By Dina Novarr – In the greatest hits of eyebrow-raising headlines of 2025, Olivia Nuzzi, once a respected political reporter, finds herself at the center of what might be the…
By Stella Singer – The last market day this season for the Castro Farmers’ Market was on November 19, 2025. Thank you for being part of another amazing farmers’ market…
By Leslie Katz – “Thank you” is woefully inadequate. How does one begin to describe the indelible impact an icon has had on so many lives? How can we thank…
By State Senator Scott Weiner – Today I join Americans from all walks of life in thanking Speaker Emerita Pelosi for her years of courageous and tireless service to our…
By Joanie Juster – Holy cow. Even in a year that has been brimming with major news (mostly bad), these past couple of weeks have been noteworthy for the number…
By Kippy Marks – He turned a smile into a movement. His iconic symbol invites HIV dialogue, reduces stigma, and builds community. Through design, empathy, and fearless love, he embodies…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet – “When you’re alone, and life is making you lonely, you can always go—downtown.” —Petula Clark Those lyrics were humming through my head as…
By Dina Novarr – You know what’s more American than Thanksgiving with family? It is the miracle of mismatched chosen families gathering around the table to eat food cooked with…
2025 marks the 20th Anniversary of Check, Please! Bay Area, which made its debut on KQED on November 3, 2005. Some of us here at the San Francisco Bay Times…
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