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Political Notebook: Gay former San Mateo presiding judge Karesh leaves the bench
After nearly 25 years on the San Mateo County Superior Court, Jonathan E. Karesh is now a retired judge.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation CEO TerMeer defends layoffs
Five days after eliminating 34 staff positions to address a $5.71 million deficit, San Francisco AIDS Foundation CEO Tyler TerMeer, Ph.D., defended the agency’s decision.
Amid lease dispute, Castro coffeehouse, nail salon remain open
A nail salon and beloved coffeehouse remain open, for now, in San Francisco’s LGBTQ Castro district.
News Briefs: San Francisco 4th of July parade returns
Returning for its second year Friday is the San Francisco Fourth of July parade along the city’s newest park fronting Ocean Beach.
1st transgender Congressmember McBride calls moment 'critical'
The first transgender representative on Capitol Hill came to San Francisco for Pride weekend with an urgent message.
San Francisco Dyke March roars back for Pride 2025
The San Francisco Dyke March "officially" made its return for Pride weekend 2025.
LGBTQ+ community, allies unite for SF Trans March
Pride weekend in San Francisco is officially underway, with the 21st annual Trans March kicking things off on Friday afternoon.
East Bay’s smaller LGBTQ centers feel a strain
LGBTQ centers in the East Bay are dealing with some of the challenges being presented by 2025 in new ways.
US Supreme Court requires opt out option for LGBTQ school lessons
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with parents who want to opt out their children from lessons not in alignment with their families’ personal, religious or cultural beliefs.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth announces new name for Milk naval ship
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has chosen the new name for the USNS Harvey Milk, the first naval vessel named in honor of an LGBTQ American.
PrEP funding quietly survives Supreme Court review
HIV advocates hailed a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that protects patients access to preventative health services.
Exclusive: City adjusts Milk plaza redo costs so work can begin next year
Renovations to Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco’s LGBTQ Castro district will be going forward next year.
San Francisco officials aim for ‘safe city’ during Pride weekend
San Francisco officials had one message for anyone considering criminal behavior during Pride weekend, which kicks off Friday with the Trans March and ends with the parade and festival Sunday.
San Francisco AIDS nonprofit announces layoffs amid uncertain budgetary future
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation announced 19 people have had their positions eliminated, including three on the executive team, as the organization faces a projected $5.71 million deficit.