San Francisco Bay Times

The San Francisco Bay Times is a complimentary weekly publication focused on the LGBT community in San Francisco, California. It originated as Coming Up! in October 1979, which was promoted as "the gay and lesbian newspaper and event calendar for the Bay Area."

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Ann Rostow: He’s Sort of Heavy - San Francisco Bay Times

1 week ago | sfbaytimes.com | Ann Rostow

By Ann Rostow–He’s Sort of HeavyI’ve noticed that whenever a Pope makes even the most anodyne remark, a host of GLBT commentators jubilantly pounce on his words in an effort to manufacture a gay-friendly trend in Church law. Remember when the late Pope Francis said something like, “Who am I to judge?” Not judging is technically a top commandment in Christianity, and the Pope’s genial expression revealed next to nothing about his views on GLBT Catholics.
Benito Skinner Talks About Overcompensating - San Francisco Bay Times

2 weeks ago | sfbaytimes.com | Gary M. Kramer

By Gary M. Kramer–Now available on Prime Video is the addictive new series Overcompensating, which chronicles a year of change in the life of Benny Scanlon (creator Benito Skinner), a closeted freshman at Yates University. Benny tries to deny his same-sex desires by “dating” Carmen (Wally Baram), but he realizes they are better as friends—especially when Benny finds himself attracted to Miles (Rish Shah), a film student.
Mohsen Mahdawi: Unfettered by Fear - San Francisco Bay Times

2 weeks ago | sfbaytimes.com | John Lewis |Stuart Gaffney

By John Lewis & Stuart Gaffney–We have closely followed the cases of students and immigrants, arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents since Trump took office again in January. On the morning of April 30, 2025, we awoke to a glimmer of hope amid the burgeoning authoritarianism: one student activist, Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia undergraduate and lawful permanent resident of the U.S. living in Vermont, had just been released on bail by order of a federal judge.
Wooden Spoon: An Urbane, Urban Diner - San Francisco Bay Times

2 weeks ago | sfbaytimes.com | David Landis

By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet–In the words of Sir Paul McCartney, “It’s good to be back!”For those of you who may not have heard, I’ve been recovering from total shoulder replacement surgery, so the Gay Gourmet was on a bit of a hiatus. It all went well, and for those considering the procedure, I say, “Go for it!” Thanks to Dr. Brian Feeley and my stellar healthcare team at UCSF for helping me get back to normal.
Ann Rostow: Where's the Moon? - San Francisco Bay Times

1 month ago | sfbaytimes.com | Ann Rostow

By Ann Rostow–Where’s the Moon? I was getting a head start on my column when I stumbled into a piece about how the people running the White House press office have decided to welcome social media news influencers. It was something like that, but what grabbed me was that one of the “new media reporters” was a conspiracy theorist named Kambree Nelson, who counts 625,000 followers on X. Okay, that’s fine.
The Case of the Not So Missing Police Cars - San Francisco Bay Times

1 month ago | sfbaytimes.com | Rebecca Kaplan

By Rebecca Kaplan–In fall of 2024, the Oakland City Council passed critical Public Safety Resolutions to acquire new police cars to better serve vital needs. Many existing vehicles are very old and in poor condition, past their useful life and difficult to maintain. New vehicles would provide better service and would be more efficient as well. The council resolution authorized the purchase, and then we learned that the vehicles had arrived at the dealership.
LGBTQ+ Asian American Films to Screen at CAAM Fest - San Francisco Bay Times

1 month ago | sfbaytimes.com | Gary M. Kramer

By Gary M. Kramer–CAAM Fest, May 8–11, 2025, at various Bay Area theaters, celebrates Asian American life and cinema. This year’s program showcases three features and six shorts that depict LGBTQ+ stories. Here is a rundown of what is screening. Because of You: A History of the Kilawin Kolektibo (May 10, 2:30 pm, Roxie) is a vibrant 40-minute documentary that celebrates the lesbian Filipinxs group, Kilawin Kolektibo, which first formed in 1994 in New York.
Tariffs and Tommes - San Francisco Bay Times

1 month ago | sfbaytimes.com | Gordon Edgar

By Gordon Edgar–(Editor’s Note: Rainbow Grocery Cooperative this year is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The store’s longevity is well-deserved and valued because this neighborhood gem—forever queer and environmentally friendly, and a lifeline for countless small businesses whose products are sold at the co-op—has many hard-to-beat departments.
Cheers to All the Fabulous Women in My Life, and a Non-Alcoholic Rosé for Mother’s Day - San Francisco Bay Times

1 month ago | sfbaytimes.com | Leslie Sbrocco

By Leslie Sbrocco–Recognizing and celebrating the amazing women in my life is something I try to do every day. But on this Mother’s Day, I want to shine a light on my closest female family members who support and love me unconditionally and are there to catch me when I fall. They are my heroes. My mom is almost 90 years old and focused her life on her children: four girls—Lisa, Linde, Leslie, and Lauren—and one boy, Tom.
Standing Up for Birthright Citizenship: A Personal Reflection - San Francisco Bay Times

1 month ago | sfbaytimes.com | Stuart Gaffney

By Stuart Gaffney–My family has been in America for over 400 years. My father’s side of the family goes all the way back to Governor William Bradford and the Mayflower, and my mother’s side to Chinese immigration to Hawai’i in the late nineteenth century. Because of that, I’ve never wondered about the security of my own American citizenship.