Several months into what’s becoming an increasingly anticipated monthly exhibition of art by local LGBT and allied artists at the sleek offices of San Diego LGBT Pride (you know; the folks who put on the Pride parade and festival) in North Park, painter Jonathan Williams, also of North Park, wooed a modestly sized crowd of…
obituary Retired school teacher and health care worker Diane Marie Cavanaugh of San Diego was born in Oklahoma City. She was the daughter of Albert and Dena Peschl, and had one brother, Jimmie Peschl. Cavanaugh graduated from the University of Oklahoma. Shortly thereafter, she met her future husband, Charles Cavanaugh in 1953. Their first son,…
The GSDBA Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships to 14 LGBT students for the 2011 academic year. This year’s $12,750 worth of scholarships brings the grand total of scholarship awards to $109,000 during the last 10 years. “It is a testament to the San Diego community that the foundation has been able to raise so much…
In a surprise move, a 53-year-old gay man pleaded guilty Oct. 27 to attempted murder of an acquaintance whom he stabbed during an attempted sexual assault. Kenneth John Bauer, of San Diego, agreed to accept a nine-year prison term in exchange for dismissal of all other charges in San Diego Superior Court that included assault…
Joel Trambley M.D., a political columnist for San Diego LGBT Weekly, and Dr. Pat Washington are two members of the LGBT community who were appointed Tuesday as new members of the city’s Human Relations Commission. They join four others as immediate members who were approved in an 8-0 vote by the San Diego City Council…
The dedication of the Benjamin F. Dillingham III and Bridget Wilson LGBT Veterans Wall of Honor will be held at The Center Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The brief dedication ceremony will be followed by a catered reception in the company of veterans, active duty servicemembers, LGBT civic leaders, elected friends and community members….
A Jan. 9, 2012 trial date was set Oct. 24 for a man suspected of fatally beating Vance Shazier, 67, a member of the Metropolitan Community Church, who was much loved by fellow congregants. Thomas Lee Daniel, 40, appeared before San Diego Superior Court Judge John Einhorn for trial last week, but his attorney requested…
Coming as a minor surprise to some, but a predictable development to a few political insiders, the San Diego chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans chose not to endorse either City Councilman Carl DeMaio or District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, both of whom are mayoral candidates in 2012 and are openly gay and lesbian, respectively. “I…
The historic Hillcrest sign, which was replaced in August with a new more eco–friendly sign, is up for grabs. The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) has issued a request for bid that allows businesses and members of the community to compete to become owners of the iconic Hillcrest fixture. HBA announced the availability of the sign…
According to the University of San Diego Vista newspaper, alumnus Jonathan Maher is becoming the first Torero to run for a U.S. Senate seat, as he campaigns in New Jersey for the 2012 elections. Registered as an unaffiliated party member, Maher, whose home state is New Jersey, wants to help ensure that state “receives an…
