First-ever 'Pride Prom' held at Concord High School
Contra Costa County on Saturday held its first-ever "Pride Prom" – a night dedicated to celebrating high school students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
NYC posting billboards in Florida denouncing 'Don't Say Gay' law, inviting LGBTQ+ to city
New York City is launching a campaign denouncing Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law with five billboards across the Sunshine State inviting Floridians to move to New York City.
California corporate diversity law ruled unconstitutional
A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that California's landmark law mandating that corporations diversify their boards with members from certain racial, ethnic or LGBT groups is unconstitutional.
SF LGBTQ groups blast redistricting plan that would separate Tenderloin and SOMA
LGBTQ groups in San Francisco blasted that the new redistricting plans would separate LGBTQ communities in the Tenderloin and South of Market areas.
Castro Theatre renovations aim to preserve historic space, breathe new life into movie palace
The company that manages the venue said changes are necessary to keep the theater running and that the Castro will look similar even after renovations.
Stanford study finds two-mother pregnancies face higher risk
A recent study conducted at Stanford University found that LGBTQ women face higher risk pregnancies.
Newsom appoints California's first openly transgender judge to bench
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed the state's first openly transgender judge to the bench on Friday.
San Francisco supervisor proposes new zoning regulations allowing for the revival of gay bathhouses
In an effort to create more safe spaces for San Francisco's LGBTQ community, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman on Tuesday proposed creating new zoning regulations that would allow for the revival of gay bathhouses.
LGBTQ+ pride prom coming to East Bay high schools
"Going to a place where you can say you are queer, be your full self without worrying about being bullied is magical," said one transgender student.
District faces pushback against potential San Francisco school district layoffs
San Francisco schools are looking at cutting staff to offset a severe budget crisis. While the district is set to vote on looking at reducing staff, the teachers union is demanding the district to not make any cuts, and instead are calling on the state to increase funding.
Rebecca Kaplan announces bid for Alameda County supervisor
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan on Tuesday announced she is running for Alameda County supervisor.
San Francisco police double 'Doodler' reward to $200K, link 6th victim to killer
San Francisco police have linked another victim to the serial killer known as The Doodler, who targeted gay men decades ago.
Calls for FDA to drop rule on blood donations by gay people amid blood shortage
As the State of California, and the nation, continue to face a dire blood shortage, there are new calls on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to end restrictions on blood donations by gay men. Among those involved in the renewed effort, health experts, LGBTQ organizations, and state leaders.
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider opens a new chapter for show
Schneider's success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings, who's serving as guest host, and the quiz show's other all-time greats. It also made Schneider, a trans woman, a visible symbol of achievement for often-marginalized people.
San Francisco's Castro District allows new bars for 1st time in more than 30 years
The LGBTQ+ neighborhood is known for its nightlife, but over the years the number of bars in the area has dwindled to fewer than 10.
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider robbed at gunpoint in Oakland
Oakland resident and reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider has been robbed at gunpoint.
Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack
Smollett told police he was walking home from a sandwich shop when two men he said recognized him from the show "Empire" began hurling racial and homophobic slurs at him.
Trans Netflix employees who criticized Dave Chapelle special drop labor complaint
Two former Netflix employees who raised concerns about anti-transgender comments on Dave Chappelle’s TV special are dropping labor complaints.
Navy launches ship named for slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk
A Navy ship named for slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk, who served four years in the Navy before being forced out, was christened and launched in San Diego Bay on Saturday.
Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.