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Castro dog groomers Mudpuppy's damaged after DUI crash, SFPD says

Castro dog groomers Mudpuppy's damaged after DUI crash, SFPD says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 15, 2023

The storefront of a pet grooming store in the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood was damaged after it was hit by a car, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

LGBTQ Agenda: Florida college DEI programs shut down as school year starts

LGBTQ Agenda: Florida college DEI programs shut down as school year starts

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 15, 2023

A national nonprofit that works for safer college campuses for queer students is condemning the "dismantling and closure" of LGBTQ support offices and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida's public colleges and universities.

Woolley's contributions to Frameline highlighted as he leaves ED role

Woolley's contributions to Frameline highlighted as he leaves ED role

  • by J.L. Odom
  • Aug 14, 2023

San Francisco's LGBTQ film festival is looking for a new leader.

Tenant complaint prompts change to Castro flag

Tenant complaint prompts change to Castro flag

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 14, 2023

There may yet be changes to the rainbow flag flying at a Castro neighborhood apartment building, after a tenant expressed to the new landlord their own issues with the flag after the landlord had demanded it be taken down.

Effort to induct gay drag icon Sarria into CA Hall of Fame pays off

Effort to induct gay drag icon Sarria into CA Hall of Fame pays off

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 14, 2023

For the past eight years friends and admirers of the late José Julio Sarria, a gay man and drag queen who left a lasting impact on politics and the LGBTQ community, have sought to see him inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

Political Notes: Out San Diego supervisor candidate looks to survive primary

Political Notes: Out San Diego supervisor candidate looks to survive primary

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 14, 2023

A queer military veteran with ties to San Francisco is aiming to double LGBTQ representation on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Out in the World: Ugandan president pushes back after World Bank suspends billions in future funding due to anti-LGBTQ law

Out in the World: Ugandan president pushes back after World Bank suspends billions in future funding due to anti-LGBTQ law

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 11, 2023

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni lashed out at the World Bank Group after it decided to halt any new funding proposals due to the African country's new anti-LGBTQ law.

SF supervisors expected to vote on Castro Theatre again after recess

SF supervisors expected to vote on Castro Theatre again after recess

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 11, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has one more vote on the Castro Theatre in order for Another Planet Entertainment to commence with its plan to renovate the historic movie palace.

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

She sings, has comedic chops, and is known for being a "powerhouse host" in the Los Angeles entertainment scene. Now Pickle can add another feather to her cap as West Hollywood's inaugural drag laureate.

Political Notebook: Gay former congressional staffer Ratevosian vies for LA House seat

Political Notebook: Gay former congressional staffer Ratevosian vies for LA House seat

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

Years before being appointed by President Joe Biden as the most senior Armenian American official at the State Department, Jirair Ratevosian, Ph.D., had served as legislative director to Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-Oakland).

Editorial: SF Supervisor Dorsey steps in it

Editorial: SF Supervisor Dorsey steps in it

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 9, 2023

If a San Francisco supervisor has a complaint and wants changes made to the city budget, the time to do that is before the spending plan is adopted, not weeks later.

LGBTQ leaders back providing reparations

LGBTQ leaders back providing reparations

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

When it comes to providing reparations to California's Black residents due to the systemic discrimination and racism they and their ancestors have experienced for decades, LGBTQ leaders in the state are largely in support of doing so.

SF LGBTQ band appoints composer in residence

SF LGBTQ band appoints composer in residence

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 9, 2023

To hear Mattea Williams explain it, composing music for a band is different than writing a composition for an orchestra.

Business Briefing: From Castro start, yoga practice spreads across SF

Business Briefing: From Castro start, yoga practice spreads across SF

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

Twenty-five years ago David Nelson got his start as a yoga proprietor when he opened his first studio in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district in 1998 with co-owner Darren Main.