SAN DIEGO -- Nationally acclaimed architecture firm, Graham Downes Architecture announced that they will close their doors on June 30, 2013. The closure follows the passing of the visionary namesake founder, Graham Downes, in April 2013.

“It is with deep sadness that we must announce the closing of Graham Downes Architecture,” said Alix Veen, representative for the Downes family and estate.

SAN DIEGO -- The iconic new Central Library will open to the public on Sept. 28, and members of the LGBT community are trying to raise $150,000 to support the Teen Center and help grow and maintain the LGBT Collection, one of the largest in the country.

When that fundraising goal is reached, the Central Library will name a large alcove window on the second floor as a donation from the LGBT community.

(This article originally appeared HERE on Voice of San Diego.)

Midway through Myrtle Cole’s speech at a union hall Tuesday night, a supporter stood up behind her holding up signs with photos of Cole and San Diego Mayor Bob Filner.

Victory, the signs read.

When Cole turned to see the photos, another supporter announced the latest vote tally had given her an insurmountable lead in the District 4 City Council race.

(Editor's note: SDGLN is featuring Q&A interviews with leading filmmakers from around the world who are participating in FilmOut San Diego's 15th annual LGBT Film Festival, running May 29 to June 2 at the historic Birch North Park Theatre. Follow SDGLN for all the news about one of the top LGBT film festivals in the U.S.)

“I Do” is truly a movie for our time, with topical themes relating to the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and LGBT immigration issues.