San Francisco Weekly

SF Weekly is a free alternative weekly newspaper based in San Francisco, California. It is distributed every Wednesday across the San Francisco Bay Area and is published by the San Francisco Newspaper Company. Established in the mid-1980s, the newspaper was acquired by Village Voice Media (previously known as New Times Media) in 1995. SF Weekly has received several prestigious national journalism awards and is known for hosting the SF Weekly Music Awards, commonly referred to as the "Wammies."

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Cat trapped under floorboards survived for weeks by drinking beer

1 day ago | sfweekly.com | Sam Lennon

By Sam LennonA cat that was trapped under floorboards for three weeks is believed to have survived by drinking beer. Ben Smith says his pet Leia clambered into his neighbor’s open floor in Deal, Kent, moments before it was tiled shut with her beneath. Such was his family’s despair, they even shelled out $1,000 for a pet detective to help trace the missing animal.
Baseball signed by Pope Francis to fetch thousands at auction

6 days ago | sfweekly.com | Ben Barry

By Ben BarryA baseball signed by Pope Francis is set to fetch up to $15,000 at auction during the conclave to decide the next pontiff. Randy Kaplan, a longtime collector from Long Island, New York, spent years trying to obtain "one of the rarest autographs in the world."During Pope Francis's 2015 visit to the US, Randy appealed to a high-ranking Vatican official, and a few months later, a package arrived from Vatican City.
‘Suits LA’: Rick Hoffman Talks Playing Louis Litt Again, Mudding & More

6 days ago | sfweekly.com | Damian Holbrook

Here’s mud in your eye! Following the three-episode arc featuring Gabriel Macht‘s Harvey Specter, the smartly paced use of original Suits characters in NBC’s spinoff, Suits L.A., continues this week with the return of Rick Hoffman‘s perfectly persnickety Louis Litt. And it’s absolutely in keeping with what we came to expect from the fan-favorite corporate attorney who loved his cat, wife Sheila, justice, and taking a long deep mud bath with equal (and alarming) vigor.
Man skateboarding 1,500 miles from UK to Africa

6 days ago | sfweekly.com | Imogen Howse

By Imogen HowseMeet the man attempting to skateboard 1,500 miles from Britain to Morocco. Sam Allison, 21, is skateboarding from his home in Brighton to Tangier to raise money for mental health charity the Ben Raemers Foundation. He decided to take on the challenge after struggling with his own mental health issues, which he says skateboarding "saved" him from.
'A win for civil rights': Hobbs rejects Republican-backed immigrations bills

1 week ago | sfweekly.com | Joanna Jacobo Rivera

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs once again vetoed Republican-backed immigration bills approved at the end of April, which would have obligated law enforcement and state public officials to comply with federal immigration orders.
‘St. Denis Medical’: How Did Season 1 End & What Did the Finale Set Up for Season 2?

2 weeks ago | sfweekly.com | Meaghan Darwish

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for St. Denis Medical Season 1 Episode 18, “This Place Is Our Everything.”]St. Denis Medical‘s first season has come to a close, but the finale episode, “This Place Is Our Everything,” proved once again why viewers will be back for more when the show eventually returns for Season 2 on NBC. So, how did the finale end, and what did it set up for the next chapter? We dive into the details below, so beware of spoilers.
Ask Matt: To Binge or Not to Binge, Blue-Sky TV & More

2 weeks ago | sfweekly.com | Matt Roush

Welcome to the Q&A with TV critic — also known to some TV fans as their “TV therapist” — Matt Roush, who’ll try to address whatever you love, loathe, are confused or frustrated or thrilled by in today’s vast TV landscape. (We know background music is too loud, it’s the most frequent complaint, but there’s always closed-captioning. Check out this story for more tips.)One caution: This is a spoiler-free zone, so we won’t be addressing upcoming storylines here unless it’s already common knowledge.
DoEd: UPenn has violated Title IX by letting males in female sports

2 weeks ago | sfweekly.com | Tate Miller

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education says the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX by allowing males in female sports and spaces. The department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) “notified UPenn President J. Larry Jameson that the University’s policies and practices violated Title IX by denying women equal opportunities by permitting males to compete in women’s intercollegiate athletics and to occupy women-only intimate facilities,” according to a news release.
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft: First Round Order, Preview & TV Schedule

3 weeks ago | sfweekly.com | Ryan Berenz

It’s the biggest sports event in which no sports are played. The NFL Draft, essentially just the reading of names and the wearing of hats, has become a huge media spectacle.
‘Chicago Fire’: Jake Lockett & Daniel Kyri to Exit After Season 13 - Fans React

3 weeks ago | sfweekly.com | Martin Holmes

Big changes are coming to NBC’s Chicago Fire as series regulars Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett will not be returning if the show is picked up for a 14th season. As reported by Deadline, Kyri and Lockett’s exits are believed to be a part of budget cuts. The outlet notes that several cuts across Wolf Entertainment’s NBC series are expected ahead of their likely renewals for next season.