2025 Marks 20th Anniversary of the World Tree of Hope
Photos courtesy of Rainbow World Fund The 20th World Tree of Hope presented by the organization Rainbow World Fund, the world’s first LGBTQ+-based humanitarian aid, is now on display at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco through January 9, 2026. Called “the most hopeful tree in the world,”…
The Interaction That Showed the Kindness and Grace of Nancy Pelosi
By Louise “Lou” Fischer– Since Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement, there have been many testimonials to her leadership, her political instinct sharper than her favorite Manolo Blahnik stiletto heels (lavender, of course), and her extraordinary ability to unite a fragmented and undisciplined caucus. (Maybe the…
Images by Bay Times Contributing Photographer Jerome Parmer Show Federal Agent Shooting LGBTQ+ Advocate
Key details of the shooting of prominent LGBTQ+ advocate Reverend Jorge Bautista by a federal agent on October 23, 2025, are revealed in images taken by San Francisco Bay Times contributing photographer Jerome Parmer. The shooting that injured Rev. Bautista, who is the Race Equity Coordinator at…
New Conservatory Theatre Center Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker to Pass Leadership Torch to Ben Villegas Randle
After 45 years of groundbreaking leadership, New Conservatory Theatre Center’s (NCTC) Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker will step down in January 2026 and pass the torch to longtime collaborator and current Artistic Associate Ben Villegas Randle. Randle’s deep roots at NCTC as a Stage Director and former…
Olga Talamante and Rev. Miguel Bustos to Co-Emcee Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025
With co-producer Olga Talamante, the San Francisco Bay Times will present the inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025, from 6 pm–8:30 pm in the Mission District. Talamante will co-emcee the event with Rev. Miguel Bustos. Both are legendary leaders in their own…
Historic Rainbow Crosswalk Installation in Oakland
The Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District and the Oakland LGBTQ Center on November 13, 2025, unveiled an historic new rainbow crosswalk. The occasion was marked with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony and walk. The center’s Co-Founders Joe Hawkins and Jeff Myers, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, iHeart Radio DJ Christie…
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Winter Ushers in Seasonal Produce Stars: Citrus and Fennel
By Stella Singer – The last market day this season for the Castro Farmers’ Market was on November 19, 2025. Thank…
Appreciation From the LGBTQ+ Community for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
By Leslie Katz – “Thank you” is woefully inadequate. How does one begin to describe the indelible impact an icon has…
Nancy Pelosi Was the Greatest Speaker of the House in United States History
By State Senator Scott Weiner – Today I join Americans from all walks of life in thanking Speaker Emerita Pelosi for…
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