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Federal trial starts in trans sex worker homicide case
The federal jury trial of a transgender woman who pleaded not guilty on charges of second-degree murder for allegedly killing a man at San Francisco's Crissy...
FDA may be cracking down on poppers
The federal Food and Drug Administration raided a major seller of poppers last week, and other brands have shut down their websites and social media.
Several sponsors have departed, but SF Pride will persevere, ED says
Several corporate sponsors have dropped out of this year's San Francisco Pride parade and celebration, but the leader of the nonprofit vows the free event will...
Funding appeal seeks support for bar employee beaten in front of Castro Theatre
A GoFundMe has been set up for the victim of a beating in front of the Castro Theatre on March 9.
Political Notes: Report bares impact of discriminatory measures on LGBTQ Americans
A new report from the Center for American Progress details how discriminatory laws have impacted LGBTQ adults across the U.S.
Castro eatery mainstay for sale, while a nearby food business expands to Southern California
As one Castro neighborhood restaurant mainstay is up for grabs, a nearby food business is expanding its reach to another of the state's LGBTQ hamlets.
Business Briefing: Gay co-owned short-term rental company bullish on San Francisco market
The March Business Briefing column profliles a gay co-owned short-term rental company that is feeling confident about a revival in travel to San Francisco this...
Corporations that took anti-DEI turn absent from SF Pride 2025
Several large corporations who've abandoned diversity efforts in recent months have not come on as sponsors for the 2025 San Francisco Pride celebration.
Editorial: Traveling in the age of Trump
President Donald Trump has made travel more difficult for LGBTQ individuals and families. But LGBTQ travelers do have options to help plan their next trip.
At CROI conference, HIV activists sound alarm on Trump policies
AIDS advocates are fearful that budget cuts being pushed by Republicans will gut essential health care services in the United States and worldwide.
SF Mayor Lurie talks street conditions, priorities on Castro walk
The Bay Area Reporter caught up with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie during a recent tour he took of the city's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood.
Political Notebook: Wang aims to maintain lesbian voice on Oakland council
Charlene Wang is seeking the District 2 Oakland City Council seat in the special election in April.
Obituaries: John T. Fostel
The obituary for John T. Fostel, dedicated his career to supporting those with substance use disorders.
News Briefs: Bay Area will mark transgender visibility observance
Events around the Bay Area will mark this year's observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility, annually held March 31.