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Brad Joseph Chapin, a gay man whose allegation of sexual assault against gay now-former District 8 supervisor candidate Emanuel “Manny” Yekutiel made headlines in June, became emotional as he addressed a City Hall hearing. www.ebar.com/story/171020

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The nonprofit Rainbow Honor Walk has begun refreshing the plaques of deceased LGBTQ luminaries that have been installed around the Castro neighborhood. www.ebar.com/story/170985

In Daly City, gay resident Atanacio “Tony” Bayudan is vying to become his city’s first known out council member. www.ebar.com/story/170986

It was bittersweet over 10 years ago when Metropolitan Community Church-San Francisco sold its dilapidated building at 150 Eureka Street in the Castro. www.ebar.com/story/170987

Two bisexual female Democratic congressional candidates are roasting their Republican opponents over President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Iran “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego with a nuclear weapon. www.ebar.com/story/170989

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California voters will decide on 14 state propositions on the November 3 ballot. These range from bonds for affordable housing to the contentious onetime tax on billionaires. Here are the Bay Area Reporter editorial board's recommendations: www.ebar.com/story/170969/

San Francisco will officially recognize National PrEP Day for the first time. www.ebar.com/story/170968

The interior of the Taylor Street site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots remains unaffected by the amendment of the landmark that includes the exterior, following a San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote Tuesday. www.ebar.com/story/170967/

After finding success via pop-ups at community events, Mission Lotería now has a brick-and-mortar location where it can showcase merchandise made by local people of color and LGBTQ artisans while promoting San Francisco’s Latino neighborhood. www.ebar.com/story/170946/

As the fallout continues from Emanuel "Manny" Yekutiel's exit from the District 8 supervisor race, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) weighed in while campaigning for Gary McCoy. Meanwhile, SF Dem Chair Nancy Tung is responding to calls she resign. www.ebar.com/story/170947

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A reader urges support for Connie Chan for Congress. www.ebar.com/story/170938

A straight former Intuitive Surgical employee has filed suit alleging that the Sunnyvale-based biotech company illegally retaliated against him after he reported unwanted sexual harassment against a male co-worker. www.ebar.com/story/170922

The Trump administration is formally ending Biden-era rules governing the enforcement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. www.ebar.com/story/170914/

From 1979 to 1984, pioneering gay journalist Randy Alfred produced and hosted “The Gay Life,” widely cited as the first regularly-scheduled gay issues commercial radio show in the U.S. www.ebar.com/story/170868

Outgoing District 8 public safety liaison Dave Burke, right, received a mock commendation from the Castro Merchants Association at its meeting Oct. 1. www.ebar.com/story/170847