Pride Month in San Francisco Ends With Restrained Celebrations and Retrospection
The pandemic forced the big parade down Market Street to be canceled again but many used the day to reflect on the greater meaning of Pride beyond the party.
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The pandemic forced the big parade down Market Street to be canceled again but many used the day to reflect on the greater meaning of Pride beyond the party.
As thousands celebrated Pride Weekend in San Francisco, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others took time Saturday to mark the 6th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark marriage equality ruling.
While the SF Pride parade down Market Street remains on hold until next year, a fully reopened San Francisco means this year's festivities will certainly be louder than last year's.
President Biden declared "Pride is back at the White House," delivering remarks in a day of events intended to mark the contributions of LGBT Americans.
Carl Nassib, a defensive lineman for the Las Vegas Raiders, became the first active NFL player in league's 100-plus year history to come out as gay.
This year's Pride Celebration roared into San Francisco Friday evening, punctuated by the rumble of motorcycles from Dykes on Bikes, on the first-ever Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park.
San Francisco played a critical role in fighting AIDS in America and around the world, leaders and activists said Saturday at a ceremony in Golden Gate Park to mark the 40th anniversary of the first reported cases of the illness.
For the first time in the city's history, Gilroy is flying the Pride flag outside City Hall, but not without controversy.
The 26th annual Pink Triangle lighting ceremony kicked off Pride month with music amidst heavy fog and elected leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi high above San Francisco Tuesday night.
With the roar of an engine, Dykes on Bikes kicked off Pride Month in the Bay Area with the first ever Pink Torch Procession from Oakland to San Francisco to light the pink triangle on Twin Peaks.
The City of Novato announced Tuesday plans for the city's first ever LGBTQ+ celebrations for Pride Month, which will include online events and new city logos.
To launch Pride Month, a pink torch will be run from Oakland across the Bay Bridge to the acre-sized pink triangle on San Francisco's Twin Peaks, which will be illuminated Tuesday night in an opening ceremony.
Volunteers installed the 26th annual Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the start of Pride Month on Tuesday.
Organizers behind Frameline, also known as the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, announced on Tuesday its 17-day-long schedule for this year's festival, its 45th, which they plan to be the biggest in the festival's history.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed Saturday Harvey Milk Day on what would have been the slain Gay Rights activist's 91st birthday.
People from different racial backgrounds and ages showed up at Harvey Milk plaza in the Castro District Sunday to denounce the mass murder in Atlanta and nationwide attacks on Asian Americans.
Retail stores in California may be required to maintain gender-neutral sections for clothes, toys and childcare articles under a new proposal from a Bay Area lawmaker.
The House passed a bill on Thursday known as the Equality Act, which would enshrine legal protections for LGBTQ Americans by amending existing civil rights laws to prevent businesses and institutions from discriminating against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The San Jose Police Department has unveiled a brand-new policy aimed at ensuring members of the LGBTQ community are treated with respect by its officers.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will vote on a resolution that could give landmark status to the historic SF Eagle bar.
In a lawsuit, a San Francisco firefighter alleges that during the years he served at Station 6 in the Castro District, he experienced "a nightmarish series of events" because he was gay and black.
President Joe Biden on Monday issued an executive order permitting transgender individuals to serve in the military, the latest change in course on the issue over the last handful of years.
The FBI and local police are investigating an explosion early Saturday at a Los Angeles-area church that had been the target of protests for its anti-LGBT message.
Offensive assistant Katie Sowers, the first female coach to make it to the Super Bowl, will not be returning to the San Francisco 49ers in 2021.
Martin Jenkins was sworn in on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, becoming California's first openly-gay Supreme Court justice.
Two people were arrested after shots were fired in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco early Sunday morning, police said.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
With California facing a massive deficit, lawmakers are looking for places to cut spending. One of those facing the budget ax is a program called Market Match, which helps low-income people buy produce, while supporting the farmers who grow it.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Two people were arrested after shots were fired in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco early Sunday morning, police said.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
With California facing a massive deficit, lawmakers are looking for places to cut spending. One of those facing the budget ax is a program called Market Match, which helps low-income people buy produce, while supporting the farmers who grow it.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Two people were arrested after shots were fired in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco early Sunday morning, police said.
With California facing a massive deficit, lawmakers are looking for places to cut spending. One of those facing the budget ax is a program called Market Match, which helps low-income people buy produce, while supporting the farmers who grow it.
On Saturday morning in San Francisco, the annual parade and festival to honor Cesar Chavez was held with a new name and a new focus.
The Valkyries obtained Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun during the 2025 expansion draft, and she will be entering her fourth season in the WNBA when Golden State Valkyries basketball returns on May 8.
Saturday will have the greatest potential for thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to move north to south across the Bay Area beginning around 2 p.m.
Saturday will have the greatest potential for thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to move north to south across the Bay Area beginning around 2 p.m.
School leaders across the Bay Area are raising concerns over Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest budget proposal, warning it could create even more financial strain for districts already dealing with rising costs, staffing challenges and budget shortfalls.
Eastbound traffic is flowing again through the Caldecott Tunnel after a crash and vehicle fire Thursday afternoon.
Police in Antioch are searching for a man suspected of fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman in February.
Berkeley police said the 28-year-old man was reported missing to both the Berkeley and Oakland police departments.
A woman who was crossing a street in East San Jose died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, police
A man suspected in dozens of storage-unit burglaries in the city of Santa Clara and in other communities has been arrested, police said.
The pedestrian was struck near South White Road and Mt. McKinley Drive, around 8:10 p.m. Police said they were seriously injured and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
For local resident Brendan Hughes, the meaning behind his tattoo runs deep. His design features imagery inspired by the San Jose Sharks, a symbol he says represents his hometown.
The preserve and elephant seal viewing areas at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County are set to reopen, following a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected dozens of marine mammals.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.
A 12-year-old Santa Rosa girl missing since late Thursday evening was found safe, police said Friday afternoon.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges and a hate crime charge, after he allegedly pointed a gun and made racist remarks from the roof of his home.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, Pete Alonso also drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday.
Linus Karlsson scored in the sixth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks put the San Jose Sharks on the brink of playoff elimination with a 4-3 win.
The Valkyries obtained Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun during the 2025 expansion draft, and she will be entering her fourth season in the WNBA when Golden State Valkyries basketball returns on May 8.
Two people were arrested after shots were fired in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco early Sunday morning, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
A deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
Eight people, including five people facing murder charges, were arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion, authorities said on Friday.
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NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
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The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
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A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
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Two suspects were arrested in connection with shots fired in the area of Sam Altman's home.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault.
Market Match helps low-income people buy produce, while supporting the farmers who grow it.
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