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San Diego County Backs Trump Challenge to California Sanctuary Law

San Diego County supervisors vote to support Donald Trump's suit over the immigration law.

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Lesbian educator in California says trustee called her a ‘witch’ in an ‘LGBTQ coven’

Rose Tagnesi claims she was sexually harassed and demoted in retaliation for her opposition to the conservative San Diego County school board’s “anti-LGBTQ agenda.”

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California Court to Hear Lesbian Insemination Case

Guadalupe Benitez claims that after being treated with fertility drugs for nearly a year, her Christian doctors refused to inseminate her because she is a lesbian. She sued, and a San Diego County trial judge sided with her. But an appeals court reversed the ruling, and her lawsuit is scheduled to be heard by the California supreme court this week. The case is closely being watched by civil rights and physician groups who think it could have consequences for other medical procedures, including abortion and end-of-life decisions.

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Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain was convicted of killing her first husband

Yolanda Olenjniczak, who is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, fire captain Rebecca Marodi, was convicted of killing her first husband over two decades ago.

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Out California firefighter stabbed to death; wife is lead suspect

Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain who had fought the recent Los Angeles-area fires, was found dead in her home. Police are searching for her wife, Yolanda Olenjniczak.

Gay police officer sues California city, claims colleagues put rotting food in his belongings and more

Oceanside Police Sgt. Tyler Peppard says he suffered retaliation after reporting the mistreatment and that city officials did nothing to stop it.

California Transgender Woman Beaten in Men’s Jail Wins Settlement

The victim, who suffered a broken jaw requiring multiple surgeries, was housed in a men’s jail in apparent violation of county policy.

San Diego County Backs Trump Challenge to California Sanctuary Law

San Diego County supervisors vote to support Donald Trump's suit over the immigration law.

San Diego County High School Crowns First Trans Homecoming Queen

Homecoming queen Karl Cruz was crowned to massive applause and cheering at last Friday's football game.

Lesbian educator in California says trustee called her a ‘witch’ in an ‘LGBTQ coven’

Rose Tagnesi claims she was sexually harassed and demoted in retaliation for her opposition to the conservative San Diego County school board’s “anti-LGBTQ agenda.”

California Court to Hear Lesbian Insemination Case

Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain was convicted of killing her first husband

Yolanda Olenjniczak, who is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, fire captain Rebecca Marodi, was convicted of killing her first husband over two decades ago.

Lesbian DA to Run for SD Mayor

A Thousand Times No! Calif. High Court Rejects Prop. 8 Backers

For the second time this month, opponents of marriage equality have failed to stall the implementation of marriage equality in the Golden State.

San Diego LGBT Center Urged to Hire Armed Guards After Hate Attacks

Two recent hate-based attacks prompt leaders in the community to call for sweeping changes.

San Diego Clerk Begs Court to Stop Marriage Equality

A Republican county clerk in California asked its Supreme Court to halt marriage equality there. But the California attorney general essentially says, "no way."

Couples Say 'I Do' as Marriage Equality Becomes Legal

From the gay meccas of San Francisco and West Hollywood to the smaller enclaves of Laguna Hills, gay and lesbian couples throughout California exchanged vows on Tuesday.

San Diego Mourns 4th Trans Teen Lost to Suicide This Year

Family and friends are in mourning after 14-year-old transgender boy Emmett Castle took his life on Saturday in San Diego.

Ready, Set, Marry!

Gay and lesbian couples throughout California are preparing to head to the altar as the state adopts marriage equality beginning today at 5 p.m.

Trans Woman Wins Settlement in Suit Against California Gym

Crunch Fitness of El Cajon had denied Christynne Wood access to the women's locker room and other facilities.

Senate Confirms Lesbian US Attorney

Rebecca Marodi murder: Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain detained in Mexico

Yolanda Olenjniczak, also known as Yolanda Marodi, was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Mexico on suspicion of murder.

Gay Candidate Todd Gloria Is First in San Diego Mayoral Primary

Gloria will advance to the general election, when California's second-largest city is likely to elect an out mayor.

Trans Woman Sues San Diego Sheriff's Office After Alleged Beating

The suit says Kristina Frost was put in a cell with men and one of whom began punching her after she fell asleep.

SD Charger Accused of Beating Tila Tequila

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Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain who had fought the recent Los Angeles-area fires, was found dead in her home. Police are searching for her wife, Yolanda Olenjniczak.

Oceanside Police Sgt. Tyler Peppard says he suffered retaliation after reporting the mistreatment and that city officials did nothing to stop it.

The victim, who suffered a broken jaw requiring multiple surgeries, was housed in a men’s jail in apparent violation of county policy.

San Diego County supervisors vote to support Donald Trump's suit over the immigration law.

Homecoming queen Karl Cruz was crowned to massive applause and cheering at last Friday's football game.

Rose Tagnesi claims she was sexually harassed and demoted in retaliation for her opposition to the conservative San Diego County school board’s “anti-LGBTQ agenda.”

Yolanda Olenjniczak, who is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, fire captain Rebecca Marodi, was convicted of killing her first husband over two decades ago.

For the second time this month, opponents of marriage equality have failed to stall the implementation of marriage equality in the Golden State.

Two recent hate-based attacks prompt leaders in the community to call for sweeping changes.

A Republican county clerk in California asked its Supreme Court to halt marriage equality there. But the California attorney general essentially says, "no way."

From the gay meccas of San Francisco and West Hollywood to the smaller enclaves of Laguna Hills, gay and lesbian couples throughout California exchanged vows on Tuesday.

Family and friends are in mourning after 14-year-old transgender boy Emmett Castle took his life on Saturday in San Diego.

Gay and lesbian couples throughout California are preparing to head to the altar as the state adopts marriage equality beginning today at 5 p.m.

Crunch Fitness of El Cajon had denied Christynne Wood access to the women's locker room and other facilities.

Yolanda Olenjniczak, also known as Yolanda Marodi, was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Mexico on suspicion of murder.

Gloria will advance to the general election, when California's second-largest city is likely to elect an out mayor.

The suit says Kristina Frost was put in a cell with men and one of whom began punching her after she fell asleep.