Excellence in journalism

Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
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Editor,

The New York Times tells us that local news is in crisis. Some estimates state that since 2005, 3,200 print newspapers have vanished. On the average, two newspapers close every week.

(6) comments

Mike Caggiano Oct 24, 2025 3:40pm

Hello there Anna. I totally agree with you and your excellent summary of what makes the Daily Journal a local treasure. I do (occasionally) agree with Terrance Y. in his recommendations as well. Those wishing a daily dose of great reporting should indeed spring for a yearly subscription. It's a really good investment. Three cheers for Jon and his efforts.

anna kuhre Oct 24, 2025 4:05pm

Hi Mike, What delights me is that I know who the other respondents to my LTE are, and my observation is that all of us so far share different political view points, and yet we can all agree on the Journal and Jon Mays. Political beliefs aside....we can all agree on Jon Mays and The Journal. He is a great Editor and person!

easygerd Oct 24, 2025 9:10am

Well said. Let's celebrate fair local journalism that is praising local politics when they do well and is criticizing them when they don't.

Any "influencer" (or politician) on social media will tell you it's not the 1000 "Likes" that make them better, it's often the one critique that makes them think harder.

At least that is true for the good ones - the bad ones just ramp up their marketing budget more. Which again helps voters to see the truth.

Terence Y Oct 24, 2025 8:50am

Well written, Ms. Kuhre. I’d recommend that people in San Mateo County or any other county purchase a subscription to the Daily Journal. So if you’re late riser and physical paper copies are gone, you can pull out your tablet or phone and continue enjoying the Journal over your morning coffee. With a subscription you can also enjoy the paper during breakfast, lunch, dinner, nightcap, family gatherings, etc. And please contribute feedback to articles, op-eds, polls, anything. I can’t speak for everyone but I’d like to read/react to your thoughts.

anna kuhre Oct 24, 2025 9:48am

Terence Y, Thank you for supporting the Journal and my view point. Subscriptions are the best way to insure continued news publications for our (yes, our) SM Daily Journal. Where and when can we meet for a cup of coffee? My treat! 650 773 3669.

Terence Y Oct 25, 2025 8:33am

Thanks for your response, Ms. Kuhre. To borrow from McDonald’s catchphrase, “I’m lovin’ it.” What is “it”? Your perceptive use of “our (yes, our) ” although I’d add my usual “great” descriptor to the SM Daily Journal. And thanks for the contact information – I may take you up on your offer. Is there a local place to get kipi luwak coffee? Just kidding, I would be okay with Dunkin’ Donuts. Have a great weekend! Meanwhile, let’s hope there are more subscribers and more online interaction in the near and far future.

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