About Our Cover: 50th Anniversary of the Dykes on Bikes®
As long as there have been motorcycles, there have been women—and dykes—on bikes. Women, in fact, have made significant, often overlooked, contributions to motorcycle technology and culture. Key innovations include the development of Kevlar by Stephanie Kwolek for protective gear; improvements to electric motorbikes by Swedish mechanical…
Race for District 8 Supervisor Kicks Into High Gear
On November 3, 2026, voters will get to decide who will serve as the next District 8 Supervisor. The three candidates—Gary McCoy, Michael Nguyen, and Manny Yekutiel—last month all held initial public events to help kickoff their campaigns. On March 7, McCoy’s team presented their field kickoff…
The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump
The book The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President, authored by forensic and social psychiatrist Brandy Lee, concludes that President Donald Trump exhibits signs of malignant narcissism. Lee and many of the other experts define this as a mix…
Oakland Pride, With New Event Date, Now a Program of the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center and Oakland Pride have announced a significant organizational transition that will help strengthen the future of Pride in Oakland and deepen its impact year-round. The Oakland Pride board of directors voted to formally dissolve as a standalone nonprofit and continue forward as…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Legendary Performer Linda Tillery to Be Celebrated at 2026 Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and renowned performer Linda Tillery will be among the award recipients at this year’s Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies. The event will be held at The White Horse Inn in Oakland on February 26. Mayor Barbara Lee Barbara Lee…
Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland 100th Anniversary Celebration
The Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland on March 4, 2026, celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a selection of free classic films shown throughout the day, multiple concerts played in the main theatre on the Mighty Wurlitzer, and a ceremony led by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. March 6,…
Features
Donna’s Chronicles, “If you haven’t yet attended an event…”
By Donna Sachet— If you haven’t yet attended an event at the newly refurbished Castro Theatre, make plans now! In the…
Patrik Gallineaux: A Steward of Community, Culture, and Courage
By Kippy Marks— Some champions lead with volume. Others lead with velocity. But Patrick Gallineaux leads with presence—steady, intentional, and deeply…
Olga Talamante: The Impact of Service
By Tom LeNoble— San Francisco has always been a city in motion. Ideas take shape here and often reshape what comes…
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