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Curtain Call: Disney’s Aladdin flies into San Diego and soars
By Chris Barone Listen to Chris's review. Like many, I grew up watching all of the “old school” Disney movies...
Read moreHuh? ‘Queers for Palestine’? Really?
Trans Talk By Veronica Zerrer Listen to the article. Editor’s Note: Connor Maddocks has taken a leave of absence for...
Editorial: Know your rights, San Diegans
By The Stanford Heisler Sharp firm Listen to the article. San Diego has been known for being forward-looking in LGBTQ...
Crime & Court Blotter: May 2024
by Neal Putnam News and updates about crime, public safety, and courts for the greater San Diego LGBTQ+ community. Listen to this...
Writer/Director of ‘Eating Out’ dishes on film
FilmOut to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month By Benny Cartwright Listen to this article. FilmOut San Diego is presenting...
Humble thanks to the women who helped me become the man I am today
The Shoulders I Stand Upon By: Big Mike Phillips Read or listen to this article. Women are the most incredible...
Pride Season 2024 Roundup
Pride Celebrations From Across The Nation By Morgan M. Hurley Pride season is upon us! The inaugural Pride marches in...
Updates on local and national recognitions
Conversations with Nicole By: Nicole Murray Ramirez Come Celebrate Harvey Milk on May 24! In the San Diego traditions of...
Foodie Flashes: May 2024
By Frank Sabatini Jr. Listen to this article. LGBTQ bakers on the rise Jeffrey Brown cranking out the goods in...
Spectrum News Briefs: May 2024
Brief and concise coverage of local, regional, and national news that impacts the lives of the southern California LGBTQIA community....
In Memoriam: Phil Collum (1970 – 2024)
A trailblazing officer with true ‘heart behind the badge’ By Morgan M. Hurley Listen to this article. Phil Collum, 54,...
Meeting the challenges of change
Barrel & Board adapts and uplifts in a safe space for our community By Morgan M. Hurley | Editor Listen...
Happy birthday to me!
Benny’s Beat By Benny Cartwright Listen to this article. If you’re reading this on the day this paper hits the...
LGBT Crime Blotter April 2024
By Neal Putnam Listen to this article. Hate crimes up in San Diego Hate crimes rose by 73% in 2023...
Do you remember this man?
Photo reconstructions may offer hope in identifying San Diego John Doe By Morgan M. Hurley Listen to this article. An...
Local GOP Central Committee elects openly bisexual member
By Benny Cartwright Listen to this article. As California’s primary election was held just over a month ago, one local...
Obituary: Diane Germain (1942-2024)
Listen to this obituary. Diane Frances Germain Jan. 23, 1942 – March 25, 2024 In the early evening of Monday,...
Nominations now open for Hillcrest historical banners
By LGBTQ SDC Staff Listen to this article. For the last several years, the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) has hosted...
Trans Talk – Invisible Trans
By Veronica Zerrer Editor’s Note: Connor Maddocks has taken a leave of absence for personal reasons, but in his stead...
Ordinary people creating ordinary miracles
As our mission grew, so did the hearts of our community The Shoulders I Stand Upon | By Big Mike...
Murder two
Driver who fled accident that killed Cheers bartender ordered to stand trial By Neal Putnam Listen to this article. A...
Obituary: Erica Miranda Flores (1977-2024)
Erica Miranda Flores | Dec. 29, 1977 – March 14, 2024 by Eddie Reynoso & Nadia Nouvelle Our friend, sister,...
Southwest Airlines takes major step to enhance passenger safety
by LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff In a proactive move to prioritize passenger safety and well-being, Southwest Airlines has...
Spectrum News Briefs April 2024
Brief and concise coverage of local, regional, and national news that impacts the lives of the southern California LGBTQIA community....
Curtain Call: Disney’s Aladdin flies into San Diego and soars
By Chris Barone Listen to Chris's review. Like many, I grew up watching all of the “old school” Disney movies...
Foodie Flashes April 2024
By Frank Sabatini Jr. Listen to this article. This Bud’s for you, San Diego. (Courtesy photo) Trigger-free Budweiser cans Right-wing...