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SFFD trial: City starts cross-examination of lesbian assistant chief

SFFD trial: City starts cross-examination of lesbian assistant chief

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 11, 2023

Lawyers for the City and County of San Francisco spent September 11 challenging a lesbian San Francisco Fire Department assistant chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation during the third day of the trial.

Out in the World: Tech entrepreneur's quest to solve his gay brother's killing featured in Hulu docuseries

Out in the World: Tech entrepreneur's quest to solve his gay brother's killing featured in Hulu docuseries

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 11, 2023

In December 1988, Steve Johnson received a phone call no one wanted to get.

Political Notes: After near 14-year run, CA Legislature to be bereft of an LGBTQ chamber leader

Political Notes: After near 14-year run, CA Legislature to be bereft of an LGBTQ chamber leader

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 11, 2023

With the top two posts in the California Legislature to be held by straight male lawmakers come 2024, it will bring to an end a remarkable run of having a LGBTQ leader in one of the statehouse's two chambers.

SFFD trial: Drunken party led to tension escalating between Juratovac, dept. higher-ups

SFFD trial: Drunken party led to tension escalating between Juratovac, dept. higher-ups

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 8, 2023

Reporting a drunken on-duty party that had led a paramedic not to respond to a fire call soured relations between a lesbian San Francisco Fire Department assistant chief and her colleagues, she testified on day two of her discrimination trial.

Unveiling Canada's Hidden Gem: BonusFinder's Ultimate Guide to Top Bitcoin Casinos

Unveiling Canada's Hidden Gem: BonusFinder's Ultimate Guide to Top Bitcoin Casinos

  • NEWS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 8, 2023

In the digital age, where cryptocurrency continues to shape the landscape of online transactions, BonusFinder has emerged as a beacon of excellence for casino enthusiasts in Canada.

Pelosi announces she will seek reelection; Wiener won't run for congressional seat

Pelosi announces she will seek reelection; Wiener won't run for congressional seat

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 8, 2023

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi on Friday announced that she will seek reelection next year, dashing plans for gay state Senator Scott Wiener to run for her seat in 2024.

Lesbian assistant SF fire chief shows resolve on opening day of discrimination trial

Lesbian assistant SF fire chief shows resolve on opening day of discrimination trial

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 7, 2023

The lesbian assistant San Francisco Fire Department chief suing the city claiming whistleblower retaliation and discrimination wept on the stand during dramatic testimony at the trial's opening day September 7.

US Senate candidate Lee named a grand marshal of Oakland Pride

US Senate candidate Lee named a grand marshal of Oakland Pride

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 7, 2023

Congressmember Barbara Lee, who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein, was named a grand marshal of this weekend's Oakland Pride parade.

Haney unveils CA trans history month resolution

Haney unveils CA trans history month resolution

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2023

The California State Assembly has proclaimed August as Transgender History Month — making the Golden State the first state in the nation to do so.

CA schools czar Thurmond fights anti-LGBTQ policies

CA schools czar Thurmond fights anti-LGBTQ policies

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 6, 2023

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will be honored by the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club at its Pride Breakfast for standing up for LGBTQ students.

Pansy tattoo effort blooms a song

Pansy tattoo effort blooms a song

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 6, 2023

An anthem, of sorts, for the transgender community, and queer people in general, is blooming in an East Bay music studio with help from a former Oakland musician and songwriter now living in Ohio.

Political Notebook: In US Senate race, Lee banks on LGBTQ support

Political Notebook: In US Senate race, Lee banks on LGBTQ support

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 6, 2023

As she crisscrosses the state vying to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein next year, Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) is banking on the support of LGBTQ voters to help her survive the March primary and advance to the November ballot.

Oakland unifies for one Pride celebration this weekend

Oakland unifies for one Pride celebration this weekend

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2023

As San Francisco's Castro neighborhood awaits new bar and nightclub openings, Oakland is already experiencing a renaissance of sorts in its LGBTQ scene.

Central CA city rolls out welcome mat for LGBTQs

Central CA city rolls out welcome mat for LGBTQs

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 6, 2023

Looking for a change of scenery, I was excited to head to San Luis Obispo for a long weekend getaway earlier this summer.