Mountain View’s north entrance to downtown Castro Street is finally getting a makeover after years of lingering half-measures, temporary traffic...
Brennan: When leadership fails, more money won’t fix San Jose parks
San Jose city leaders are discussing spending $2.5 million to place a measure on next year’s ballot to levy a sugar tax or a new property tax assessment for park maintenance. San Jose residents deserve assurance that the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) can be an effective custodian of current resources before being given more. The real problems within PRNS are not about money — they are about an ineffective leadership culture. Visit any park during the day and watch operations firsthand. You’ll see many hardworking employees doing their best to care for San Jose parks. However, to...
