Death of Banko Brown: California AG rules DA didn't abuse discretion by not charging guard

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta reviewed the 2023 shooting death of Banko Brown and found San Francisco's District Attorney's Office did not abuse its discretion when it decided not to charge the security guard who shot and killed Brown at Walgreens. 

Largest pink triangle yet installed in San Francisco in honor of Pride Month

Hundreds of volunteers installed a giant pink triangle atop Twin Peaks early Saturday. San Francisco is the only city in the world to have such a massive symbol hovering over it. It will remain visible through the end of pride month.

SF Downtown First Thursdays kicks off Pride month celebration

Crowds are gathering in the South of Market, where music and dancing filled 2nd Street for San Francisco's second Downtown First Thursdays.

SF Pride says there is no Israeli float in parade

Members of the Jewish community are frustrated after SF Pride made a statement about its “values and policies.”

San Francisco's Castro banks on booming sales this LGBTQ+ Pride month

San Francisco’s Castro district is gearing up for the kickoff of Pride Month. Business owners are preparing for an economic boom as tourists head to the city to celebrate.

Harvey Milk birthday celebrations kickoff in the Castro

After the U.S. State Department issued a global travel warning for LGBTQ travelers last week, some members of the LGBTQ community are on edge, but that didn't stop them from coming out to celebrate Harvey Milk and his legacy this weekend.

US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events

The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.

What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US

It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.

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."

Castro Theatre blade sign gets an upgrade

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. 

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.

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.

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.