Dec 19, 2024 · A vigil for Bretchen Towers, the drag persona of artist and performer Brett Wiley, took place on December 15, 2024, at the public art and memorial space Hibernia Beach at Castro and 18th streets. The organizers, Troy Crossman, Sergio Manuel, and Grace Towers, echoed the views of many when they described Towers as being “one […]

AIDS Walk San Francisco, which this year was held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, has raised over $1 million to support multiple beneficiaries. As the organizers share, “[T]he event emphasizes not one voice, but many voices; not just services in one city; but rather the Bay Area wide effort to bring this epidemic to an end.”

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Dec 18, 2024 · LGBTQ News & Calendar for the Bay Area. Rafael Mandelman’s Life in Photos. Images by Rink (1970s–1980s Photos Provided by Rafael Mandelman) Rafael Mandelman, a former San Francisco Bay Times columnist, on January 8, 2025, was elected unanimously as the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Mar 10, 2022 · By Jan Wahl– I recently enjoyed a conversation with Ruta Lee, who is a true Hollywood and show business veteran. She starred and costarred in many well-known plays and films, as well as in many classic TV shows. She knew and/or worked with countless stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age, many of whom were closeted. Regarding […]

At a recent listing appointment, the owner who’d had the home for many years as her primary residence asked me the following question for which I did not have an immediate answer: “Is there a one-time exemption from capital gains on the sale of your primary residence?” Although such questions are best asked of accountants, […]

By Honey Mahogany– For many Americans, the month of November signals the beginning of the holiday season. However, for the trans community, the month of November is often a bit more somber. November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day where we reflect on those members of our community whom we have lost […]

Oct 3, 2024 · Photos by Rink & Juan R. Davila The Folsom Street Fair, celebrating its 41st year, drew what appears to have been a record-sized crowd of thousands on Sunday, September 29, 2024. San Francisco Bay Times Lead Photographer Rink and Volunteer Coordinator Juan R. Davila were among those attending. The participants and other attendees included many […]

On Tuesday, September 11, 2024, in a virtual town hall for participants and supporters, San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s Dr. Tyler Termeer and Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Joe Hollander announced that the 2025 AIDS LifeCycle ride will be the last. The two organizations are the beneficiaries of the annual ride. With ridership in 2024 having fallen […]

Humphry Slocombe ice cream cakes make the perfect holiday meal finale, such as the limited-edition X-Mas Story and Double Stuff versions. The Double Stuff Ice Cream Cake that can serve up to 12 with the 9-inch size consists of a layer of Madagascar Vanilla Cake, a layer of Chocolate Ice Cream, and a layer of Mascarpone Cookies & Cream Ice Cream.