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Former Milk club president expelled after investigation shows endorsement manipulations

Former Milk club president expelled after investigation shows endorsement manipulations

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 10, 2025

Members expelled the former president of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in a vote Tuesday, January 7.

Plea deal reached in gay Oakland murder case

Plea deal reached in gay Oakland murder case

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 9, 2025

A former UC Berkeley employee charged in the killing of a gay Black man in Oakland two years ago has agreed to a plea deal, though it still has to be approved by a judge.

Out in the World: After a brutal 2024, global LGBTQ leaders prepare for a challenging year

Out in the World: After a brutal 2024, global LGBTQ leaders prepare for a challenging year

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 9, 2025

Last year was a brutal year for LGBTQ rights around the world. 2024 saw 64 countries go to the polls to elect new governments, but the backlash against gay rights was harsh.

The Evolution of Online Entertainment: Exploring the Digital Shift

The Evolution of Online Entertainment: Exploring the Digital Shift

  • NEWS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jan 9, 2025

In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has significantly transformed how we consume entertainment.

Bill would seal California adults' gender transition court documents

Bill would seal California adults' gender transition court documents

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 9, 2025

Legislation being introduced Thursday would require court records related to the gender transitions of transgender and nonbinary adults in California be sealed in order to protect their privacy.

Political Notebook: New San Francisco supervisors join board

Political Notebook: New San Francisco supervisors join board

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 8, 2025

In a historic first, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors now has four LGBTQ community members serving on it.

Mandelman to lead SF Board of Supervisors

Mandelman to lead SF Board of Supervisors

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 8, 2025

The third time was the charm for gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who was unanimously elected Wednesday to be the new president of the Board of Supervisors.

SF Mayor Lurie promises sweeping 'new era' in inaugural address

SF Mayor Lurie promises sweeping 'new era' in inaugural address

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 8, 2025

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie promised to tackle the city's most intractable problems as he took office January 8 with a speech in which he promised "a new era of accountability, service, and change."

Editorial: Mayor Lurie's to-do list

Editorial: Mayor Lurie's to-do list

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jan 8, 2025

Congratulations to San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was sworn into office Wednesday, January 8, as the city's 46th chief executive.

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 8, 2025

Friends and family are remembering Catherine Ficcardi, a lesbian longtime bartender at the White Horse LGBTQ bar in Oakland who died December 22.

Business Briefing: Group connects Black marine scientists

Business Briefing: Group connects Black marine scientists

  • BUSINESS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 8, 2025

When she first became a marine scientist, Tiara Moore, Ph.D., didn't feel like she could be out as pansexual.

Transmissions: What keeps me up at night

Transmissions: What keeps me up at night

  • NEWS
  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Jan 8, 2025

On December 22, as many may have been busy hanging garlands or wrapping gifts, President-elect Donald Trump took to the stage at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2024.

Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping — SF should follow

Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping — SF should follow

  • NEWS
  • by Brian Davis
  • Jan 8, 2025

Happy New Year! This column is for everyone, whether you smoke or not, but for those who do currently smoke or vape and have resolved to quit this year, there is a lot of free support for you.

News Briefs: 2 new national landmarks honor LGBTQ community

News Briefs: 2 new national landmarks honor LGBTQ community

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 8, 2025

Two new National Historic Landmarks honor the LGBTQ community. Both are located in Washington, D.C. and were announced in December by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.