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.
'Saving' or 'Silencing'? LGBTQ+ groups clash with parental rights protestors in DTLA rally at LAUSD offices
The protest comes just days after Laura Ann Carleton was allegedly shot and killed for over displaying a Pride flag outside her business.
Lauri Carleton: LGBTQ+ community mourns store owner killed over Pride Flag
Lauri Carleton was shot and killed last week after she confronted a man trying to tear down the Pride flag in front of her store. Mourners said "she represented love, and she lost her life defending love."
Memorial held for Lauri Carleton
The community held a memorial for Lauri Carleton, the California fashion designer who was allegedly shot over the Pride flag displayed out side her store.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Murrieta Valley School District votes to 'out' transgender students to parents
Murrieta Valley Unified School District approves a policy similar to Chino Valley where the school notifies parents that their children are using a pronoun different from their birth certificate.
Murrieta Valley considers 'outing' transgender students to parents
Murrieta Valley Unified School District is considering implementing a policy similar Chino Valley where the school would notify parents that their children are using a pronoun different from their birth certificate.