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Johnny, June, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Dolly
Curtain Call by Chris Barone Listen to this article! As we approach Pride season, it’s been quite a busy month...
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December Nights Returns to Balboa Park With a Weekend of Holiday Magic
By: Eddie R•ai Balboa Park is set to shine once again as December Nights returns for its 48th year, transforming...
Obituary: Jamie Ray Lapierre (1988-2025)
Jamie Ray Lapierre | October 16, 1988 - November 16, 2025 Jamie Lapierre, 37, of Palm Springs California passed away...
Trailblazer, Julia “Jhigs” Legaspi Honored With Street Dedication
The Tagalog translation of this article is provided below / Ang salin sa Tagalog ng artikulong ito ay nasa ibaba....
“Pop, Pop, Pop” Shots Fired in San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Neighborhood: Multiple Hit in Drive-By BB Gun Attack
By: Alejandro Cruz San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood, a historic hub for the LGBTQ+ community, was shaken over the weekend by...
Turning Trauma Into Art with Healing Phone Booth Project
By: Staff Writer Community advocate, artist, and publisher of LGBTQ San Diego County News, Eddie Reynoso is transforming a life-altering...
San Diego Honors LGBTQ+ Trailblazers at 17th Annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
This morning, hundreds of community members, advocates, and allies gathered at the Town and Country Resort for the 17th Annual...
Obituary: Julia “Jhigs” Ashley Legaspi (1953-2025)
By Eddie Reynoso Julia Ashley “Jhigs” Legaspi | November 19, 1953 – April 10, 2025 Julia Ashley “Jhigs” Legaspi, a...
Groundbreaking Set for Normal St. Promenade, Hillcrest Heroes Banners Unveiling
By: LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff SAN DIEGO — The long-anticipated Normal St. Promenade will officially break ground on...
No One Gets a Second Time Around
Curtain Call: By Chris Barone Publisher's Note: This article was originally scheduled for earlier publication but was delayed due to...
SDPD License Plate Reader System Leads to Arrests in Hillcrest Hate Crime Series
By LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff San Diego (AP) — The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) has arrested three...
Owner of Sodoma LGBTQ Nightclub in Tijuana Found Murdered; Two Suspects Arrested
By LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff Listen to this article. (6 mins. 4 secs.) TIJUANA — The body of...
Obituary: Kenny Landes (1967-2024)
Listen to Kenny's obituary (2 mins. 8 secs.) Kenneth "Kenny" Patrick Landes, aged 57, was tragically killed by his husband...
Obituary: Jose Luis Santoyo (1982-2024)
Listen to Jose's obituary (3mins. 54 secs.) Jose Luis Santoyo, born May 16, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, passed away...
$2000 REWARD FOR HATE CRIME SHOOTINGS
Suspect(s) Wanted for Hate Crime Incidents San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Western...
DEVELOPING: Two Drive-By Pellet Shootings Target LGBTQ Nightclubs in San Diego
Attack leaves one person injured. By LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff. Listen to GlitterBot narrate this article: 2 minutes,...
Happy Pride from First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden
Remarks at the White House Pride Month Celebration, June 26, The South Lawn I’m grateful to be joined by so...
Foodie Flashes
by Frank Sabatini Jr. Unexpected fusion It isn’t uncommon to spot a can of Japanese honey-ginger IPA parked alongside a...
Pride Weekend Transportation Tips
By LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff Pride Weekend- Transportation, Parking and Shuttle Options Getting yourself to the festivities can...
Safety Tips For Pride Weekend
By LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff Staying safe during Pride In the past, there have been some security concerns...
San Diego LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation
Presented by Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmember Jennifer Campbell, Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, and Councilmember Marni von Wilpert WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Happy Pride from District 3 Councilmember, Stephen Whitburn
Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2024 San Diego Pride celebration! As we come together to honor our diverse and vibrant...
Celebrating Pride with purpose: Standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and joy
By Kathie Moehlig (she/her) As the vibrant colors of the rainbow fill our streets and we celebrate the joyous occasion...
Memories and reflections of Pride
By Morgan M. Hurley and Benny Cartwright Because it is the 50th anniversary of San Diego Pride, we ventured out...
Spectrum News Briefs: July 2024
Brief and concise coverage of local, regional, and national news that impacts the lives of the southern California LGBTQIA community....
50 years of Pride: A Timeline
Resources: sdpride.org, sdpride.sdsu.edu, Lambda Archives, research on the interwebs, Doug Moore Facebook memories, and other first-person personal commentary and memories....
