on a first name basis with America, ala Rudy. But he did the best with what he had...
View ArticleMemorable Lines
Picking the best movies lines of all time is a challenge similar to picking your favorite quote from a San Jose mayor. Well, okay, it’s not exactly like that. Alright, it’s not like that at all. You...
View ArticleReading Lists
Top100—Banned Books Welcome to banned book week. To celebrate, I’m going to do something covert and read a Harry Potter book. Yes, the popular book series is on the lists of 100 most frequently...
View ArticleSites for Our Eyes
Observant San Jose Inside readers, of which there are legions, will have noticed that we link to a variety of other websites. (link) For those of you who haven’t observed this, do not be ashamed. Not...
View ArticleE-mail Peril
After serving as Bill Clinton’s chief of staff, Leon Panetta taught a course at Santa Clara University, his alma mater, about the White House. In early 1999, I met with Panetta to get his advice on...
View ArticleRemembering Ted Kennedy
If it wasn’t for Ted Kennedy, I’d probably be unemployed now. You see, when I was in college I wanted to be a journalist. Unfortunately and tragically, that’s not a place these days for those looking...
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