Political Notebook: NAACP board chairman to keynote Milk club 50th gayla The chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors will keynote the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club’s golden anniversary event next month.

The chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors will keynote the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club’s golden anniversary event next month. The progressive political group will also award Leon Russell with its inaugural Harvey Milk Give 'Em Hope Award…
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Doorperson at Midnight Sun bar reports battery incident A doorperson at the Midnight Sun bar in the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood is looking for people who may be able to identify who punched her while on the job April 18.

A doorperson at the Midnight Sun bar in the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood is looking for people who may be able to identify who punched her while on the job April 18....
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LGBTQ North Beach sites eyed for landmark status Five properties in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood related to the LGBTQ community are being eyed for local landmark status.

Five properties in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood related to the LGBTQ community eyed for local landmark status. They join a growing list of sites across the city connected to queer and transgender history expected to receive such a designation this year....
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Sacto gay man’s alleged killer released pending trial The man facing manslaughter, hate crime, and other charges in the beating death of a gay man in Sacramento’s Lavender Heights LGBTQ neighborhood is on pre-trial release in the weeks ahead of June’s sc...

The man facing manslaughter, hate crime, and other charges in the beating death of a gay man in Sacramento’s Lavender Heights LGBTQ neighborhood is on pre-trial release in the weeks ahead of June’s scheduled trial...
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New sexual health clinic for trans people opens in SF’s Tenderloin TransThrive cut the ribbon for its new drop-in nursing and sexual health clinic on April 16, two days before National Transgender HIV Testing Day.

Two days before National Transgender HIV Testing Day TransThrive cut the ribbon for its new drop-in nursing and sexual health clinic. It's part of the San Francisco Community Health Center’s services center that opened in 2023....
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‘I Swear’ – coming out with Tourette Syndrome It’s an auspicious start with Scottish educator John Davidson ready to receive an MBE from Queen Elizabeth II for his charitable work, but he shouts “Fuck the Queen!” on entering the silent room. Such...

Showing in the Bay Area is British biographical drama film “I Swear” that recounts the inspiring life story of Tourette Syndrome activist and Scottish educator John Davidson. He made global headlines for shouting out the N-word at the BAFTA award ceremony in March....
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Political Notes: CA governor candidates pledge to queer state judiciary Although the number of LGBTQ judges serving on California’s state bench has steadily increased over the last 14 years, out representation continues to be lacking.

California gubernatorial candidates Betty Yee, Katie Porter, and Matt Mahan offered their views on transgender judicial appointments in response to questions from the Bay Area Reporter about diversifying the state bench.....
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On trans female athletes, Mahan parrots Newsom’s ‘fairness’ line A year ago, during the debut episode of his podcast, California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was "deeply unfair" to allow transgender athletes to participate in female college and youth sports.

In his race for governor, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has views on trans sports being a matter of "fairness," similar to outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom...
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1st clade I mpox case reported in SF: DPH An unvaccinated San Francisco adult was hospitalized with clade I mpox – the more severe strain – earlier this week, according to the city’s health department.

An unvaccinated San Francisco adult was hospitalized with clade I mpox – the more severe strain – earlier this week, according to the city’s health department. Officials are again advising sexually active people at risk to get vaccinated....
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In Castro, Nguyen campaigns on investing in communities Michael Trung Nguyen wants voters in San Francisco’s District 8 to know he is concerned about affordability, housing production, and good governance.

Gay progressive Democratic leader and patent attorney Michael Trung Nguyen invited the Bay Area Reporter along as he campaigned in the Castro LGBTQ neighborhood for the District 8 seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors...
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SF supervisors landmark LGBTQ historic sites When the final version of the "Citywide Historic Context Statement for LGBTQ History in San Francisco" was released a decade ago, it included a list of sites connected to LGBTQ culture or history that...

San Francisco's list of LGBTQ landmarks is set to increase by six now that the designations have cleared their first legislative hurdle. They need one more vote by the supervisors before being sent to the mayor to finalize...
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‘Gay grifters’ story greenlit for scripted TV show Hollywood is set to tell the story of the so-called gay grifters in the form of a scripted streaming series for Hulu that may rival any of its fictional offerings.

Hollywood is set to tell the story of the so-called gay grifters with several from the Bay Area in the form of a scripted streaming series for Hulu that may rival any of its fictional offerings...
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Political Notebook: Among LGBTQ Dems, no consensus on CA gov race For queer and transgender Californians undecided on whom they want to be their next governor, they will find little help from the state’s major LGBTQ Democratic clubs on picking one of the contenders ...

Queer & transgender Californians undecided on whom they want to be their next governor will find little help from the state’s major LGBTQ Democratic clubs. There's no consensus among the political groups about this year’s crop of candidates running to lead the Golden State
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LGBTQ leaders join calls for Swalwell to resign amid sexual assault accusations Following two explosive news reports in which a former staffer accused him of sexual assault, Congressmember Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) is facing growing calls that he resign from his East Bay seat in C...

Following explosive news reports in which a former staffer accused him of sexual assault, Rep Eric Swalwell faces growing calls to resign from his East Bay seat. LGBTQ leaders over the weekend joined those seeking his removal...
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Political Notes: San Francisco District 8 supervisor contest hits the debate stage The race for the District 8 seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is revving up with less than seven months to go until the November 3 general election.

SF District 8 supe race revs up less than seven months to go until the November 3 general election with a series of forums with the three gay men in the race taking place in the coming weeks, and the candidates roll out endorsements / open up campaign headquarters....
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Business Briefing: Oakland couple hosts queer communal feasts The theme for the Deluxe Queer dinners held in March was “Femme Fatales,” with dishes inspired by female screen stars and historical political figures.

Deluxe Queer gathers LGBTQ people and allies around a communal dining table in a West Oakland apartment for food and frivolity each month (except in December) centered around a theme. For the upcoming April dinner post Earth Day it is “Queers Inherit the Earth” ...
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SF rolls out events for Lesbian Visibility Week San Francisco is rolling out the pink, purple, and orange carpet for Lesbian Visibility Week later this month

San Francisco is rolling out the pink, purple, and orange carpet for Lesbian Visibility Week later this month. Plenty of events are planned to celebrate lesbians, trans women, and nonbinary individuals, organizers said, in an effort to boost belonging and safety...
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Political Notebook: SF Supervisor Melgar moves to ban smoking in bar patios San Francisco would join a host of California cities and counties that have banned smoking in bar patios should an ordinance being introduced by District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar be adopted by city l...

San Francisco would join a host of California cities & counties in banning smoking in bar patios should an ordinance being introduced by District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar be adopted by city leaders this spring. It's the last of the Bay Area’s three major cities to do so...
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News Briefs: Helpers needed to clean Castro history plaques The Rainbow Honor Walk, which installs sidewalk plaques of deceased LGBTQ luminaries, is looking for volunteers for its annual spring-cleaning project.

The Rainbow Honor Walk, which installs sidewalk plaques of deceased LGBTQ luminaries, is looking for volunteers for its annual spring-cleaning project. The plaques, located throughout San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, need to be refreshed....
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SF Supervisor Fielder requests leave through June Queer District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder has asked for a leave of absence through June 30, following an acute personal health crisis and hospital visit, a San Francisco Board of Supervisor clerk’s o...

Queer District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder has asked for a leave of absence through June 30, following an acute personal health crisis and hospital visit, a San Francisco Board of Supervisor clerk’s official stated to the Bay Area Reporter....
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LGBTQ historic sites closer to becoming San Francisco landmarks Fifty-five years after Bob Ross launched the Bay Area Reporter, the house he once called home in San Francisco’s Castro district is closer to becoming a local landmark.

Fifty-five years after Bob Ross launched the Bay Area Reporter, the house he once called home in San Francisco’s Castro district is closer to becoming a local landmark. It is one of several LGBTQ historic sites on track to receiving such a designation....
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Joe Dombrowski is ‘Dad on Arrival’ – The gay comic explores expectant fatherhood in a new YouTube special Recently named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, Detroit native Joe Dombrowski's new comedy special “Dad on Arrival” chronicles his adventures as an expectant gay dad and premieres on YouTube o...

Detroit native Joe Dombrowski's new comedy special “Dad on Arrival” chronicling his being an expectant gay dad premieres on YouTube on April 14. In a recent phone interview with The Bay Area Reporter, the comic shared stories about Ellen, Colbert, and a prosthetic leg...
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Political Notes: Gay SF Supervisor Dorsey kicks off reelection bid, stumps for leather award As he gears up to officially launch his reelection bid on the fall ballot, gay San Francisco District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey is once again stumping as a candidate for the coveted “Pound Cake” award ...

As he gears up to officially launch his reelection bid on the fall ballot, gay San Francisco District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey is once again stumping as a candidate for the coveted “Pound Cake” award from the city’s leather community....
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Lesbian comic, performer Marilyn Pittman dies Marilyn Pittman, a lesbian who was one of the first out comics, died March 28, her longtime partner posted on social media.

Marilyn Pittman, a lesbian who was one of the first out comics, died March 28, her longtime partner posted on social media. Ms. Pittman was also involved with public radio, where she was a voice coach and producer...
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Immigration nonprofit scores with speed puzzle event San Francisco resident Caroline Orsi was admittedly skeptical when she first heard about speed puzzling three years ago.

Berkeley nonprofit Oasis Legal Services, which works with LGBTQI+ asylees and immigrants to the U.S., has found success with its speed puzzle competition fundraiser - set to unfold later this month....
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Sisters promote ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ for Easter party The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag nun philanthropic group will bring their annual Easter celebration to Mission Dolores Park Sunday, April 5.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag nun philanthropic group will bring their annual Easter celebration to San Francisco's Mission Dolores Park Sunday, April 5...
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Political Notebook: Gay Redwood City councilmember Sturken seeks 2nd term When he first won election back in 2022 to Redwood City’s District 2 City Council seat, gay City Councilmember Chris Sturken did so by 50 votes.

When he first won election in 2022 to Redwood City’s District 2 City Council seat, gay City Councilmember Chris Sturken did so by 50 votes. Up for reelection this November, Sturken is aiming for a larger margin of victory with an eye toward possibly running unopposed...
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Best Dining 2026 – Taste the rainbow of considerable cuisine At a time when many small businesses are struggling to survive, bringing your appetite to neighborhood favorites and queer-friendly eateries around town is essential.

The 2026 Besties awarded by Bay Area Reporter readers in the dining categories go to ....
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Besties Community: Readers love Folsom, rugby, and Honey Mahogany The LGBTQ community has its favorites. From street fairs to cultural districts to sports teams, Bay Area Reporter readers made their choices clear in this section.

The 2026 Besties awarded by Bay Area Reporter readers in the arts and culture categories go to ....
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Besties Community: Readers love Folsom, rugby, and Honey Mahogany The LGBTQ community has its favorites. From street fairs to cultural districts to sports teams, Bay Area Reporter readers made their choices clear in this section.

The 2026 Besties awarded by Bay Area Reporter readers in the community group categories go to ....
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