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Panel approves relocation of historic Milk plaza lampposts

Panel approves relocation of historic Milk plaza lampposts

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 16, 2022

Two lighting fixtures in Harvey Milk Plaza that are part of San Francisco's historic Path of Gold light standards along Market Street are set to be relocated as part of a reimagining of the site.

US Senate votes to move forward on marriage bill

US Senate votes to move forward on marriage bill

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 16, 2022

In the U.S. Senate, in a 62-37 vote Wednesday, 12 Republicans voted with all Democrats to move forward on the Respect for Marriage Act bill.

Political Notebook: Out candidates trail in marquee Bay Area races

Political Notebook: Out candidates trail in marquee Bay Area races

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 16, 2022

Around the Bay Area LGBTQ candidates in a number of marquee November 8 general election races continue to fall short in their bids.

Gay, HIV-positive SF Supervisor Dorsey wins full term

Gay, HIV-positive SF Supervisor Dorsey wins full term

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 15, 2022

In winning a full term on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, gay District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey has become the city's first HIV-positive elected supervisor.

Dems launch recount fund for gay CA House candidate Rollins

Dems launch recount fund for gay CA House candidate Rollins

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 15, 2022

With the Associated Press calling the California 41st Congressional District race for Congressmember Ken Calvert (R-Corona), and the incumbent declaring victory, Democrats are now raising money for a recount fund on behalf of gay candidate Will Rollins.

Monterey voters elect gay mayor, out Latina sheriff

Monterey voters elect gay mayor, out Latina sheriff

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 15, 2022

In Monterey County voters elected as their first lesbian and first Latina sheriff Tina Nieto, in the November 8 general election. Meanwhile, in the coastal city of Monterey, City Councilmember Tyller Williamson has become his city's first gay mayor.

LGBTQ Agenda: Webinar looks at supporting tobacco-free LGBTQ communities

LGBTQ Agenda: Webinar looks at supporting tobacco-free LGBTQ communities

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Nov 15, 2022

With the growth in acceptance of LGBTQ people came a curious byproduct: increased attention and marketing.

In gay SoCal House race, Rollins looks to 'ballot curing' in hunt for votes

In gay SoCal House race, Rollins looks to 'ballot curing' in hunt for votes

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 14, 2022

In his still too close to call race for California's 41st Congressional District seat, gay former federal prosecutor Will Rollins has turned to what is known as "ballot curing" in his hunt for votes to put him into the winner's circle.

SF supervisors panel advances update to prohibited bias definitions

SF supervisors panel advances update to prohibited bias definitions

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 14, 2022

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors rules committee on Monday advanced changes to the city's administrative code that will update definitions of prohibited discrimination in contracting ordinances.

Political Notes: Out California justices win retention races

Political Notes: Out California justices win retention races

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 14, 2022

Voters retained the four out California justices on the November 8 general election ballot in races that were largely overlooked by the media.

Jock Talk: If you believe in human rights, do not watch the World Cup

Jock Talk: If you believe in human rights, do not watch the World Cup

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Nov 11, 2022

For the first time in four decades, I will not watch a single minute of the men's soccer World Cup. Not one vuvuzela-shrieking minute.

Castro community leader and SF sheriff's CFO Crispin Hollings dies

Castro community leader and SF sheriff's CFO Crispin Hollings dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 11, 2022

Crispin Hollings, a gay man who was a community leader in the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood and worked as the chief financial officer for the San Francisco Sheriff's Office, died November 10.

Engardio, Dorsey maintain leads in SF supervisor races

Engardio, Dorsey maintain leads in SF supervisor races

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 10, 2022

Two gay men continue to lead in their respective races for seats on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, although their challengers have edged up, according to unofficial returns released Saturday.

Gay CA House candidate Rollins remains in 2nd place

Gay CA House candidate Rollins remains in 2nd place

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 10, 2022

Gay former federal prosecutor Will Rollins has slipped into second place in his race for California's 41st Congressional District seat.