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.
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.
A look back at Pride celebrations from the KPIX 5 archives
San Francisco's famous pride parade is not happening for the second year in a row, but there are still plenty of celebrations to be had.
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.
On Friday evening, San Francisco Pride will host the first of two movie nights at Oracle Park.
In June 1970, gay rights activists gathered at Aquatic Park near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. About 30 gay men, lesbians, and transgender individuals – then called by the press "hair faeries" - took part in San Francisco's first Gay Liberation Movement Demonstration.
Officials in San Francisco on Monday were able to mark the reopening of City Hall for the first time in over a year with another momentous occasion: the raising of the Pride flag to celebrate the annual LGBTQ Pride Month Kickoff.
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.
When the San Francisco Giants take the field Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, they will become the first Major League Baseball team to incorporate Pride colors on their on-field uniforms, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and helping to kick-off the city's annual month of Pride celebrations.
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.
Cities across the country and around the world will hold events throughout the month to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ community.
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.
Family and friends of Natalia Smut, a transgender woman murdered in Milpitas last month, are mourning her loss and the loss of a lifetime of potential that will now never be realized.
Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and current California gubernatorial candidate, says she opposes allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports at school.
A local figure who came to wider fame as a drag star is breaking barriers in Bay Area politics after she announced her candidacy to be the next chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party.
The extreme challenges of being transgender in prison
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Nelson German, chef and owner of alaMar Dominican Kitchen in Oakland, is facing an uncertain future following back-to-back burglaries.
A boy who was found submerged in the water near the docks at Bethel Island by a rescue diver Saturday was pronounced dead at a hospital, a Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.
On Sunday, family, friends and admirers gathered to offer a final tribute to a civil rights leader who brought music to social activism.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
Nelson German, chef and owner of alaMar Dominican Kitchen in Oakland, is facing an uncertain future following back-to-back burglaries.
A boy who was found submerged in the water near the docks at Bethel Island by a rescue diver Saturday was pronounced dead at a hospital, a Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.
On Sunday, family, friends and admirers gathered to offer a final tribute to a civil rights leader who brought music to social activism.
Now in his sixties, Bob Yee, a former marketing executive, is set to become a peace officer in Santa Clara County.
On Sunday, family, friends and admirers gathered to offer a final tribute to a civil rights leader who brought music to social activism.
A fire that damaged a hotel in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood injured one person and closed nearby streets Sunday morning.
People across the world are remembering the lives of those lost in the West Bank, including the journalists lost.
San Francisco city and county leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday for a new park on Yerba Buena Island with 360-degree views of the bay.
The weeklong eBay auction that raises money for the Glide Foundation in San Francisco wrapped up Friday night.
Nelson German, chef and owner of alaMar Dominican Kitchen in Oakland, is facing an uncertain future following back-to-back burglaries.
A boy who was found submerged in the water near the docks at Bethel Island by a rescue diver Saturday was pronounced dead at a hospital, a Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.
A lithium-ion battery fire that broke out at the Port of Oakland sent a plume of black smoke across the bay Sunday.
The driver of a stolen car fleeing from police abandoned the vehicle and tried to escape by stealing a retired police car, the California High Patrol said Saturday.
Thousands of new Cal graduates were happy Saturday's commencement went forward despite the presence of some rather loud protesters.
Now in his sixties, Bob Yee, a former marketing executive, is set to become a peace officer in Santa Clara County.
A 48-year-old Santa Cruz County man died after crashing his vehicle during a pursuit with law enforcement on Friday night.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested three people on multiple counts of murder in connection with a tragic mass shooting at a birthday party in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins earlier this year.
Most recyclables are ending up in landfills but one Bay Area city is hoping to remedy that situation with the help of its community.
Four Santa Clara University students won first place in a developers challenge for the social media platform X this spring by pitching new features to check the truthfulness of content and provide more perspectives on any given topic.
The number of pelicans taken in by the International Bird Rescue Center in the last week has doubled.
A Rohnert Park burglary investigation led to the discovery of roughly 1,000 birds allegedly kept for fighting at a residence in Santa Rosa.
Bay Area residents were able to see the northern lights on Friday night thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm.
The northern lights were visible in the Bay Area thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm.
Authorities in Sonoma County investigating a break-in at a storage unit helped take down an alleged bird fighting ring, leading to the arrests of three people.
Casey Schmitt hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning and the Giants beat the Reds 6-5 but lost Jung Hoo Lee to a left shoulder injury.
Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver both hit two-run home runs and the Mariners beat the A's 8-4 on Sunday.
The Oakland A's beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1 on Saturday night.
Matt Chapman hit a grand slam in the first inning to lead the struggling Giants to a 5-1 victory over the Reds on Saturday.
The Cincinnati Reds snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Friday night.
Nelson German, chef and owner of alaMar Dominican Kitchen in Oakland, is facing an uncertain future following back-to-back burglaries.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
The driver of a stolen car fleeing from police abandoned the vehicle and tried to escape by stealing a retired police car, the California High Patrol said Saturday.
A 48-year-old Santa Cruz County man died after crashing his vehicle during a pursuit with law enforcement on Friday night.
A Rohnert Park burglary investigation led to the discovery of roughly 1,000 birds allegedly kept for fighting at a residence in Santa Rosa.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Four Santa Clara University students won first place in a developers challenge for the social media platform X this spring by pitching new features to check the truthfulness of content and provide more perspectives on any given topic.
A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online prompting a public apology by the tech giant.
California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things.
The annual RSA Conference, attended by cybersecurity experts and entrepreneurs, once again saw over 40,000 people from 130 countries gather at the Moscone Center.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
San Francisco public health nurses will hold a strike authorization vote next week over what they say are inadequate and unsafe staffing levels at the city's hospitals and clinics.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
Following a weekend rally in New Jersey, former President Trump is due back in court on Monday for the continuation of his criminal "hush money" trial. Michael Cohen, Trump's one-time fixer, is expected to take the stand. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
President Joe Biden left the Bay Area on Friday afternoon after a brief stop to attend reelection campaign events on the Peninsula.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Heavyweight Portland power trio Hippie Death Cult returns to San Francisco to headline a show at the SF Eagle this Thursday with fellow stoner-rock powerhouse Hashtronaut and local favorites Floating Goat.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Organizers with the Stern Grove Festival on Friday announced the full schedule of summer concerts including funk icon Chaka Khan, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock, Canadian alt-pop duo Tegan & Sara, Latin soul band Chicano Batman and more.
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.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
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.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Jessica Burch shows how the marine layer is keeping temps cooler around the Bay Area.
An Oakland chef is thinking of calling it quits after eight break-ins in the past 10 years -- two of them coming in the span of two hours last week. José Martínez reports. (5-12-24)
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Family, friends and admirers gathered Sunday at Glide Memorial church to offer a final tribute to Rev. Cecil Williams. John Ramos reports. (5-12-24)
In his late sixties, Bob Yee, a former marketing executive, is turning peace officer. Da Lin reports. (5-12-24)
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.