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Editorial: Killed over a Pride flag

Editorial: Killed over a Pride flag

  • ANTI HATE
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 23, 2023

In a shocking and horrific incident, a Southern California woman was shot to death because she had a rainbow flag flying outside her shop in Cedar Glen, a small town near Lake Arrowhead in Southern California.

Obituaries: Jon Bush

Obituaries: Jon Bush

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Aug 23, 2023

The obituary for Jon Bush, who was an electronic music composer and longtime member of the dance music collective Moontribe.

Drag icon Sarria joins CA Hall of Fame

Drag icon Sarria joins CA Hall of Fame

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 22, 2023

The late drag queen José Julio Sarria, a gay Latino veteran who left a lasting impact on politics and the LGBTQ community, is now the second drag queen to be part of the California Hall of Fame.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Libertarian presidential candidate says he's running 'confident, aspirational' campaign

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Libertarian presidential candidate says he's running 'confident, aspirational' campaign

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 22, 2023

A gay Libertarian from Georgia is making waves in his run for his party's nomination for U.S. president — becoming the first-ever third-party candidate to speak at the Iowa State Fair Political Soapbox.

Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

Badlands likely reopening within 2 months, new co-manager says

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 21, 2023

The Badlands nightclub in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood is expected to open soon, the Bay Area Reporter has learned.

Southern California shop owner shot to death over Pride flag, authorities say

Southern California shop owner shot to death over Pride flag, authorities say

  • CRIME
  • by by Brody Levesque, Los Angeles Blade
  • Aug 21, 2023

A Southern California woman was shot to death August 18 after a man reportedly removed a Pride flag from outside her clothing store and the woman confronted him about it.

Silicon Valley Pride is ready to shine

Silicon Valley Pride is ready to shine

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 21, 2023

Silicon Valley Pride is ready to shine in the South Bay this weekend.

New Castro nightclub will no longer be called BRUT

New Castro nightclub will no longer be called BRUT

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 21, 2023

Less than a week after announcing the new name for the nightclub succeeding Harvey's in the heart of the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood, the ownership group has backtracked.

Political Notes: Queer San Diego supervisor candidate Goldbeck concedes primary race

Political Notes: Queer San Diego supervisor candidate Goldbeck concedes primary race

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 18, 2023

Queer military veteran Janessa Goldbeck has failed to survive the primary for a vacant seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Family of gay photographer killed at Twin Peaks exasperated by further delays

Family of gay photographer killed at Twin Peaks exasperated by further delays

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 17, 2023

The partner and sister of a gay San Francisco man killed five years ago are frustrated with delays in the effort to retry the defendants after a mistrial was declared earlier this year.

One of 3 SFFD LGBTQ discrimination cases settles

One of 3 SFFD LGBTQ discrimination cases settles

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 16, 2023

The Black transgender San Francisco Fire Department paramedic who filed a discrimination suit against the city alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation has settled the case.

Long-term HIV survivors fighting for their lives all over again

Long-term HIV survivors fighting for their lives all over again

  • HEALTH
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 16, 2023

The fight against the HIV epidemic has seen a number of good milestones lately — the World Health Organization reaffirmed that those who consistently take antiretroviral treatment and maintain undetectable viral loads don't transmit the virus during sex.

Editorial: CA celebrates a summer of drag

Editorial: CA celebrates a summer of drag

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 16, 2023

As drag entertainers find themselves increasingly under attack in many red states, California, not surprisingly, is tacking in the opposite direction.

With new book, Yeager aims to inspire LGBTQ candidates

With new book, Yeager aims to inspire LGBTQ candidates

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 16, 2023

With his new book, gay former Santa Clara County supervisor Ken Yeager aims to inspire other LGBTQ individuals to seek public office.