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    Skin on Market: A Beacon of Inclusivity and Community Support in the Castro

    Skin on Market: A Beacon of Inclusivity and Community Support in the Castro

    Photos by David Michael By Leon Shannon– My journey with skincare has been marked by struggles, triumphs, and a profound commitment to empowering others on their own unique paths to…

    Let’s Go Home: 2.22.24

    Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Omelette Adoptable Omelette is a sweet dog who is learning how to feel safe…

    Fitness SF Trainer: 2.22.24

    Fitness SF Trainer: 2.22.24

    “To track your workout progress, maintain a detailed workout log or use fitness apps that allow you to record exercises, sets, reps, and weights lifted. Regularly assess your performance by…

    Take Me Home with You: Tulip

    Take Me Home with You: Tulip

    Tulip  Discover your new family member with our special offer! Foster Tulip, a charming young cattle dog mix, for a week to see if she’s the perfect fit. With an…

    Ann Rostow: Plus How Many?

    Ann Rostow: Plus How Many?

    By Ann Rostow– Plus How Many? Andrew Sullivan just wrote an essay headlined “The Meaningless Incoherence of LGBTQ+,” a sentiment with which I somewhat agree. I wasn’t on board with…

    Jewelle Gomez: The Winter of Love Marked the ‘Beginning of a Struggle for Human Rights’

    Jewelle Gomez: The Winter of Love Marked the ‘Beginning of a Struggle for Human Rights’

    Author, playwright, activist, and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Jewelle Gomez and her partner Diane Sabin were active in the fight for marriage equality both during and after the Winter…

    Creating Change

    Creating Change

    By Joanie Juster– Last year, San Francisco had the honor of hosting Creating Change, this country’s preeminent skills-building, leadership, organizing, and networking conference for LGBTQ+ activists and allies, created by…

    Claim Your Earned Income Tax Credit

    Claim Your Earned Income Tax Credit

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– The Biden Administration has done a tremendous job with easing inflation. I am confident their continued actions will keep the economy strong and result in the…

    Uplifting and Strengthening Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District

    Uplifting and Strengthening Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– Oakland has long been known for its rich and diverse culture, as well as its vibrant Black arts scene. Oakland was often referred…

    Cliff’s Variety

    Cliff’s Variety

    This issue of the San Francisco Bay Times launches a new page dedicated to small businesses in the Castro and beyond. Holding a place of honor as the first business…