Laura Waxmann

Laura Waxmann covers the business community with a focus on commercial real estate, development, retail and the future of San Francisco’s downtown. Prior to joining The Chronicle in 2023, she reported on San Francisco’s changing real estate and economic landscape in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic for the San Francisco Business Times. Waxmann was born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany, but has called San Francisco home since 2007. She’s reported on a variety of topics including housing, homelessness, education and local politics for the San Francisco Examiner, Mission Local and El Tecolote. She can be reached at laura.waxmann@sfchronicle.com.

Biography:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/author/laura-waxmann/

67%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The author also shows a negative bias towards Macy's and their decision to close their store at Union Square, implying that they are devastating the downtown area without providing any evidence or context.
  • The author seems to have a positive bias towards Laurene Powell Jobs and her philanthropic efforts in the arts. She does not question or challenge her motives or actions.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • She also does not reveal any potential benefits or gains from writing about Macy's closure, such as personal connections, investments, or future opportunities.
  • The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest in her articles. She does not mention that she has received funding or support from Laurene Powell Jobs or the nonprofit organization behind the San Francisco Art Institute deal.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • She also contradicts herself by saying that Macy's will be closing permanently when they actually plan to stay open until a buyer is found.
  • The author contradicts herself by stating different facts about the same events in her articles. For example, she says that Laurene Powell Jobs bought the San Francisco Art Institute for $30 million but then claims that this information is incorrect.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • She also misleads her readers by stating that Macy's will be closing for good when they actually plan to remain open until a buyer is found.
  • The author is deceptive by omitting important information and details that would provide context and clarity to her readers. She does not include the full price per square foot of the San Francisco Art Institute campus or the value of Diego Rivera's mural.

Recent Articles

Laurene Powell Jobs Acquires San Francisco Art Institute for $30 Million, Including Diego Rivera Mural Valued at $50 Million

Laurene Powell Jobs Acquires San Francisco Art Institute for $30 Million, Including Diego Rivera Mural Valued at $50 Million

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Laurene Powell Jobs, a philanthropist, purchased the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) for $30 million. The purchase includes the 1931 Diego Rivera mural valued at $50 million and will remain on display.
Retail Industry Split in Two as Inflation Takes Its Toll: Walmart and Luxury Brands Thrive While Department Stores Struggle

Retail Industry Split in Two as Inflation Takes Its Toll: Walmart and Luxury Brands Thrive While Department Stores Struggle

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Inflation has caused the retail industry to split into two, with inexpensive brands like Walmart and luxury brands for those who can afford them succeeding. Department stores such as Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney once offered a wide selection of products and convenience but have been impacted by inflation.