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Emmy-winning TV news producer William Longen dies

Emmy-winning TV news producer William Longen dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 24, 2023

William "Bill" Longen, a gay man who was an Emmy-winning TV news producer, a former manager of the Castro Theatre, and the co-founder of an early AIDS support group, died January 1, his friends recently announced.

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds accuse man of hate crime in trying to run over Idaho women

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds accuse man of hate crime in trying to run over Idaho women

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 24, 2023

A grand jury in Boise, Idaho indicted a man on federal hate crimes charges for allegedly trying to run over two women after yelling homophobic slurs.

'Heartbroken': Harvey's closes after 27 years in apparent sign of the times

'Heartbroken': Harvey's closes after 27 years in apparent sign of the times

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 23, 2023

Harvey's, the LGBTQ bar and restaurant that welcomed tourists and regulars alike to the Castro for over a quarter century, abruptly closed its doors late Sunday, striking a blow to the queer neighborhood seeing more and more empty storefronts.

Political Notes: SF LGBTQ Dem club elects 1st Asian male president

Political Notes: SF LGBTQ Dem club elects 1st Asian male president

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 23, 2023

Members of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club have elected Jeffrey Kwong to lead the progressive political group in 2023.

Out in the World: UK squashes Scotland's gender self-determination bill

Out in the World: UK squashes Scotland's gender self-determination bill

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 19, 2023

Tensions are rising between the United Kingdom's national government and Scotland over transgender rights.

Gay vet Rocha seeks San Diego Assembly seat

Gay vet Rocha seeks San Diego Assembly seat

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 19, 2023

Two months after losing his bid for a state Senate seat, gay veteran Joseph C. Rocha of Escondido has launched his campaign for an open San Diego County Assembly seat that will be on the ballot in 2024.

Another HIV vaccine fails in large study

Another HIV vaccine fails in large study

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jan 19, 2023

Another large trial has been halted after Johnson & Johnson's experimental HIV vaccine failed to prevent infection, according to a January 18 announcement from the National Institutes of Health.

Dignity/SF turns 50 with a year of celebrations planned

Dignity/SF turns 50 with a year of celebrations planned

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 18, 2023

Dignity/San Francisco, a group for LGBTQ Roman Catholics, is marking its golden anniversary with a year of celebrations, kicking off with a special liturgy and reception Sunday, January 22.

Email, text raise questions about future of Castro Theatre as meetings loom

Email, text raise questions about future of Castro Theatre as meetings loom

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 17, 2023

A number of Castro groups will be holding a meeting Thursday, January 26, to discuss future historic preservation and planning commission meetings about the neighborhood's eponymous theater.

In error, CA double funded transgender health account

In error, CA double funded transgender health account

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 13, 2023

Buried within the bills California legislators filed this month after Governor Gavin Newsom released his budget proposal for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is a line seeking to claw back $13 million from the state's Transgender Wellness and Equity Fund.

Editorial: We're looking for action by new SF board

Editorial: We're looking for action by new SF board

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jan 13, 2023

Yes, we're excited and optimistic, because for the first time ever, three gay men are serving as elected members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Out in the World: Kenyan police arrest four suspects in killing of gay activist

Out in the World: Kenyan police arrest four suspects in killing of gay activist

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 12, 2023

Police in Kenya have arrested four people in connection to the gruesome January 2 killing of gay fashion designer, model, and activist Edwin Chiloba.

Atmospheric rivers wreak havoc in Bay Area

Atmospheric rivers wreak havoc in Bay Area

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 12, 2023

There probably isn't a single aspect of the Bay Area's life that hasn't been affected by the series of atmospheric rivers the state has been experiencing.

CA bill aims to protect transgender youths' privacy

CA bill aims to protect transgender youths' privacy

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 11, 2023

Legislation introduced this week by gay Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) aims to protect the privacy of transgender youth in California.