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City workers repair Path of Gold lights

City workers repair Path of Gold lights

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 21, 2022

A crew from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission was out Wednesday morning repairing the historic Path of Gold light fixtures on upper Market Street near 14th Street.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 21, 2022

This week's letter writers sound off on the Castro Theatre and Another Planet Entertainment, which manages it.

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.

Gay man to lead SF immigrant affairs office

Gay man to lead SF immigrant affairs office

A gay man who is the son of Mexican immigrants has been hired to lead San Francisco's office that oversees services and initiatives for immigrants and newcomers.

Memorial set for Crispin Hollings

Memorial set for Crispin Hollings

A memorial date has been announced for San Francisco Sheriff's Office chief financial officer Crispin Hollings, who died November 10.

Political Notebook: Lesbian legislator Cervantes launches CA Senate bid

Political Notebook: Lesbian legislator Cervantes launches CA Senate bid

Lesbian Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) has launched a bid for a state Senate seat that will be open in 2024.

LGBTQ Agenda: New polyamorous flag is revealed

LGBTQ Agenda: New polyamorous flag is revealed

It was the late Gilbert Baker back in 1978 who helped sew the first rainbow flag with his friends, and who observed "Our movement is evolving. The movement to liberate our sexuality as a human right, that's an ongoing struggle."

Abigail Kawānanakoa, Hawaii's 'last princess,' dies

Abigail Kawānanakoa, Hawaii's 'last princess,' dies

Hawaii's "last princess" and lesbian heiress Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa died peacefully in her Honolulu home December 11.

Political Notes: Congressmembers call for LGBTQ update to 2030 census

Political Notes: Congressmembers call for LGBTQ update to 2030 census

Congressional leaders are calling on the U.S. Census Bureau to finally begin asking Americans about their sexual orientation and gender identity.

SF planners OK medical use, housing at former gay burlesque venue

SF planners OK medical use, housing at former gay burlesque venue

The San Francisco Planning Commission on November 15 approved conditional use authorization for the historic building that once housed the Nob Hill Theatre.

  With 2023 inauguration plans, Newsom again trolls right-wing extremists

With 2023 inauguration plans, Newsom again trolls right-wing extremists

Ever since California Governor Gavin Newsom easily defeated a right-wing backed recall against him last year, he has been on a roll trolling his conservative detractors and transphobic Republican counterparts in other states.

Out in the World:  Barbados high court decriminalizes homosexuality

Out in the World: Barbados high court decriminalizes homosexuality

Barbados this week became the third Caribbean island country to strike down colonial-era anti-sodomy laws used to criminalize homosexuality this year.

Li makes history as BART board president

Li makes history as BART board president

BART Director Janice Li made history Thursday when she became the first queer woman of color to be elected president of the regional transit agency's board.

Zbur pens LGBTQ teacher training bill

Zbur pens LGBTQ teacher training bill

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 14, 2022

Newly sworn-in gay Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-West Hollywood) is making LGBTQ school issues a priority during his freshman year in the California Legislature.