BY PAULO MURILLO
WEST HOLLYWOOD
GAY JOURNALIST JAMES F. MILLS DIES AT 64. RIP
Journalist and former WEHOville.com editor James F. Mills passed away in April. He was 64. Mills joined Law360 after resigning from WEHOville where he worked as a reporter and later as managing editor for roughly 8 years. He resigned just four days after Larry Block took over the site. Throughout his career, Mills covered a wide range of subjects but was especially passionate about reporting on West Hollywood. According to a report from County of Los Angeles Medical examiner Mill’s passed away in his home on April 13. His cause of death was atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. RIP.
PALM SPRINGS
CELEBRATE HISTORY & INCLUSION DURING LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK
Palm Springs celebrated Lesbian Visibility Week from April 20–26 with a series of events highlighting the contributions and culture of the lesbian and broader sapphic community. Organized with the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert and local partners, the week began with a flag-raising ceremony and mayoral proclamation. Events included a featured exhibit, “Trailblazing Lesbians of the Coachella Valley,” at Welwood Murray Memorial Library, honoring local leaders, along with social gatherings such as a coffee meetup, film screening and wine tasting. Organizers said the week aimed to celebrate history while fostering a more inclusive and equitable community.
SAN DIEGO
OVER 100 PRIDE FLAGS INSTALLED IN HILLCREST DISTRICT
More than 100 Pride flags have been installed across Hillcrest, reinforcing the neighborhood’s identity as a year-round hub for the LGBTQ community. Community members gathered last month to celebrate the unveiling of 112 Pride and Progress flags placed on street poles throughout the area, with plans to expand the program next year. Organizers say the initiative is meant to highlight visibility, foster inclusion and affirm Hillcrest as a welcoming space.
RESEDA
NEW GAY BAR AMIXX NIGHTCLUB IS COMING TO SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Amixx Nightclub & Bar is coming to the San Fernando in Reseda. The new gay bar is taking over a space with a long history in the LGBT community. It was previously operated under the queer spaces like Incognito, Bananas and most recently CFrenz which closed at the beginning of this year. Owners Memo and Mateo say they didn’t want to see another LGBTQ+ space disappear. They pointed out how there are currently only two gay bars remaining in the San Fernando Valley and wanted to preserve the space for the community. Amixx is set to open at the end of May after getting much needed support from the community through fundraising efforts. Amixx is located at 7026 Reseda Blvd. Reseda.
CULVER CITY
CULVER CITY ANNOUNCES RETURN OF PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PRIDE RIDE
Culver City will celebrate Pride Month with the return of the Culver City PRIDE Festival and PRIDE Ride on June 27, 2026, offering a full evening of entertainment and community events. The festival will run from 5 to 10 p.m. at The Culver Steps in the city’s downtown Town Plaza. The event will feature DJs, drag performances, live entertainment, local artists, merchant and community booths, and interactive experiences aimed at bringing together residents and visitors. Earlier in the day, the Culver City PRIDE Ride will begin at 4 p.m. from Ivy Station near the Metro E Line station.
For more info visit: www.culvercitypride.org
