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Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges following Castro incident

Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges following Castro incident

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 7, 2023

A man who pleaded not guilty to Castro-area hate crimes made a statement during his arraignment at San Francisco Superior Court Wednesday, explaining that "what the LGBT community is doing to kids is disrespectful to everyone who stands for God."

Editorial: Anti-LGBTQ backlash means we're winning

Editorial: Anti-LGBTQ backlash means we're winning

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 7, 2023

With all the headlines about retailers coming under fire for selling Pride-themed merchandise and legislation trying to curb drag performers, it's important to remember that overall, the LGBTQ community is winning.

Guest Opinion: Addressing California's mental health crisis

Guest Opinion: Addressing California's mental health crisis

  • NEWS
  • by Corey Jackson
  • Jun 7, 2023

We, as Californians, have made significant progress in recognizing and affirming the rights of the LGBTQ community.

SF welcomes Pride Month

SF welcomes Pride Month

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 7, 2023

San Francisco Pride officials; D'Arcy Drollinger, the city's new drag laureate; Mayor London Breed; and elected leaders gathered in City Hall June 2 to raise the Pride flag.

Contra Costa Supervisor Carlson marks 1st Pride Month

Contra Costa Supervisor Carlson marks 1st Pride Month

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 7, 2023

A week into June and it already has been a busy month for gay Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson, the first out member of the countywide governing body.

News Briefs: Pink triangle display reverts to canvas this year

News Briefs: Pink triangle display reverts to canvas this year

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 7, 2023

The pink triangle atop Twin Peaks will revert to a canvas-only display for 2023, after having special LED lighting the past three years, and volunteers are needed ahead of the installation, co-founder Patrick Carney stated in a news release.

Clayton shows its Pride

Clayton shows its Pride

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 7, 2023

The city of Clayton in Contra Costa County held its second annual Pride parade Sunday, June 4.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 7, 2023

A reader writes about the Tennessee anti-drag law that a federal judge recently ruled was unconstitutional.

Obituaries: Robert Wayne Starkey

Obituaries: Robert Wayne Starkey

The obituary for Robert Wayne Starkey, aka the Truth Fairy, who was an LGBTQ activist, writer, and photographer.

Trial in killing of gay photographer ends in hung jury

Trial in killing of gay photographer ends in hung jury

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 7, 2023

The partner and sister of a gay photographer killed during a 2017 robbery are stunned after a recent San Francisco criminal trial of the accused killers ended with a hung jury.

Political Notebook: Trans candidate Gonzalez seeks Los Angeles Assembly seat

Political Notebook: Trans candidate Gonzalez seeks Los Angeles Assembly seat

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 7, 2023

Should Justine Gonzalez win her bid next year for a Los Angeles Assembly seat, she could be one of the first transgender members of the California Legislature and one of the first bisexual women to serve in Sacramento.

Stefani casts 6th vote in favor of APE's Castro Theatre plans

Stefani casts 6th vote in favor of APE's Castro Theatre plans

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 6, 2023

San Francisco District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani cast the sixth vote Tuesday to remove an amendment that would have landmarked fixed, orchestra-style seating at the Castro Theatre, delivering a blow to opponents of Another Planet Entertainment.

HIV advocates ask SF supervisors to fund $7M request

HIV advocates ask SF supervisors to fund $7M request

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 6, 2023

With their roughly $7 million funding request not included in Mayor London Breed's budget proposal this year, HIV advocates and service providers are turning to the Board of Supervisors to find the money.

LGBTQ Agenda: Community fights back in Utah, Florida against drag restrictions

LGBTQ Agenda: Community fights back in Utah, Florida against drag restrictions

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 6, 2023

The LGBTQ community isn't taking increasing threats to drag lying down — filing suits against a Utah city and the state of Florida arguing their anti-drag moves violate the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.