Rafael Mandelman’s Life in Photos
Images by Rink (1970s–1980s Photos Provided by Rafael Mandelman) Rafael Mandelman, a former San Francisco Bay Times columnist, on January 8, 2025, was elected unanimously as the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He is the third LGBTQ+ Board President, and the first such president…
Behind the Scenes at Rialto Cinemas With Director Ky J. Boyd
Ky J. Boyd and his husband Michael O’Rand, plus COO Roxanne Goodfellow and the rest of their hardworking team, are the magic makers behind the scenes at Rialto Cinemas. Boyd serves as the Director of the three-theater chain while O’Rand is the CFO. Recently Boyd, who owns…
Results Now Available From Groundbreaking Survey of LGBTQIA+ Midlife and Older Adults in California
By Marcy Adelman– The first state-funded study of LGBTQIA+ midlife and older adults in California is nearing completion. It is a two-part study on LGBTQIA+ aging that includes both an online survey and data from a series of focus groups with some of the hardest to reach…
A Call to Action on World AIDS Day
By Joanie Juster– I had planned to write a simple column about World AIDS Day, and let you know about the local activities planned for its annual commemoration. Then the election happened, and like everything else in our lives, World AIDS Day took on a whole new…
Honoring Our Trans Family on the Transgender Day of Remembrance
By Honey Mahogany– For many Americans, the month of November signals the beginning of the holiday season. However, for the trans community, the month of November is often a bit more somber. November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day where we reflect on those…
Jason Brock Brings International Star Power to San Francisco
Singer Jason Brock, an X-Factor finalist with one of the most impressive vocal ranges on the planet, has moved back to San Francisco after a long stay in Tokyo. There he is a popular performer featured in television shows, clubs, and more. Although he is in Japan…
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The Resilient Sip: A Toast to 2025
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Restaurant Favorites for 2025
David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– At the beginning of a new year, one is bombarded by “best of” and “top ten”…
Heartbreak and Hope Amidst the Southern CA Wildfires
Readers of the San Francisco Bay Times and supporters have been sharing moving stories of friends and family members based in…
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