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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SF Pride parade and police settle dispute over uniforms
The political divisions and disagreements over San Francisco Police Department officers marching in uniform at this year's Pride parade seems to have made progress Thursday in the form of a resolution.
The political divisions and disagreements over San Francisco Police Department officers marching in uniform at this year's Pride parade seems to have made progress Thursday in the form of a resolution.
San Francisco Sheriff to raise Pride flag amidst parade controversy
San Francisco police and firefighters are also invited to the sheriff's ceremony -- a show of solidarity after Pride parade organizers banned law enforcement from wearing their uniforms if they choose to walk in this year's Pride parade.
San Francisco police and firefighters are also invited to the sheriff's ceremony -- a show of solidarity after Pride parade organizers banned law enforcement from wearing their uniforms if they choose to walk in this year's Pride parade.
San Francisco mayor's budget to address transgender homelessness
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is proposing a new plan to end homelessness for the city's transgender population. The mayors' office says trans and gender non-conforming communities are 18 times more likely to experience homelessness. The mayor is planning to take that issue head on with her proposed two-year budget.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is proposing a new plan to end homelessness for the city's transgender population. The mayors' office says trans and gender non-conforming communities are 18 times more likely to experience homelessness. The mayor is planning to take that issue head on with her proposed two-year budget.
SF's lesbian fire chief addresses controversy over Pride parade
San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson, who is the first openly lesbian woman to hold the post, talks about the conflict between LGBTQ+ officers and the city's Pride parade over the decision to ban uniformed officers from marching the annual celebration.
San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson, who is the first openly lesbian woman to hold the post, talks about the conflict between LGBTQ+ officers and the city's Pride parade over the decision to ban uniformed officers from marching the annual celebration.
Pink Triangle installation under way in San Francisco
This is the 27th year the Pink Triangle will light up Twin Peaks.
This is the 27th year the Pink Triangle will light up Twin Peaks.
San Francisco police, firefighters refuse to march in Pride parade over uniform battle
SF Pride won't allow police officers to march in the parade unless they wear civilian clothes. Police officers have responded saying they won't participate in this year's event unless they can wear their uniforms.
SF Pride won't allow police officers to march in the parade unless they wear civilian clothes. Police officers have responded saying they won't participate in this year's event unless they can wear their uniforms.
Mayor Breed opts out of SF Pride parade over police uniform controversy
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she will not march in next month's Pride parade unless organizers relent and allow participating law enforcement officers to wear their uniforms.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she will not march in next month's Pride parade unless organizers relent and allow participating law enforcement officers to wear their uniforms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.