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What Challenges Do LGBTQ Students Face

What Challenges Do LGBTQ Students Face

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 24, 2024

While most students find school to be difficult, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) students may find their experience much more difficult.

Jury convicts pair in Twin Peaks killing of gay photographer

Jury convicts pair in Twin Peaks killing of gay photographer

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 24, 2024

Two people were convicted of first-degree murder last week in a retrial of the 2017 killing of a gay San Francisco photographer while he was taking pictures of the sunrise from Twin Peaks.

Supervisors confirm gay mayoral SF transit board appointee Chen

Supervisors confirm gay mayoral SF transit board appointee Chen

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 24, 2024

With a stamp of approval Tuesday from the Board of Supervisors, gay transit advocate Mike Chen should be sworn in as a member of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors in time to take part in its October 1 meeting.

LGBTQ Agenda: Equality Utah moving to Salt Lake's Milk Blvd.

LGBTQ Agenda: Equality Utah moving to Salt Lake's Milk Blvd.

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 24, 2024

After working with the City Council in Salt Lake City to rename a street after San Francisco's own Harvey Milk, Equality Utah is going to be moving its offices to a building on the street named for the LGBTQ trailblazer.

SF's 2023 HIV cases fall below 150

SF's 2023 HIV cases fall below 150

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 23, 2024

San Francisco's 2023 HIV epidemiology annual report continued a trend of declining new diagnoses, with 133 reported for the year.

Political Notes: For LGBTQ museum project, few SF mayoral candidates favor using eminent domain to acquire a site

Political Notes: For LGBTQ museum project, few SF mayoral candidates favor using eminent domain to acquire a site

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 23, 2024

It has been two decades since gay former San Francisco Supervisor Bevan Dufty floated the idea of building a standalone LGBTQ history museum in the city's Castro district that he represented at City Hall.

Newsom signs bill requiring California disaster plans include LGBTQ needs

Newsom signs bill requiring California disaster plans include LGBTQ needs

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 21, 2024

Disaster plans in the Golden State will now have to ensure they take into consideration the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communities across California.

Trans artist Nonamey finds community, inspiration in Portland

Trans artist Nonamey finds community, inspiration in Portland

  • by JL Odom
  • Sep 20, 2024

San Francisco has the first-ever Transgender District, the Office of Trans Initiatives, and the status as a sanctuary city for trans and gender-nonconforming people, but there's another trans-embracing metropolis on the West Coast: Portland.

Scandal, public safety take center stage at fiery SF mayoral debate

Scandal, public safety take center stage at fiery SF mayoral debate

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 20, 2024

Sparks flew at a San Francisco mayoral debate featuring all five of the major candidates September 19, as incumbent London Breed defended her record in office against her challengers in the aftermath of a corruption scandal.

Law enforcement stresses reporting hate crimes at Castro forum

Law enforcement stresses reporting hate crimes at Castro forum

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 18, 2024

Top local and federal law enforcement officials came to the Castro recently for a town hall on hate crimes.

News Briefs: Festive Russian River Pride returns

News Briefs: Festive Russian River Pride returns

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 18, 2024

The annual Russian River Pride parade and festival returns this weekend to Guerneville, with parties and other events celebrating the LGBTQ community.

Political Notebook: In Walnut Creek, Patch runs to be 1st out council member

Political Notebook: In Walnut Creek, Patch runs to be 1st out council member

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 18, 2024

Running two years ago for a seat on the Walnut Creek City Council at age 33, Laura Patch faced questions about her youthfulness and lack of political experience from voters in the suburban Contra Costa County city.

Editorial: These 4 for SF school board

Editorial: These 4 for SF school board

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Sep 18, 2024

The San Francisco Unified School District is in trouble. From a massive deficit to looming school closures, the seven elected commissioners have their work cut out for them.

Business Briefing: Sacto couple creates online LGBTQ marketplace

Business Briefing: Sacto couple creates online LGBTQ marketplace

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 18, 2024

With the upcoming holidays fast approaching, shoppers in need of gifts who also want to support LGBTQ businesses can utilize the online marketplace at the website Famm.