Bay Area Reporter
Gay, Black Comedian's New Film Debuts in Oakland
As one of the first out black men in stand-up comedy, Sampson McCormick has created a short film that's anything but a laughing matter.
Newsom makes history with trans staff hire
California Governor Gavin Newsom has made history by hiring a transgender man as part of his administration's communications team. JP Petrucione is believed to be the highest-ranking, out, transgender appointee in state history.
Life During Wartime - Melissa Hawkins' Nightlife Photos at the GLBT History Museum
The GLBT Historical Society and Museum is presenting the exhibition 'SoMa Nights: The Queer Nightclub Photography Of Melissa Hawkins,' curated by photographer Hawkins and nightlife historian Marke B.
Reward offered in 'Doodler' cold case
San Francisco police offer reward, updated sketch in "Doodler" cold case.
Women Take the Stage - Ms. San Francisco Leather Contest at SOMArts
One of the biggest annual local gatherings for leatherwomen took place this past Saturday, the Ms. San Francisco Leather contest at SOMArts Cultural Center.
Reaction Positive to Breed's Hiring Colfax to Lead SF DPH
Mayor London Breed's appointment of AIDS expert Dr. Grant Colfax to lead the San Francisco Department of Public Health was met with praise from gay leaders.
PG&E Bankruptcy Hits LGBT Nonprofits
Even before Pacific Gas & Electric Co. filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, the utility had announced that its charitable giving program is currently on hold, leaving some LGBT nonprofits scrambling to cover the loss.
Pass It On - Leather Gear and Personal Legacy
Leather communities have had a longstanding practice of passing down leathers, gear and treasured objects to others as a way of letting a valued possession experience new life with a new caretaker.
Lena Hall Looks Forward, and Back: Broadway Star 'Auditions' at Feinstein's
'Hedwig' star and Tony winner Lena Hall brings her unusual tales of show business to Feinstein's at the Nikko in her new cabaret show, 'The Art of the Audition.'
Harris Wows Oakland in Prez Campaign Launch
Senator Kamala Harris returned to her hometown Sunday to kick off her 2020 presidential bid and told the thousands of people that packed Frank Ogawa Plaza outside Oakland City Hall that she would use her "fighting spirit" to work for all Americans.
Besties Voting Starts
Balloting for the Bay Area Reporter's ninth readers' poll, the Besties, begins Thursday (January 31), and early birds could be in line for a special prize.
Jock Talk: Gay Skater Wins U.S. Pairs Gold
Timothy LeDuc and Ashley Cain captured the gold medal in the pairs competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit last weekend, making LeDuc the first openly gay American skater to win a national title.
SF GMC Details Plans for New LGBTQ Arts Center
When the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus fully opens its National LGBTQ Center for the Arts in about a year and a half, it's envisioned as a space for the entire community.
Facebook Issues Continue for G News
A gay married couple continues to have issues with Facebook and could not boost its Christmas episode of G News in time for the holidays.
Missouri Lesbian Couple Who Were Denied Housing Lose Legal battle
An elderly lesbian couple in Missouri have lost their legal battle against a senior housing community that allegedly denied renting them a unit after finding out they were married.
Phillips Gets Life for SF Friend's Murder
Convicted murderer Michael Phillips was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the killing of his elderly gay friend.
Business Briefs: French-Based Rental Site Connects Gay Travelers
Since listing a spare bedroom in his Bernal Heights home on the LGBT-oriented short-term rental site misterb&b, San Francisco resident Alan Lessik has met other gay men from around the world.
LGBT Groups Call for Full Investigation into Deaths At Gay LA Donor's Home
LGBT groups issued statements Thursday calling on Los Angeles County authorities to investigate the death of a second black man at the West Hollywood home of gay Democratic donor Ed Buck.
Susan Werner - Somewhere under the Radar
Susan Werner is waxing lyrical about Carmen Cusack, the Tony-nominated singer-actress (Bright Star) with whom she'll share a sublime Bay Area Cabaret double-bill at the Venetian Room this Sunday afternoon.
BARchive :: A Celebration of Streetbar - How the First Gay Bar in Palm Springs Signaled A Change
With LGBTQ bars closing down, It's easy to assume that we are in a time of decline. But here is a very different story from a Southern Californian city.