San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

The Hillcrest Farmers Market is back! But during the current public health crisis, the market will be modified to follow a number of safety protocols and be open to only serve fresh produce and groceries and pre-packaged food items.

Hillcrest is open for business! Even in these uncertain times of social distancing, restrictions on gathering, and many non-essential businesses being closed, Hillcrest’s popular dining scene is still available for take-out and delivery!

With so many stories out there about people hoarding and stockpiling food items at grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, one story that isn’t getting told as much is of the thousands of people across San Diego County alone who face food insecurity every single day.

UPDATE March 15, 2020

Gov. Newsom calls for closure of all bars and wineries amid coronavirus pandemic

The San Diego LGBT Community Center in Hillcrest will serve as a County of San Diego coronavirus testing site. Testing will be available at this site Monday, June 1 and Monday, June 8 from 9 am to 3 pm.

The testing site will not accept walk-up visits, and appointments are required. Those interested in getting at this site should call 2-1-1 to make an appointment.

During these unprecedented times, many have found themselves searching for new work and career opportunities. For most job seekers, a polished resume is a crucial part of the search process.

As restrictions limiting which businesses can operate begin to be lifted, the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) is encouraging San Diegans to "Get Back To Fabulous" by supporting the Hillcrest businesses they know and love. While everything isn't completely back to normal yet, Fabulous Hillcrest is ready to Get Back To Fabulous!

The cancellation of Mama's Kitchen's annual Mama’s Day fundraiser due to the COVID-19 crisis is one of the hardest decisions the organization has ever made, especially during their 30th Anniversary year. Since 1991, Mama’s Day has been supported by dozens of San Diego’s best restaurants and chefs, attended by hundreds of local supporters, and touted as “the” foodie event of the year.

On National Nurses Day, the International Imperial Court System announced the creation of a new honor to recognize the work of nurses, hospital workers, and other further responders. The award will be called the International Florence Nightingale Beacon of Light Citation.

During the COVID-19 crisis, The San Diego LGBT Community Center is providing a critical service by continuing to offer rapid HIV testing and sexual health support by appointment.