Disco Coalition offers parties for good causes

Bringing attention to issues that impact the queer community, fundraising event series Disco Coalition begins giving nightlife a humanitarian twist next week.

Jones to be honored in Cuba

Veteran AIDS activist Cleve Jones, founder of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, will receive a humanitarian award when he travels to Cuba this spring with a delegation from the Rainbow World Fund.

Syringe access site near Duboce Triangle expands services

City public health officials told Duboce Triangle residents at a recent meeting that they started an expanded syringe access and disposal site behind the Safeway store last month as a way to offer "low-barrier medical services" to homeless people.

Gay, black comedian's new film debuts in Oakland

As one of the first out black men in stand-up comedy, Sampson McCormick has created a short film that's anything but a laughing matter.

San Francisco's 'Winter of Love' turns 15

It was 15 years ago this week that then-San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom ushered in a bold stand for same-sex couples when he ordered city officials to issue them marriage licenses.

Reaction positive to Breed's hiring Colfax to lead SF DPH

Mayor London Breed's appointment of AIDS expert Dr. Grant Colfax to lead the San Francisco Department of Public Health was met with praise from gay leaders.

Retail changes coming to the Castro

The Castro's commercial real estate shuffle continues as new restaurants and fitness centers arrive, legacy businesses are nominated, and a legendary business shutters.

Redstone tenants rally to save SF building

After over a century as a hub of community activism, the 55,000 square foot red brick building at the corner of 16th and Capp streets has fallen prey to wealthy real estate developers.

Supes panel OKs retail cannabis permit rules

A San Francisco Board of Supervisors committee Monday unanimously approved new regulations that would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to apply for recreational sales permits.

Takei launches funny new political app

This week, after President Donald Trump sided with Russian President Vladimir Putin and against U.S. intelligence officials who said Russia interfered in the 2016 election, gay actor and political activist George Takei was outraged.

Pride provides strength in troubled times

After weeks of heartbreaking news involving the Trump administration's immigration strategy of childhood separations and zero tolerance at the southern U.S. border, a jubilant afternoon in San Francisco reminded thousands of people there's hope in numbers

Milk mural revealed on Milk Day

In celebration of Harvey Milk Day, Tuesday, May 22, Stolichnaya vodka revealed a new mural dedicated to the late political activist, elected official, and gay rights pioneer.

Art exhibit features works by long-term survivors

What began as a self-care practice for Diane Sciarretta to describe the feelings of her illness to doctors and family has transformed into a partnership of survival.

LYRIC celebrates 30 years helping queer youth

For the only time this year, doors to the purple house on Castro's Collingwood Street will be open to the public as the Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center celebrates 30 years.

Castro CBD Accepts $20K from Natali

A $20,000 donation to the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for the purpose of a local vacancy reduction study in the Castro came from an unlikely source: controversial local landlord Les Natali.

SFMTA plans open house for street safety project

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's upcoming street construction project, which intends to increase pedestrian, traffic, and bicycle safety, is seeking a final round of community feedback.

Designers weigh comments on Milk plaza

People continue to have mixed views on the plans to renovate Harvey Milk Plaza, even as speakers at two recent meetings voiced concerns over the current space.

MCC-SF's Brick Memorial Likely Can't Be Salvaged

If the "Miracle on Eureka Street," a sidewalk brick memorial, is to be saved when the old Metropolitan Community Church-San Francisco building is demolished, it likely won't be in the same form it is today.

Comment sought on demolition plan for old MCC-SF site

The Castro site of the former LGBTQ-identified Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco at 150 Eureka Street will go before the San Francisco Planning Commission next year.

NEA Rejects Grant for SF Mime Troupe

The San Francisco Mime Troupe may be down, but it won't go out in silence.

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