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LGBTQ hate crimes in California increase, AG's report says

LGBTQ hate crimes in California increase, AG's report says

Despite an overall decrease in reported hate crimes in California last year, those committed against the LGBTQ community continued to rise, according to Attorney General Rob Bonta, who released the state's 2023 report Friday.

Analysis: Biden's debate performance stokes worry among Democrats

Analysis: Biden's debate performance stokes worry among Democrats

It is hard to imagine that LGBTQ voters tuned into the presidential debate Thursday night because they need more information before deciding whom to vote for in November.

San Francisco police will be fully deployed for Pride, chief says

San Francisco police will be fully deployed for Pride, chief says

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 27, 2024

As hundreds of thousands of people prepare to visit San Francisco for Pride festivities, the San Francisco Police Department will be fully staffed for the events, Chief Williams Scott said Thursday.

Lawmakers send outing students ban to CA Gov Newsom

Lawmakers send outing students ban to CA Gov Newsom

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 27, 2024

California lawmakers have sent Governor Gavin Newsom a bill aimed at prohibiting public school officials in the Golden State from outing transgender students to their parents or guardians without their permission.

Russian River's R3 resort put up for sale

Russian River's R3 resort put up for sale

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 27, 2024

One of the last remaining LGBTQ-focused resorts in Guerneville is being put up for sale.

SF hoping to be 'Beacon of Love' this Pride weekend

SF hoping to be 'Beacon of Love' this Pride weekend

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 26, 2024

The San Francisco LGBTQ Pride parade will start making its way up Market Street from Beale Street at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30.

University effort tracks giving to LGBTQ nonprofits

University effort tracks giving to LGBTQ nonprofits

  • NATIONAL
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 26, 2024

A number of years ago the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's Equitable Giving Lab launched an index to track how much money was being donated to nonprofits focused on women and girls.

SF designer creates plush bunnies to support rabbit rescue group

SF designer creates plush bunnies to support rabbit rescue group

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 26, 2024

Tria Connell shares her apartment bordering San Francisco's Western Addition and Hayes Valley neighborhoods with two adopted rabbits.

News Briefs: SF's official band changes name

News Briefs: SF's official band changes name

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 26, 2024

San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, the city's official band, is now San Francisco Pride Band.

SFPD, Pride reassure celebration will be safe

SFPD, Pride reassure celebration will be safe

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 26, 2024

The potential for violence is a reality for Pride events across the world.

Queer young adults say coming out deepened their faith

Queer young adults say coming out deepened their faith

  • PRIDE
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 26, 2024

For many LGBTQ people, any solace provided by religion came intertwined with condemnation and deep shame.

Gay Sacramento leader Mangers reflects on service

Gay Sacramento leader Mangers reflects on service

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 26, 2024

Dennis Mangers said he isn't the "gay godfather of Sacramento," as a local media outlet dubbed him 16 years ago.

Unique LGBTQ survey piloted in Oregon

Unique LGBTQ survey piloted in Oregon

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 26, 2024

With the ongoing lack of comprehensive demographic data on the LGBTQ community, Oregon leaders are piloting a unique effort to rectify the issue in the Beaver State.

Queer financial planner reaches out to LGBTQs

Queer financial planner reaches out to LGBTQs

  • NEWS
  • by JL Odom
  • Jun 26, 2024

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people took to doing or learning something new to fill their shelter-in-place days, keep boredom at bay, and move forward, in some way, during an otherwise standstill time.