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Padilla talks mental health, hate crimes at SF LGBT center

Padilla talks mental health, hate crimes at SF LGBT center

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 28, 2023

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) showed up at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center Wednesday morning for a private discussion with community members on the mental health of queer youth as Pride Month comes to a close.

SFPD arrests man with loaded firearm at Pride celebration

SFPD arrests man with loaded firearm at Pride celebration

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 27, 2023

A man was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department Sunday evening for allegedly carrying a loaded, concealed firearm into the Pride celebration at the Civic Center.

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes up in CA, AG report says

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes up in CA, AG report says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 27, 2023

Just days after appearing in San Francisco's LGBTQ Pride parade, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that hate crimes against gay men, lesbians, and trans people all rose last year.

SF Pride parade flexes community's muscle

SF Pride parade flexes community's muscle

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 25, 2023

Thousands of people marched in 200 contingents up Market Street Sunday for the San Francisco LGBTQ Pride parade — a defiant answer from the City-by-the-Bay to a resurgence in homophobic and transphobic attitudes elsewhere.

Gay man confirmed to state appellate court in San Diego

Gay man confirmed to state appellate court in San Diego

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 23, 2023

David Rubin, a gay man and Superior Court judge in San Diego County, was unanimously confirmed and sworn in Friday as a justice for the Fourth District Court of Appeal after a hearing by the state Commission on Judicial Appointments.

SF police provide safety tips for Pride festivities

SF police provide safety tips for Pride festivities

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 22, 2023

With the city welcoming one of America's largest LGBTQ Pride celebrations this weekend, the San Francisco Police Department is assuring it will keep residents and the half a million expected visitors safe.

Castro hate crimes defendant will face trial

Castro hate crimes defendant will face trial

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

A man who pleaded not guilty to Castro-area hate crimes will continue to be held without bail as he awaits his trial, a judge ordered after a preliminary hearing.

Fate of gay bathhouse chain Steamworks hangs in balance amid ongoing legal fight

Fate of gay bathhouse chain Steamworks hangs in balance amid ongoing legal fight

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

The fate of the Steamworks Baths chain hangs in the balance, as two companies with ownership stakes duke it out in a court battle that includes allegations of impersonation, attempted poisoning, and requested drug delivery.

Gay CA legislator Jackson makes waves

Gay CA legislator Jackson makes waves

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 21, 2023

For a freshman legislator in Sacramento, gay Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson, Ph.D., (D-Perris) has wasted no time in making waves in the Statehouse.

Editorial: Sticking up for LGBTQ Hayward students

Editorial: Sticking up for LGBTQ Hayward students

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 21, 2023

The Hayward Unified School District Board of Trustees stuck up for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff last week despite the outrageous homophobic comments made by board member Joe Ramos.

Don't let mpox be part of your Pride celebration

Don't let mpox be part of your Pride celebration

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jun 21, 2023

Mpox is at a low ebb in San Francisco, but public health experts caution that the virus has not gone away, and they urge gay and bisexual men to take precautions, including getting both doses of the vaccine.

South Bay youth center continues out leadership

South Bay youth center continues out leadership

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 21, 2023

A new era is being ushered in at the Bill Wilson Center , a youth and family housing, education, counseling, and advocacy organization in Santa Clara County that also works with LGBTQ people.

Young gay man had to leave Richmond to find community

Young gay man had to leave Richmond to find community

  • by Natasha Kaye, Richmond Pulse
  • Jun 21, 2023

Growing up gay in a large Catholic, Latino family in Richmond, Carlo Figueroa often felt there was no one to show him how to "be gay."

Toasting SF's pink triangle

Toasting SF's pink triangle

  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 21, 2023

San Francisco Pride community grand marshal Honey Mahogany, center, pops the champagne atop Twin Peaks Saturday, June 17, as the installation of the pink triangle was celebrated at a ceremony.