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Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • May 14, 2025

Readers share opinions on SF Pride declining to make a gay migrant an honorary grand marshal and President Donald Trump's fixation with dolls.

Obituaries: Michael Shawn McGinty

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • May 14, 2025

Michael Shawn McGinty, a beloved San Francisco resident since 1998 and proprietor of Barberology, tragically passed away in his Diamond Heights home on April 8, 2025, at the age of 60.

Protest seeks gay man’s release from El Salvador

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 30, 2025

Nearly 200 people turned out for a rally April 26 in Jane Warner Plaza in the Castro in support of gay makeup artist Andry Jose Hernández Romero, who was removed from the U.S. by the Trump administration.

Obituaries: Richard Stevenson Osmon

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 30, 2025

The obituary for Richard Stevenson Osmon, who was an activist and a former president of the Leathermen's Discussion Group and had a career at Wells Fargo and Zephyr Real Estate.

Castro lesbian mural to be dedicated

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 23, 2025

Capping off Lesbian Visibility Week, the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District will formally dedicate the “Living Lesbian Legends” mural, right, at a ceremony Friday, April 25, at 4:30 p.m.

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 23, 2025

Readers write about the New York City Dyke March's anti-Zionist policy and critique the paper over recent coverage of city commissioners.

Keeping the pressure on Salvadoran government

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 23, 2025

Gays Without Borders held a second vigil outside the Salvadoran Consulate in San Francisco demanding the release of gay migrant Andry Jose Hernández Romero, who was sent to a prison there by the Trump administration.

Ride ‘em, cowboy!

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 22, 2025

Westley Walker, an LGBTQ nightlife promoter, arrived at the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’s Easter Sunday Hunky Jesus contest on a fiberglass bison and rode away with the title.

Obituaries: Jimmy Owens

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 18, 2025

The obituary for Jimmy Owens, a partner in the old gay bar Sutter's Mill in San Francisco.

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 16, 2025

Readers weigh in on "Abundance," and "Anora," while another is looking for friends of a late Castro business owner.

Seeking justice for Heklina

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Staff
  • Apr 2, 2025

Community members joined in a candlelight vigil March 31 to protest the sluggish response of London police officers investigating the death of drag icon Heklina, who passed away nearly two years ago.

Obituaries: John T. Fostel

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 12, 2025

The obituary for John T. Fostel, dedicated his career to supporting those with substance use disorders.

Obituaries: Bobby Kent

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 5, 2025

The obituary for Bobby Kent, a gospel singer who used to live in San Francisco.

Trans people rally against Trump

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 5, 2025

Trans people and their allies held a "Do Not Comply" rally in San Francisco March 1 to protest President Donald Trump and his administration's anti-trans executive orders and policies.

Obituaries: Dr. Kathleen "Kay" Taylor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Feb 26, 2025

The obituary for Dr. Kathleen "Kay" Taylor, an obstetrician and gynecologist who founded Bay Area women's clinics and the non-governmental organization Prevention International: No Cervical Cancer.

Obituaries: Daniel Mackey

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Feb 12, 2025

The obituary for Daniel Mackey, who worked as a server in restaurants all over San Francisco during his career.

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Feb 12, 2025

A reader weighs in on the new LGBTQ Jewish group to fight antisemitism.

Memorial set for Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Feb 12, 2025

A celebration life for the late Catherine "Captain" Ficcardi will be held later this month at the White Horse LGBTQ bar in Oakland, where she worked for many years.

Obituaries: Ralph A. Carlson

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jan 22, 2025

The obituary for Ralph A. Carlson, a San Francisco resident who had a career in the insurance field.

Obituaries: Nathaniel M. Henderson Jr.

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jan 22, 2025

The obituary for Nathaniel M. Henderson Jr., who had careers in a variety of professions, including clinical medicine.