SAN FRANCISCO -- Controversy has erupted in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro District over the management of its historic rainbow flag, igniting tensions throughout the district and questions about how to honor the many faces of the community.

The dispute began after a request to raise the transgender pride flag and fly it at half-mast on November 20, the Transgendered Day of Remembrance, was denied by the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC), the stewards of the flag.

SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Planning Commission today voted 4-2 to not recommend the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) application to install a 65-foot Pride flagpole at the intersection of Normal Street and University Avenue, but the project could still obtain the approval of the City Council.

The proposal calls for a rainbow flag to fly year-round on the flagpole, which is in the heart of the gayborhood and near The Center.

SAN DIEGO -- To celebrate LGBT History Month, San Diego State University (SDSU) will host a series of public events today on the campus.

The day will kick off with a rainbow flag raising ceremony at noon on Campanile Walkway near the school's Hepner Hall.

A replica of the original eight-color rainbow flag, owned by SDSU administrator Doug Case, will fly over the campus for the remainder of the day. Case's flag was autographed by Gilbert Baker who designed the rainbow flag in 1978.