If you had money invested in the stock market in 2013, you’re most likely pleased with the results. It’s rare that major stock indexes, like the benchmark Standard & Poor’s…
Established in 1980, Worn Out West has been a Castro destination for 34 years. Although the original 582 Castro Street location was sold, the new store at 2352 Market Street…
An old Chinese proverb says that “every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” The first steps in the public monument that will be the Rainbow Honor…
A few years ago, two dear friends asked me to celebrate their renewal of vows ceremony. I am including part of the homily here. For couples reading this, I hope…
One year ago, I described the 2012 election as the turning point in the struggle for marriage equality, as three states won or protected the freedom to marry at the…
In the January 24, 2014 issue: Cover Photo by Steven Underhill – The housing crisis in San Francisco continues to escalate, destroying lives in the process. We have devoted much…
By Jeremy Mykaels My story basically is that I’ve been living in a Castro rent-controlled apartment for almost 19 years. In 2001, I was diagnosed with full-blown AIDS and became…
By Tommi Avicolli Mecca Mark my words: In 10 years, the Castro will be predominantly straight. The culprit is greed. It’s mainly the greed of speculators and investors who are…
By Rose Diaz The Mission has been my home for 17 years, but my family and I are now struggling to stay here. We currently occupy a two-unit property plus…
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