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Out in the World: Georgian Parliament speaker signs anti-gay bill after president refuses

October 9, 2024

Moving closer to Russia, Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili recently signed a repressive "Russian-styled" anti-LGBTQ bill into law.

Political Notebook: In hotly contested South Bay House race, Low and Liccardo to debate

by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 9, 2024

With the congressional candidates sniping at each other for months, the October 11 televised debate between gay state Assemblymember Evan Low and former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo could produce feisty exchanges between the two South Bay leaders.

Business Briefing: Couple known for their seasonal decor relocates boutique to Noe Valley

by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 9, 2024

When the seasonal gift boutique Terrasol first opened its doors in 2004 on Larkin Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, it quickly drew a loyal customer base among the nearby residents needing holiday decor.

Editorial: SF prop recommendations

by BAR Editorial Board
Oct 9, 2024

There are 15 San Francisco propositions on the November 5 ballot covering everything from infrastructure to city commissions to retirement changes for first responders. Below are our recommendations.

SOMA businesses struggling with thefts

by John Ferrannini
Oct 9, 2024

The South of Market neighborhood's queer businesses are among those battling burglary, break-ins, and attempted break-ins over the past few months.

SF school district quiet on LGBTQ parents group launch

by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 9, 2024

Two years after the school board approved the creation of an advisory body for parents of LGBTQ students, the San Francisco Unified School District is working to launch it this academic year.

50th Castro fair sizzles

by BAR staff
Oct 9, 2024

The 5oth edition of the Castro Street Fair was hot!

SF DA candidates spar on what justice looks like

by John Ferrannini
Oct 9, 2024

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins faces one challenger — a prosecutor she fired who has contrasting views about criminal justice — in her bid for reelection this year.

Obituaries: Kenneth "Kenny" Patrick Landes

by BAR staff
Oct 9, 2024

The obituary for Kenneth "Kenny" Patrick Landes, who died in Mexico CIty in August.

Obituaries: Daric (aka Rocky) Wolkenhauer

by BAR Editorial Board
Oct 9, 2024

The obituary for Daric (aka Rocky) Wolkenhauer, who worked as a high school teacher in the East Bay before retiring.

News Briefs: Fleet Week roars into SF

by Cynthia Laird
Oct 9, 2024

San Francisco Fleet Week roars into town with the Blue Angels Air Show among the most popular events this weekend.

Castro's Milk school faces closure, to merge with Sanchez

by John Ferrannini
Oct 8, 2024

Castro neighborhood leaders are not pleased that the San Francisco Unified School District has placed the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy on the list of schools facing closure.

US Supreme Court to hear 2 LGBTQ-related cases

by Lisa Keen
Oct 8, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court opened its 2024-25 session October 7 with at least 10 LGBTQ-related petitions before it.

Log Cabin Republicans criticize Harris over old SF homicide case

by Ed Walsh
Oct 8, 2024

Log Cabin Republicans are blasting Vice President Kamala Harris for her handling of a 2002 San Francisco homicide case when she was district attorney that resulted in the defendant serving just five years for killing a 56-year-old gay man.

SF queer artist recovering after Tenderloin assault

by John Ferrannini
Oct 8, 2024

Friends of a San Francisco queer artist set up a GoFundMe for him after he was injured during an assault near his home in the Tenderloin neighborhood.

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