By Assemblymember Phil Ting– As of this year, more seniors and people with disabilities in California are eligible for healthcare under Medi-Cal, the state program administering the federal Medicaid program.…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– Homelessness is a multifaceted crisis that requires short-term and long-term solutions. To tackle this issue, the City of Oakland and its community must…
By Dr. Tim Seelig– Everyone has a calling. Some folks just don’t answer their phone! The word “calling” might bring up old tapes for those of us who grew up…
Participants are invited to join the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza (FHMP) for a special community event to support the Harvey Milk Plaza project on January 25, 2024, from 6–8…
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of AGUILAS (Asamblea Gay Unida Impactando Latinos A Superarse), so this year for the San Francisco Bay Times we are highlighting…
The Memory Keepers Initiative, an oral history project intended to uplift and preserve the stories of our visionary LGBTQ+ elders, is a new addition to the San Francisco Gay Men’s…
By Andrew Shaffer– On January 1, 1965, the Council on Religion and the Homosexual hosted a Mardi Gras-themed drag ball. The group included Christian ministers and LGBTQ activists who worked…
By Donna Sachet– Sometimes, one becomes known for certain random things … a color, an expression, an affinity, etc. And sometimes, that association sticks! Certainly, we are known to wear…
The Castro Theatre’s marquee declared all three shows on Sunday evening, December 24, 2023, to be “Sold Out” and the long lines on the sidewalk out front that Christmas Eve…
By Gary M. Kramer– New year, new films. There are a handful of queer features and documentaries from around the world available this month on demand and in theaters. Here…
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