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SFPD looks to move Castro out of Mission precinct

NEWS | September 18, 2024

The San Francisco Police Department is considering moving the Castro neighborhood from the boundaries of its Mission Station to Park Station.

LGBT Athletes And Their Importance

SPORTS
by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Sep 19, 2024

There is a consensus in sports that holds professional athletes back from being who they truly are. I think the fear comes from fans as it is no secret that sports fans are an aggressive bunch and this must weigh on the players quite a lot.

Law enforcement stresses reporting hate crimes at Castro forum

ANTI HATE
by John Ferrannini
Sep 18, 2024

Top local and federal law enforcement officials came to the Castro recently for a town hall on hate crimes.

News Briefs: Festive Russian River Pride returns

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Sep 18, 2024

The annual Russian River Pride parade and festival returns this weekend to Guerneville, with parties and other events celebrating the LGBTQ community.

Political Notebook: In Walnut Creek, Patch runs to be 1st out council member

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 18, 2024

Running two years ago for a seat on the Walnut Creek City Council at age 33, Laura Patch faced questions about her youthfulness and lack of political experience from voters in the suburban Contra Costa County city.

Editorial: City College board endorsements

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Sep 18, 2024

Like the San Francisco Unified School District, City College of San Francisco has had its issues with fiscal stability.

Editorial: These 4 for SF school board

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Sep 18, 2024

The San Francisco Unified School District is in trouble. From a massive deficit to looming school closures, the seven elected commissioners have their work cut out for them.

Business Briefing: Sacto couple creates online LGBTQ marketplace

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 18, 2024

With the upcoming holidays fast approaching, shoppers in need of gifts who also want to support LGBTQ businesses can utilize the online marketplace at the website Famm.

Renewing vows, supporting Prop 3

NEWS
by BAR staff
Sep 18, 2024

Jews for the Freedom to Marry kicked off the Yes on Prop 3 at Congregation Sha'ar Zahav September 15 with a voe renewal ceremony for five couples.

Transmissions: Making a change

NEWS
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Sep 18, 2024

There are some truly unusual and outlandish beliefs about how a transgender person transitions.

Obituaries: Donald Bruce Chambers

NEWS
by BAR staff
Sep 18, 2024

The obituary for Donald Bruce Chambers, who worked at UCSF's Center for AIDS Prevention Services and was involved in Metropolitan Community Church-San Francisco and New Spirit Community Church in Berkeley.

Gay man takes over at key SF dept. as allegations rock mayor's race

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Sep 17, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed named a gay man as acting executive director of the city's human rights commission late last week as allegations of potential wrongdoing in her administration sent shockwaves through the mayoral race.

LGBTQ Agenda: Hungary's Orbán inspired Project 2025, CA lieutenant governor says

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Sep 17, 2024

California Lt.Gov. Eleni Kounalakis warned attendees at a Democratic fundraiser that there's a lot to be learned by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's positive namecheck of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at last week's debate.

Rules committee supports gay SF transit board nominee Chen

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 16, 2024

Gay transit advocate Mike Chen is closer to being seated on the oversight body for San Francisco's transportation agency after a supervisors committee voted Monday to recommend that he be confirmed.

Political Notes: SF mayoral candidates differ on trimming oversight bodies

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 16, 2024

Ensuring there is LGBTQ representation on San Francisco's myriad oversight bodies for city agencies and departments is a perennial concern.

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