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How to find banking that aligns with your values

How to find banking that aligns with your values

  • FINANCES FYI
  • by Redwood Credit Union (Sponsored Content)
  • Mar 27, 2024

Finding financial services that align with your values can be challenging. In the wake of recent bank failures, credit unions continue to stand out as beacons of integrity in the banking industry.

Castro rainbow flag may become SF landmark

Castro rainbow flag may become SF landmark

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 27, 2024

The oversized rainbow flag flying at Market and Castro streets in San Francisco's LGBTQ neighborhood may become a city landmark.

Business Briefing: Booksellers uncover market for LGBTQ titles

Business Briefing: Booksellers uncover market for LGBTQ titles

  • BUSINESS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 27, 2024

One of the items Australian rare bookseller Douglas Stewart had on display at his booth at the 56th California Antiquarian Book Fair held for the first time in years in San Francisco in February was a campaign sign from Harvey Milk's 1875 campaign.

For Easter, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence mark 45 years

For Easter, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence mark 45 years

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 27, 2024

There'll be multiple opportunities for contests and pictures with the Easter bunny this weekend in San Francisco's Castro LGBTQ neighborhood.

Editorial: Dems need to repeal Pride flag ban

Editorial: Dems need to repeal Pride flag ban

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Mar 27, 2024

We're unsurprised that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) feels so proud of himself for the passage of a provision in the government spending bill that prohibits U.S. embassies from flying rainbow flags during Pride Month in June.

Political Notebook: Gay SF treasurer Cisneros hopes electoral luck returns in 2024

Political Notebook: Gay SF treasurer Cisneros hopes electoral luck returns in 2024

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 27, 2024

Ahead of St. Patrick's Day gay San Francisco Treasurer-Tax Collector José Cisneros helped welcome to town gay Ireland Senator Jerry Buttimer, who as leader of his chamber is known as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

Nonprofit seeks to change anti-trans narrative

Nonprofit seeks to change anti-trans narrative

  • NEWS
  • by J.L. Odom
  • Mar 27, 2024

A new trans-led national nonprofit has started that aims to change the narrative on the transgender community.

Guest Opinion: Ready for resurrection

Guest Opinion: Ready for resurrection

  • NEWS
  • by Jim Mitulski
  • Mar 27, 2024

I'm ready for resurrection: new life, meaningful life, new beginnings, and hope in place of despair, love that is stronger than death. And Easter is this week!

News Briefs: Openhouse gets $2M grant from Yield Giving

News Briefs: Openhouse gets $2M grant from Yield Giving

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Mar 27, 2024

Openhouse, the San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides LGBTQ senior services, announced that it has received $2 million from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving program.

Obituaries: Steven Casavant

Obituaries: Steven Casavant

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

The obituary for Steven Casavant, who enjoyed music and biking.

Obituaries: Paul Lima

Obituaries: Paul Lima

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

The obituary for Paul Lima, who worked for Moreno and Associates and was a proud uncle.

Obituaries: Margaret (Peggy) Hughes

Obituaries: Margaret (Peggy) Hughes

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

The obituary for Margaret (Peggy) Hughes, who had been involved with the Golden Gate Business Association and the San Francisco LGBT Community Center.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

A letter writer expresses concerns with a recent review of "Unpacking in p"Town."

Gay former SF resident killed in Palm Springs

Gay former SF resident killed in Palm Springs

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 27, 2024

A gay former San Francisco resident was killed in Palm Springs late Sunday, March 24, in what investigators said was a case of domestic violence.