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Business Briefing: Group connects Black marine scientists

BUSINESS | January 8, 2025

When she first became a marine scientist, Tiara Moore, Ph.D., didn't feel like she could be out as pansexual.

Political Notebook: Optimism pervades SF school board swearing in ceremony

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Jan 10, 2025

There was no mention of closing school sites or laying off educational staff.

More evidence that doxyPEP reduces STIs

NEWS
by Liz Highleyman
Jan 10, 2025

The early rollout of doxyPEP — a dose of the antibiotic doxycycline after sex — has contributed to a decline in sexually transmitted infections in Northern California, according to a pair of studies published this week.

Anita Bryant, orange juice promoter turned gay rights villain, dead at 84

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Jan 10, 2025

Anita Bryant, the Florida orange juice promoter turned anti-gay rights activist who inspired the failed California Briggs Initiative, died in obscurity last month.

Out in the World: Trudeau resigns, potentially ending an era of LGBTQ progress in Canada

NEWS
by Heather Cassell
Jan 10, 2025

Justin Trudeau will be resigning as Canadian prime minister and as leader of the country's Liberal Party.

Former Milk club president expelled after investigation shows endorsement manipulations

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Jan 10, 2025

Members expelled the former president of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in a vote Tuesday, January 7.

Plea deal reached in gay Oakland murder case

CRIME
by John Ferrannini
Jan 9, 2025

A former UC Berkeley employee charged in the killing of a gay Black man in Oakland two years ago has agreed to a plea deal, though it still has to be approved by a judge.

Out in the World: After a brutal 2024, global LGBTQ leaders prepare for a challenging year

NEWS
by Heather Cassell
Jan 9, 2025

Last year was a brutal year for LGBTQ rights around the world. 2024 saw 64 countries go to the polls to elect new governments, but the backlash against gay rights was harsh.

The Evolution of Online Entertainment: Exploring the Digital Shift

NEWS
by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Jan 9, 2025

In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has significantly transformed how we consume entertainment.

Bill would seal California adults' gender transition court documents

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Jan 9, 2025

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

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Jan 8, 2025

In a historic first, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors now has four LGBTQ community members serving on it.

SF Mayor Lurie promises sweeping 'new era' in inaugural address

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Jan 8, 2025

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."

Mandelman to lead SF Board of Supervisors

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Jan 8, 2025

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.

Editorial: Mayor Lurie's to-do list

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Jan 8, 2025

Congratulations to San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was sworn into office Wednesday, January 8, as the city's 46th chief executive.

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Jan 8, 2025

Friends and family are remembering Catherine Ficcardi, a lesbian longtime bartender at the White Horse LGBTQ bar in Oakland who died December 22.