Election Night Photos: The Castro, Independent and Rasselas Jazz Club

Despite the depressing news on Prop. 8, the Castro turned into party central at the news of Obama's win. Sam Heller shares photos from that neck of the woods, and from other parties around town:

Obama's as good a reason to strip as any! Though these guys don't usually need a reason.

Dancing it up at Rasselas Jazz Club.

One woman whipped out the "loser" sign when Palin was mentioned.

Election night at the Independent.

Chick with bike outside the Independent: "Hey guys, did the 49ers win or something?"

Outside the Independent.

She can't believe it.

More Castro footage.

Obama sure can get guys to take their shirts off.

It got a little hectic to navigate this crowd.

Bottle rockets for Obama.