California officials spent last Friday telling the public and reporters that the state is a safe haven for those seeking an abortion.

If you see something, say something. That appeal to the public gained traction after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and, today, remains relevant as the LGBTQ community prepares to celebrate the first in-person San Francisco Pride events since 2019.

The Federal AIDS Policy Project Coalition and Prep4All have sent a letter, signed by 100 organizations, urging the House and Senate appropriations committees to approve $400 million to fund a national PrEP program within the CDC.

We're glad that San Francisco Pride officials and the San Francisco Police Officers Pride Alliance reached a compromise that will allow LGBTQ peace officers and other first responders to proudly march in the June 26 parade.

So far in her proposed two-year budget that she released Wednesday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has specified nearly $10 million for LGBTQs.

There are numerous local races on the ballot in Bay Area counties outside of San Francisco where qualified LGBTQ candidates are seeking election or reelection in the June 7 primary.

There are eight ballot propositions that San Francisco voters will decide on the June 7 ballot.

California Assemblymembers face election this year, as do some state senators. Below are our recommendations for Bay Area races in the June 7 primary.

We are fortunate in the Bay Area to have a solid Democratic congressional delegation.

Here are the Bay Area Reporter's endorsements for the June 7 primary.

The Bay Area Reporter recommends the following candidates for statewide offices in the June 7 primary.

The B.A.R. editorial board recommends that voters reject the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on the June 7 ballot.

Another Planet Entertainment needs to work with the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District to ensure that its management of the Castro Theatre benefits everyone.

Now that Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill has become law, legislators in other states, not surprisingly, are working on similar proposals.