There is an adage that it’s time to sell a stock when a taxi driver is talking about it, and I suppose it’s the same with slang. That if a mid…
Jon Mays
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Jon Mays is the editor in chief of the Daily Journal.
The word whom has an interesting reputation, at least in my mind, and I was beginning to question its use.
Recently enacted legislation now requires elementary schools to teach cursive at some point between first and sixth grades, which means that t…
With President Trump “strongly recommending” that National Guard troops could be coming to San Francisco next, I have some suggestions.
A student learning a foreign language must begin with its grammar and spelling as a building block. It is not enough to just know the words, t…
Two high schools were placed on Secure Campus last month in response to a specific threat in a social media post that also included an image o…
A restaurant host in Monterey asked if it was a special occasion, to which I replied it’s my wife’s birthday. Then they forgot to put a candle…
I have a fairly good gauge of when the community is under stress based on the outreach I receive. People are angry, upset, they seek justice. …
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, we marked the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline explosion and fire, quite possibly the most vivid and impactful …
jon commented on Neighbor dispute over tree leads to fatal SSF shooting
You are correct, thank you. We have changed the story to reflect the correct neighborhood.
jon commented on Jack’s Prime opens as Maverick Jack’s in former Villa Hotel, a historic San Mateo building
Done!
jon commented on San Mateo County official seeks retail theft task force
I went through our old emails and don't see any press release. There was one about a retail theft at Sephora July 18, however. We also reported on that.
jon commented on San Mateo County official seeks retail theft task force
Hi tarzantom. We do report on these crimes. I don't recall this specific case but, if there was a press release on it, chances are 99% we reported it. It's possible this one fell through the cracks, but that would be the exception and not the norm.
jon commented on History of Democrats
I fixed it. Apologies for the errant link. Thank you.
Jon
jon commented on Follow science and not politics
Thanks for the comment. I don't know where you heard that, but that's not the case in San Mateo County. We asked. Every case listed in the COVID hospitalization data set are for COVID cases, not for people who test positive while in the hospital for another reason. As far as "vaccine hesi…
jon commented on Paywalls, and being civilized
We get advertising in print. We don't get sufficient advertising online. Mainly because companies like Google and Facebook vacuum it all up.
I only have so many words to explain things, so I couldn't get to it. Also, as small local businesses have a hard time staying afloat, they ad…
jon commented on A world without Costa-Hawkins
Thanks for pointing out the mistake Gene. We have changed the copy to reflect the correct number.
jon commented on Year jail for driver in fatal DUI hit-and-run
Hi Ray,
Thanks for your comments. We made some changes to the story.
jon commented on Martins Beach bill bounces forward
Thanks to those who pointed out the mistake between billion and million. We fixed it!