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Ann Rostow: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
By Ann Rostow – Somewhere Over the Rainbow I think we can agree, dear Readers, that we are disgusted and angered by the continuing assault on efforts to promote equality…
15th Oakland Pride Set for New Location and Will Feature Music Legends
Photos courtesy of Visit Oakland Oakland Pride 2025 will mark the 15th anniversary of this popular East Bay event that is really more like a week-long celebration than a single…
2025 Marks a Bold, New Chapter for Oakland Pride
By George J. Smith III— Hello San Francisco Bay Times Readers, My name is George Jeffery Smith III, and I am honored to serve as President of the Board of…
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for You
By Brandon Miller – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—yes, that’s really what it’s called—was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and it’s packed with changes. We’re talking…
California’s Important Medi-Cal Update: Protect Your Long-Term Care with Smart Planning Now
By Jay Greene, Esq. CPA – Hey there, Californians! If you are starting to think about what’s ahead—retirement, healthcare costs, or maybe helping out your aging relatives—one thing you should…
The Current State of Diverse Supplier Programs
By Aaron Boot-Haury – Over the past several months, many of you have asked me about the future of supplier diversity programs. The question is timely—and urgent. Recent executive orders…
Will Nickerson of 7×7 Executive Transportation
Photos courtesy of Will Nickerson, 7×7 Executive Transportation 7×7 Executive Transportation has nearly a 5-star perfect rating at Yelp, and for good reason. At a time when personalized service is…
Donna’s Chronicles, “We’ve become acquainted…”
By Donna Sachet – We’ve become acquainted of late with a concept called a “soft night out.” As opposed to so many of our alcohol-fueled evenings, the focus here is…
Cal Performances’ Expansive 2025–26 Season Invites Bay Area Audiences to Engage in World-Class Artistry
Cal Performances, the world-class performing arts presenter at UC Berkeley, this weekend will launch its ambitious and wide-ranging 2025–26 season. With a lineup of more than 80 performances, the new…
Unpacking the Memorable Queer Film Kill the Jockey
By Gary M. Kramer – In the bold, fabulous, and queer absurdist drama, Kill the Jockey, out September 2 on VOD, Remo (out gay actor Nahuel Pérez Biscayart), a once-successful…
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