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Fleet Week comes to the Castro

Fleet Week comes to the Castro

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Oct 11, 2024

The United States Navy Southwest 32nd Street Brass Band performed at Jane Warner Plaza in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood Thursday, October 10, as part of Fleet Week festivities.

LGBTQ History Month: Stonewall story — and jacket — highlights importance of allies

LGBTQ History Month: Stonewall story — and jacket — highlights importance of allies

  • HISTORY
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 11, 2024

Before he became one of San Francisco's premier press agents, Lee Houskeeper was just another twentysomething in New York City

Gay San Jose councilmember investigated for oral sex with minor

Gay San Jose councilmember investigated for oral sex with minor

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 11, 2024

A gay San Jose city councilmember is under criminal investigation after he admitted in a text message to performing oral sex on a 17-year-old.

Out in the World: Georgian Parliament speaker signs anti-gay bill after president refuses

Out in the World: Georgian Parliament speaker signs anti-gay bill after president refuses

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Oct 9, 2024

Moving closer to Russia, Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili recently signed a repressive "Russian-styled" anti-LGBTQ bill into law.

Political Notebook: In hotly contested South Bay House race, Low and Liccardo to debate

Political Notebook: In hotly contested South Bay House race, Low and Liccardo to debate

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 9, 2024

With the congressional candidates sniping at each other for months, the October 11 televised debate between gay state Assemblymember Evan Low and former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo could produce feisty exchanges between the two South Bay leaders.

Business Briefing: Couple known for their seasonal decor relocates boutique to Noe Valley

Business Briefing: Couple known for their seasonal decor relocates boutique to Noe Valley

  • BUSINESS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 9, 2024

When the seasonal gift boutique Terrasol first opened its doors in 2004 on Larkin Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, it quickly drew a loyal customer base among the nearby residents needing holiday decor.

Editorial: SF prop recommendations

Editorial: SF prop recommendations

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Oct 9, 2024

There are 15 San Francisco propositions on the November 5 ballot covering everything from infrastructure to city commissions to retirement changes for first responders. Below are our recommendations.

50th Castro fair sizzles

50th Castro fair sizzles

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Oct 9, 2024

The 5oth edition of the Castro Street Fair was hot!

SF school district quiet on LGBTQ parents group launch

SF school district quiet on LGBTQ parents group launch

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 9, 2024

Two years after the school board approved the creation of an advisory body for parents of LGBTQ students, the San Francisco Unified School District is working to launch it this academic year.

SF DA candidates spar on what justice looks like

SF DA candidates spar on what justice looks like

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 9, 2024

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins faces one challenger — a prosecutor she fired who has contrasting views about criminal justice — in her bid for reelection this year.

SOMA businesses struggling with thefts

SOMA businesses struggling with thefts

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 9, 2024

The South of Market neighborhood's queer businesses are among those battling burglary, break-ins, and attempted break-ins over the past few months.

Obituaries: Kenneth "Kenny" Patrick Landes

Obituaries: Kenneth "Kenny" Patrick Landes

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Oct 9, 2024

The obituary for Kenneth "Kenny" Patrick Landes, who died in Mexico CIty in August.

Obituaries: Daric (aka Rocky) Wolkenhauer

Obituaries: Daric (aka Rocky) Wolkenhauer

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Oct 9, 2024

The obituary for Daric (aka Rocky) Wolkenhauer, who worked as a high school teacher in the East Bay before retiring.

News Briefs: Fleet Week roars into SF

News Briefs: Fleet Week roars into SF

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 9, 2024

San Francisco Fleet Week roars into town with the Blue Angels Air Show among the most popular events this weekend.