San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

San Diego's historic swimming pool opens after repairs.

On the first Tuesday of each month, all YPC members, friends, and those interested in learning more about YPC are welcome to attend for brief updates, followed by a program focusing on helpful skills for young leaders and professionals.

As a gay man, I’ve spent much of my life hearing people tell me how I should have sex (or why the sex I had is wrong, or why having too much sex made me a “slut”). I don’t want that to be the case anymore — I want people to feel the freedom to have whatever type of legal and consensual sex they want to have — as often as they want to!

Even though Pride is now behind us, there is still so much going on around the community, with some of my favorite summer events on the horizon, including what many in the community refer to as “Pride Lite” — Hillcrest CityFest on Sunday, Aug. 9 from noon to 11 p.m.

Merk-Benitez replaces Jerry Tomaszewicz, Jr. who has joined The Center’s accounting team. In her new role, Merk-Benitez is responsible for recruiting, training and coordinating The Center’s more than 1,000 volunteers.

Those riding are also invited to march along with the NC Resource Center in the parade.

This issue’s column marks the 10 years that have passed since I wrote my first-ever column, which was published on June 29, 2005.

Winners of the contest, which takes place just a week before the annual San Diego Pride celebration, will have the opportunity to represent the San Diego LGBTQ community in a number of ways and participate in charitable service projects to benefit those in need.

This free event is open to all LGBT community members and allies, and includes a job fair, professional development workshops, and networking.

The entire community is invited to purchase tickets or sponsor the event, which raises for The Center's Young Professionals Council program.