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Fate of gay bathhouse chain Steamworks hangs in balance amid ongoing legal fight

Fate of gay bathhouse chain Steamworks hangs in balance amid ongoing legal fight

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

The fate of the Steamworks Baths chain hangs in the balance, as two companies with ownership stakes duke it out in a court battle that includes allegations of impersonation, attempted poisoning, and requested drug delivery.

Editorial: Sticking up for LGBTQ Hayward students

Editorial: Sticking up for LGBTQ Hayward students

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 21, 2023

The Hayward Unified School District Board of Trustees stuck up for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff last week despite the outrageous homophobic comments made by board member Joe Ramos.

Gay CA legislator Jackson makes waves

Gay CA legislator Jackson makes waves

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 21, 2023

For a freshman legislator in Sacramento, gay Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson, Ph.D., (D-Perris) has wasted no time in making waves in the Statehouse.

Don't let mpox be part of your Pride celebration

Don't let mpox be part of your Pride celebration

  • HEALTH
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jun 21, 2023

Mpox is at a low ebb in San Francisco, but public health experts caution that the virus has not gone away, and they urge gay and bisexual men to take precautions, including getting both doses of the vaccine.

Toasting SF's pink triangle

Toasting SF's pink triangle

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 21, 2023

San Francisco Pride community grand marshal Honey Mahogany, center, pops the champagne atop Twin Peaks Saturday, June 17, as the installation of the pink triangle was celebrated at a ceremony.

South Bay youth center continues out leadership

South Bay youth center continues out leadership

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 21, 2023

A new era is being ushered in at the Bill Wilson Center , a youth and family housing, education, counseling, and advocacy organization in Santa Clara County that also works with LGBTQ people.

Young gay man had to leave Richmond to find community

Young gay man had to leave Richmond to find community

  • NEWS
  • by Natasha Kaye, Richmond Pulse
  • Jun 21, 2023

Growing up gay in a large Catholic, Latino family in Richmond, Carlo Figueroa often felt there was no one to show him how to "be gay."

Richmond marks Pride with message there's more to do

Richmond marks Pride with message there's more to do

  • NEWS
  • by Ana Tellez-Witrago, Richmond Pulse
  • Jun 21, 2023

When Richmond Rainbow Pride held its ninth annual event June 4, the message from many attendees was that more work needs to be done regarding equality and the LGBTQ community.

Pelosi returns to AIDS grove

Pelosi returns to AIDS grove

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 21, 2023

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) returned to the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park June 17 to help pull weeds during a monthly work day at the site.

Rainbow crosswalks latest way cities celebrate Pride

Rainbow crosswalks latest way cities celebrate Pride

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 21, 2023

For years now practically every city in the Bay Area has issued a proclamation to declare June as Pride Month. And many cities and towns in the nine-county region fly some version of the Pride flag during June.

Oakland Black Pride returns with expo, brunch

Oakland Black Pride returns with expo, brunch

  • PRIDE
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

Pride Month doesn't end with the last Sunday of June this year — across the bay from San Francisco's parade and celebration, Oakland Black Pride will be just about to get underway.

Queer Reading: Book celebrates queer historical figures

Queer Reading: Book celebrates queer historical figures

  • BOOKS
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jun 21, 2023

As people gather this weekend for San Francisco Pride, many can't help but remember past friends, loved ones, and community leaders who have helped to make the LGBTQ community the vibrant one that is being celebrated.

Guest Opinion: LGBTQ+ youth + mental health is top priority for Pride 2023

Guest Opinion: LGBTQ+ youth + mental health is top priority for Pride 2023

  • NEWS
  • by Juanita MORE!
  • Jun 21, 2023

I've been a San Francisco resident for all of my adult queer life. Thirty of those I've spent inside my current tiny Tenderloin apartment — when I swing open the door, I pass by 20 feet of salon-style, self-commissioned artwork.

Merchants' Family Pride to mark Pink Sat. in Castro

Merchants' Family Pride to mark Pink Sat. in Castro

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

There isn't an official dance party planned for the Castro LGBTQ neighborhood on Pink Saturday, but families looking for Pride options are in luck with the Family Pride Block Party being hosted by the Castro Merchants Association.