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Embattled gay SJ councilmember Torres' leave request rejected

Embattled gay SJ councilmember Torres' leave request rejected

Without any comment or even mentioning his name, the San Jose City Council's Rules and Open Government Committee killed a request October 30 for an extended absence by embattled gay councilmember Omar Torres.

Political Notebook: Out South SF Mayor Coleman seeks 2nd term

Political Notebook: Out South SF Mayor Coleman seeks 2nd term

Four years ago, bisexual South San Francisco City Councilmember James Coleman shocked his city's political establishment by defeating the city's then mayor for the newly created District 4 seat on the governing body.

Arts & Culture

Hello again, Betty! - Alyson Palmer, Amy Ziff, and Elizabeth Ziff on their expansive music career

Hello again, Betty! - Alyson Palmer, Amy Ziff, and Elizabeth Ziff on their expansive music career

A new album by a band you love, especially one that takes its time between releases, is cause for celebration. That celebration takes on special meaning when it comes to Betty, an all-female trio who've been rocking since the mid-1980s.

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Going Out, Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Going Out, Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Halloween may be over after October 31, but it's still a pretty scary week, politics-wise. You certainly need some distractions, so we've got ballots full of arts and nightlife events, all in Going Out.