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Marriage equality plaintiff Jim Obergefell named grand marshal of Russian River Pride parade

by Roger Coryell, Bay City News September 18, 2026September 17, 2026

Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court case that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide, will be grand marshal of the Russian River Pride parade Saturday in Guerneville, organizers said. Obergefell co-owns Equality Vines, a wine company with a tasting room on Main Street, according to a Russian River Pride news release.

A legacy of love: San Mateo foster parents retire after 30 years of opening home to kids

by Aly Brown, Bay City News August 30, 2026August 28, 2026

SF health officials renew mpox vaccine push

by Christopher Vinasco, Bay City News August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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Stockton Pride Center’s ‘queer closet’ helps people express their authentic selves

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Aging Proud: As LGBTQ+ community enters a new chapter, support services feel the strain

by Valerie Conklin, Bay City News August 9, 2026August 11, 2026

Amid concerns over federal cuts, Alameda County OKs $1.5M for LGBTQ+ healthcare

by Christopher Vinasco, Bay City News August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

West SoMa entertainment zone launches to boost San Francisco nightlife

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

First of its kind queer museum in SF Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists

by Associated Press July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ community says August Pride celebration more important than ever

by Lorraine Gabbert, San Jose Spotlight July 2, 2026June 30, 2026

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Pride flag raised over San Joaquin County headquarters for first time under new policy

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