U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken found Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act’s (DOMA) limiting of same-sex couples’ and domestic partners’ rights to participate in a long-term care plan offered by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is unconstitutional. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District becomes the first federal court to decide a case relating DOMA…
Tuesday marked the 82nd anniversary of the birth of slain LGBT civil rights leader, Harvey Milk – and, in San Diego, the day the nation’s first Harvey Milk Street was dedicated. The dedication was officiated by Milk’s nephew and several other dignitaries. Gathered on a street corner for the unveiling was a diverse crowd made…
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has announced that it will receive its largest ever single donation – $9 million – for a new Tiger Trail exhibit. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, put one condition on the gift – the Safari Park has to raise an additional $2 million for the new exhibit….
San Diego LGBT Pride has announced that it has formed a Diversity Task Force. More than 26 local diversity organizations were invited to participate and currently 17 individuals are a part of this working group. Some of the diverse identities represented on the task force are bisexual, gender queer, Latino, black, leather, gay men, lesbians,…
After making history last year with the first active-duty military contingent in a Pride parade in the U.S., San Diego LGBT Pride is organizing an even bigger contingent for this year’s Pride event. The theme for this first post-DADT Pride is America’s Pride and it will be held July 20-22. San Diego Pride stated on…
The Live and Let Live Alano Club (LLLAC) in University Heights will be celebrating its 29th anniversary Monday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. with a barbecue and open house. All are welcome. In 1983, a small group of recovering alcoholics and addicts saw a need for an alcohol- and drug-free center to advocate for LGBT…
Cygnet Theatre’s 2012 Cygnet Gala will be held Saturday, June 2 and will include a live performance of Dirty Blonde (2 or 8 p.m.) with a gala party at the Old Town Cosmopolitan Hotel from 5– 7:30 p.m. The party includes wine, food, entertainment, valet parking, and a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting Cygnet…
The San Diego Unified School District, has announced the following events happening on their campuses in May. For more information on these events and others visit sandi.net. May 25 – Doyle Elementary International Festival, 5-7 p.m., Doyle Elementary School, 3950 Berino Ct. 92122. Open to the public. May 29 – Future Point Loma High students…
A meeting to learn about The Quilt Conversation, a project presented by the San Diego Museum of Art as part of its Summer Salon, will be held 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the San Diego Art Department, 3830 Ray Street in North Park. Organizer and San Diego LGBT Weekly arts columnist Andrew Printer will…
San Diego CityBeat reported yesterday that it had received a copy of an email in which a prominent supporter of City Councilman Carl DeMaio’s mayoral campaign says DeMaio “ … specifically promised me, as a condition of my support, that he would not push the gay agenda issues (including same-sex marriage) as did Mayor Sanders….
