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Out in the World: Homicide suspected in death of prominent Angolan LGBTQ activist

Out in the World: Homicide suspected in death of prominent Angolan LGBTQ activist

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 18, 2024

Prominent Angolan gay activist Carlos Fernandes was found dead in his home in the capital city of Luanda last month under suspicious circumstances.

Castro volunteer patrol group honored by FBI

Castro volunteer patrol group honored by FBI

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 18, 2024

San Francisco's top public safety officials gathered at City Hall March 18 to congratulate Castro Community on Patrol for being awarded the FBI Community Leadership Award.

SFPD tracking down participants from weekend Castro sideshow

SFPD tracking down participants from weekend Castro sideshow

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 18, 2024

The San Francisco Police Department is tracking down participants in a sideshow that took place at the intersection of Castro and Market streets early Sunday.

Updated: Gay Assemblymember Low down 20 votes in South Bay House race

Updated: Gay Assemblymember Low down 20 votes in South Bay House race

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 15, 2024

As the number of ballots left to count dwindles down, it remains too close to call if gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has survived the primary for an open South Bay U.S. House seat.

Political Notes: Hansen holding out hope in tight Sacramento mayoral primary

Political Notes: Hansen holding out hope in tight Sacramento mayoral primary

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 15, 2024

Steve Hansen is holding out hope he survives Sacramento mayoral primary.

Out in the World: LGBTQ Serbians protest reported police assault against community members

Out in the World: LGBTQ Serbians protest reported police assault against community members

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 15, 2024

Hundreds of LGBTQ activists and supporters recently demonstrated against reported police assaults on a young gay man and a bisexual woman in the Serbian capital of Belgrade.

SF adult film star can change name to Candi Bimbo Doll, court rules

SF adult film star can change name to Candi Bimbo Doll, court rules

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 15, 2024

A transgender adult film star's quest to change her name to Candi Bimbo Doll was granted after an appellate court overturned a San Francisco judge's decision to deny the request.

As opponent concedes, gay Alameda supe candidate Bauters heads to fall race

As opponent concedes, gay Alameda supe candidate Bauters heads to fall race

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 14, 2024

With his opponent conceding Thursday that he would not survive their primary race, gay Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters is moving on to the November ballot to compete for the open District 5 supervisor seat in Alameda County.

In a 1st, Pelosi secures $500K from feds for Harvey Milk Plaza project

In a 1st, Pelosi secures $500K from feds for Harvey Milk Plaza project

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 14, 2024

Congress allocated a half-million dollars in funding toward the Memorial at Harvey Milk Plaza revitalization project, according to a news release from the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza.

UPDATED: Gay South Bay House contender Low 2nd place lead grows to 63 votes

UPDATED: Gay South Bay House contender Low 2nd place lead grows to 63 votes

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 13, 2024

Gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) now finds himself with a 63-vote lead in his nail-biter of a race for an open South Bay U.S. House seat.

Out candidates Beckles, Bauters see 2nd place showings solidify

Out candidates Beckles, Bauters see 2nd place showings solidify

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 13, 2024

Out candidates running for a state Senate seat and a county supervisor seat have seen their second place showings solidify following another vote count update.

Oklahoma medical examiner rules Nex Benedict died by suicide

Oklahoma medical examiner rules Nex Benedict died by suicide

  • NEWS
  • by Brody Levesque, Washington Blade
  • Mar 13, 2024

The Oklahoma medical examiner's office has released part of the results of the investigation into the February 8 death of Nex Benedict, concluding the 16-year-old transgender teenager who had experienced bullying at his high school died by suicide.

Gay couple sues San Diego school district after row over videos

Gay couple sues San Diego school district after row over videos

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 13, 2024

A married gay couple is suing the San Diego Unified School District, an elementary school, and a principal in federal court because they allege false public statements suggest they are attracted to children.

SF queer poet theologian centers community outreach in new role

SF queer poet theologian centers community outreach in new role

  • NEWS
  • by J.L. Odom
  • Mar 13, 2024

In their new position as the 2024 Janice Mirikitani Poet Theologian in Residence at Glide Memorial Church, Ramona Laughing Brook Webb is off to a running start.