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News Briefs: Gill Foundation names Kendell as new CEO
The Gill Foundation, a national LGBTQ philanthropic nonprofit, has announced that former National Center for Lesbian Rights executive director Kate Kendell will become its new CEO.
Gay harm reduction advocate Michael Siever dies
Michael Siever, Ph.D., a gay man and psychologist who once led the San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s behavioral health program, died April 10 at an assisted living facility in Seattle.
Taylor ahead of Lee in Oakland mayor’s race
Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slight lead over former congressmember Barbara Lee in the hotly contested race for mayor.
Gay Vanguard magazine publisher Keith St Clare dies
Keith St Clare, a gay man who edited and published Vanguard, an early LGBTQ magazine that was based in San Francisco, died March 25 at an assisted living facility in Richmond, Texas.
Gay Oakland mayoral staffer placed on leave amid City Hall shake-up just ahead of special election
Brandon Harami, a gay man who’s Oakland interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins’ community resilience director, was one of several staffers placed on paid administrative leave Monday in a City Hall shake-up.
Gay ex-Santa Clara councilmember Becker sentenced to 40 days in perjury case
Gay former Santa Clara city councilmember Anthony Becker was sentenced to 40 days in jail Friday following his conviction on perjury.
News Briefs: Drag artists to hold People’s March for democracy
Two drag artists who have long organized the People’s March during June’s Pride Month are gearing up for one to fight fascism and promote democracy on Saturday, April 12, in San Francisco.
News Briefs: SF Sisters unveil new safety campaign
Recent violent incidents in San Francisco’s LGBTQ Castro neighborhood have prompted the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Inc. to launch a new public safety campaign for the queer community.
Castro Nail Salon designated a legacy business
With the fate of its prime Castro Street location apparently in limbo due to it being housed in the building that contains the historic theater, the Castro Nail Salon was designated a legacy business Monday.
SF supervisors panel recommends Sanchez for sunshine task force seat
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on Monday advanced the application of Amerika Nachele Sanchez to a vacant seat on the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.
La Crema wine company back on as SF Pride sponsor
A local wine company has returned to the fold as a sponsor of the San Francisco Pride parade and celebration.
Castro Nail Salon secures recommendation for legacy business
A Castro business facing the loss of its lease is one step closer to gaining legacy business status from San Francisco officials.
Several sponsors have departed, but SF Pride will persevere, ED says
Several corporate sponsors have dropped out of this year's San Francisco Pride parade and celebration, but the leader of the nonprofit vows the free event will go on as usual.
US Senate rejects ban on trans kids playing sports
In a victory for trans youth, the U.S. Senate on Monday failed to advance a bill approved by the House that would have banned transgender youth participation in sports on teams that align with their gender identity.
Lesbian's application to SF open government panel appears in jeopardy
A San Francisco lesbian's application to the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance Task Force appears to be in jeopardy after Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman said Monday that he could not support the nominee because he disagrees with her.
California LGBTQ nonprofits join Lambda Legal lawsuit against Trump administration over DEI
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the San Francisco Community Health Center joined six other nonprofits in suing the Trump administration over DEI initiatives and the erasure of the transgender community.
Changes come to Give OUT Day as Horizons bows out
Give OUT Day, the national online fundraising project to help LGBTQ nonprofits, will be different this year.
Federal judge blocks Trump's order on trans medical care
President Donald Trump suffered a legal setback Thursday when a federal judge in Baltimore issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of his executive order on medical care for trans people under 19.
Castro Station escalator will be out of commission for 2.5 weeks
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has announced that starting next week, the Castro Station south escalator will be out of service for two and a half weeks.
James 'Robbie' Robinson, SF Tavern Guild founding member, dies
James "Robbie" Robinson, a founding member of the Tavern Guild, an organization of gay bars in San Francisco that was formed to stem ongoing police harassment, died February 5.