Bankers Hill Community Group to host local candidate forums
by San Diego LGBT News StaffCandidates for City of San Diego Mayor, Attorney, Council District 3, and 53rd congressional seat will present.The Bankers Hill Community Group (BHCG) will host a series of...
View ArticleBisexual pride flag to fly on Hillcrest Pride Flag pole to honor #BiPride...
by Benny CartwrightThis is the fourth year the bi pride flag will fly.The bisexual pride flag will fly in Hillcrest for a week starting today in honor of #BiWeek 2020.Thanks to the efforts of local...
View ArticleSan Diego Pride names Options For All as Volunteer Community Partner of the Year
by San Diego LGBT News StaffOptions For All serves people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping empower them to become fully-participating members of their communities.San...
View ArticleCity of San Diego 2020 Redistricting Commission members appointed
by San Diego LGBT News StaffOver 100 applications for seats on the 9 member commission were submitted.The Appointing Authority for the City of San Diego's Redistricting Commission met virtually on...
View ArticleFriends seeking assistance in locating missing Hillcrest man
by Benny CartwrightBradley Runyans was last seen in the area on Friday, Oct. 9.Bradley Runyans, a Hillcrest resident, went missing late last week and friends are hoping the community can be of...
View ArticleUptown Planners subcommittee to discuss Plan Hillcrest proposal
by San Diego LGBT News StaffThe first meeting of the Plan Hillcrest subcommittee is scheduled for this Thursday on Zoom.The Uptown Planners invite community members to the first meeting of their Plan...
View ArticleThe San Diego LGBT Community Center Releases strategic plan
by Cara Dessert - CEO, The San Diego LGBT Community CenterThe organization's board and staff say they committed deeply to the strategic planning, which saw more than 2,000 community stakeholders and...
View ArticleSan Diego County election results – when to expect them
by Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications OfficeOn election night, we all want to know the results right away. But counting ballots takes time, and the November 3 Presidential General...
View ArticleTodd Gloria poised to win San Diego Mayor's race
by San Diego LGBT News StaffGloria will be the first openly gay mayor of the city.While there are still votes to be counted, State Assemblymember Todd Gloria appears to be heading toward a victory in...
View ArticleStephen Whitburn wins San Diego City Council election for District 3
by San Diego LGBT News StaffThe district includes Hillcrest, known as the home to San Diego's LGBTQ community.Stephen Whitburn will be San Diego's next city councilmember for District 3, receiving...
View ArticleSan Diego Gay Men's Chorus elects 6 new members to its board of directors
by San Diego LGBT News StaffThe new leaders bring a diverse set of skills to the 15 member board.The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) has receently elected 6 new board members to its leadership....
View ArticleSan Diego LGBT Community Center founders Bernie Michels and George Murphy...
by San Diego LGBT Community Center Social Media PostBoth men were part of the committee that helped form what has become the second oldest LGBT center in the country.We are deeply saddened to share...
View ArticleSan Diego County Administration Center, San Diego Convention Center to be lit...
by San Diego LGBT News StaffThe County of San Diego's LGBTQIA and African-American employee groups partnered with Supervisor Nathan Fletcher on the lighting initiative.The pink, blue and white colors...
View ArticleStonewall Citizens' Patrol's vehicles found vandalized
by Stonewall Citizens' Patrol Facebook PostThe group has been on patrol for 14 years in the Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, University Heights, and North Park neighborhoods.Recently our patrol volunteers...
View ArticleCity Council President Georgette Gómez ties the knot
by San Diego LGBT News StaffThe outgoing councilmember married her longtime partner Raquel PachecoSan Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez married her longtime partner Raquel Pacheco at the...
View ArticleHillcrest Business Association seeks support from County of San Diego Board...
by San Diego LGBT NewsThe letter was sent on behalf of the 1300 HBA member businesses.The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) recently sent a letter to the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors...
View ArticleSan Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition hosting holiday giveaway for local Black...
by San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition Social Media postCommunity members can participate in two ways: by nominating recipients, or applying for assistance.Celebrate the holidays at ho-ho-home by...
View Article'Tis the season for - recycling!
by Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications OfficeCheck out these holiday season recycling tips from the County of San Diego's Department of Public Works Department.The holiday season means...
View ArticleDangerous bacteria outbreak reported in local dogs; cases found primarily in...
by José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications OfficeSince October, 34 confirmed and probable cases of leptospirosis have been documented among local dogs.An outbreak of leptospirosis, a...
View ArticleGene Burkard, founder of International Male, dies at 90
by San Diego LGBT News StaffBurkard was beloved by many in the San Diego LGBT community, and supported many local charities.Eugene Raymond Burkard, founder of one of San Diego's most successful...
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