SAN FRANCISCO — Today Freedom to Marry and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates released a new report estimating that the remaining patchwork of marriage laws for same-sex couples across the United States costs businesses in the private sector $1.3 billion every year. Over the next five years, the private sector is expected to spend $6.6…
SAN DIEGO –A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for Wicked, which is returning to The San Diego Civic Theatre with performances from Nov. 12-Dec. 7. Two and one-half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the San Diego Civic Theatre box office will have their…
After a historic wave election that brought Republican control of the Senate and the largest GOP House majority since 1930, President Barack Obama pledged to work with Republican leaders Wednesday. Speaking to reporters from the East Room, Obama said, “Obviously, Republicans had a good night, and deserve credit for running good campaigns.” Obama continued, “What…
SACRAMENTO – Following yesterday’s 2014 midterm elections, Speaker Toni G. Atkins spoke with reporters about striking the right balance in the Assembly. “Despite a strong Republican headwind, a record low turnout and a historically high number of seats to defend, the Assembly still retains a huge voting majority,” said Speaker Atkins (D-San Diego). “California remains…
Warwick Rowers 2015 Calendar: The Story from Sport Media Productions on Vimeo. The Warwick University Rowing Club, who have recently released their 2015 naked calendar, have chosen K Anderson’s “Cocoon” to soundtrack the accompanying promotional video. (Watch above) The calendar, now in its fifth year, was originally produced to help raise funds for the running…
ENCINITAS, Calif. – Invisible Fence Brand of California invites all pet lovers for a tail-wagging good time at the Grand Opening celebration of their newest retail location located at The Lumberyard Shopping Center in Encinitas (967 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite B-108, Encinitas, CA 92024), on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m….
Yesterday, voters in Dallas approved nondiscrimination protections for LGBT city employees to the City Charter. The city charter amendment, which includes sexual orientation and gender identity, was passed by 77 percent of voters, according to Lone Star Q. Dallas received 81 on HRC’s 2013 Municipality Equality Index (MEI). The MEI examines the laws, policies and…
With 100% of the precincts reporting, the race for the 52nd District Congressional seat is still undecided. Republican challenger Carl DeMaio holds a narrow lead of 752 votes but the provisional and late mail-in votes still remain to be counted. Congressman Peters was in the position of DeMaio in 2012 when he defeated Congressman Brian…
A federal judge today ruled against the ban on same-sex marriage in Kansas. The Washington Blade reports that U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree, an Obama appointee, issued a preliminary injunction against the enforcement on Kansas law prohibiting of marriage rights for same-sex couples. The injunction is warranted, Crabtree writes, because of legal precedent and because…
LA JOLLA – This past weekend, over 730 board-certified physicians in 71 specialties were recognized by their peers for their outstanding work. The annual Top Doctors gala hosted on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla brought the best doctors together for a night of celebration inspired by their contributions to the…
