LOVE MAKES A FAMILY

The American Stork: empowering LGBTQ parenthood, bridging gaps and fostering love BY VICTOR MELAMED In the summer of 2020, amidst the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Marlon Morales encountered a pivotal moment. Following five years of dedicated service Read more

EVERYBODY DESERVES CARE

Comprehensive LGBTQ healthcare at St. Mary Medical Center’s new facility in Long Beach The CARE Center  at St. Mary Medical Center campus in Long Beach provides comprehensive healthcare services that are designed to meet the unique needs of  LGBTQ+ community Read more

FAMILY PRIDE

An interview with Maria Valencia, the Founder and Executive Chairman at the International Surrogacy Agency BY MARK ARIEL Surrogacy has been instrumental in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and family-building options,” states Maria Valencia, the Founder and Executive Chairman at the International Read more

THE PATH TO PARENTHOOD

An interview with California Fertility Clinic’s  Medical Director Dr. Vuk Jovanovic BY MARK ARIEL LGBTIQ+ fertility options have evolved significantly over the years, offering more inclusive and accessible pathways to parenthood,” states California Fertility Clinic’s  Medical Director Dr. Vuk Jovanovic Read more

WELCOME TO THE LAB

“We aspire to redefine fitness standards, inspiring a transformative journey towards optimal health, strength, and vitality” BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rocco Distefano’s perseverance and passion led him to create Read more

YES YOU CAN

Tips on keeping New Year’s resolutions PHOTO BY EREN LI The new year seems like a good time to make some changes. That’s why we often start it with a resolution or two. But following through on promises to ourselves Read more

Bad Together

New feature film explores the drama of gay friendship BY VICTOR MELAMED Filmmaker Jono Mitchell shares the evolution of a relationship between two seemingly opposite queer friends in Bad Together, his new film releasing to TVOD via Dekkoo Films.   Read more

State Pride

California ranks as top state for LGBTQ population California has the largest number of LGBTQ Americans, followed by Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, reports The San Joaquin Valley Sun. The data comes from a study by the Williams Institute Read more

LOVE MAKES A FAMILY

Children of gay dads happier, healthier than children of heterosexual parents New research has found that the children of gay dads conceived via surrogacy are happier and more well-adjusted than the children of heterosexual couples conceived naturally, reports LGBTQ Nation. Read more

A Very Blue X-Mas

Infamous drag icon Lady Bunny brings her holiday show to Hollywood It simply isn’t Christmas until you’ve heard Lady Bunny put her raunchy, politically-incorrect spin on your favorite holiday carol.  The infamous drag icon returns to Hollywood for the West Read more

Vive La France

Queer French photographer Romain Berger on clichés of gay culture With a background in film and theater, queer French photographer Romain Berger has long been fascinated by images, popular culture, stereotypes and gender issues. His artistic work is quirky, cinematic, Read more

FALL INTO THE BEAT

The Songs Lighting Up Gay Dancefloors This Autumn  BY SHANE GALLAGHER As the leaves change color, so does the musical landscape, with artists from various genres delivering an electrifying array of infectious beats that promise to keep the party going Read more

CALIFORNIA PROUD

Gov. Newsom: “We have some of the most robust laws in the nation when it comes to protecting and supporting our LGBTQ+ community.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills last month aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ Read more

Community Values

No Matter What Recovery’s Anthony Arranaga-Grayson and Paulo Arranaga-Grayson on love, sobriety and family BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Paulo Arranaga-Grayson and Anthony Arranaga-Grayson, the founders of No Matter What Recovery, met in Los Angeles, while in Read more

Beacon Of Light

Clint Yeager, longtime Eagle LA bartender and musician, has died. RIP Beloved musician and Eagle LA bartender Clint Yeager passed away last month during an emergency surgery. According to a post on Yeager’s sister-in-law’s Facebook page Clint “had developed an Read more

Queer Clay

Focusing solely on work by queer artists, AMOCA brings queer narratives to the forefront of ceramics BY BETH ANN GERSTEIN Making in Between: Queer Clay, on view at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in Pomona through December 30, Read more

Rainbow Hill Recovery

Offering specialized care for LGBTQ+ individuals, including gender-affirming treatment options BY ORLY LYONNE Rainbow Hill Recovery, dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community, opened its doors on June 12, 2023. This state-of-the-art center is located in the Miracle Mile district of Read more