Welcome to the 49th Annual Castro Street Fair
By The Castro Street Fair Board of Directors– The 49th Annual Castro Street Fair is approaching, and we are looking forward to celebrating the city’s most unique and colorful neighborhood with thousands of friends and family. On Sunday, October 1, the streets will fill with smiling faces,…
About Our Cover: 9.7.23
“San Francisco’s changed. The things that spell San Francisco to me are disappearing fast.” John “Scottie” Ferguson, the character played by Jimmy Stewart in Vertigo, was told this by “Gavin Elster” during the 1958 film. Even then, many people were bemoaning the loss of what they felt…
We Are One! Be Part of the LGBTQ+ Community’s Response to the Tragic Fires in Maui
By Jeff Cotter– In early August 2023, several wildfires broke out in the state of Hawaii. The fires were mainly centered on the island of Maui. On August 8, wind-driven fires prompted evacuations, caused widespread damage, left thousands homeless, and killed at least 115 people in the…
About Our Cover: 8.10.23
The San Francisco Bay Times commemorates Transgender History Month with a cover highlighting both past and present individuals who have made a positive difference in the trans and LGBTQ+ communities. Amelio Robles Ávila: Born in Mexico and assigned female at birth, Ávila fought in the Mexican Revolution…
Summer Fun at Clothing Optional Beaches: San Gregorio, Laguna Creek, and South Rodeo Beach
By John Chen– For many of us who grew up in Southern California, going to the beach was a way of life. We played beach sports, frolicked in the ocean, and showed off our golden, sun-kissed tans. Southern Californians tend to sometimes chuckle at the obviously pale…
Donna Sachet Pays Tribute to Tony Bennett
Less than a week after the passing of Tony Bennett was announced, Donna Sachet sang a tribute to the noted singer by performing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” The performance took place at the July 28, 2023, Divas & Drinks @ The Academy. Sachet was…
Features
‘Heigh Ho! Come to the Fair!’
By Dr. Bill Lipsky– When Harvey Milk proposed the first Castro Street Fair in 1974, he had three goals in mind.…
Connecting the Dots
By Joanie Juster– Having worked at many places, and volunteered for so many causes, I know it’s inevitable that there will…
Ethnic Gold: Exploring San Francisco’s Multicultural Culinary Treasures
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– San Francisco is a goldmine of ethnic culinary discovery. Since the city was founded, we’ve…
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