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SF's LYRIC youth nonprofit reopens part of 'Purple House'

SF's LYRIC youth nonprofit reopens part of 'Purple House'

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2024

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) headlined a ribbon-cutting ceremony for LYRIC's Purple House for LGBTQ youth in the Castro neighborhood September 6.

SF mayoral forum in queer district lacks LGBTQ questions

SF mayoral forum in queer district lacks LGBTQ questions

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2024

While co-hosted by several neighborhood groups in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district, there were no LGBTQ-related questions at the September 5 District 8 mayoral forum between four of the five major candidates in the race.

New SF Mission Station captain walks Castro beat as she sets priorities

New SF Mission Station captain walks Castro beat as she sets priorities

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 5, 2024

Top law enforcement and community leaders joined the new Mission Station police captain on a visit to San Francisco's Castro neighborhood September 5 to identify what's working and what needs improving in the famed LGBTQ district.

SF park site map debuts with features honoring gay politico

SF park site map debuts with features honoring gay politico

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 5, 2024

A new map for San Francisco's Corona Heights Park designating the two features posthumously named after a gay political leader in the city has made its public debut.

1st Castro night market launches in October

1st Castro night market launches in October

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 5, 2024

San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood will see the first of six night markets next month, business owners were told at their monthly meeting Thursday.

Editorial: Yes on 3, and other recommendations

Editorial: Yes on 3, and other recommendations

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Sep 4, 2024

The Bay Area Reporter begins rolling out endorsements for the November 5 election. First up, the editorial board's recommendations on the 10 state propositions.

Oakland weekend festivities to be 'Rooted in Pride'

Oakland weekend festivities to be 'Rooted in Pride'

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 4, 2024

Oakland is gearing up for one of the later Prides of 2024 — the annual parade is set to kick off Sunday, September 8, preceding a festival featuring popular entertainers.

Gay couple set to wed 2 days before their 50th anniversary

Gay couple set to wed 2 days before their 50th anniversary

  • NEWS
  • by Camille Cypher
  • Sep 4, 2024

When Dan Finch and Del Turner met in 1974, the thought of being out — let alone being partnered with a family — felt like a pipe dream.

Political Notebook: Oakland candidate aims to be 1st Bay Area trans council member

Political Notebook: Oakland candidate aims to be 1st Bay Area trans council member

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 4, 2024

Should Erin Armstrong be elected to the Oakland City Council's District 5 seat November 5, she would become the first transgender city council member in the Bay Area.

News Briefs: Safety projects proposed for J Church Muni line

News Briefs: Safety projects proposed for J Church Muni line

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 4, 2024

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will hold an online public hearing Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. to receive input on a new stop sign and stop changes on the J Church Muni line in Noe Valley.

Transmissions: Lies, damned lies, and the presidential election

Transmissions: Lies, damned lies, and the presidential election

  • NEWS
  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Sep 4, 2024

Transmissions columnist Gwen Smith writes about former President Donald Trump's false statements at a recent Moms for Liberty appearance.

Gay GOPers are more prevalent than most realize

Gay GOPers are more prevalent than most realize

  • BOOKS
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Sep 4, 2024

Political historian Neil J. Young had been thinking for a few years about writing a history of the gay right.

Gay Libertarian Chase Oliver offers alternative to Trump, Harris

Gay Libertarian Chase Oliver offers alternative to Trump, Harris

Chase Oliver, the gay Libertarian who is his party's presidential nominee, got an unexpected boon August 23, when Democrat-turned-independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the race and endorsed Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.

1st Chinese American selected as interim SF fire chief

1st Chinese American selected as interim SF fire chief

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 3, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and the city's lesbian outgoing fire chief announced a new interim leader for the city's fire department had been selected at a news conference September 3.