New California laws in effect July 1, 2026
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
New California laws taking effect July 1, 2026
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
MLB issues warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride caps
Major League Baseball has reportedly issued a warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their specialized hats during the team's Pride Night celebration.
Major League Baseball has reportedly issued a warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their specialized hats during the team's Pride Night celebration.
SweetWater opens in West Hollywood as one of the area's few dedicated lesbian spaces
SweetWater, a lesbian-owned nightclub, has opened on the WeHo Strip to provide one of the area's few dedicated lesbian spaces.
SweetWater, a lesbian-owned nightclub, has opened on the WeHo Strip to provide one of the area's few dedicated lesbian spaces.
Lesbian nightclub opens in West Hollywood
SweetWater, a lesbian-owned nightclub, has opened on the WeHo Strip to provide one of the area's few dedicated lesbian spaces.
SweetWater, a lesbian-owned nightclub, has opened on the WeHo Strip to provide one of the area's few dedicated lesbian spaces.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Coaching gay men into self-love and purpose
Cristian Alvarado, life redesign and breathwork coach, shares the power of coaching self-love and purpose.
Cristian Alvarado, life redesign and breathwork coach, shares the power of coaching self-love and purpose.
West Hollywood Pride draws thousands for Pride Month kickoff celebrations
Thousands gathered in West Hollywood for the kickoff of Pride Month celebrations and the Outloud Music Festival.
Thousands gathered in West Hollywood for the kickoff of Pride Month celebrations and the Outloud Music Festival.
WeHo Pride weekend kicks off
The party kicks off in West Hollywood for the annual WeHo Pride.
The party kicks off in West Hollywood for the annual WeHo Pride.
WeHo Pride 2026: Full list of major street closures, traffic changes, and shuttle routes
Prepare for WeHo Pride Weekend 2026 with FOX 11's complete guide to major street closures, parade routes, and free transit shuttle schedules in West Hollywood.
Prepare for WeHo Pride Weekend 2026 with FOX 11's complete guide to major street closures, parade routes, and free transit shuttle schedules in West Hollywood.
Kathy Hilton withdraws from WeHo Pride Parade
Kathy Hilton has withdrawn as the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade Grand Marshal Icon following community dialogue regarding her social ties and a denied slur allegation.
Kathy Hilton has withdrawn as the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade Grand Marshal Icon following community dialogue regarding her social ties and a denied slur allegation.
Kathy Hilton out as WeHo Pride Grand Marshal following community backlash
Kathy Hilton has withdrawn as the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade Grand Marshal Icon following community dialogue regarding her social ties and a denied slur allegation.
Kathy Hilton has withdrawn as the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade Grand Marshal Icon following community dialogue regarding her social ties and a denied slur allegation.
Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Long Beach pride march continues despite canceled festival
The Long Beach pride march continues despite the festival being canceled on Sunday.
The Long Beach pride march continues despite the festival being canceled on Sunday.
Long Beach cancels annual Pride Festival over permit, safety concerns
The city of Long Beach canceled the 2026 Pride Festival at Marina Green Park over permit safety documentation issues, though the historic parade will still move forward.
The city of Long Beach canceled the 2026 Pride Festival at Marina Green Park over permit safety documentation issues, though the historic parade will still move forward.
Parents raise concerns over LGBTQ-themed school festival at a high school in East Los Angeles
Parents at Esteban E. Torres High School contacted FOX 11, upset about a school festival featuring LGBTQ-themed activities and performances.
Parents at Esteban E. Torres High School contacted FOX 11, upset about a school festival featuring LGBTQ-themed activities and performances.