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Tips For Traveling Like a Foodie

November 30, 2023 | by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content

Some people travel to experience high-adrenaline adventures. Others prefer relaxation whether that's on a beach or in a luxury hotel room. Then there are the foodies.

Beyond Borders: Exploring the World an an LGBTQ Nomad

Nov 29, 2023

Traveling the world is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It helps you learn a lot about yourself, explore different possibilities, and even find yourself if you are feeling lost.

Editorial: EQCA needs to mount decline to sign campaign to thwart anti-trans measures

by BAR Editorial Board
Nov 29, 2023

As we have reported, in early November, the California Secretary of State's office cleared three anti-trans ballot measures to begin collecting signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot.

Departing head of SF AIDS legal agency reflects on tenure

by Cynthia Laird
Nov 29, 2023

When Bill Hirsh formally steps down as executive director of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel next month, he will leave the San Francisco-based nonprofit prepared for the future.

At Milk-Moscone vigil, activists plead with youth

by John Ferrannini
Nov 29, 2023

Longtime activists who worked with the late San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk and mayor George Moscone urged young people to embody the legacy of the slain heroes as America faces another divisive presidential election year.

CA '24 ballot could have pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures

by John Ferrannini
Nov 29, 2023

LGBTQ rights organizations and leaders are concerned that the November 2024 California ballot could see pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures on it if at least one of the anti-trans initiatives qualifies.

News Briefs: Holiday tree lighting ceremony inspires hope

by Cynthia Laird
Nov 29, 2023

The Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope lighting ceremony and celebration will take place Monday, December 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street in San Francisco.

SF trans filmmaker donates trove of videos to public library's Hormel Center

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 29, 2023

Since moving to San Francisco 31 years ago Texas Starr has turned his camera onto the city's LGBTQ community to document it and to make video art.

Castro welcomes the holidays

by BAR staff
Nov 29, 2023

Castro Merchants Association President Terry Asten Bennett, a straight ally who co-owns Cliff's Variety, welcomed a crowd to the neighborhood November 27 for the annual holiday tree lighting.

Obituaries: Joseph Marin

by BAR staff
Nov 29, 2023

The obituary for Joseph Marin, who touched those around him with gentle kindness and a sense of humor.

Diversion likely for Emeryville hate crime defendant

by John Ferrannini
Nov 29, 2023

The case of the man prosecutors allege committed hate crime vandalism at an Emeryville senior housing facility will likely go to diversion instead of trial.

Transmissions: Trans for the holidays

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Nov 29, 2023

We're in that time of year, post-Thanksgiving but not yet Yule, when you cannot breathe without being bombarded by messages of family get-togethers for the holidays.

Residents move into Palm Springs LGBTQ senior community

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 29, 2023

In early November Richard Alther moved into his new apartment at Living Out, a luxury rental community in Palm Springs targeted at active LGBTQ+ seniors age 55 and older.

SF World AIDS Day event to honor Olympic diver Louganis

by John Ferrannini
Nov 21, 2023

The Olympian dubbed the "greatest diver in history" will be recognized at the National AIDS Memorial Grove's World AIDS Day commemorations, which will also include its Light in the Grove benefit the night before.

Gay Assemblymember Low eyes South Bay House seat

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 21, 2023

With the news Tuesday that Congressmember Anna Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) will retire from the South Bay House seat she has held since 1993, it provides an opportunity to see the first LGBTQ person from the Bay Area be elected to Capitol Hill.

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