Hillcrest Shines Bright: Holiday Decorations Contest Winners Announced
by brad hart The holidays in Hillcrest are always special, but this year the neighborhood truly outdid itself. From glowing storefronts to immersive interiors, local businesses, bars, and restaurants transformed the streets into a festive showcase of creativity, warmth, and community pride. Our Holiday Decorations Contest celebrated that spirit, and choosing the winners was no […]
A Season of Giving, A Sanctuary of Love
Across the border in Tijuana, Casa de Luz provides safety, healing and renewal for LGBTQ+ refugees when they need it most. by scott leonard In a quiet neighborhood just beyond the U.S.–Mexico border, a sanctuary glows with a warmth that has nothing to do with twinkling lights or holiday décor. Casa de Luz is its […]
From Stigma to Pride: Charles Silverstein’s Legacy
by hanz enyeart Charles Silverstein challenged an entire medical establishment at a time when being openly gay could destroy your career. His courage, intellect and compassion helped save countless lives by affirming that being gay is not an illness, but a natural variation of human sexuality. 1972. A graduate psychology student at Rutgers University, Silverstein […]
San Diego Honors LGBTQ+ History with Landmark Exhibit at City Hall
by lex charles This October, San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community is taking center stage—literally and historically. In celebration of National LGBTQ History Month, the LGBTQ Historic Task Force, in partnership with Lambda Archives of San Diego, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Museum Council, will debut a remarkable exhibition chronicling the city’s rich […]
Pride Under the Pines 2025: Big Stage, Big Love, Big Energy!
by Lex Charles Clear your schedule and pack your pride gear —Pride Under the Pines returns on Saturday, October 4 and this year’s celebration is bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever. Nestled in the heart of Idyllwild, surrounded by towering pines and fresh mountain air, Pride Under the Pines is taking over Idyllwild Town Hall […]
Touchdowns, Tailgates and 25 Years of Pride
San Diego will host Gay Bowl 25 with 120 teams, big parties and the ultimate LGBTQ+ sports celebration by scott leonard Back in 2002, a handful of LGBTQ+ flag football teams came together for something simple: the chance to play the sport they love, unapologetically. That first Gay Bowl was scrappy, small and community-driven, but […]
THE ANTI-GAY CAMPAIGN THAT WAS ACTUALLY JUST PORN – TAKE A GUESS WHERE IT HAPPENED
by hanz enyeart Having failed to find evidence of Communist ties in local civil-rights organizations, the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee, an ultra-conservative coalition led by Sen. Charley Johns, knew they were in jeopardy of losing their funding. To stay afloat, they’d have to pivot their witch hunt to a new target, and quickly. One of […]
OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN TO FEATURE KYLIE SONIQUE LOVE AND LUXX NOIR LONDON
Thrill-seekers, prepare to join the annual LGBTQ Pride celebration at Out on the Mountain. More than 5,000 guests are expected at this exclusive Six Flags Magic Mountain event on Friday, August 16, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Experience a night filled with thrilling rides like Wonder Woman Flight of Courage, West Coast Racers and CraZanity. […]
INSIDE TURN’S EPIC THREE-DAY SAN DIEGO PRIDE BASH
by andrew j stillman When you start throwing parties at your house, the last thing you’re probably thinking of is turning it into a business, But that’s exactly what happened to James Wallen and Scott Vandegrift, which led them to open the pop-up event business known as Turn. Turn will mark its fifth anniversary later […]
OPEN AIR, OPEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS: PRIDE UNDER THE PINES RETURNS TO IDYLLWILD
by kevin perry Struggle yields strength. Every time we battle through adversity, we emerge more fabulous than before. Coming out of the closet, enduring a bad breakup — heck, even the act of being born is traumatic. But in each of these occasions, we overcome the tumult, catch our collective breath and wail our independent […]