Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail

James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol. 

Caitlyn Jenner considers another run to become California governor

Caitlyn Jenner, the gold-medal Olympian-turned reality TV personality, is considering another run for Governor of California. This time, she says, if she were to go up against Vice President Kamala Harris, she would “destroy her." 

San Jose State volleyball player on why she outed her transgender teammate

Brooke Slusser, a co-captain on the San Jose State Women's Volleyball team, is in her senior year and she's getting more attention for what she's doing off the court than her performance on it, but she wouldn't change that. 

Inside info led to break-in at San Francisco LGBTQ bar

An arrest has been made in connection with a burglary at a landmark LBGTQ+ bar in San Francisco's South of Market, and the owner says he recognizes the suspect as the boyfriend of a woman who's part of the cleaning crew.

LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote

Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.

Julie Johnson to become first LGBTQ+ Congress member from the South

Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.

Non-binary South Bay teacher placed on leave over gender-identity material

A Cupertino school board met for hours, Thursday, to, in part, consider how to incorporate gender identity material into the classroom for children as young as four-years-old.

Revelation of San Jose State trans volleyball player sparks forfeits from opponents

San Jose State University officials said via an emailed statement, that the school is in-line with Mountain West and NCAA rules relating to the participation of a reportedly trans athlete on the school's women's volleyball team. So far, three schools have declined to compete against SJSU, instead having the matches either listed as cancelations or forfeitures.

San Francisco supervisors want to expedite gay bathhouse revival

Gay bathhouses in San Francisco could see a revival under new legislation spearheaded by District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman. 

California is 1st state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of gender changes

California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child’s gender identification change under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Anti-LGBTQ hate incidents continue to rise in California

Overall, hate crimes decreased by over 7% from 2022 to 2023 but hate events or incidents continue to rise.

Thousands take to streets for final day of SF Pride

All across San Francisco on Sunday, thousands took to the streets to mark the final day of SF Pride. From the annual parade, to the festivities outside City Hall, and the dazzling rainbow flag lighting up Market Street, this year's Pride did not disappoint.

Thousands celebrate 54th annual San Francisco Pride Parade

The 54th annual San Francisco Pride Parade kicked off Sunday morning along Market Street. 50,000 marchers and more than 200 contingents participated in one of the largest LGBTQ celebrations in the world.

San Francisco pride celebrations in full swing

San Francisco pride weekend includes the free festival at Civic Center Plaza, which featured several musical stages, food, and a first-ever cannabis zone.

San Francisco lights up world's largest Pride 'flag'

Friday night, San Francisco's Market Street was once again lit up from end to end with the colors of the rainbow pride flag. The lighting marked the start of the SF Pride weekend.