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    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…

    Cheering on a Girl Named Becky (Part 1)

    Cheering on a Girl Named Becky (Part 1)

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis— A lovely baby girl was born in small-town West Virginia about 15 years ago. We don’t know her personally, but her name is Becky,…

    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…

    Jacob Anthony Rose: Practicing Love in the Aftermath of Silence

    Jacob Anthony Rose: Practicing Love in the Aftermath of Silence

    By Kippy Marks— There are stories that shimmer because they are polished. Then there are stories that shine because they were once broken. Jacob Anthony Rose’s new memoir belongs to…

    BEACONS at Queer Arts Featured Highlights Castro Theatre Blade and Other Iconic Neon Works

    BEACONS at Queer Arts Featured Highlights Castro Theatre Blade and Other Iconic Neon Works

    By Devlin Shand— Queer Arts Featured will soon proudly display BEACONS, new paintings and the first ever solo exhibition by prolific San Francisco-based artist Nathaniel J. Bice. The exhibit will…

    Queer Offerings at the Mostly British Film Festival

    Queer Offerings at the Mostly British Film Festival

    By Gary M. Kramer— The Mostly British Film Festival, screening February 5–12 at the Vogue Theater in San Francisco, offers a cornucopia of films from the U.K., Ireland. Australia, India,…

    Feelgood Romance?

    Feelgood Romance?

    By Jan Wahl— Valentine’s Day is such a drag, and for me not in a good way. I used to be desperate for presents and attention. Now I just want…

    Sister Dana sez, “The Milan Olympics open on February 6…”

    Sister Dana sez, “The Milan Olympics open on February 6…”

    By Sister Dana Sez—  Sister Dana sez, “The Milan Olympics open on February 6, and closing ceremonies are February 22. Since Canada has already defined SAME-SEX PAIRS of ice dancers…

    Pet Peeves at Restaurants

    Pet Peeves at Restaurants

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— As my loyal readers know, I’m generally a very positive guy—especially when it comes to restaurants. Unlike some critics, I generally try to find…