Dublin High School students protest removal of pride flag
Students and teachers at Dublin High School are speaking out after they were told the pride flag that flies out front has to be taken down. District officials say it violates policy. But LGBTQ students believe it was a community complaint that triggered the move.
California legislators reject two bills banning transgender women in female sports
A political analyst says this vote not only clarified how most voters in California feel but it also sent a message to President Trump.
Battle over trans athletes’ participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol
The battle over transgender athletes’ participation in youth sports will come to California on Tuesday as state lawmakers debate two bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender identity.
'Justice for Heklina' rally and march in London and San Francisco
Nearly two years after the shocking death of prolific San Francisco drag queen Heklina, a rally was held to demand action in the death investigation where no official cause has been announced.
Oakland recording studio owner creates safe place for female and LGBTQ+ artists
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
SF Pride faces financial difficulties after losing 5 corporate sponsors
SF Pride, the nonprofit that puts on the annual parade and two-day street fair, is facing financial difficulty after a handful of corporate sponsors have pulled their financial support.
SF Pride's director feels betrayed by Newsom for comments on trans athletes
This year's theme for the 55th annual San Francisco Pride celebration is ‘Queer Joy is Resistance’. Pride's executive director says she feels betrayed by Gov. Newsom's comments on transgender athletes.
Transgender service members will be discharged from military, Pentagon says
A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.
San Jose's next pedestrian mall will be social hub for the LGBTQ+ community
Post Street is poised to become one of San Jose’s most vibrant scenes.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Chef Melissa King hosts Lunar New Year celebration for queer AAPI community
Celebrity chef Melissa King hosted a unique Lunar New Year celebration in San Francisco, spotlighting the queer AAPI community. The event featured neon lion dancers, vibrant drag performances, and a massive grazing table with dishes celebrating her Chinese American heritage.
Transgender athlete supporters to launch lawsuits over Trump executive order
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order barring trans athletes from participating in women's sports. Opponents said lawsuits would be filed in 24 hours in protection of this minority class of citizens.
Trump signs executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
Judge rules in favor of 3 transgender women who don't want to be placed in men's prisons
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three transgender women who asked not to be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
San Francisco promises to protect LGBTQ community from Trump policies
Political leaders in San Francisco are pushing back against what they believe is a concerted effort to target the LGBTQ community.
3 trans women file emergency request not to be transferred to male prisons
Three transgender women are asking for "emergency relief" to not be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
Hundreds protest Trump and new policies in San Jose
Organizers say they intend to push back on Trump’s policies on immigration, women’s rights, the LGBTQ+ community.
El Cerrito makes history with first openly gay council majority in Bay Area
History will be made in the city of El Cerrito this week with the swearing in of two new LGBTQ+ councilmembers.