By Dave Karraker and Terrance Alan– The holidays are upon us, and the Castro is ready for another bright, joyful, and busy season as we greet residents and tourists to the city’s…
By Irene Young– (Editor’s Note: In this piece, music business photographer Irene Young and saxophonist/flutist/composer Jean Fineberg discuss the release of an exciting new album with Fineberg’s seven-women, one-man, four-horn…
By Michele Karlsberg– Michele Karlsberg: This month I invited Reginald Harris—author, activist, and Africanist raised in Brooklyn—to interview Cary Alan Johnson, who is currently living in Central Africa, about Johnson’s debut…
Now is Not the Time to Panic (fiction – hardbound) by Kevin Wilson This is a bold coming-of-age story, written with Wilson’s trademark wit and blazing prose. Now Is Not The…
I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman This is a feel-good novel about a fangirl, Angel, and her favorite band, The Ark. It touches upon every individual’s struggles and…
By Kate Brown, Ph.D.– The San Francisco Dykes on BikesÒ (SFDOB) Women’s Motorcycle Contingent (WMC) had an exciting summer and fall that included new adventures, old traditions, and, most importantly,…
By Elisa Quinzi– Nietzsche said, “Whoever is dissatisfied with himself is continually ready for revenge.” It is a natural principle that as we feel good, we tend toward generosity. So,…
“My name is Messi! I am a three-year-old, male, German Shepherd Mix looking for my forever family! Although I can be wary of the spotlight, I strut my stuff for…
Longtime Castro neighborhood resident and community leader Crispin Hollings died unexpected on Thursday, November 10. An outpouring of sadness and acknowledgements of his volunteer work with LGBTQ+ community organizations followed…
By Joanie Juster– Recently I basked in the warm sunshine at the Fillmore Farmers’ Market, enjoying the sunny fall weather. But now, the sky is overcast, there’s a chill in…
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