Lesbian immigrant gets deportation reprieve
A lesbian living in Pacifica who had faced imminent deportation to the Philippines despite the fact that she's been in the United States since the late 1980s and has been with her partner here for 23 years has been granted a reprieve.
Boxer uses broad themes to kick off re-election
Senator Barbara Boxer launched her re-election campaign at the California Democratic Party convention last weekend, citing past achievements and outlining a future agenda aimed straight at moderate voters.
Mixed views on ballot propositions designed to balance state budget
California voters are being presented with six ballot measures on May 19 in a special election that is designed to stabilize the state's budget after the Legislature in February reached a compromise to close the state's $42 billion budget gap.
Former Dem chair Torres comes out
Art Torres, the former state senator and retiring chairman of the California Democratic Party, publicly thanked his longtime partner, Gonzalo Escudero, at a tribute dinner held in his honor at the state party convention Saturday night in Sacramento.
SF police crackdown on Dore fair sex
San Francisco police are cracking down on public sex acts at this year's Dore Alley street fair in July and are warning organizers that if they do not control attendees, the event's longevity will be in doubt.
Big plans afoot in Berkeley, ACT
This is the season of seasons - the annual spring rite when theaters announce their plans to take them through the theatrical year that traditionally begins in the fall. In the competition for attention, the prize this year goes to Berkeley Rep for landing the world premiere of a musical based on Green Day's album American Idiot to open its season.
Olivia seeks $1 million in capital campaign
Olivia clients reportedly are rallying to support the popular lesbian travel company financially as it seeks to raise $1 million by April 30.
Media mavens discuss Prop 8 coverage
California media professionals discussed coverage of the Proposition 8 same-sex marriage campaign and its aftermath last Wednesday, April 15, in a forum sponsored by the Commonwealth Club.
Recession hits Castro's Under One Roof
The economic downturn has hit the nonprofit Under One Roof retail store. The Castro District shop that returns its net proceeds to numerous HIV/AIDS service organizations throughout the Bay Area has eliminated its full-time executive director-general manager position in an effort to cut costs.
Groups unite for ballot drive for future initiatives
While the state Supreme Court has yet to decide the fate of Proposition 8, marriage equality advocates are laying the groundwork for a future ballot measure if the justices uphold the constitutional amendment passed by voters last November.
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