VIDEO: FDA approves San Diego company's new Coronavirus test
by Johnathan HaleABC 10 News reports As more people grow weary of the coronavirus pandemic, the race is on to get more test kits in the hands of medical professionals.Sorrento Valley's Hologic...
View ArticleCity of San Diego small business relief fund and resource guide
by Johnathan HaleEconomic Assistance for San Diego Businesses Affected by COVID-19To ensure the resiliency of local businesses and assist in job retention, the City of San Diego has established a Small...
View ArticleUC San Diego, Manufacturers Ramp Up Coronavirus Testing Capacity
by City News Service, News PartnerPatch reportsSAN DIEGO, CA — UC San Diego Health and UCSD School of Medicine Friday announced that the university's Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine is...
View ArticleVIDEO: Board of Supervisors take action to defer Department of Environmental...
by Vice-Chairman Jim DesmondBoard Letter introduced by Vice-Chairman Jim Desmond and Supervisor Kristin Gaspar On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the Board of Supervisors will be taking action on a Board...
View ArticleSan Diego Mayor’s update on City’s response to COVID-19 and decision to close...
by KUSI NewsroomKUSI ReportsSAN DIEGO (KUSI) – All city beaches from San Diego to Carlsbad will remain closed Tuesday as San Diego County officials urge residents to practice social distancing to limit...
View ArticleThis Week Is ‘Crucial’ for San Diego's Virus Fight, Scientist Warns
by Randy DotingaVoice of San Diego reportsThis is a do-or-die week in San Diego for fighting the coronavirus here, and it’s crucial for everyone to stay home, says a local scientist whose stark warning...
View ArticleSan Diego County Meal Services for K-12 Students and Senior Citizens
by Johnathan HaleA message from Lorena Gonzalez Assemblymember, 80th DistrictMy office is working to provide Mid-City and South San Diego County residents with the latest information on the impact the...
View ArticleComplacency is the Enemy: Stop the Spread of this Virus While We Still Can
by Chris Van GorderMedia Statement from Scripps HealthSAN DIEGO– Scripps Health today released the following statement from its President and CEO Chris Van Gorder urging more action to contain the...
View ArticleSan Diego Pride canceled for 2020
by Timothy Rawles - SDGLN Community EditorSDPIXA virtual collective called “Global Pride” is in the works. San Diego Pride has made the difficult decision to officially cancel its outdoor festivities...
View ArticleMayor Kevin Faulconer sends message of support to San Diego's LGBT community
by Benny Cartwright - SDLGBTN ContributorFollowing the announcement that San Diego Pride's in person events would not happen this summer, the mayor thanked Pride organizers for their leadership....
View ArticleSDGLN is now SDLGBTN!
by SDLGBTN StaffThis publication has always covered the entire spectrum of our diverse community but our original name didn't properly reflect that.San Diego Gay & Lesbian News (SDGLN) is now San...
View ArticleCouncilmember Chris Ward to host virtual town hall to discuss city budget
by SDLGBTN StaffRecent release of Mayor Faulconer’s Proposed FY 2021 Budget has brought to light significant challenges for City of San Diego.City of San Diego Councilmember Chris Ward and Independent...
View ArticleCOVID-19 community updates
by Benny Cartwright - SDGLN ContributorSDGLN COVID-19 UpdatesIn this developing story, we will list which major local businesses and events are open or closed. UPDATE March 15, 2020Gov. Newsom calls...
View ArticleHale Media to organize food drive to benefit San Diegans in need
by Benny Cartwright - SDGLN ContributorAll donations will support the work of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.With so many stories out there about people hoarding and stockpiling food...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hillcrest Farmers Market returns for critical food needs only
by Benny Cartwright - SDLGBTN ContributorOrganizers release safety protocol video for customers and concerned community members to viewThe Hillcrest Farmers Market is back! But during the current...
View ArticleApplications for City of San Diego Redistricting Commission seats now open
by San Diego LGBT News StaffThe commission has the responsibility of adopting plans which specify the boundaries of districts for the City Council.The City of San Diego has opened up applications for...
View ArticleCounty of San Diego hiring contact tracing staff
by San Diego LGBT News StaffThe County is ramping its efforts to provide contact tracing as a tool to fight COVID-19The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency will hire or retrain more...
View ArticleLambda Archives of San Diego provides community support during COVID-19 crisis
by Nicole Verdes - Lambda Archives Board PresidentLambda Archives of San Diego provides community support during COVID-19 crisisWhile the organization's archives space is currently closed for safety...
View ArticleVirtual memorial for Richard "Omar" Lowry to be held Friday morning
by Benny Cartwright - San Diego LGBT News ContributorRikke PhotographyLowry was elected Emperor I of the Imperial Court de San Diego and was a former owner of Number One Fifth Ave.A virtual memorial...
View ArticleGet Back to Fabulous in Hillcrest!
by San Diego LGBT News StaffSan Diegans are encouraged to come back and support the Hillcrest businesses they know and love.As restrictions limiting which businesses can operate begin to be lifted, the...
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