San Francisco Pride weekend: Best ways to get around
San Francisco's annual Pride celebrations, one of the largest in the world, will kick off this weekend and transit agencies are ready to help make the experience as smooth as possible.
San Francisco's annual Pride celebrations, one of the largest in the world, will kick off this weekend and transit agencies are ready to help make the experience as smooth as possible.
Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
The Charles Napa Valley: pride and hospitality
As Pride Month shines a spotlight on belonging and visibility, one hospitality brand is expanding its mission of creating welcoming spaces for travelers of all backgrounds. Its newest chapter in Napa Valley builds on a philosophy that places inclusivity, and comfort, at the center of the guest experience. Charles Gruwell, founder of The Charles Napa Valley, gives insight.
As Pride Month shines a spotlight on belonging and visibility, one hospitality brand is expanding its mission of creating welcoming spaces for travelers of all backgrounds. Its newest chapter in Napa Valley builds on a philosophy that places inclusivity, and comfort, at the center of the guest experience. Charles Gruwell, founder of The Charles Napa Valley, gives insight.
SF Castro District holds vigil on 10th anniversary of Pulse nightclub shooting
A somber gathering took place in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood as community leaders and residents honored those killed and injured in the Pulse nightclub shooting.
A somber gathering took place in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood as community leaders and residents honored those killed and injured in the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Mayor Lurie heckled over budget cuts during Pride Month kickoff at City Hall
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie was momentarily drowned out by protesters at City Hall on Friday as city leaders kicked off Pride month.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie was momentarily drowned out by protesters at City Hall on Friday as city leaders kicked off Pride month.
Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
Volunteer to set up San Francisco's Pink Triangle for Pride month
It's June and in San Francisco, that means you might have noticed the rainbow-colored Pride flags along Market Street are flapping in the cool summer fog.
It's June and in San Francisco, that means you might have noticed the rainbow-colored Pride flags along Market Street are flapping in the cool summer fog.
Los Gatos raises first-ever Pride flag after student-led push
For the first time ever, Los Gatos raised a Progress Pride Flag on the lawn of the Civic Center, just in time for the start of Pride Month.
For the first time ever, Los Gatos raised a Progress Pride Flag on the lawn of the Civic Center, just in time for the start of Pride Month.
Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
World’s first Chinese queer museum opens in San Francisco’s Chinatown
Founder and LGBTQ activist Xiang Qui Chen, who moved to San Francisco from China, said the museum is a way to educate, inspire, and promote visibility for the Chinese LGBTQ community in her adopted city.
Founder and LGBTQ activist Xiang Qui Chen, who moved to San Francisco from China, said the museum is a way to educate, inspire, and promote visibility for the Chinese LGBTQ community in her adopted city.
12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a bold, Berkeley-based literary extravaganza
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
LGBTQ+ nonprofits urge SF Mayor Lurie to reconsider $17 million in budget cuts
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing pressure from the city’s LGBTQ+ community to reconsider a budget proposal that would slash millions of dollars in funding for non-profits offering health, housing, and job services.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing pressure from the city’s LGBTQ+ community to reconsider a budget proposal that would slash millions of dollars in funding for non-profits offering health, housing, and job services.
'Made a mistake:' Philz Coffee backtracks, will now keep Pride flags up
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
CSU challenging 'lawless overreach' in federal probe at San Jose State
In the latest legal clash pitting California colleges against the Trump administration, California State University has sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the findings of a probe accusing San Jose State University of violating federal civil rights law by allowing a transgender woman to play on its women's volleyball team.
In the latest legal clash pitting California colleges against the Trump administration, California State University has sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the findings of a probe accusing San Jose State University of violating federal civil rights law by allowing a transgender woman to play on its women's volleyball team.
Supreme Court order against California law allows schools to out transgender students to parents
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration
San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration with a ribbon cutting ceremony with live music and political leaders in attendance. KTVU was invited inside for an exclusive tour before the festivities started.
San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration with a ribbon cutting ceremony with live music and political leaders in attendance. KTVU was invited inside for an exclusive tour before the festivities started.