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Gay man reportedly beaten, hospitalized after leaving SOMA bar

February 7, 2023

A gay man said that he was beaten near a South of Market LGBTQ bar over the weekend, leading to his hospitalization, and a GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for his living expenses.

Castro Muni elevator project slated to begin in March

by Matthew S. Bajko
Feb 7, 2023

San Francisco officials are eying a March start date for the construction of a new elevator at the Castro Muni station in the city's LGBTQ district.

Family of gay son demands formal inquest into his death

by John Ferrannini
Feb 7, 2023

The family of a gay 20-year-old Korean/Filipino man found dead in a San Francisco high rise nearly three years ago are demanding several local and state law enforcement officials call for a formal inquest into his death.

LGBTQ Agenda: Artists and others speak out as bills advance in 3 states that would criminalize drag

by John Ferrannini
Feb 7, 2023

LGBTQ civil rights groups and drag artists are sounding the alarm about bills in three states that if they became law would restrict drag performances.

Political Notes: US senators call for LGBTQ data about scientific workforce

by Matthew S. Bajko
Feb 6, 2023

A group of Democratic U.S. senators is calling for better data about the number of LGBTQ people employed among the country's scientific workforce.

Harvey Milk Plaza project should be 'shovel ready' this summer, exec says

by John Ferrannini
Feb 3, 2023

There are no further city hearings on the plan to renovate Harvey Milk Plaza in the city's Castro neighborhood at least until the project is "shovel ready," according to a leader of the group advocating for major changes to the public parklet above a tran

Castro merchants to split grant money for two pop-ups after row

by John Ferrannini
Feb 3, 2023

A public squabble about how to spend $100,000 that's been made available to the Castro Merchants Association by the city to encourage pop-ups in shuttered storefronts seems to have been resolved by its board of directors on Friday.

Castro merchants members squabble over grant money for pop-up store

by John Ferrannini
Feb 2, 2023

Members of the Castro Merchants Association are wrestling among themselves about how to spend $100,000 that's been made available to them by the city to encourage pop-ups in shuttered storefronts.

Gay Lynwood councilmember Solache confirms CA Assembly bid

by Matthew S. Bajko
Feb 2, 2023

Joining the growing ranks of LGBTQ candidates seeking California legislative seats next year is gay Lynwood City Councilmember José Luis Solache.

SF historic preservation panel recommends interior landmarking of Castro Theatre

by John Ferrannini
Feb 1, 2023

The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors that would preserve the interior of the Castro Theatre with the "presence of seating" after a marathon meeting Wednesday.

Out in the World: OutRight launches humanitarian and global development program

by Heather Cassell
Feb 1, 2023

OutRight Action International is launching a new humanitarian and global development initiative.

Harvey Milk school not slated for closure, SF district says

by John Ferrannini
Jan 31, 2023

First it was Harvey's bar and restaurant in the Castro that abruptly closed January 22, now, rumors are swirling that Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy in the LGBTQ neighborhood might shutter.