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Parole again denied for Magidson in Araujo killing

Parole again denied for Magidson in Araujo killing

  • CRIME
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 5, 2024

Michael William Magidson, the last of the four murderers of trans teenager Gwen Araujo who is still incarcerated, was again denied parole following an August 1 hearing from Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, California.

Political Notes: Queer Washington state Senator Randall eyes strong showing in Tues. congressional primary

Political Notes: Queer Washington state Senator Randall eyes strong showing in Tues. congressional primary

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 5, 2024

Aiming to increase the number of West Coast states with an LGBTQ congressional member, queer Democratic Washington state Senator Emily Randall is eying a strong finish in her primary race Tuesday to buoy her House bid this fall.

SF's Castro eyes night market to boost foot traffic

SF's Castro eyes night market to boost foot traffic

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 1, 2024

Ever since gay District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio organized a successful night market in the Sunset last year, other neighborhoods have been getting in on the action.

SF ushers in trans history month

SF ushers in trans history month

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Aug 1, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed was joined by gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), trans leaders, and others to fly the transgender Pride flag Thursday, August 1, marking the beginning of Transgender History Month.

SF mayor, LGBTQ leaders mark Beaux 'reinvention'

SF mayor, LGBTQ leaders mark Beaux 'reinvention'

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 1, 2024

The Castro LGBTQ nightclub Beaux held a "reinvention" celebration Saturday, August 3, that featured a ribbon cutting for recent renovations and a party.

Besties Community: Readers enjoy Sisters' Easter event, baseball

Besties Community: Readers enjoy Sisters' Easter event, baseball

  • BESTIES
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 31, 2024

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — which marked 45 years this year — had its annual Easter celebration chosen by Bay Area Reporter readers as the best LGBTQ event.

Besties Travel: Hawaii's allure draws LGBTQ visitors

Besties Travel: Hawaii's allure draws LGBTQ visitors

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 31, 2024

Perennial favorite Hawaii continues to garner top honors as Bay Area Reporter readers' favorite domestic getaway.

Welcome to the 2024 Besties

Welcome to the 2024 Besties

  • BESTIES
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 31, 2024

It's the dog days of summer so there's no better time than to celebrate favorite LGBTQ-owned establishments, mainstream businesses, and those owned by allies.

Traveling with Brand g: A unique and intimate LGBTQ vacation experience

Traveling with Brand g: A unique and intimate LGBTQ vacation experience

  • NEWS
  • by Dana Piccoli
  • Jul 31, 2024

"I feel like I'm in that scene from 'Under the Tuscan Sun,'" my wife whispered to me as we boarded the Brand g Vacations bus in Bordeaux, France.

Political Notebook: Jurado aims to return LGBTQ representation to LA council

Political Notebook: Jurado aims to return LGBTQ representation to LA council

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 31, 2024

Since the departure of its two gay members at the end of 2022, the Los Angeles City Council has been without LGBTQ representation.

United against Hamas, Israelis differ in opinions on Gaza war, Netanyahu

United against Hamas, Israelis differ in opinions on Gaza war, Netanyahu

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 31, 2024

Israelis discuss the war in Gaza and criticize their country's leadership in this last article from reporter John Ferrannini's recent visit to the country.

Guest Opinion: What being American and gay means to me

Guest Opinion: What being American and gay means to me

  • NEWS
  • by Delicia Niami
  • Jul 31, 2024

As a child of the 1970s, I grew up knowing that America was a melting pot where people come to make their dreams come true.

CA LGBTQ lawmakers secure SOGI funds

CA LGBTQ lawmakers secure SOGI funds

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 31, 2024

LGBTQ California lawmakers were able to secure $2.2 million during this year's budget negotiations for improving data collection on the health of LGBTQ Golden State residents.

News Briefs: Lee receives IAS award for AIDS work

News Briefs: Lee receives IAS award for AIDS work

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 31, 2024

Congressmember Barbara Lee received the inaugural award that is named in her honor from the International AIDS Society during its AIDS 2024 conference in Munich, Germany.