El Cerrito is latest California city hijacked by hate speech during public meeting
During an El Cerrito City Council meeting Tuesday, several people spewed racist and antisemitic rhetoric during the public comment period that was so vile, the meeting abruptly ended.
Folsom Street Fair celebrates 40 years of bondage, leather and kinky fun
It's LeatherWeek in San Francisco. What does that mean? It's time for kink enthusiasts to get their gear on in preparation for Sunday's main event — Folsom Street Fair, which marks 40 years in the city.
More controversy follows Sunol school board’s decision to ban Pride flags
A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.
Former Glide pastor Cecil Williams celebrates 94th birthday
In San Francisco, a birthday party was held for the Reverend Cecil Williams, the former pastor of GLIDE.
Superintendent calls ban on Pride flags at Sunol school 'disheartening'
Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.
Conservative Sunol school board flag ban sparks ire from LGBTQ community
The Sunol Glen School Board voted 2-1 Tuesday night in favor of a resolution that bans the display of all flags except for the U.S. and California flags on district property.
Oakland Pride weekend includes pub crawl and parade
Saturday more than 100 people took part in the pride bar crawl to support LGBTQ businesses across the city. And Sunday, the pride parade took over the streets of Oakland.
Another California school district now requires schools to notify parents if kids are trans
A Northern California school district approved a policy change on Wednesday, which requires schools to notify parents if their child asks to be identified as a gender other their biological sex – on the same day a judge halted a Southern California school district from outing children over the same policy as a response to a lawsuit by the state Attorney General.
California judge halts policy requiring parents be told if kids change pronouns, genders
A judge on Wednesday halted a Southern California school district from requiring parents to be notified if their children change their gender identification or pronouns at school.
Legendary LGBTQ bar the Stud has found a new home
Nearly four years after the closure of the Stud in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, the collective of owners aims to reopen the legendary bar in a new location next year.
Santa Clara County leaders blasts councilman over ties with 'anti-lgbtq hate group'
Several local politicians have publicly expressed concern over San Jose Councilman Bien Doan's affiliation with an anti-LGBTQ group.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
Silicon Valley Pride wraps up festival
This is the 48th annual celebration and organizers say this year’s theme is about being proud and remaining resilient.
Carlos Santana apologizes for 'insensitive' anti-transgender comments
Legendary Bay Area musician Carlos Santana is apologizing for making anti-transgender remarks during a concert last month in New Jersey.
Silicon Valley Pride 2023 celebrates resilience of gay community in the face of rising attacks
Silicon Valley Pride began in 1975 in San Jose as a gay rights rally and has evolved into a week-long celebration that includes multiple events throughout the South Bay, a parade and festival.
Cedar Glen store owner allegedly shot, killed by man over Pride flag
A shop owner was shot and killed outside the Mag.Pi store in Cedar Glen. Deputies said the shooting may have stemmed from the alleged shooter's distaste for the rainbow flag outside the store.
Global chess league imposes 'transphobic' rules
FIDE, the international governing body for chess, unveiled regulations that critics say are unfair to trans players.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
O'Shae Sibley murder: Teen suspect charged with murder as a hate crime
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.