CALIFORNIA – Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the Protection of Parent-Child Relationships Act (AB 1349). The bill will allow the courts to determine who a child’s parents are in cases where there is both a non-biological parent and a man who has signed a voluntary declaration of paternity. “California courts must be able to take…
COLORADO – In a first for an LGBT organization, the HRC has been recognized and honored by the North American Council on Adoptable Children. In recognition of its work in expanding the pool of highly qualified families for children in need of a loving and forever home, the HRC’s All Children – All Families (ACAF)…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The policy making body of the American Psychological Association (APA) has unanimously (157-0) passed a resolution supporting full marriage equality for same-sex couples. An extract from the resolution states, “Whereas homosexuality is a normal expression of human sexual orientation that poses no inherent obstacle to leading a happy, healthy and productive life,…
AUSTRALIA – The first gay and lesbian retirement village in Australia is to be built in Ballan, a small town in the state of Victoria located on the Werribee River 48 miles north west of Melbourne. The Geelong Advertiser reports that the 120-unit complex for over 55s is being built on the Ballan-Geelong Road, and…
The San Diego Redistricting Commission plans to approve a new map by next week. Two public meetings remain. Using federal census data, the Redistricting Commission has to modify city council districts every ten years to adjust for population changes. This year, the city is also adding a 9th district, in accordance of the new strong…
Partygoers will experience eclectic wine tastings with pours throughout the evening, while enjoying a sumptuous selection of hors d’oeuvres as Bourbon Street hosts Mama’s Kitchen’s 16th Annual Wine Tasting Event, presented by Revivals, on Aug. 18. Proceeds go directly to the daily operations of Mama’s Kitchen, the only non-profit in San Diego that prepares and…
Dance, comedy and music will be on display Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. when the San Diego LGBT Community Center’s Young Professionals Council program presents the Center Stage event at the Birch North Park Theatre. Jeff Gelder is emceeing the event and all proceeds will go to support the center’s programs and services. The…
On Saturday Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the San Diego LGBT Community Center will be holding The Multicultural Explosion: A Celebration of Diversity, which they hope to make an annual event. While event information may list Charles Patmon Jr. as who to contact about the event he himself admits it really wasn’t…
The 27th Annual CityFest in Hillcrest isn’t just your average street fair. It’s an all-day extravaganza, complete with a 29-foot water slide, a flash mob and a beer garden that stretches an entire block. Perhaps the most notable event of this year’s festivities is the nostalgic relighting of the historic Hillcrest sign. The sign lighting…
The Old Globe presents a Rocky Horror Time Warp Flash Mob at CityFest, Aug. 14 at 2:30 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. in the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Robinson Avenue. Fans of the cult musical, The Rocky Horror Show, can join in the fun and dance to the show’s signature tune, “The Time Warp.” Participants…
