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“The Shining” returns to big screen to scare the bejeebers out of you | VIDEO

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
April 15th, 2013

SAN DIEGO – Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic “The Shining” returns to the big screen in America’s Finest City this week, promising a night of sheer horror not seen since the film premiered in 1980.

FilmOut San Diego will present “The Shining” at 7 pm Wednesday, April 17, at the historic Birch North Park Theater. This is a rare opportunity to see this horror classic in the way it was meant to be seen: on a huge silver screen, not on television.

COMMUNITY PROFILE: Meet DJ Jason Drenik

Jim Winsor - SDGLN Nightlife Columnist
April 11th, 2013

SAN DIEGO – Popular DJ Jason Drenik has two big gigs this weekend, spinning at two Shaun Flak events.

First up will be Mojo Madness on Friday night at 1202 nightclub in Hillcrest.

He will also helm the M.A.N. party on Saturday night at Bourbon Street in University Heights.

Drenik, 31, grew up in Brentwood in Northern California. And he is single, gentlemen!

Learn more about Drenik below:

SDGLN: Where can people find you working?

The Range in Hillcrest on Fridays

SDGLN: When did you start spinning, and why?

When fraud hits the farmers market

Clare Leschin-Hoar - Voice of San Diego
April 10th, 2013

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

Word traveled fast through the Little Italy Mercato farmers market: Follow regulations — or else.

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Ultimate guide to 2013 FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival | VIDEO

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
April 10th, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, FilmOut San Diego today announced the 35 feature films and shorts that will be shown at the LGBT Film Festival from May 29 to June 2 at the historic Birch North Park Theater.

FilmOut San Diego's LGBT Film Festival is one of the most popular LGBT film festivals in the United States and typically draws moviemakers and stars to America's Finest City to attend the screenings of their movies and to speak during the Q&A sessions with FilmOut audiences.

College Area restaurant accused of not paying employees for time worked

SDGLN Staff
April 9th, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- A grand jury indictment charges two defendants with a total of 21 felony counts in an ongoing payroll scheme at a College Area restaurant that violated minimum wage laws and California theft laws, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis said today.

Over a two-year period, the defendants are accused of hiring more than 20 servers and cooks, many of them college students, to work at State Street Grill but refused to pay them after a week of work or offered them a wage that amounted to less than $5 per hour.

TONIGHT: Hillcrest Town Council meeting to feature Todd Gloria

SDGLN Staff
April 9th, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- The Hillcrest Town Council has a full agenda planned for its meeting tonight, including a presentation by San Diego City Council President Todd Gloria.

Community members and others gathered at the meeting will hear a presentation from Gloria on community issues, and will also be given the opportunity to ask questions of him. Gloria is currently in his second term on the City Council and has represented the area for five years.

Representatives from other local government offices will also be present and available to hear feedback and take questions from the audience.

VIDEO: String of armed robberies occur within one hour in City Heights, Hillcrest

CBS8 Staff Report
April 8th, 2013

(This article originally appeared HERE on CBS8.com.)

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego police are investigating a string of armed robberies Monday targeting pedestrians.

The first two happened in City Heights around 11 pm Sunday. One was reported on El Cajon Boulevard, while the other happened at 37th Street and Polk Avenue.

The third robbery happened on the sidewalk near Rich's Nightclub in Hillcrest. The fourth robbery was at 1st and Robinson Avenue, also in Hillcrest.

SDGLN Poll: Readers vote on their favorite underwear

SDGLN Staff
April 8th, 2013

SAN DIEGO – Readers of San Diego Gay & Lesbian News who took our poll are split on what they prefer to wear under their pants, jeans and shorts.

Our poll question was: Which do you prefer? Boxers, briefs, boxer briefs, going commando or bikinis, thongs or jocks?

The results, which are not scientific, reveal that 28% of readers prefer boxer briefs, 24% like briefs, 23% prefer to go commando, 18% like boxers and only 6% prefer bikinis, thongs or jocks.

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San Diego Gay Men's Chorus: Elton John's music a universal soundtrack for our community

Tom Felkner - Special to SDGLN
April 4th, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- When the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) presents "Rocket Man – The Music of Elton John" on April 13 and 14, they will be singing not just songs made famous by an enormously gifted gay artist, but more importantly, music that defined life for generations of people in the gay community.

Mission Hills groups unveil repaired pillars in Inspiration Heights

Anthony King - Editor, San Diego Uptown News
April 3rd, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- Community groups, local businesses and city leaders unveiled six new bronze plaques in Mission Hills, replacing century-old neighborhood markers that were stolen in July and August 2011.

With a focus on neighborhood pride, Councilmember Kevin Faulconer joined Mission Hills Heritage, Chism Brothers Painting and representatives from the Mission Hills Town Council and Mission Hills Business Improvement District for the official unveiling March 20.

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