Cinch Saloon enters new chapter, preserving SF LGBTQ history
A historic gay bar on San Francisco’s Polk Street is getting a second life. The Cinch Saloon, once at risk of closing, has a new owner committed to preserving its legacy.
A historic gay bar on San Francisco’s Polk Street is getting a second life. The Cinch Saloon, once at risk of closing, has a new owner committed to preserving its legacy.
Petaluma man arrested after threatening to execute school official over Pride flags
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening to execute a Petaluma City Schools employee unless all Pride flags were removed from school grounds.
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening to execute a Petaluma City Schools employee unless all Pride flags were removed from school grounds.
Oakland native Kehlani no longer headlining SoSF Pride festival
R&B singer Kehlani is no longer performing at a Pride music festival in San Francisco.
R&B singer Kehlani is no longer performing at a Pride music festival in San Francisco.
30th annual Pink Triangle returns for San Francisco Pride
The iconic pink triangle has returned to Twin Peaks for its 30th year, installed by more than 800 volunteers. Once a symbol of persecution, it now stands as a powerful message of pride, resilience, and unity.
The iconic pink triangle has returned to Twin Peaks for its 30th year, installed by more than 800 volunteers. Once a symbol of persecution, it now stands as a powerful message of pride, resilience, and unity.
SFPD honors LGBTQ+ officers during Pride Month
In San Francisco, city leaders gathered at the San Francisco Police Department to celebrate queer officers and the diversity of the city on Monday.
In San Francisco, city leaders gathered at the San Francisco Police Department to celebrate queer officers and the diversity of the city on Monday.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
Hegseth orders oil ship USNS Harvey Milk be renamed in pursuit of "warrior ethos"
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday ordered that a naval oiler ship named for gay rights icon Harvey Milk be renamed.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday ordered that a naval oiler ship named for gay rights icon Harvey Milk be renamed.
Transgender athlete wins, shares state honors, creating questions about inclusion
Unrattled by the controversy around her participation in girls' track and field events, AB Hernandez, an openly transgender student-athlete, achieved two first-place victories and a second-place win in the state championship on Saturday. She shared the podium and recognition with cisgender females as a result of new rules hurriedly adopted last week.
Unrattled by the controversy around her participation in girls' track and field events, AB Hernandez, an openly transgender student-athlete, achieved two first-place victories and a second-place win in the state championship on Saturday. She shared the podium and recognition with cisgender females as a result of new rules hurriedly adopted last week.
California vs. Trump in battle over trans youth in sports
Elana Redfield, federal policy director at the Williams Institute-UCLA, explains transgender rights and challenges amid Trump transgender athlete pressure. California's governing board for high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend?s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
Elana Redfield, federal policy director at the Williams Institute-UCLA, explains transgender rights and challenges amid Trump transgender athlete pressure. California's governing board for high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend?s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete, Trump threats
The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
QTAPI Pride: San Francisco march celebrates identity amid federal rollbacks
San Francisco’s queer and trans AAPI communities gathered and marched in a show of resilience and unity outside City Hall. They celebrated identity while pushing back against growing federal threats to LGBTQ health funding.
San Francisco’s queer and trans AAPI communities gathered and marched in a show of resilience and unity outside City Hall. They celebrated identity while pushing back against growing federal threats to LGBTQ health funding.
Oakland LGBTQ Center opens despite Trump budget cuts
Just weeks shy of plans to open a new satellite center, the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is seeking funds to continue serving LGBTQ residents.
Just weeks shy of plans to open a new satellite center, the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is seeking funds to continue serving LGBTQ residents.
Trailblazing SF Supervisor Harvey Milk honored on what would be his 95th birthday
Harvey Milk, former San Francisco supervisor and California's first openly gay elected official, would have turned 95 years old on May 22, 2025.
Harvey Milk, former San Francisco supervisor and California's first openly gay elected official, would have turned 95 years old on May 22, 2025.
Trump?s passport gender policy sparks fear for trans travelers
A new survey by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law New finds transgender Americans are traveling less frequently as a result of the 2024 election. Forty-five percent of respondents said they wanted to move out of the country because of the current political climate. Brad Sears, a senior scholar at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law expands on the survey.
A new survey by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law New finds transgender Americans are traveling less frequently as a result of the 2024 election. Forty-five percent of respondents said they wanted to move out of the country because of the current political climate. Brad Sears, a senior scholar at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law expands on the survey.
New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk speaks at San Francisco State University
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Tuesday spoke to an appreciative crowd Tuesday at San Francisco State University, touching on topics including illegal immigration, slavery, religion and transgender athletes.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Tuesday spoke to an appreciative crowd Tuesday at San Francisco State University, touching on topics including illegal immigration, slavery, religion and transgender athletes.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
Dublin High School students protest removal of pride flag
Students and teachers at Dublin High School are speaking out after they were told the pride flag that flies out front has to be taken down. District officials say it violates policy. But LGBTQ students believe it was a community complaint that triggered the move.
Students and teachers at Dublin High School are speaking out after they were told the pride flag that flies out front has to be taken down. District officials say it violates policy. But LGBTQ students believe it was a community complaint that triggered the move.
California legislators reject two bills banning transgender women in female sports
A political analyst says this vote not only clarified how most voters in California feel but it also sent a message to President Trump.
A political analyst says this vote not only clarified how most voters in California feel but it also sent a message to President Trump.
Battle over trans athletes’ participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol
The battle over transgender athletes’ participation in youth sports will come to California on Tuesday as state lawmakers debate two bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender identity.
The battle over transgender athletes’ participation in youth sports will come to California on Tuesday as state lawmakers debate two bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender identity.