Subject:

Jerry Springer

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    James Hooker, Modesto Teacher Who Ditched Wife and Kids for Student, Should Lose His Pension, Lawmaker Says

    ​A few weeks ago we told readers the Jerry Springer-like story about James Hooker, the 41-year-old Modesto high school teacher who dumped his wife and kids to move in with one of his students. Of course, the not-so-young love has drawn ire from readers, and now lawmakers, too.Assemblywoman Kr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    Trent Arsenault, Local Sperm Donor, Upsets Family for Using Photo of Baby That's Not His

    ​​Lauren Stromquist, a mother from Minnesota, was struck with a feeling of familiarity when she read a Fox News story on Bay Area sperm-machine Trent Arsenault. She recognized the blonde Silicon Valley worker as her former neighbor in Pleasanton -- the guy she once went to a farmer's market with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    Mother, Daughter Fired for Jerry Springer-Type Fight in CVS Pharmacy

    Don't worry, you will find another job where you can beat your co-worker​A San Francisco mother and her daughter lost another brawl this week when a judge rejected their claim that they were only engaging in self defense when they got into a fight with a coworker at CVS Pharmacy. The hair-pulling, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Ethics Commission Must Beg Mayor to Enforce Sunshine Ordinance

    When it comes to getting the Sunshine Ordinance enforced, you might as well be walking on the sun...​Last night, after 18 prior rejections, the Ethics Commission finally deigned to hold a hearing of a case referred its way by the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. For those scoring at home, the task f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Meet the Bloggers: Jason Henry

    Jesse HirschJason Henry really, really loves beer.​You read them here, now find out who the hell they are: We give you the diverse group of men and women who cover the local food and drink scene for you on SFoodie. Jason Henry Blogs about: beer Jason Henry swears he isn't beer-obsessed. Pat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Trashy Hilarity: Moe Green's New Video is a Jersey Shore Mashup

    Or maybe just trashy.​Jersey Shore is like car accidents and those fights on Jerry Springer: You can't help but look, no matter how awful, repulsive and embarrassing it is. So was it wise of rising Vallejo hip-hopper Moe Green to assemble a montage from MTV's sleaziest reality TV show for the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    AG's Race Gets Nasty as Harris, Cooley Spar Over L.A. Vote Counting

    Kamala Harris​It's always comforting when the race to become the state's top law-enforcement official devolves into Jerry Springer-esque paroxysms of finger-pointing and cheap campaign tactics. But that's what appears to be happening in the final stretch of the California attorney general's race, ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 13, 2010

    More Theater Reviews

    Kamala Harris​It's always comforting when the race to become the state's top law-enforcement official devolves into Jerry Springer-esque paroxysms of finger-pointing and cheap campaign tactics. But that's what appears to be happening in the final stretch of the California attorney general's race, ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 6, 2010

    More Theater Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • News

    September 29, 2010

    SF Weekly Letters

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    September 29, 2010

    More Theater Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Twitterers Dub TechCrunch Women's Panel a #catfight

    Bringing new meaning to the term 'TechCrunch'...​You know the age-old complaint: When a man bosses people around, he's "in charge," but a woman who does the same is a "bitch." Well, here's a new one for the cyber age: When women in tech hold a provocative panel discussion about being women in tech ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 22, 2010

    "Jerry Springer, the Opera": Theater Review

    Bringing new meaning to the term 'TechCrunch'...​You know the age-old complaint: When a man bosses people around, he's "in charge," but a woman who does the same is a "bitch." Well, here's a new one for the cyber age: When women in tech hold a provocative panel discussion about being women in tech ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 15, 2010

    More Theater Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2010

    This Is the Situation

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • News

    March 3, 2010

    Girl Game

    A world-famous pickup artist tried to teach single women to attract decent guys in S.F. It was harder than he thought.

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2010

    Gavin Newsom on Simpsons Special: The Internets Respond

    So, The Simpsons is still on! The eminently quotable show is in its 20th year and Fox aired a 90-minute special directed by documentarian Morgan Spurlock to celebrate the momentous occasion. Various celebrities discussed their favorite characters. Our fair mayor, Gavin Newsom, joined Jerry Springer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 25, 2009

    The 10 Creepiest Reality TV Shows of the Decade

    As 2009 comes to a close, it's important to remember it all - lest we forget. While other outlets sift through the best and brightest moments of the decade, we here at the SF Weekly would like to pay homage to the most bizarre phenomenon of our time, reality television (as we might have some experie ... More >>

  • Film

    July 8, 2009

    Bruno: Not quite as funny as Borat

    As 2009 comes to a close, it's important to remember it all - lest we forget. While other outlets sift through the best and brightest moments of the decade, we here at the SF Weekly would like to pay homage to the most bizarre phenomenon of our time, reality television (as we might have some experie ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 14, 2009

    Trenchcoat in Common explores loss of privacy in a Web-connected world

    As 2009 comes to a close, it's important to remember it all - lest we forget. While other outlets sift through the best and brightest moments of the decade, we here at the SF Weekly would like to pay homage to the most bizarre phenomenon of our time, reality television (as we might have some experie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    SF Weekly Challenges Guardian Op-Ed on "Border Crossers"

    By Lauren Smiley Usually SF Weekly lets its stories speak for themselves, yet the op-ed in the Guardian attacking my "Border Crossers" cover story last week -- comparing me to Jerry Springer and the Weekly to the National Enquirer -- calls for a response. My story took a critical yet sensitive loo ... More >>

  • News

    November 12, 2008

    SF Weekly Letters

    By Lauren Smiley Usually SF Weekly lets its stories speak for themselves, yet the op-ed in the Guardian attacking my "Border Crossers" cover story last week -- comparing me to Jerry Springer and the Weekly to the National Enquirer -- calls for a response. My story took a critical yet sensitive loo ... More >>

  • Music

    March 5, 2008

    Eavesdropping Once Again: the codependents at Basil

    By Lauren Smiley Usually SF Weekly lets its stories speak for themselves, yet the op-ed in the Guardian attacking my "Border Crossers" cover story last week -- comparing me to Jerry Springer and the Weekly to the National Enquirer -- calls for a response. My story took a critical yet sensitive loo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2007

    The “Fava of Love” Salad starring Fava Fav!

    By Lauren Smiley Usually SF Weekly lets its stories speak for themselves, yet the op-ed in the Guardian attacking my "Border Crossers" cover story last week -- comparing me to Jerry Springer and the Weekly to the National Enquirer -- calls for a response. My story took a critical yet sensitive loo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2007

    The “Fava of Love” Salad starring Fava Fav!

    By Lauren Smiley Usually SF Weekly lets its stories speak for themselves, yet the op-ed in the Guardian attacking my "Border Crossers" cover story last week -- comparing me to Jerry Springer and the Weekly to the National Enquirer -- calls for a response. My story took a critical yet sensitive loo ... More >>

  • News

    December 28, 2005

    Keep It Really Real

    Willie Brown acknowledges his cronies fed at the city trough? Now that's funny.

  • Music

    December 14, 2005

    Get your improvisational noise on with the "Jyrk Jamboree"; get your Mexicali rock on with Los Lobos

    Willie Brown acknowledges his cronies fed at the city trough? Now that's funny.

  • Calendar

    May 4, 2005

    Step Right Up

    Running away with the circus

  • Film

    August 4, 2004

    Nasty Girl

    In this Little Black Book you'll find a lot of mean people

  • News

    December 24, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    Week of December 24, 2003

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2003

    And All That Jazz

    Week of December 24, 2003

  • Film

    June 4, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    Week of December 24, 2003

  • Culture

    November 13, 2002

    The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell

    Bank-robber-turned-playwright Joe Loya tells damn good stories

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 15, 2002

    Best TV Commercial

    Bad Boys Bail Bonds

  • Film

    February 6, 2002

    Asking for It

    Storytelling continues Todd Solondz's bluster of sex, rage, and insanity

  • Music

    March 28, 2001

    Band of Outsiders

    Bay Area hip hop trio Foreign Legion has no use for gangstas, hos, or stale beats

  • Music

    January 10, 2001

    House Of Tudor

    Danny Cohen; Laughing Squid's Fifth Anniversary Celebration

  • Music

    September 20, 2000

    Pop Philosophy

    Buddy, Can You Spare Some Change?

  • Calendar

    May 24, 2000

    Going Pubic

    Live Nude Bands

  • Music

    May 17, 2000

    Fun, Fun, Fun

    As they prepare for their next album and U.S. tour, the Donnas prove they may be growing up but they remain the perfect antidote to Britney and Christina

  • Film

    May 10, 2000

    Green Light

    Kerrigan's Human Traffic

  • Music

    March 8, 2000

    Girls Still Wanna Have Fun

    As they prepare for their next album and U.S. tour, the Donnas prove they may be growing up but they remain the perfect antidote to Britney and Christina.

  • Culture

    February 23, 2000

    Stage Capsules

    As they prepare for their next album and U.S. tour, the Donnas prove they may be growing up but they remain the perfect antidote to Britney and Christina.

  • Music

    January 19, 2000

    Riff Raff

    Jim Ryan's experimental jazz and the Boom Boom Room mural controversy part II

  • Calendar

    October 27, 1999

    Halloween Calendar

    Jim Ryan's experimental jazz and the Boom Boom Room mural controversy part II

  • Music

    October 27, 1999

    House Of Tudor

    Les Nubians, Andrea Parker, Stereo Total, House of Horror, and Cloyne Court Haunted Hotel

  • Film

    January 20, 1999

    Love for Sale

    Les Nubians, Andrea Parker, Stereo Total, House of Horror, and Cloyne Court Haunted Hotel

  • Calendar

    December 9, 1998

    REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

    Les Nubians, Andrea Parker, Stereo Total, House of Horror, and Cloyne Court Haunted Hotel

  • Music

    May 13, 1998

    Riff Raff

    Les Nubians, Andrea Parker, Stereo Total, House of Horror, and Cloyne Court Haunted Hotel

  • Music

    May 1, 1996

    The Flying Nun

    Former punker Alejandro Escovedo returns to the roots of rock

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