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California political activist couple Peggy Moore and Hope Wood killed in car crash

They met while campaigning for Barack Obama in 2008, worked for numerous other candidates, and later founded a consulting firm.

Man Charged in Stabbing Death of Oakland Drag Queen, Chorus Singer

Curtis Marsh, also known as drag performer Touri Monroe, was a member of the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus.

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Exploring Jack London Square, a working seaport in the shadow of San Francisco.

Transgender Woman Killed in Oakland California

A transgender woman was gunned down in Oakland, Calif., over the weekend in what many believe is a hate crime.

 

Oakland Gets Its First LGBT Center

The founders discuss their plans to cater to LGBT people in America's most ethnically diverse city.

Trans Musician Among Dead in Oakland Fire

Cash Askew of the band There Are Us Too is among the 36 confirmed dead in the Friday night fire at a warehouse turned performance space.

Oakland As Pitcher Blasts Homophobic Kiss Cam

Brandon McCarthy stands up against a silly and, some would say, antigay practice.

Gentrification Shutters One of Oakland's Only LGBTQ Bars

Club BnB will close to make room for tech offices.

Oakland A's Outfielder Uses Gay Slur Against Fan

Matt Joyce used the slur during a game with the Angels in Anaheim, an AP photograper says. 

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Court Date Set in Stabbing Murder of Gay Oakland Man

Drag queen, hair stylist, and singer Curtis Marsh was found stabbed to death in his burning apartment in March.

Oakland Celebrates Trans 'Jeopardy!' Champ With Amy Schneider Day

Schneider will soon be seen on the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.

Trans Woman Nikai David Killed in Oakland in Deadliest Year on Record

David is at least the 50th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American known to have died by violence this year.

Gay Bars Open in Denver, Oakland After Winter of Queer Closures

The launch of Que Rico and Tight End offers some hope following a season of shuttering.

Video Reveals Plans of ISIS Supporter Who Wanted to Blow Up Gay Bars

Oakland resident Amer Alhaggagi had terrifying plans for the Bay Area, but was apprehended by the FBI.