Collecting the paraphernalia of Pride parades and political protests, historical books, periodicals and pictures since 1986, the Lambda Archives of San Diego has outgrown its small corner in the Diversionary Theatre on Park Boulevard, leading the Archives’ board president, Frank Nobiletti, to sign a new long-term lease with the theatre that is set to nearly…
Diversionary Theatre has appointed John E. Alexander as its new executive director. “John’s passion and experience in theatre and his proven leadership in taking nonprofit organizations to the next level of development provide the exact combination for fostering our growth and sustainability,” said Matthew Thomason, co-president of the board of trustees. Alexander comes to Diversionary…
Chris Tina Bruce’s unique approach to life, fitness Chris Tina Bruce has made a large impact on her hometown just outside Dallas, Texas – in more ways that one. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound, former male bodybuilder drew a lot of attention in the conservative Southern town when he became a popular and successful female personal…
The city council voted 5-2 last week to adopt restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries that mandate they be located in industrial zones and they must all apply for a conditional use permit. The restrictions in the medical marijuana ordinance may cause most businesses to close up shop, at least temporarily. The ordinance takes effect within…
This week, the Board of Education for the San Diego Unified School District unanimously approved a historic Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation Prohibition policy, plus voted to support Assembly Bill 9 that would require every school district in the state to establish similar policies. “For the first time, our school district will have an anti-bullying policy,”…
The Imperial Court and friends of Michael Mack present That’s What Friends Are For, a charitable event to raise money to offset medical expenses for Mack. The event is April 18, 7 p.m. at Eden Night Club (1202 University Ave., in Hillcrest), with a suggested donation of $10 at the door. There will also be…
A San Diego Superior Court judge issued a preliminary ruling last week that same-sex marriage advocates can petition shoppers at Target stores in California, but must remain 30 feet from the entrances and they may only approach shoppers one entrance at a time. On March 25, the Minneapolis-based retail store sought an injunction to stop…
A judge on April 6 sentenced the cross dressing “Tootsie Bandit” to seven years and eight months in state prison for robbing two banks and trying to hold up a third one. Robert Dean Tyndall II, 56, of Hillcrest, got the maximum sentence from San Diego Superior Court Judge Robert O’Neill under the plea agreement….
On Friday, April 15, San Diego students join hundreds of thousands of students nationwide to take a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools. Sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), the National Day of Silence (DOS) is a day of action in which…
