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SF judges, challengers introduce themselves at pre-election forum

SF judges, challengers introduce themselves at pre-election forum

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 8, 2023

Two incumbent San Francisco Superior Court judges debated challengers ahead of the March 5 primary at a forum held by community groups, representing contrasting views of salient criminal justice matters.

Merchants endorse Frameline Juneteenth Castro Street closure

Merchants endorse Frameline Juneteenth Castro Street closure

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 7, 2023

One month after declining to support a broad Castro Street closure next year for a lesbian tech confab, members of the Castro Merchants Association overwhelmingly approved a much shorter one as part of Frameline's Juneteenth event.

Castro spreading holiday cheer with menorah lighting, toy drive

Castro spreading holiday cheer with menorah lighting, toy drive

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 7, 2023

As Christmas approaches and Hanukkah begins Thursday evening, Castro businesses are rolling out the holiday welcome mat, as members explained at their final meeting of the year December 7.

Teamsters official casts doubt on name change request

Teamsters official casts doubt on name change request

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 6, 2023

A legendary labor leader and longtime Castro resident who has requested that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters change its name has been told he will have to wait until at least 2026 for someone to initiate a constitutional amendment to do so.

Political Notebook: Nonprofit leader Martinez aims to be 1st out Santa Cruz supervisor

Political Notebook: Nonprofit leader Martinez aims to be 1st out Santa Cruz supervisor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 6, 2023

Despite its reputation as a coastal liberal bastion, Santa Cruz County has yet to see an LGBTQ leader elected to its Board of Supervisors

Bay Area blood centers encourage gay, bi men to donate

Bay Area blood centers encourage gay, bi men to donate

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 6, 2023

Two of the Bay Area's main blood centers are asking eligible gay and bisexual men to donate during the holiday season when they usually see a dip in donations.

Lawsuit challenges SF trans pilot income program

Lawsuit challenges SF trans pilot income program

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 6, 2023

A conservative group has launched a legal challenge to a San Francisco program that seeks to provide guaranteed income to some transgender people, as well as programs that help artists, pregnant women, and Blacks.

Editorial: That was quick

Editorial: That was quick

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Dec 6, 2023

No sooner had we editorialized about the danger of three potential anti-trans initiatives appearing on the November 2024 ballot in California than proponents pulled a fast one.

News Briefs: Oakland Pride to have holiday bar crawl benefit

News Briefs: Oakland Pride to have holiday bar crawl benefit

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Dec 6, 2023

Dust off those Santa hats and prepare to celebrate the season at Oakland Pride's Santa holiday bar crawl Saturday, December 23.

Guest Opinion: How legal attacks on LGBTQ+ rights affect mental health

Guest Opinion: How legal attacks on LGBTQ+ rights affect mental health

  • by Tate Barkley
  • Dec 6, 2023

While significant strides have been made over the last two decades in recognizing and protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, challenges persist.

Observing World AIDS Day

Observing World AIDS Day

  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 6, 2023

Julia Ready wrote the name of her friend Michael Tyree in chalk on the sidewalk of Castro Street as part of Inscribe, a sidewalk art event to commemorate World AIDS Day, December 1.

Louganis honored at AIDS grove

Louganis honored at AIDS grove

  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 6, 2023

John Cunningham, left, chief executive officer of the National AIDS Memorial Grove, presented the National Leadership Recognition Award to gay Olympic diver Greg Louganis during the World AIDS Day event at the grove December 1.

Attorney reflects on his years of fighting for equality

Attorney reflects on his years of fighting for equality

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 6, 2023

Forty-three years ago, Thomas F. Coleman faced a dilemma that called for his skills as an attorney.

Latinos now have highest rate of new SF HIV cases

Latinos now have highest rate of new SF HIV cases

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Dec 5, 2023

The 2022 HIV epidemiology report released by the San Francisco Department of Public Health Tuesday showed that for the first time, Latino men had a higher HIV diagnosis rate than Black men.