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Bill would seal California adults' gender transition court documents
Legislation being introduced Thursday would require court records related to the gender transitions of transgender and nonbinary adults in California be sealed in order to protect their privacy.
Political Notebook: New San Francisco supervisors join board
In a historic first, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors now has four LGBTQ community members serving on it.
Mandelman to lead SF Board of Supervisors
The third time was the charm for gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who was unanimously elected Wednesday to be the new president of the Board of Supervisors.
SF Mayor Lurie promises sweeping 'new era' in inaugural address
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie promised to tackle the city's most intractable problems as he took office January 8 with a speech in which he promised "a new era of accountability, service, and change."
Editorial: Mayor Lurie's to-do list
Congratulations to San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was sworn into office Wednesday, January 8, as the city's 46th chief executive.
Business Briefing: Group connects Black marine scientists
When she first became a marine scientist, Tiara Moore, Ph.D., didn't feel like she could be out as pansexual.
Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies
Friends and family are remembering Catherine Ficcardi, a lesbian longtime bartender at the White Horse LGBTQ bar in Oakland who died December 22.
Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping – SF should follow
Happy New Year! This column is for everyone, whether you smoke or not, but for those who do currently smoke or vape and have resolved to quit this year, there is a lot of free support for you.
News Briefs: 2 new national landmarks honor LGBTQ community
Two new National Historic Landmarks honor the LGBTQ community. Both are located in Washington, D.C. and were announced in December by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
Transmissions: What keeps me up at night
On December 22, as many may have been busy hanging garlands or wrapping gifts, President-elect Donald Trump took to the stage at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2024.
Gambling Education and Awareness
Gambling, a widespread activity across many cultures and societies, requires careful consideration and responsible behavior. Educational programs and awareness campaigns play a crucial role in promoting responsible gambling and preventing addiction.
Former Teamsters official and LGBTQ ally Allan Baird dies
Former longtime Teamsters official and staunch LGBTQ ally Allan M. Baird died Tuesday, January 7, friends told the Bay Area Reporter.
How LGBTQ Communities Influence Gaming Culture and Design
These days, gaming is all about being inclusive, and video games have become an amazing way to tell diverse stories. That's largely thanks to the massive influence of LGBTQ+ communities in the past few decades.
LGBTQ vets, feds come to DADT settlement agreement
LGBTQ veterans discharged under the military's former "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy have reached a settlement agreement in their class action lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Defense.