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AG mum on Brown inquiry, but big announcement in Monterrosa case

AG mum on Brown inquiry, but big announcement in Monterrosa case

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 19, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is still investigating the shooting death of Banko Brown, but announced there is inclusive evidence to prosecute a Vallejo officer in the death of Sean Monterrosa back in 2020.

Sex worker confessed to killing man at Crissy Field, feds say

Sex worker confessed to killing man at Crissy Field, feds say

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 19, 2023

A transgender woman working as a sex worker confessed to killing a man at San Francisco's Crissy Field, federal prosecutors state in court documents, though she has pleaded not guilty to homicide charges.

US led world in daddies, Grindr states in year-end report

US led world in daddies, Grindr states in year-end report

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 19, 2023

The United States led the world in the percentage of Grindr users who describe themselves as daddies this year, according to "Grindr Unwrapped,"

LGBTQ Agenda: 'Bang Like a Porn Star' book will be removed from Missouri library

LGBTQ Agenda: 'Bang Like a Porn Star' book will be removed from Missouri library

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 19, 2023

The author of a book on gay male sexuality is speaking out after his work was caught in an imbroglio over its inclusion in a Missouri public library.

Pope Francis approves blessings for Catholic same-sex couples

Pope Francis approves blessings for Catholic same-sex couples

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 18, 2023

Advocates for LGBTQ people in the Roman Catholic Church are pleased by Pope Francis' significant change of tact Monday, now allowing priests to bless couples in same-sex relationships.

Political Notes: Out Stockton, Santa Cruz candidates secure key endorsers

Political Notes: Out Stockton, Santa Cruz candidates secure key endorsers

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 18, 2023

Out candidates seeking local offices in the Central Valley and along California's Central Coast picked up key endorsements this month for their campaigns.

California health officials pilot LGBTQ data collection plan

California health officials pilot LGBTQ data collection plan

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 14, 2023

As it continues to address lapses in its gathering of LGBTQ health information, California's health department is piloting a plan in Los Angeles County for sharing sexual orientation and gender identity data.

San Francisco citywide drag event organizers apologize to performers whose Israel protest led to an altercation

San Francisco citywide drag event organizers apologize to performers whose Israel protest led to an altercation

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 13, 2023

Drag artists who helped organize pop-up performances around San Francisco as part of SF is a Drag earlier this month apologized December 13 for a lack of security after a performer was met with aggression after they protested in support of Palestinians.

Lesbian federal appellate bench nominee Berner faces US Senate Judiciary Committee

Lesbian federal appellate bench nominee Berner faces US Senate Judiciary Committee

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 13, 2023

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from two attorneys aspiring to become federal appellate judges — including lesbian Nicole Berner who played a major role in an Israeli Supreme Court case that ruled a child can legally have two mothers.

Out in the World: Queer Russians on edge after high court bans 'LGBTQ movement'

Out in the World: Queer Russians on edge after high court bans 'LGBTQ movement'

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Dec 13, 2023

Queer Russians are hastily deleting associations with LGBTQ events and political statements from their social media accounts and some are attempting to leave the country, media outlets have reported.

Musician and gay cruise stalwart Matt Yee dies

Musician and gay cruise stalwart Matt Yee dies

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Dec 13, 2023

Matt Yee, a gay man who performed on gay cruises and in other venues, including San Francisco LGBTQ nightclub Oasis, died December 2 at Queens Medical West in Oahu, Hawaii.

Business Briefing: Checking off the gift list at Noe Valley shops

Business Briefing: Checking off the gift list at Noe Valley shops

  • BUSINESS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 13, 2023

Just over the hill from San Francisco's Castro district is another neighborhood long a welcoming home to the city's LGBTQ community.

Out in the World: Tentative date set for court case against Uganda's anti-LGBTQ bill

Out in the World: Tentative date set for court case against Uganda's anti-LGBTQ bill

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Dec 13, 2023

A trial date for Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law has been tentatively set for December 18 by the country's Constitutional Court in Kampala.

Menorah glows in the Castro

Menorah glows in the Castro

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 13, 2023

The Castro celebrated the Jewish Festival of Lights December 11 with a menorah lighting at Jane Warner Plaza.