Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
Castro Theatre blade sign gets an upgrade
An iconic symbol in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood is undergoing a redesign.
An iconic symbol in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood is undergoing a redesign.
San Francisco's AsiaSF to close in March
A groundbreaking San Francisco restaurant and performance space is getting ready to close its doors.
A groundbreaking San Francisco restaurant and performance space is getting ready to close its doors.
Pope Francis OKs blessings for same-sex couples
The Catholic Church is softening its stance on same-sex unions.
The Catholic Church is softening its stance on same-sex unions.
It's official: Evan Low is running for Silicon Valley congressional seat
Silicon Valley Assemblymember Evan Low is running for Congress, hoping to succeed longtime Rep. Anna Eshoo in a crowded field of competitors.
Silicon Valley Assemblymember Evan Low is running for Congress, hoping to succeed longtime Rep. Anna Eshoo in a crowded field of competitors.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Crowd gathers at SF City Hall to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance
All across the country, and here in the Bay Area, gatherings were held on Monday to mark 2023's Transgender Day of Remembrance. San Francisco City Hall was lit with the colors of the Transgender Pride Flag, where more than 100 held candles to honor those from the community who've passed this year.
All across the country, and here in the Bay Area, gatherings were held on Monday to mark 2023's Transgender Day of Remembrance. San Francisco City Hall was lit with the colors of the Transgender Pride Flag, where more than 100 held candles to honor those from the community who've passed this year.
Oakland gay bar owner claims landlord is forcing him out
A downtown Oakland bar owner claims his landlord is trying to force him out of his lease.
A downtown Oakland bar owner claims his landlord is trying to force him out of his lease.
'Castroween' is officially back and thriving
Seventeen years after a mass shooting injured nine people, Halloween in the Castro is officially back.
Seventeen years after a mass shooting injured nine people, Halloween in the Castro is officially back.
To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler to decide if she will enter the 2024 contest for her seat after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein’s term.
The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler to decide if she will enter the 2024 contest for her seat after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein’s term.
Bay Area celebrates National Coming Out Day
The Bay Area is known around the world for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and is considered an important player in the gay rights movement.
The Bay Area is known around the world for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and is considered an important player in the gay rights movement.
Conservative Sunol school board upholds flag ban policy
The Sunol Glen School District in Alameda County will keep a ban on the types of flags that can be displayed at its school.
The Sunol Glen School District in Alameda County will keep a ban on the types of flags that can be displayed at its school.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus pays tribute to Sen. Feinstein
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus sang a farewell song in the historic rotunda of City Hall in special sendoff honoring her work for the LGBTQ community.
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus sang a farewell song in the historic rotunda of City Hall in special sendoff honoring her work for the LGBTQ community.
Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries
Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Gov. Newsom speaks about appointment of Laphonza Butler to Senate seat
Governor Gavin Newsom intended this to be an interim appointment, but won't ask Butler not to run for the seat.
Governor Gavin Newsom intended this to be an interim appointment, but won't ask Butler not to run for the seat.
El Cerrito is latest California city hijacked by hate speech during public meeting
During an El Cerrito City Council meeting Tuesday, several people spewed racist and antisemitic rhetoric during the public comment period that was so vile, the meeting abruptly ended.
During an El Cerrito City Council meeting Tuesday, several people spewed racist and antisemitic rhetoric during the public comment period that was so vile, the meeting abruptly ended.
Folsom Street Fair celebrates 40 years of bondage, leather and kinky fun
It's LeatherWeek in San Francisco. What does that mean? It's time for kink enthusiasts to get their gear on in preparation for Sunday's main event — Folsom Street Fair, which marks 40 years in the city.
It's LeatherWeek in San Francisco. What does that mean? It's time for kink enthusiasts to get their gear on in preparation for Sunday's main event — Folsom Street Fair, which marks 40 years in the city.
More controversy follows Sunol school board’s decision to ban Pride flags
A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.
A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.
Former Glide pastor Cecil Williams celebrates 94th birthday
In San Francisco, a birthday party was held for the Reverend Cecil Williams, the former pastor of GLIDE.
In San Francisco, a birthday party was held for the Reverend Cecil Williams, the former pastor of GLIDE.