The third annual Petaluma Pride festival this year coincides with National Coming Out Day, on October 11. That’s when, from noon–5 pm, there will be live music, food, drinks, and…
By Ann Rostow – Aux Armes, Citoyens! Let’s talk bathrooms, shall we? I’m not sure how many states now outlaw transgendered men and women from using their appropriate facilities, but…
Former California State Assemblymember, LGBTQ+ activist, and stand-up comic Tom Ammiano was the first individual ever to be featured on the cover of the San Francisco Bay Times. That was…
The Castro Street Fair this October will turn 51, and the celebration is already in full swing! Exhibitors and sponsors, such as those of us here at the San Francisco…
By Brandon Miller – It’s that time of year again—when your inbox fills up with HR reminders and healthcare acronyms start flying. Open enrollment might not sound like the highlight…
By Jay Greene – Medi-Cal is California’s program that helps people with low incomes pay for healthcare, like doctor visits or nursing home care. Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will…
Anne Sterling Dorman, a Consulting Chief Financial Officer for venture capital backed start-up companies in Silicon Valley and beyond, died on July 19, 2025, just three months after the passing…
Hispanic Heritage Month is now underway nationwide, having started on September 15 and observed through October 15. It starts on the 15th of September each year, mid-month, because that day…
By Donna Sachet – One always leaves GAPA’s Runway amazed by the number and creativity of contestants, the quality of the overall production, and the genuine feeling of community created.…
Supporters and friends of Project Open Hand gathered at the San Francisco Design Center Galleria on Friday, September 12, 2025, to celebrate the organization’s 40 years of “meals with love.”…
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