West Hollywood staple The Abbey announces ownership change
The owner of The Abbey Food & Bar and The Chapel agreed to sell the West Hollywood staple to the next generation.
School district vows to continue fight after CA judge blocks parental notification policy: 'Battle not over'
California AG Rob Bonta said the ruling should serve as a 'stern warning' to schools across the state
Judge blocks Chino Valley's controversial parental notification policy amid legal battle
The policy would require school staff to tell parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. Part of the policy will stay blocked until a final decision on the case is made.
Southern California Blood Bank now welcomes gay, bisexual men as donors
Southern California Blood Bank is welcoming newly eligible donors, including gay and bisexual men, as part of the FDA's new guidelines regarding blood donation.
LA elementary schools begin week of LGBTQ+ lessons
As October marks LGBTQ History Month and coincides with National Coming Out Day, the LAUSD has introduced suggested lesson plans aimed at fostering inclusivity and educating students about LGBTQ+ topics, sparking both support and controversy among parents and educators.
LA elementary schools to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a week of LGBTQ+ lessons
Starting Monday, LAUSD elementary schools will participate in a week-long celebration of 'National Coming Out Day.'
Newsom signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings
The bill takes effect immediately. Newsom called the measure "long overdue.
Newport Beach doctor who treats LGBTQ+ community charged with sexually assaulting 9 male patients
William Thompson IV was charged with sexually assaulting nine male patients between 2016 and 2020.
Newsom signs bills boosting protections for LGBTQ+ people in California
All California public schools will be required to provide gender-neutral restrooms under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
3 California cities make top 5 most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in US
Three of the top 5 most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in America are in California, according to a new analysis.
Lucha VaVOOM returns to Mayan Theatre
The Lucha VaVOOM, known as America's most outrageous know, is back as the lucha libre-Burlesque festivities returned to the Mayan Theatre.
Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony gets spanked with paddle by drag queen
Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony went viral on social media after he was seen getting spanked by a drag queen at a fundraising event.
Burbank Mayor faces backlash over spanking video
Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony faced backlash over a viral video where Anthony was seen bending over and letting a drag queen spank him with a paddle during a fundraiser event.
School district in Orange County becomes latest in California to approve transgender policy
The Orange Unified School District became the latest California district to approve a transgender notification policy.
Orange Unified considers outing kids
Orange Unified School District discussed possibly requiring teachers to notify parents if their pronouns are different from what they were born with.
Glendale community promotes LGBTQIA+ inclusivity
In the wake of recent hate crimes, a Glendale community showed solidarity promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.
Glendale community promotes LGBTQ+ inclusivity
In the wake of recent hate crimes, a Glendale community showed solidarity promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
'What are we supposed to think?': Popular LA bar hit with anti-LGBTQ messages, slashed tires, alleged arson
This is just the most recent incident in a string of vandalism attacks on the West Los Angeles bar, Sorry not Sorry, according to the bar's owner.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
California sports controversy: Transgender student-athletes face protests amid national debate
Parents groups have been protesting the participation of transgender student-athletes at high school track meets.