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SF leather district deals with vandalism

SF leather district deals with vandalism

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 5, 2023

An impromptu street party in the South of Market neighborhood over Pride weekend left thousands of dollars in damage in its wake — including to an LGBTQ historic site.

Hate crimes defendant may enter diversion program

Hate crimes defendant may enter diversion program

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 5, 2023

The man who faces trial in a Castro-area hate crime case may enter the state's mental health diversion program instead, a judge indicated July 5.

'Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York'

'Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York'

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jul 4, 2023

The frightening true-life tale of a series of anti-gay murders is the subject of "Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York," a new four-part documentary on HBO.

Editorial: Grim report on CA hate crimes

Editorial: Grim report on CA hate crimes

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 28, 2023

Two days after California Attorney General Rob Bonta rode in the San Francisco Pride parade to the cheers of thousands, he issued the California Department of Justice's annual hate crimes report.

Trans March protests anti-LGBTQ bills

Trans March protests anti-LGBTQ bills

  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 28, 2023

Activists from El/La Para TransLatinas staged a die in along Dolores Street while on the Trans March June 23 to protest the many anti-transgender bills that have recently been introduced and/or passed in various state legislatures.

Padilla talks mental health, hate crimes at SF LGBT center

Padilla talks mental health, hate crimes at SF LGBT center

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 28, 2023

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) showed up at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center Wednesday morning for a private discussion with community members on the mental health of queer youth as Pride Month comes to a close.

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes up in CA, AG report says

Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes up in CA, AG report says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 27, 2023

Just days after appearing in San Francisco's LGBTQ Pride parade, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that hate crimes against gay men, lesbians, and trans people all rose last year.

Castro hate crimes defendant will face trial

Castro hate crimes defendant will face trial

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 21, 2023

A man who pleaded not guilty to Castro-area hate crimes will continue to be held without bail as he awaits his trial, a judge ordered after a preliminary hearing.

Guest Opinion: SF DA pledges support for LGBTQ community

Guest Opinion: SF DA pledges support for LGBTQ community

  • by Brooke Jenkins
  • Jun 14, 2023

I am looking forward to marching in San Francisco's 53rd annual Pride parade this year, alongside members of the San Francisco District Attorney's office, other elected officials, community members, family, friends, and allies.

Castro remembers Pulse tragedy

Castro remembers Pulse tragedy

  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 14, 2023

Christopher Vasquez, joined by others, placed a flower at the Pulse Nightclub memorial at 18th and Castro streets Monday, June 12, the seventh anniversary of the mass shooting at the LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida that left 49 people dead.

Anti-LGBTQ backlash comes to California

Anti-LGBTQ backlash comes to California

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 8, 2023

The nationwide backlash against LGBTQ equality has reached the Golden State, with queer heroes being demonized, Pride flags being banned, and even physical fights breaking out up and down California.

Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges following Castro incident

Man pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges following Castro incident

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 7, 2023

A man who pleaded not guilty to Castro-area hate crimes made a statement during his arraignment at San Francisco Superior Court Wednesday, explaining that "what the LGBT community is doing to kids is disrespectful to everyone who stands for God."

Oakland officials decry anti-LGBTQ bills at Pride flag raising

Oakland officials decry anti-LGBTQ bills at Pride flag raising

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 1, 2023

Taking a stand against the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeping red states, Oakland and Alameda County officials on Thursday raised the Progress Pride flag as a symbol for justice.

Guerneville beating victim decries sheriff, medical responses

Guerneville beating victim decries sheriff, medical responses

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 10, 2023

What began as an Easter weekend getaway ended as a traumatizing, unsolved battery at a widely-known gay resort in the North Bay.