Firefighters who successfully fought a three alarm fire in the 1000 block of University Avenue on July 6 were honored July 26 by the San Diego City Council in a proclamation titled “A Day of Gratitude to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.” About 22 firefighters who helped put the fire out were in Council chambers…
State Assemblywoman Toni Atkins celebrated her birthday at the home of San Diego City Commissioner Bruce Abrams, July 31. In lieu of gifts, contributions to the Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Fund were requested.
GLAAD announced Tuesday the results of its fifth annual Network Responsibility Index (NRI), a survey that evaluates both the quantity and quality of television airtime featuring LGBT people. The 2010-2011 index, which GLADD describes as “a road map toward increasing fair, accurate and inclusive LGBT media representations,” indicated that cable and broadcast networks nationwide are…
In a recent interview with US Magazine, openly gay pop singer Adam Lambert commented on his relationship with boyfriend Sauli Koskinen, putting to rest rumors that the two might get married. Although many expect a number of gay celebrities to tie the knot in light of New York’s recent gay marriage legislation, Lambert noted that…
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) has sprung to the defense of Jennifer Tobits, a recent widow who is engaged in a courtroom battle with the parents of her deceased wife, Ellyn Farley, for her estate and employer benefits. Farley’s parents, who refused to recognize the couples’ marriage, brought the matter to court shortly…
A special educational seminar will take place Tuesday, August 9 at the San Diego LGBT Community Center to address the effect that recent legislative policy developments will have on domestic partners, same-sex married partners and the LGBT community as a whole. The event will take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will include…
Openly gay Irish Senator David Norris announced Tuesday his decision to drop out of the Irish presidential race after unknown sources exposed his involvement in a controversial scandal. Prior to the withdrawal of his candidacy, Senator Norris led the polls and was on track to become the world’s first openly LGBT head of state. According…
After ruffling feathers on both sides of the political aisle, the gay Republican group GOProud has been denied the opportunity to co-sponsor the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. in February of next year. The Washington Blade reports that last week, the American Conservative Union voted to oust…
