San Francisco Bay Times Welcomes New Columnist Donna Sachet
Entertainer and activist Donna Sachet is synonymous with the best of San Francisco. She has raised countless dollars for worthy causes, going to seemingly limitless lengths to support nonprofits, community members in need and more. Case in point: she once rappelled down 38 stories of the Grand…
Fall Arts Preview: October–November
OCTOBER Marga Gomez – Latin Standards October 5–November 17 The Marsh Berkeley Arts Center 2120 Allston Way Berkeley LGBT community favorite Marga Gomez will bring her critically acclaimed show Latin Standards to Berkeley’s Marsh Theater. The 12th and final work in the solo performance genre mixes social…
The Legacy of Aretha Franklin Will Forever Thrive in the Castro and Beyond
Not long after the passing of Aretha Franklin (1942–2018) was announced on the morning of Thursday, August 16, her immortal legacy became evident in the Castro. We could hear her music flowing out of homes, cars and local businesses. People walking down the streets were talking about…
My Experiences as a Nurse Deployed to the Mendocino Complex Fire
By Kurt Bilse, RN, BSN, PHN– Last year, like so many other Americans, I watched the hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters sweep across our country and wished that I could help in the aftermaths. As a registered nurse, I knew that my skills could be used.…
‘Prisoner 00045’ Transported to Alcatraz
On Sunday, July 22, The Trump Chicken organization sailed a 33-foot President Donald Trump-resembling balloon around Alcatraz, in front of AT&T Park and at other Bay locations from 11:30 am to 3 pm. “Trump Chicken” wore striped prisoner’s garb with the number 00045 on it. A sign…
Features
San Francisco Bay Times ‘Personals’ Forged Lasting Connections
For well over three decades, the San Francisco Bay Times “Personals” section provided an essential platform for local LGBTQ people to…
You’ve Got Mail: $3 and 47 Days to Take Back the House
By Andrea Shorter– The Democrats’ full court press to win back the House is evident in my email inbox. It is…
Preserving the Season’s Harvest
This is the perfect time of year to get out the canning jars and start preserving the best of summer’s fruits…
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