Monkeypox cases in California double in past week; calls for additional vaccines in San Francisco
The number of monkeypox cases in California and San Francisco has more than doubled over the past week.
California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.
San Francisco working to get ahead of monkeypox outbreak, a disease that is seldom deadly
An infectious disease expert says monkeypox is seldom deadly, but is a disease that needs to be addressed, not feared. San Francisco's health department says they've tracked 16 cases of the virus so far. Vaccines are already developed.
LGBTQ community concerned about Supreme Court weighing in on their marriages, families and adoptions
While there currently aren't any cases before the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage there are a slew of laws and bills under consideration that would impact LGBTQ rights.
2022 marks San Francisco Pride's big comeback
This weekend marks San Francisco Pride's triumphant return from the two-year pandemic hiatus. See how 65 couples kicked off the festivities.
San Francisco Pride event ends abruptly after pepper spray fired into crowd
Some San Francisco Pride events ended abruptly after someone sprayed pepper spray into the crowd
San Francisco Pride weekend a mix of 'joy and rage'
During Saturday's Pride events, many people held signs demanding trans rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and blasting the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade. This year's celebration has brought a mix of emotions.
Trans March kicks off SF Pride amid heightened vigilance, mixed emotions
Thousands packed Mission Dolores Park Friday for the Trans March – one of San Francisco’s largest events during Pride.
First suspected case of monkeypox detected in Santa Clara County
The person in Santa Clara County tested positive for the virus while seeking other medical care and had recently traveled internationally.
Health officials warn of monkeypox as summer begins
Bay Area health officials issued a joint statement Thursday, urging awareness and caution about spreading the monkeypox virus as summer traveling and gatherings begin.
Congressman Swalwell in San Lorenzo to support LGBTQ+ community
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell offered his support to members of the LGBTQ community at the San Lorenzo Library offering a message to stand against hate.
Surveillance video shows man cutting down American, Pride flags in East Bay
The superintendent of John Swett Unified said cutting down a Pride flag is intolerant and bigoted.
San Lorenzo library steps up security after Proud Boys storm Drag Queen Story Hour
An increased safety plan has been implemented at the San Lorenzo Library following a weekend incident where members of the Proud Boys stormed Drag Queen Story Hour.
Proud Boys storm into Drag Queen event at Bay Area library
A group of Proud Boys stormed a Drag Queen reading hour, yelling homophobic slurs and frightening a bunch of kids who had gathered to hear a story, according to Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
California transgender teen hopes to be an inspiration to others
For LGBTQ+ Pride month, KTVU shared Ryland Whittington's journey transitioning as a transgender teen. He and his family hope his story will help others going through something similar.
San Francisco non-profit helps LGBTQ Ukrainian refugees
Amid the war in Ukraine, a San Francisco based non-profit is working to provide refugees from the LGBTQ community safe shelter in Poland and Romania, where discrimination remains widespread. Safe Place International was founded by Justin Hilton in 2017.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
For the 1st time in 2 years, in-person Sonoma County Pride kicks off
The 36th annual Sonoma County Pride is back this weekend with in-person festivities for the first time in two years. To help kick off Pride, there was live music on Friday in Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square, ahead of Saturday’s annual parade.
San Francisco COVID surge coincides with Pride month, NBA Finals
COVID rates are on the rise. SF's health department says now is a prudent time to resume wearing masks in indoor settings, choose outdoor gatherings over indoor gatherings whenever possible, and use rapid tests as needed to determine who is infected and should isolate.
Honey Mahogany launches historic bid to become San Francisco's first transgender supervisor
Honey Mahogany, a transgender activist and one-time aide to former San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney, launched her bid to become District 6 Supervisor on Thursday.