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SF supes approve Castro Theatre second floor plans

SF supes approve Castro Theatre second floor plans

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 24, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 10-1 to remove one of the last hurdles for renovations to begin at the Castro Theatre that will determine if the movie palace can sell liquor on the second floor.

Woman speaks out in Emeryville hate crime case

Woman speaks out in Emeryville hate crime case

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 24, 2023

A woman who is a resident at a senior housing facility in Emeryville is speaking out after her former neighbor allegedly removed a Pride-themed display in June.

LGBTQ Agenda: US hate crimes up in 2022, report says

LGBTQ Agenda: US hate crimes up in 2022, report says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 24, 2023

Reported anti-LGBTQ hate crimes were up nationwide 16% last year, as reported hate crimes in general rose 6.9%, according to statistics released October 16 by the FBI.

SF supervisors to vote on measure affecting Castro Theatre second floor plans

SF supervisors to vote on measure affecting Castro Theatre second floor plans

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 23, 2023

A committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to forward to the full board one of the last hurdles for renovations to begin at the Castro Theatre that will determine if the movie palace can sell liquor on the second floor.

Your guide to Halloween weekend in SF's Castro neighborhood

Your guide to Halloween weekend in SF's Castro neighborhood

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 23, 2023

Ghosts and goblins of the friendly variety will likely be among the revelers in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood this weekend, as Halloween festivities will reboot for the first time in 16 years.

'Restore Drag!' event paints a queer visibility message in the Mission as mural is restored

'Restore Drag!' event paints a queer visibility message in the Mission as mural is restored

  • by J.L. Odom
  • Oct 20, 2023

At the corner of Valencia and 22nd streets, music emanated from a speaker set up outside of Aditi restaurant as a crowd watched San Francisco artist Juan Manuel Carmona and volunteers chip away at a dark brown coating of paint on a utility box.

Lyon-Martin friends group shelves bid to buy historic SF lesbian property

Lyon-Martin friends group shelves bid to buy historic SF lesbian property

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 20, 2023

A group instrumental in preserving the two-story cottage once owned by lesbian pioneering couple Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin has determined it is unable to purchase the historic San Francisco property.

Political Notes: Lee picks up LGBTQ backing in US Senate race

Political Notes: Lee picks up LGBTQ backing in US Senate race

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 20, 2023

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) is picking up support within the LGBTQ community for her bid to succeed the late U.S. senator Dianne Feinstein next year.

Bonta's lawsuit against Chino Valley school district's 'forced outing' policy scores 2nd win

Bonta's lawsuit against Chino Valley school district's 'forced outing' policy scores 2nd win

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 19, 2023

A San Bernardino Superior Court judge granted a preliminary injunction October 19 against enforcing two parts of a California school district's policy to out transgender and nonbinary students without their consent.

US Sen. Butler won't seek full term

US Sen. Butler won't seek full term

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 19, 2023

Recently appointed Black lesbian U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-California) said Thursday that she would not seek a full term to replace the late senator Dianne Feinstein.

Defaced queer mural to be restored during Mission district protest Friday

Defaced queer mural to be restored during Mission district protest Friday

  • Oct 19, 2023

A protest against homophobia is set for Friday morning in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood after a mural of a prominent drag artist was destroyed and its painter reportedly threatened.

Group advocates for SF, Oakland bar patios to be smokefree

Group advocates for SF, Oakland bar patios to be smokefree

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 19, 2023

Since 2012, San Jose has required the outdoor patios of all bars in the city to be smokefree. Daly City and Fremont have adopted similar bans.

LGBTQ History Month: Golden State queer mecca is more than SF

LGBTQ History Month: Golden State queer mecca is more than SF

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 18, 2023

Queer history is not just in San Francisco. A raid at a gay bar in San Diego in 1979 helped galvanize the nascent LGBTQ community there, while Sacramento also has a rich past.

SF supes pass firearms ordinance inspired by Banko Brown case

SF supes pass firearms ordinance inspired by Banko Brown case

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 18, 2023

The shooting death of unarmed Black trans man Banko Brown by an armed guard has led the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to pass an ordinance limiting security personnel from drawing their weapons.