Wendy ThurmSF’s Empty Storefront Tax, After a Year’s Delay, Has Little EffectThe threat of fines is supposed to spur landlords to lease their vacant spaces. The results so far are not promising.Jun 15, 2023Jun 15, 2023
Wendy ThurmSF Takes Big Step Toward a City-Owned Bank as Local Lenders FalterWith $90 million in startup costs, lawmakers must craft and pass complicated legislation to establish the bank amid dire economic…May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Wendy ThurmMeditations on Buster PoseyThis story was originally published on my blog, hangingsliders.com, on May 27, 2011. I haven’t written on the blog in years, and am…Jan 25, 2016Jan 25, 2016
Wendy ThurminYears in ReviewDiversify, Diversify, Diversify: My 2015 in ReviewSports writing is my third career. After college, I worked on political campaigns and for candidates after they were elected to office…Dec 17, 2015Dec 17, 2015
Wendy ThurmMid PointI enjoyed a somewhat restful sleep last night, which is cause for celebration. Gone are the days when I fall asleep quickly and sleep so…Nov 16, 20151Nov 16, 20151
Wendy ThurmOur Halloween, Our SelvesWhen the Halloween costume catalogues arrive in the mail, it’s time to have an honest conversation with your kids about the perils of dress…Oct 21, 2014Oct 21, 2014
Wendy ThurminThe CauldronWhen The Greats FalterThe Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw isn’t the first ace to let his team down in the postseason — and he won’t be the last.Oct 9, 2014Oct 9, 2014
Wendy ThurminThe CauldronIt Wasn’t Supposed To Be Like This For the A’sA run of competitiveness that’s come ahead of schedule pushed Billy Beane to be aggressive. Will his midseason gambles pay off in October?Sep 25, 2014Sep 25, 2014
Wendy ThurminThe CauldronBuster Posey, We’ve Seen This BeforeThe Giants’ big-batted backstop — with the help of some friends — is once again bashing San Francisco back into baseball’s postseason.Sep 11, 2014Sep 11, 2014