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Lesbian Congressmember Craig 'physically okay' after attack in her D.C. apartment building

Lesbian Congressmember Craig 'physically okay' after attack in her D.C. apartment building

  • by Christopher Kane, Washington Blade
  • Feb 9, 2023

Lesbian U.S. Congressmember Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) is "physically okay" after suffering an attack Thursday morning in the elevator of her Washington, D.C. apartment building, according to a statement from her chief of staff.

Badlands owner Natali says Castro space could become a new club soon

Badlands owner Natali says Castro space could become a new club soon

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 9, 2023

The old Badlands space on 18th Street in the Castro neighborhood may be occupied by another nightclub in as little as eight weeks, property owner Les Natali told the Bay Area Reporter Thursday.

Castro's Q Bar to reopen this spring, co-owner says

Castro's Q Bar to reopen this spring, co-owner says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 8, 2023

The co-owner of Q Bar in San Francisco's Castro district anticipates a spring reopening after the business was damaged by a fire in 2019.

SF Pride permanently hires trans ED Ford

SF Pride permanently hires trans ED Ford

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 8, 2023

Suzanne Ford has been selected to serve as the permanent executive director of the nonprofit organization that puts on the San Francisco Pride parade and festival, according to a February 8 news release.

Gay man reportedly beaten, hospitalized after leaving SOMA bar

Gay man reportedly beaten, hospitalized after leaving SOMA bar

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 7, 2023

A gay man said that he was beaten near a South of Market LGBTQ bar over the weekend, leading to his hospitalization, and a GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for his living expenses.

Castro Muni elevator project slated to begin in March

Castro Muni elevator project slated to begin in March

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 7, 2023

San Francisco officials are eying a March start date for the construction of a new elevator at the Castro Muni station in the city's LGBTQ district.

Family of gay son demands formal inquest into his death

Family of gay son demands formal inquest into his death

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 7, 2023

The family of a gay 20-year-old Korean/Filipino man found dead in a San Francisco high rise nearly three years ago are demanding several local and state law enforcement officials call for a formal inquest into his death.

LGBTQ Agenda: Artists and others speak out as bills advance in 3 states that would criminalize drag

LGBTQ Agenda: Artists and others speak out as bills advance in 3 states that would criminalize drag

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 7, 2023

LGBTQ civil rights groups and drag artists are sounding the alarm about bills in three states that if they became law would restrict drag performances.

Political Notes: US senators call for LGBTQ data about scientific workforce

Political Notes: US senators call for LGBTQ data about scientific workforce

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 6, 2023

A group of Democratic U.S. senators is calling for better data about the number of LGBTQ people employed among the country's scientific workforce.

Harvey Milk Plaza project should be 'shovel ready' this summer, exec says

Harvey Milk Plaza project should be 'shovel ready' this summer, exec says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 3, 2023

There are no further city hearings on the plan to renovate Harvey Milk Plaza in the city's Castro neighborhood at least until the project is "shovel ready," according to a leader of the group advocating for major changes to the public parklet above a tran

Castro merchants to split grant money for two pop-ups after row

Castro merchants to split grant money for two pop-ups after row

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 3, 2023

A public squabble about how to spend $100,000 that's been made available to the Castro Merchants Association by the city to encourage pop-ups in shuttered storefronts seems to have been resolved by its board of directors on Friday.

Castro merchants members squabble over grant money for pop-up store

Castro merchants members squabble over grant money for pop-up store

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 2, 2023

Members of the Castro Merchants Association are wrestling among themselves about how to spend $100,000 that's been made available to them by the city to encourage pop-ups in shuttered storefronts.

Gay Lynwood councilmember Solache confirms CA Assembly bid

Gay Lynwood councilmember Solache confirms CA Assembly bid

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 2, 2023

Joining the growing ranks of LGBTQ candidates seeking California legislative seats next year is gay Lynwood City Councilmember José Luis Solache.

SF historic preservation panel recommends interior landmarking of Castro Theatre

SF historic preservation panel recommends interior landmarking of Castro Theatre

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 1, 2023

The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors that would preserve the interior of the Castro Theatre with the "presence of seating" after a marathon meeting Wednesday.