Honoring the legacy of slain San Francisco leaders Harvey Milk, George Moscone

A candlelight vigil at San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Plaza honored Supervisor Milk and Mayor George Moscone 44 years after they were killed inside their offices at San Francisco City Hall.

Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval

The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.

Accused Club Q shooter has multiple ties to California: report

The suspect in the deadly attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado apparently has multiple ties to California. Anderson Lee Aldrich is set to appear virtually in court Wednesday morning.

In California, 10% of Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ

While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.

Veteran helped disarm shooter at Colorado gay club: ‘It’s the reflex’

Rich Fierro told reporters how he grabbed the shooter's body armor and began punching him. Police say Fierro and another man, Thomas James, stopped the shooter after he began spraying bullets inside Club Q on Saturday night.

Erotic Storytelling Hour holds Trans Awareness Week edition

Erotic Storytelling Hour is put on monthly by San Francisco's Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District. This month they held a Trans Awareness Week edition.

Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.

Lil Nas X 'made it rain' on drag performers at SF Oasis this weekend

On the weekend his ‘Long Live Montero Tour’ made its way to San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, rapper Lil Nas X was seen among the audience at the city's premiere cabaret, drag, and burlesque nightclub, Oasis. 

Santa Clara candidate for mayor says he's getting violent threats and homophobic taunts

Anthony Becker says Santa Clara News Online is allowing people to make comments that he thinks are dangerous. He says he’s also reached out to the police department, but so far, they haven't responded.

Pop star Madonna appears to come out as gay in viral TikTok video

Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.

New CA law reinstates benefits of veterans discharged under Don't Ask Don't Tell

Military Times reports that 14,000 service men and women were forced out of the military because they admitted their sexual orientation as gay or lesbian under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

Monkeypox death confirmed by LA County health officials

A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It's believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease.

Oakland LGBTQ Community Center celebrates 5 years ahead of Pridefest

The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is celebrating a major milestone this week ahead of Sunday's Pridefest in the city. This week marks five years since the center first opened its doors.

49ers 'Pride club' allows LGTBQ+ fans to be loud and proud

The San Francisco 49ers are the first NFL team to have a team-sanctioned club for the LGBTQ+ community.

South Bay celebrates Silicon Valley Pride Parade

The Silicon Valley Pride Parade passed through San Jose on Sunday, celebrating more than 40 years of pride in the South Bay.