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    Riding Toward 50 Years: Pride, History, and the Road Ahead

    Riding Toward 50 Years: Pride, History, and the Road Ahead

    Photos courtesy of Dykes on Bikes By Kate Brown, Ph.D— As we prepare to roll into this year’s San Francisco LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, San Francisco Dykes on Bikes® (DOBTM) is…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “The long-awaited reopening weekend…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “The long-awaited reopening weekend…”

    By Donna Sachet— The long-awaited reopening weekend of The Castro Theatre lived up to all expectations! On Friday, February 6, 2026, Mayor Daniel Lurie, State Senator Scott Wiener, City Board…

    Ann Rostow: Seeing Was Believing

    Ann Rostow: Seeing Was Believing

    By Ann Rostow— Seeing Was Believing While preparing to write this column, I reviewed a collection of GLBT news items and stories, and I was particularly struck by a piece…

    Castro Theatre Community Opening to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Castro Community Benefit District

    Castro Theatre Community Opening to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Castro Community Benefit District

    The February 6, 2026, Community Opening of the Castro Theatre will mark the 20th anniversary of the Castro Community Benefit District (Castro CBD) with a showing of the 1994 film…

    Money Dysmorphia Explained: Why Smart People Feel Broke When They’re Not

    Money Dysmorphia Explained: Why Smart People Feel Broke When They’re Not

    By Brandon Miller— The credit card companies just sent you an annual spending recap. You looked at the total and felt … something. Guilt? Anxiety? A vague sense that you…

    Medi‑Cal Planning in 2026: Will Long‑Term Care Put Your Bay Area Home at Risk?

    Medi‑Cal Planning in 2026: Will Long‑Term Care Put Your Bay Area Home at Risk?

    By Jay Greene— As of January 1, 2026, California has reinstated the asset test for most long-term care Medi-Cal programs, which help cover nursing home and intensive in-home care. For…

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 2026 in San Francisco

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 2026 in San Francisco

    The San Francisco Interfaith Council hosted a rally and celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Yerba Buena Gardens.  Prior to the…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “If you haven’t checked out QBar…”

    By Donna Sachet— If you haven’t yet checked out QBar on Castro Street, do so as soon as possible. With creative decor, great audio and lighting, and friendly staff, it…

    Ann Rostow: And So Begins Another Year at SCOTUS

    Ann Rostow: And So Begins Another Year at SCOTUS

    By Ann Rostow— And So Begins Another Year at SCOTUS On Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging laws against transgender athletes.…

    Human Banner at Ocean Beach: ‘IT WAS MURDER – ICE OUT!’

    Human Banner at Ocean Beach: ‘IT WAS MURDER – ICE OUT!’

    Local activists Brad Newsham and Travis Van Brasch on January 10 organized a massive human banner at Ocean Beach in San Francisco that read, in all caps, “IT WAS MURDER…