A judge April 13 set sentencing for May 11 for a 30-year-old gay man who pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of spreading HIV to a former boyfriend. Thomas Miguel Guerra, of San Diego, faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, said his attorney, James Fitzpatrick. The probation…
Bail was set at $200,000 April 10 for a 20-year-old man charged with robbing and shooting a 74-year-old man with a taser who had placed an ad on Craigslist for a date. Lucas Churchill Holmes, of El Cajon, pleaded not guilty to robbery, elder abuse, burglary and identity theft for using the victim’s credit card…
As this is my 200th brief, I want to use it to thank my readers for their support. I enjoy the challenge of juggling senior oriented advice and humor. Naturally, I write from my viewpoint as a senior gay man, but I try to make the comments and examples enjoyable and pertinent to the entire…
Gay icon, AIDS advocate leader, author, etc.; people either love him or hate him – Larry Kramer has been one of the most important voices in the LGBT community and civil rights movement. Larry and I have not really been friends but have had to deal with each other these last three decades. While we…
If dining beside a waterfall cascading beneath a lush canopy of tall palm trees and swaying bamboo appeals to you, then you’ll adore Albert’s Restaurant in the world famous San Diego Zoo. Located in the Lost Forest, Albert’s has offered full-service dining since opening in 1992. Their menu features globally inspired cuisine with a variety…
If you are a seller today in San Diego, this article will put a smile on your face. Buyer, not too much. We know that the economy is taking a swing upward generally, and San Diego is such a desirable city. But is it out of reach? Let’s take the city’s real estate temperature. The…
thursday, april 16 Ride Reunited for live dates to the delight of their loyal fans, Ride are the band who slammed the door firmly shut on the (by then) flailing ’80s pop movement and paved the way for bands like Primal Scream and Oasis to shine in the Britpop era. The Oxford four piece: Andy…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! In every church and organization it’s important to periodically engage in what we call Holy Conversations;…
Expressions of Pride, the nation’s largest multicultural LGBT literary and arts festival, is where patrons can gain a deeper understanding of the history and art of LGBT people of color. The festival will be held Saturday, May 2 at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. in San Diego from10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.Readings with be at12:30-1:30 p.m.and6:00-7:00 p.m….
April 15, working people, students, faith organizations, union members, and others in communities across the country will stand together for a National Day of Action to call for higher wages, union rights, and better jobs. Join the National Day of Action in San Diego April 15, 4 p.m. at SDSU Campus, Scripps Cottage Lawn near…
