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Sanctum Baths, the First Gay Bathhouse In SoMa In 40 Years, Headed for Approval
City planners have recommended approval of Sanctum Baths, a two-story bathhouse planned at 40 12th Street in SoMa, according to the Bay Area Reporter. The Planning Commission is expected to vote Thursday. Owner Kevin Born, a co-owner of The Midway nightclub, would open the first new gay bathhouse in the neighborhood since the AIDS crisis closed the city's bathhouses.
Bottom of the Hill to Remain Open Under New Ownership In 2027
Bottom of the Hill will continue operating under new ownership in 2027, with longtime patron Michele Bronson taking over the Potrero Hill music venue. The original owners will keep the building, and Bronson plans to retain staff and preserve the club's independent spirit, according to Coyote Media. The 247-capacity club will close for at least a month for kitchen and bar upgrades needed to meet city codes.
Four arrested in connection with shooting of 49ers’ White at SF nightclub
Four people connected to the February shooting of 49ers defensive end Keion White at a Mission District nightclub have been arrested, the district attorney announced. The arrests came out of an operation the Standard describes as "Operation D-Line."
SUV crashes into lesbian bar Jolene’s in Mission District, injuring one
A two-car crash Monday morning sent an SUV backward into the entrance of Jolene's, the bar at 16th and Harrison streets, and one driver was taken away on a stretcher. Owner Jolene Linsangan estimated the damage at about $10,000 and said she would likely have to cover the cost up front.
Meta Suspends Another Queer SF Venue’s Accounts Amid Growing Censorship Concerns
Meta suspended the Instagram and Facebook accounts of Powerhouse, a San Francisco queer bar, on Thursday. Advocate Honey Mahogany said the shutdown cuts the venue off from its main way to reach the community and urged the company to restore the accounts. The suspension follows The Stud's temporary Instagram suspension last month.