Around the City

Assemblywoman Gonzalez introduces bill to prevent fraud on the pathway to citizenship

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago07 mins

SACRAMENTO – California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego),who represents California’s 80th Assembly District, located in southern San Diego County including the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City has introduced legislation today to prevent payment for immigration reform services until federal immigration reform is enacted and to ensure other basic consumer protections are provided…

Federal auditors determine stimulus grant spending by Family Health Centers Of San Diego is appropriate and allowable

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago04 mins

SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) has completed their review of the Inspector General’s recommendation regarding American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants for Family Health Centers of San Diego. They have determined that all $10.8 million in grant funding was appropriately allocated to allowable…

Kicking cancer, producing IndieFest: Danielle LoPresti gets personal

LGBT Weekly11 years ago11 years ago016 mins

Danielle LoPresti and Alicia Champion are synonymous with not only founding and producing IndieFest and the band Danielle LoPresti and The Masses, but also with creating an independent music and culture scene in San Diego that simply did not exist before. They work hard to bring talented artists to San Diego, as well as looking…

Nichols to leave HBA in strong position

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago05 mins

BY THOM SENZEE Saying he has worked in the world of non-profit management long enough and wants to try something different – namely, the world of for-profit, corporate business – Hillcrest Business Association executive director, Benjamin Nichols officially announced his resignation Tuesday at HBA’s monthly board of directors meeting. “I’m ready to try something new,”…

Singers and volunteers sought for San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus holiday show

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago04 mins

SAN DIEGO – Do you love to sing? Maybe it’s in the shower or in your car or in the middle of Mo’s dance floor on a Saturday night. If so, and you like putting some loco to your motion, come to the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) “Info Night” and learn more about the chorus, its members…

Obelisk Mercantile (formerly Obelisk Bookstore) relaunches after 2011 fire

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago02 mins

After two years of waiting for reconstruction to complete, Obelisk Mercantile is hosting a “Grand Opening Weekend” event to feature their new location, new design and new retailing focus. The “Grand Opening Party” is Friday, Aug. 16 from 7-11 p.m. Sip champagne in the pink glow of the old Hillcrest street sign, now a featured showpiece…

AIDS Walk announces double match fundraising opportunities

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago02 mins

AIDS Walk has changed its grant process, providing local HIV/AIDS service organizations the opportunity to earn double matching grants for this year’s event! Thanks to dedicated and generous community support, AIDS Walk has raised awareness and funds for more than two decades, and the event has evolved with the epidemic. AIDS Walk and the San…

Harvey Milk’s American Diner: getting ready to ‘feed the soul of our community’

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago13 mins

An iconic Hillcrest delicatessen is changing after thirty years of business. City Delicatessen & Bakery owners Alan Blimes and Michael Wright are finally saying farewell after nearly three decades at their location on the corner of University and Sixth Avenues, next to the Hillcrest sign. New owners Frank Lechner, Michael (Big Mike) Phillips and Tom…

San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus helps local veterans

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago13 mins

SAN DIEGO – More than $2,300 and forty large boxes of clothing were donated to the Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) as part of the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) community outreach mission. “On any given day, more than 500 veterans find a helping hand at the Veterans Village,” said Marc Mangiantini, SDGMC…

Brent, Corbin, Pallamary join forces in Filner recall

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago26 mins

BY THOM SENZEE In a joint press conference, San Diego LGBT Weekly publisher, Stampp Corbin, San Diego businessman Michael Pallamary and local resident and activist Elisa Brent, told reporters at Civic Center Plaza, near City Hall this morning that they would team up as co-chairs to organize the recall campaign against Mayor Bob Filner. While…

HRC releases 2018 Buyer’s Guide just in time for holiday shopping season

LGBT Congressional Staff Association joins call for action to address sexual harassment

Jeff Sessions joins anti-LGBTQ Heritage Foundation in a closed door meeting

Fourth annual Truth Awards to honor and recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ community

Sen. Toni Atkins to become first woman to lead California Senate

HRC joins allies to demand a clean DREAM Act

Assemblywoman Gonzalez introduces bill to prevent fraud on the pathway to citizenship

Federal auditors determine stimulus grant spending by Family Health Centers Of San Diego is appropriate and allowable

Kicking cancer, producing IndieFest: Danielle LoPresti gets personal

Nichols to leave HBA in strong position

Singers and volunteers sought for San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus holiday show

Obelisk Mercantile (formerly Obelisk Bookstore) relaunches after 2011 fire

AIDS Walk announces double match fundraising opportunities

Harvey Milk’s American Diner: getting ready to ‘feed the soul of our community’

San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus helps local veterans

Brent, Corbin, Pallamary join forces in Filner recall