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Newsom names out judges to California courts

Newsom names out judges to California courts

Governor Gavin Newsom named two out lawyers to California superior courts Friday.

Hearing for serial Castro offender Triball pushed to January

Hearing for serial Castro offender Triball pushed to January

  • CRIME
  • by Eric Burkett
  • Dec 23, 2022

A San Francisco Superior Court judge pushed to early 2023 a preliminary hearing for a man who, many say, has terrorized Castro residents and visitors for the past few years.

SF Supervisor Mandelman criticizes court's handling of serial offender in the Castro

SF Supervisor Mandelman criticizes court's handling of serial offender in the Castro

A man who, in the words of gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, "has repeatedly cycled through the criminal justice system and continues to exhibit alarming and violent behavior," has a December 23 hearing about his treatment options.

Lesbian CA legislator's out sister aims to succeed her in Sacramento

Lesbian CA legislator's out sister aims to succeed her in Sacramento

In what would be a first for the California Legislature, a lesbian member of the Assembly could be succeeded by her out sister come 2024.

Out in the World: Gay congressman speaks about Cuba trip

Out in the World: Gay congressman speaks about Cuba trip

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Dec 21, 2022

High-ranking gay Congressmember Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) was among a small delegation that traveled to Cuba earlier this month.

LGBTQ synagogue brings Hanukkah to the Castro

LGBTQ synagogue brings Hanukkah to the Castro

  • NEWS
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 21, 2022

Unseasonably cold temperatures did not stop a hearty band of around 100 people from gathering in Jane Warner Plaza Monday night to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Editorial: Log Cabin goes all-in on MAGA

Editorial: Log Cabin goes all-in on MAGA

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Dec 21, 2022

The old saying, "With friends like these, who needs enemies?" certainly applies to the Log Cabin Republicans.

Trans woman sues CA university over alleged bias

Trans woman sues CA university over alleged bias

  • NEWS
  • by Eric Burkett
  • Dec 21, 2022

A trans woman is suing the University of the Pacific for alleged harassment and discrimination.

COVID pandemic highlighted importance of advanced care planning

COVID pandemic highlighted importance of advanced care planning

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 21, 2022

Three years ago Palm Springs resident Richard Bass went to visit a friend who was in the hospital after experiencing a fainting spell at home.

Guest Opinion: Work continues to advance LGBTQ equity

Guest Opinion: Work continues to advance LGBTQ equity

  • NEWS
  • by Jamie Bruning-Miles and Tye Gregory
  • Dec 21, 2022

On Tuesday, December 13, a historic event — the signing in Washington, D.C. of the Respect for Marriage Act by President Joe Biden — brought us all together from the Bay Area.

Happy holidays from the Castro

Happy holidays from the Castro

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 21, 2022

The second annual Winter Wonderland in the Castro drew hundreds of people for pictures with Santa, fun, and a sexy elf contest.

CA sets 2024 debut for LGBTQ teacher training course

CA sets 2024 debut for LGBTQ teacher training course

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 21, 2022

Come Pride Month in 2024 California educational officials are set to debut an online LGBTQ+ cultural competency training course to be taken by public school teachers and other credentialed staff employed by the state's 977 school districts.

News Briefs: Creating Change confab coming to SF

News Briefs: Creating Change confab coming to SF

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Dec 21, 2022

The National LGBTQ Task Force's popular Creating Change conference will be held in San Francisco early next year, as the queer rights organization prepares to mark its 50th anniversary.

Sarria gets his star in Palm Springs

Sarria gets his star in Palm Springs

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 21, 2022

The city of Palm Springs posthumously honored Latino drag icon and activist José Julio Sarria on its Walk of Stars Monday, December 12.