San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

The office of Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, representing the City of San Diego's 3rd Council District, is seeking submissions from community members on what they would like to see prioritized in the City of San Diego's Fiscal Year 2023 budget. 

Council President Pro Tem Stephen Whitburn, who represents San Diego’s Third Council District, is hosting his inaugural Holiday Stuffed Animal Drive beginning today. Donated stuffed animals will be given to children through various non-profit organizations and community partners.

It’s October and that means – it’s time to celebrate 

As part of a comprehensive effort to preserve the history of the Hillcrest neighborhood and celebrate its unique cultural identity, the City of San Diego is asking the public to help identify significant buildings, sites and structures that memorialize contributions made by members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Today, the LGBTQ Victory Fund, launched a first-of-its-kind national effort to ensure LGBTQ communities are considered and respected throughout the U.S. redistricting process.

The annual Mr/Ms/Miss/MxLGBTQ Pride honorees, along with the Mr. LGBTQ Teen Pride honoree, were announced on Tuesday night at Mayor Todd Gloria's inaugural San Diego Pride Kick-Off event held at the Balboa Park Organ Pavillion. The event concluded with the lighting of the Organ Pavillion in rainbow colors.

This year's honorees are:

Today, city officials hoisted the LGBTQ Pride flag over San Diego City Hall. This is the first that a Pride flag has flown on City Hall for all to see, although Pride flags have been displayed in the building's lobby in the past.

Small business owners and representatives from around San Diego are invited to participate in a virtual forum this Friday, Jan. 15 from 12 noon to 1 pm to discuss the government's response to COVID-19. The event is being hosted by the Hillcrest Business Association, with support from other business associations in the area.