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Political Notebook: Skyforest resident aims to be 1st gay San Bernardino supervisor

NEWS | September 20, 2023

A resident in the mountain enclave of Skyforest is aiming to be the first gay supervisor in San Bernardino County.

Top Strategies and Predictions For Las Vegas Raiders, Experts Say

SPORTS
by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Sep 22, 2023

The Las Vegas Raiders have been making rounds on media outlets for discussions and insights amongst football enthusiasts and analysts.

2 LGBTQ bars won't be open for Castro Street Fair

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Sep 21, 2023

Two LGBTQ bars in the Castro neighborhood will not be open for the Castro Street Fair October 1, despite initial hopes to the contrary.

SF DA says Tenderloin stabbing was alleged anti-LGBTQ hate crime

CRIME
by John Ferrannini
Sep 21, 2023

A stabbing inside a permanent supportive housing building in the Tenderloin that left a man seriously injured was an anti-LGBTQ hate crime, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins stated in a news release Thursday.

Editorial: Newsom's risky move on guns

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Sep 20, 2023

It's too early to tell whether Governor Gavin Newsom's "from the bottom up" call for a constitutional convention on gun safety will actually happen.

Expanded federal recognition sought for SF trans landmark

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 20, 2023

More expansive federal recognition is now being sought for the site where a transgender uprising against police harassment took place in San Francisco sometime during the summer of 1966.

Folsom Street welcomes the world for 40th fair

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Sep 20, 2023

The 40th annual Folsom Street Fair is bringing leatherfolk and kinksters to San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood from around the world Sunday, September 24.

New Russian River Pride gets some star power

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Sep 20, 2023

A new ad hoc committee is planning a rebirth of Pride in the LGBTQ-friendly North Bay town of Guerneville in October and those who want to participate in the parade need to sign up soon, one of the organizers said.

SFFD trial sees testimony from 2 fire chiefs

LEGAL
by John Ferrannini
Sep 20, 2023

The current and immediate past chiefs of the San Francisco Fire Department gave contrasting views in court of the lesbian assistant chief suing the city on allegations of discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.

News Briefs: Shanti, SFAF partner to screen 'Milk'

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Sep 20, 2023

The Shanti Project and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation are partnering to screen "Milk" in celebration of the film's 15th anniversary.

Guest Opinion: Pride in the midst of crisis: How giving circles empower LGBTQ+ communities

NEWS
by Kyson Bunthuwong
Sep 20, 2023

Over the years it's been heartening to see public support for LGBTQ+ rights increase considerably.

California set to further protect LGBTQ youth with new laws

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 20, 2023

More than a dozen LGBTQ_related bills are awaiting action by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Obituaries: Chris Nigoghossian

NEWS
by BAR staff
Sep 20, 2023

The obituary for Chris Nigoghossian, who served the homeless and worked as a community health worker. He enjoyed music and nature.

Local restaurants get grants

NEWS
by BAR staff
Sep 20, 2023

The Golden Gate Business Association, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Grubhub held a reception last week and distributed grants to local restaurants.

Transmissions: Very personal questions

COMMENTARY
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Sep 20, 2023

My partner was usually by my side when I was in the long process of coming out to our friends and family.

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