WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Ahead of an October trial, the lawyer for nine former Micky’s employees has gone public about a lawsuit filed against the West Hollywood gay bar in July 2011.

The plaintiffs are charging the popular nightclub, known for its male strippers and go-go dancers, with civil rights violations, which include lewd conduct, creating a sexually hostile work environment, racial discrimination and discrimination against heterosexual employees, and labor code violations.

LOS ANGELES -- Equality California (EQCA) announced today two parallel events designed to extend its LGBT education and outreach efforts in the Central Valley.

EQCA, the largest LGBT advocacy organization in California, will host a Town Hall meeting followed by a “Health Happens with Equality” briefing on Thursday, May 16 at 6 pm at the Fresno LGBT Community Center. Both events are free and open to the public.

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- In what was initially being called a gay bashing, the mugging and theft of Imperial Court Prince Von Jonnie this past Friday has been confirmed by the LBPD as a robbery and not a hate crime.

Following Mayor Foster's annual address regarding Pride at the Long Beach Museum of Art, Von Jonnie was heading westbound on Ocean when he was approached by two suspects at 7th Place at 7:30PM. He was then physically assaulted, with his money and Imperial Court crown being taken from him.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Dozens of high school students are in the state Capitol today advocating for two bills to help ensure all youth — including LGBT youth — have the opportunity to stay in school and succeed.

The youth are gathered for the eighth annual Queer Youth Advocacy Day, which unites LGBT and straight ally youth activists from Gay-Straight Alliance clubs across state.