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    Supporting Small Businesses in the Castro: Beck’s Motor Lodge, Skin on Market, Double Rainbow

    (Editor’s note: Beginning with this issue, the San Francisco Bay Times will regularly highlight Legacy Businesses in San Francisco as part of our ongoing coverage of small businesses. See pages…

    Noe Valley Home of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon Receives Landmark Designation

    Noe Valley Home of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon Receives Landmark Designation

    The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on May 4 voted to pass an ordinance that will designate 651 Duncan Street—the former longtime home of lesbian activists Del Martin (1921–2008) and…

    Becoming Out

    Becoming Out

    By Adam Sandel– Coming out does not happen overnight. In my case, it was more of a long evening. I guess I was always bisexual. I was attracted to both…

    ‘This is the Result Because Mommy Worked So Hard’ – A Mother’s Day Reflection

    ‘This is the Result Because Mommy Worked So Hard’ – A Mother’s Day Reflection

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– “This is the result because Mommy worked so hard.” When South Korean actress Yuh-Jung Youn uttered those words last month in her acceptance speech…

    Road Trip on a Tank of Gas (or One Charge)

    Road Trip on a Tank of Gas (or One Charge)

    By Liam Mayclem– Road trips are a thing again with international travel grounded and domestic air travel not something all are comfortable doing. I love a good road trip: a…

    The Academy Museum … At Last!

    The Academy Museum … At Last!

    By Jan Wahl– Debbie Reynolds would practically go door to door in West Los Angeles hoping to raise money for her Hollywood Museum. I remember as a little girl feeling…

    San Francisco Artscape Shifts as City Moves Toward Yellow Tier

    San Francisco Artscape Shifts as City Moves Toward Yellow Tier

    As businesses shuttered during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, plywood and other drab coverings were a common sight on most San Francisco streets. They were a constant, harsh…

    This Month at the Farmers’ Market: Myths About Honey

    By Debra Morris– A spoonful of wildflower honey on a warm biscuit, a dollop of clover honey in your tea, and a drizzle of blueberry honey in salad dressings are…

    Altered Innocence Features a Mixtape of LGBT Coming of Age Films

    Altered Innocence Features a Mixtape of LGBT Coming of Age Films

    By Gary M. Kramer– A collection of recent and classic international short films about gay, lesbian, trans, and straight characters all coming of age, Altered Innocence Volume 1—out May 25…

    Sister Dana sez, “A recent poll reveals that 44% of Republicans refuse to vaccinate…”

    Sister Dana sez, “A recent poll reveals that 44% of Republicans refuse to vaccinate…”

    By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– Sister Dana sez, “A recent poll reveals that 44% of Republicans refuse to vaccinate. Hey, you stubborn elephants, roll up…