Brad Nitz partners with Oliver Alpuche and opens KISO, a new gay bar in downtown Los Angeles BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE As many of you already know Oliver Alpuche’s Redline—the Downtown LA gay bay that hosted Read more
St. Mary’s CARE Center in Long Beach provides comprehensive care to LGBTQ+ community members After 10 years of planning, St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach recently unveiled its renovated CARE Center. The CARE Center provides comprehensive care to LGBTQ+ Read more
A liberated Tom Goss on his new single and music video BY VICTOR MELAMED Tom Goss is publicly and comically washing his hands in “Not My Problem,” the second single from his ninth studio album, Remember What It Feels Like. Read more
Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously last month to approve a resolution declaring the California capital a sanctuary for transgender people, reports The Hill. The resolution, which went into effect immediately, Read more
Excerpts from an interview with the outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2023 Colin MacDougall BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Looking back on this past year as Mr. LA Leather 2023—what moments stand out for you as the highlights Read more
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Coping with prejudice, discrimination and end-of-year stressors BY JAMES GUAY, LMFT Holiday experiences are so wide and varied that they can conjure up a diverse array of thoughts, feelings and memories. For some, they’re the best time of the year Read more
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
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
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
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
Joe Hollendoner, Chief Executive Officer of the LA LGBT Center, on familial support, community empowerment and moving forward Chosen family. It’s a concept and practice that resonates deeply with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Some of us have needed to Read more
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
