L. Ron Hubbard

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Scientology Apostate Part IV: Deciding the Church Was a Fraud

​For our final post -- for now -- from the self-proclaimed Scientologist apostate inside the San Francisco Church of Scientology, we talk to ethicstrouble about the path to deciding that Scientology was a hoax. "The reason I'm talking to you is I want this thing to fall apart," ethicstrouble told ... More >>

Scientology Apostate Part III: Anonymous' Effect on the Org

​Earlier this month, Anonymous claimed their first potential defector from within San Francisco's Church of Scientology. Meanwhile, the church's president, Jeff Quiros, told SF Weekly the masked protesters' presence has only buoyed the public's interest in the org. This week, we've posted the stat ... More >>

Truth 1, Evil Empire 0

​Earlier this month, Anonymous claimed their first potential defector from within San Francisco's Church of Scientology. Meanwhile, the church's president, Jeff Quiros, told SF Weekly the masked protesters' presence has only buoyed the public's interest in the org. This week, we've posted the stat ... More >>

Utah Newspaper One-Ups Chronicle, Gives Column to *Active* Mayor

Da Mayor has competition​The Deseret News has raised some eyebrows with its decision to make the sitting mayor of Utah's second-largest city a columnist. West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder is apparently excited about this new platform to share his great ideas, which include the recent establishmen ... More >>

Top 10 Weirdest Recent Couples in Music

We found out last week, from a variety of tabloidy sources, that 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler are currently -- well, not exactly hooking up, but having intimate conversations in a bar and talking about maybe hooking up. W.T.F. people? We'd like to take this opportunity to pat Chelsea on the back for ... More >>

It's Your Friday Morning News Quiz!

It's the law...​Cops! Compost! Conspiracies! Killers! The Board of Supervisors has voted, 8-2, that we should have a quiz right now (Michela Alioto-Pier abstained -- but we won't hold it against her). 1. The San Francisco Police Department announced that DNA evidence could tie an unsolved 1984 mur ... More >>

It's Your Friday Morning News Quiz!

Justin PageStay classy, San Francisco​Witness intimidation! Religious and sexual harassment! Bacteria-infested sandwiches! If that's the week it was, we're extra glad it's Friday. Also, time for a quiz: 1. Which of the following epithets did Assemblyman Tom Ammiano shout when Gov. Arnold Schwarzen ... More >>

Mission Control

Justin PageStay classy, San Francisco​Witness intimidation! Religious and sexual harassment! Bacteria-infested sandwiches! If that's the week it was, we're extra glad it's Friday. Also, time for a quiz: 1. Which of the following epithets did Assemblyman Tom Ammiano shout when Gov. Arnold Schwarzen ... More >>

Scientology's Antagonists

An ex-Scientologist and an army of online pranksters attempt to bring down the controversial religion.

Bay to Breakers, Tree Show IV, Oyster Fest and The Dirtbombs - Your Monday Morning Hangover

An ex-Scientologist and an army of online pranksters attempt to bring down the controversial religion.

Happy Birthday, L. Ron Hubbard! Have Some Comeuppance With Your Cake

An ex-Scientologist and an army of online pranksters attempt to bring down the controversial religion.

Scientology May Be Faker Than You Thought

An ex-Scientologist and an army of online pranksters attempt to bring down the controversial religion.

Meet the Spartans Lazy, Unfunny

An ex-Scientologist and an army of online pranksters attempt to bring down the controversial religion.

Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to ... Scientology?

An ex-Scientologist and an army of online pranksters attempt to bring down the controversial religion.

Newsom Honors Cult With Its Own Day

An ex-Scientologist and an army of online pranksters attempt to bring down the controversial religion.

Just Say No

Conventional wisdom says psychiatric drugs save lives, but for some San Franciscans the pills are a prescription for disaster

Dirty Laundry

Why Doug Chan may be the best candidate for District 4

Sign of the Cult-Buster

Anti-cult crusader Ford Greene and the town of San Anselmo are staging a nasty public fight over Greene's strident anti-Bush political signs. But is that an old religious enemy we see behind the curtain?

World Recruiting Championships: Scientology Versus Crunch Gym

How hard can it be to tell a health club from a religion?

Wars of the Tom

Tom Cruise has been getting into all sorts of weird confrontations, all over the place. But he's still your Tom Cruise, right? Take quiz, find out.

The House Of Tudor

Flagrant "Sin," guerilla guitar, super elegance, and poetic Tourettes

Snatching Saroyan

How Stanford University aced out UC Berkeley and acquired the million-dollar archives of San Francisco's most prolific author, William Saroyan -- without paying a dime

CyberTowne U.S.A.

Tired of computer gimmickry and gadgetry for Christmas? Prepare for exhaustion!

Great Moments in the Bay Area Feel Good/Feel Better History

Tired of computer gimmickry and gadgetry for Christmas? Prepare for exhaustion!