California judge halts policy requiring parents be told if kids change pronouns, genders
A judge on Wednesday halted a Southern California school district from requiring parents to be notified if their children change their gender identification or pronouns at school.
Legendary LGBTQ bar the Stud has found a new home
Nearly four years after the closure of the Stud in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, the collective of owners aims to reopen the legendary bar in a new location next year.
Santa Clara County leaders blasts councilman over ties with 'anti-lgbtq hate group'
Several local politicians have publicly expressed concern over San Jose Councilman Bien Doan's affiliation with an anti-LGBTQ group.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
Silicon Valley Pride wraps up festival
This is the 48th annual celebration and organizers say this year’s theme is about being proud and remaining resilient.
Carlos Santana apologizes for 'insensitive' anti-transgender comments
Legendary Bay Area musician Carlos Santana is apologizing for making anti-transgender remarks during a concert last month in New Jersey.
Silicon Valley Pride 2023 celebrates resilience of gay community in the face of rising attacks
Silicon Valley Pride began in 1975 in San Jose as a gay rights rally and has evolved into a week-long celebration that includes multiple events throughout the South Bay, a parade and festival.
Cedar Glen store owner allegedly shot, killed by man over Pride flag
A shop owner was shot and killed outside the Mag.Pi store in Cedar Glen. Deputies said the shooting may have stemmed from the alleged shooter's distaste for the rainbow flag outside the store.
Global chess league imposes 'transphobic' rules
FIDE, the international governing body for chess, unveiled regulations that critics say are unfair to trans players.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
O'Shae Sibley murder: Teen suspect charged with murder as a hate crime
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.
'Absolutely heartbreaking': Philadelphia dancer stabbed to death in possible NYC hate crime
The joyful life of O'Shae Sibley was brought to an abrupt and tragic end, leaving family, friends and a local dance company to mourn the loss of a beloved young man.
Activists allegedly threaten to 'dismember' school board president, kill her kids over trans student policy
President Sonja Shaw claims threats included that 'your children are going to die,’ and ‘your animals are going to die.'
Kevin Maxen, Jaguars assistant strength coach, comes out as first openly gay male coach in NFL
Maxen is the first known openly gay male coach in U.S. professional sports.
Newsom fines school district $1.5M for rejecting textbook mentioning Harvey Milk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, followed through on his threats to fine the Temecula Valley Unified School District, launching his next culture war attack against conservative board members who rejected state-endorsed textbooks that mention gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
California lawmakers push to end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws
State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins has introduced SB 447, a bill that aims to repeal and replace California's ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
'Sopranos' actor thanks SCOTUS for 'allowing' him to 'discriminate,' makes announcement about his work
Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages.
'Parish of social justice': Oakland's St. Columba says 'love is love,' vocally supports to LGBTQ community
A Catholic Church in the East Bay has formed its identity on welcoming LGBTQ members.