By Joanie Juster– As a child during the Cold War, I saw news of coups and revolutions in other countries, and heard concerns about revolution happening here at home. I…
By Sir Kippy Marks– (Editor’s Note: Sir Kippy Marks has been a part of the San Francisco Bay Times team in various ways over the years, utilizing his many talents…
By Jenny Block– I still remember my very first cruise with Olivia Travel, the travel company for lesbians and LGBTQ+ women, with such clarity. It was 2010. From the moment…
Cocktails With Dina by Dina Novarr Since Black History Month takes place during the shortest month of the year, I’m still celebrating it and feeling inspired by the Afro-Latin diaspora,…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– As my loyal readers know, Hawaii, and Honolulu in particular, is like a second home to me. I’ve been traveling there almost annually since…
Photos by Rink San Francisco Bay Times photographer Rink, who is a longtime fan of Bob’s Donuts, was at the popular stop for sweet treats on Friday, February 21, for…
San Francisco City Hall was abuzz with activity on Friday, February 14, as a total of 253 couples seeking to be married joined the queue to receive special Valentine’s Day…
On January 15, 2025, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) Executive Director Sarah Dennis Phillips announced the appointment of Iowayna Peña as San Francisco Workforce Development Director. A…
Janet Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, and Jimmy Buffett all have one powerhouse artist in common, Nadirah Shakoor. This unforgettably soulful and sultry singer performed with these memorable greats and is…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– I still remember the first time I visited Thailand, now over 40 years ago. I was on my way back to the U.S. after…
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