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Things for LGBT Tourists to Do in San Francisco Without Using a Credit Card

Things for LGBT Tourists to Do in San Francisco Without Using a Credit Card

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 26, 2023

San Francisco takes its place among the most popular tourist destinations for gay couples and singles.

LGBTQ Agenda: Pentagon proactively reviewing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'-era records

LGBTQ Agenda: Pentagon proactively reviewing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'-era records

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 26, 2023

The United States Department of Defense has begun reviewing the records of veterans who were discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" without them needing to apply for a retroactive discharge upgrade.

SFFD trial: Assistant fire chief facing losses almost up to $1M, expert says

SFFD trial: Assistant fire chief facing losses almost up to $1M, expert says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 25, 2023

A damages expert testified that the lesbian assistant fire chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation could be facing lifetime financial losses of almost a million dollars based on the department's actions.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

Political Notes: Sale of rental unit results in resignation of nonbinary East Bay school leader

Political Notes: Sale of rental unit results in resignation of nonbinary East Bay school leader

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 25, 2023

Amid escalating fights over LGBTQ school issues even in the liberal Bay Area, a nonbinary East Bay school board member needs to resign due to moving outside of the boundaries of their elected position.

After veto, Newsom signs 9 LGBTQ bills

After veto, Newsom signs 9 LGBTQ bills

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 24, 2023

A day after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a transgender youth bill, he announced Saturday night that he has signed nine other LGBTQ-related pieces of legislation, including several aimed at young people.

Newsom vetoes trans youth empowerment act bill

Newsom vetoes trans youth empowerment act bill

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 22, 2023

In his first veto of an LGBTQ-related bill this legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsom Friday night rejected a proposal that would have empowered trans and gender-nonconforming youth.

2 LGBTQ bars won't be open for Castro Street Fair

2 LGBTQ bars won't be open for Castro Street Fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 21, 2023

Two LGBTQ bars in the Castro neighborhood will not be open for the Castro Street Fair October 1, despite initial hopes to the contrary.

SF DA says Tenderloin stabbing was alleged anti-LGBTQ hate crime

SF DA says Tenderloin stabbing was alleged anti-LGBTQ hate crime

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 21, 2023

A stabbing inside a permanent supportive housing building in the Tenderloin that left a man seriously injured was an anti-LGBTQ hate crime, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins stated in a news release Thursday.

Folsom Street welcomes the world for 40th fair

Folsom Street welcomes the world for 40th fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 20, 2023

The 40th annual Folsom Street Fair is bringing leatherfolk and kinksters to San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood from around the world Sunday, September 24.

Expanded federal recognition sought for SF trans landmark

Expanded federal recognition sought for SF trans landmark

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 20, 2023

More expansive federal recognition is now being sought for the site where a transgender uprising against police harassment took place in San Francisco sometime during the summer of 1966.

Editorial: Newsom's risky move on guns

Editorial: Newsom's risky move on guns

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Sep 20, 2023

It's too early to tell whether Governor Gavin Newsom's "from the bottom up" call for a constitutional convention on gun safety will actually happen.

New Russian River Pride gets some star power

New Russian River Pride gets some star power

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 20, 2023

A new ad hoc committee is planning a rebirth of Pride in the LGBTQ-friendly North Bay town of Guerneville in October and those who want to participate in the parade need to sign up soon, one of the organizers said.

Political Notebook: Skyforest resident aims to be 1st gay San Bernardino supervisor

Political Notebook: Skyforest resident aims to be 1st gay San Bernardino supervisor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 20, 2023

A resident in the mountain enclave of Skyforest is aiming to be the first gay supervisor in San Bernardino County.