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Castro cultural district sees board resignations

Castro cultural district sees board resignations

  • NEWS
  • by Eric Burkett
  • Dec 7, 2022

The recent departure of a member from the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District board is only the latest in what has been a slew of resignations since August.

Editorial: SF's unhoused addicted people need help

Editorial: SF's unhoused addicted people need help

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Dec 7, 2022

It's distressing that Mayor London Breed and San Francisco officials closed the Tenderloin Center just as the cold weather is setting in and people who are already unhoused and struggling with substance and/or mental health issues have nowhere to turn.

News Briefs: Sarria to be posthumously honored in Palm Springs

News Briefs: Sarria to be posthumously honored in Palm Springs

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Dec 7, 2022

The California Hall of Fame may have snubbed him, but the city of Palm Springs will posthumously honor Latino drag icon and activist José Julio Sarria on its Walk of Stars Monday, December 12.

Guest Opinion: SF trans immigrant summit a great first step

Guest Opinion: SF trans immigrant summit a great first step

  • NEWS
  • by Anjali Rimi
  • Dec 7, 2022

Last month, San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued a proclamation recognizing November 18 as Transgender Immigrants Day.

Jones honored at World AIDS Day event

Jones honored at World AIDS Day event

  • NEWS
  • by by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 7, 2022

The rain didn't stop a crowd of more than 200 people from attending the National AIDS Memorial Grove's annual World AIDS Day observance in Golden Gate Park December 1, an event that saw AIDS Memorial Quilt co-founder Cleve Jones honored.

Political Notebook: Final results come in for out CA candidates

Political Notebook: Final results come in for out CA candidates

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 7, 2022

A month after the November 8 election and the final results are now in for two of the three last remaining California races that featured out candidates.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 7, 2022

A reader is pleased with Supervisor-elect Joel Engardio's win in District 4.

Obituaries: Tom Lloyd

Obituaries: Tom Lloyd

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 7, 2022

The obituary for Tom Lloyd, a former San Francisco resident who co-founded Mobilization Against AIDS, an early activist organization.

Tree offers wishes for peace

Tree offers wishes for peace

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 7, 2022

The Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope had its lighting ceremony December 5 at Grace cathedral.

LGBTQ Agenda: CA lawmakers introduce bill to help with security issues

LGBTQ Agenda: CA lawmakers introduce bill to help with security issues

An East Bay Assemblymember has introduced legislation that would make it easier for candidates, elected officials, their families and staff to provide security for themselves in the face of increasing threats.

Hearings on Castro Theatre landmarking postponed

Hearings on Castro Theatre landmarking postponed

A push to postpone a hearing on proposed landmark designation for the Castro Theatre has opponents on guard.

Gay Richmond council candidate Zepeda selected as winner

Gay Richmond council candidate Zepeda selected as winner

With the drawing of his name out of a red Christmas holiday shopping bag by Richmond City Clerk Pamela Christian, Cesar Zepeda was selected as the winner of the East Bay city's District 2 council race.

Gay Redwood City council candidate Sturken wins

Gay Redwood City council candidate Sturken wins

By a 50-vote margin, gay Redwood City Planning Commissioner Chris Sturken won election to a council seat in his city. He was one of three candidates running for the District 2 seat, which includes the downtown area.

SoCal Assembly race with bisexual candidate still to be called

SoCal Assembly race with bisexual candidate still to be called

At the state Capitol Monday afternoon nearly all of the newly elected legislators took their oaths of office. But not present was the new member from Assembly District 47 spanning Riverside and San Bernardino counties.