Lesbian Recalls '60s Love Affair with Joplin
Whitaker rubbed shoulders with the likes of the late gay poet Allen Ginsberg, poet and City Lights Bookstore co-founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and had a 10-month romantic relationship with rock star Janis Joplin.
Trans Woman Jailed in San Jose Shooting
A transgender woman is in jail after allegedly shooting her ex-husband outside the South Bay Costco where he worked.
Hate Crimes Up in California
Hate crimes rose in California by about 11 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to a new report from state Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
LGBT Data Collection Underway in CA, SF
Officials in San Francisco and Sacramento are aiming to make answering questions about sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) routine as they begin to collect such data in a variety of settings and on various forms.
Beautiful Singing from the Class of 2017
The Concert Hall of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music was packed last week with friends, colleagues and cheering family members for the Schwabacher Summer Concert.
Race Relations Down on the Plantation
It's appropriate that the first known use of the term "mash-up" derives from an 1859 play titled "The Octoroon."
Sophie Calle, Missing in Plain Sight
Sophie Calle's bravado, voyeurism, and penchant for violating boundaries and standards of appropriateness have brought celebrity and notoriety to a 40-year career.
Leather Events :: July 7 - 21
There's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.
A Hero Leaves Us :: Leather Folk on the Passing of Chuck Renslow
One of the world's most important leathermen left the planet this past week. Chuck Renslow, a pivotal figure in our scene, died after struggling with longtime illness.
Sweet Spot :: The Castro Fountain's the Latest in New Ice Cream Shops
After more than a year of construction and permitting delays, The Castro Fountain is finally open, with a two-page menu of ice cream, cakes, pies, cookies, and fountain drinks.
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