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TONIGHT: San Diego's LGBT community members to organize a Toast to Harvey Milk | VIDEO

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
May 22nd, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- In recognition of gay civil rights leader Harvey Milk's birthday, two community members have organized a walk of remembrance and a toast this evening from 7-8 pm.

Community members are invited to meet in front of The San Diego LGBT Community Center to take a stroll down the nation's first Harvey Milk Street, which was unveiled in Hillcrest a year ago. The street runs from Centre Street to Cleveland Avenue.

Japanese gay porn star Masaki Koh dies at age 29

SDGLN Staff
May 22nd, 2013

TOKYO – Popular Japanese gay porn star and LGBT advocate Koh Masaki died on Saturday, May 18, of complications from surgeries. He was 29.

Masaki’s partner Tien Tien reported his death on the actor’s website. Tien said that Masaki “was receiving treatments from a ruptured cecal (which is considered the beginning of the large instestine) due to peritonitis and has had surgery several times since last month.”

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Hedy's Hints: Is homeownership still a good long-term investment?

Hedy Goldman
May 22nd, 2013

If you are wondering if buying a home in San Diego is a good investment, history shows that home ownership in California is a solid long-term investment. Over the past 42 years, home prices have risen steadily in California almost every year and as recent as 2012, they are back on the rise.

There are many reasons why home-buying shoulder be approached as a good long-term investment – but most importantly it provides both equity accumulation and tax benefits over time.

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San Diego Democrats for Equality continue transformation process

SDGLN Staff
May 21st, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- As the San Diego Democrats for Equality continue their transformation of the club's operating structure, members will have the opportunity to learn more and vote on some transitional matters at the next monthly meeting on Thursday, May 23.

Laura Jane: Mistress of all ceremonies

Morgan M. Hurley - Assistant Editor, Gay San Diego
May 21st, 2013

(This story originally appeared HERE in Gay San Diego.)

When Laura Jane Willcock left Traverse City, Mich. behind in 2001 and touched down in San Diego to start anew with her young son Dylan, it was mere days before 9/11.

“Our belongings hadn’t even arrived from Michigan yet,” Laura Jane said.

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Heart & Soul: What’s the big deal about marriage equality?

The Rev. Jerry Troyer - SDGLN Contributor
May 21st, 2013

For those of us in the LGBT community, we live in pretty amazing times.

Twelve states in the United States give same-gender couples the freedom to marry, with that number seeming to increase every day.

Thankfully, my then partner of 23 years and I were able to marry, and did so, during the short period of time in 2008 when it was legal in California. As we know, we are waiting to hear the decision from the U. S. Supreme Court as to the immediate future of same-sex marriage in California.

Church of Scotland votes to allow gay ministers

SDGLN Staff
May 20th, 2013

The Church of Scotland's General Assembly voted Monday night to allow gay and lesbian clergy.

The proposal must be endorsed by the Church's regional presbyteries and officially confirmed next year by the General Assembly.

The Church of Scotland appointed its first openly gay minister four years ago, and the decision caused a rift within the Church. Two congregations and six ministers split from the Church in protest.

Hillcrest Business Association unveils plans for LGBT historical monument

Ben Cartwright -- SDGLN Staff Writer
May 20th, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- Several dozen community members gathered at The San Diego LGBT Community Center Thursday evening to hear the Hillcrest Business Association's (HBA) plans for the base of the Hillcrest Pride Flag.

The flag pole, which was installed last July, has swiftly become an important community landmark and HBA sought community input at the meeting as it begins work on Phase 2 of the project, which will include a LGBT historical monument at the base of the pole.

Ciara, Luciana named headline entertainers for LA Pride

SDGLN Staff
May 20th, 2013

LOS ANGELES -- This year's L.A. Pride/Christopher Street West celebration will include a bit of "glitz and glam" with the lineup of entertainers and parties planned for the event, taking place June 7-9.

Coastkeeper’s "Signs of the Tide" event encourages residents to conserve

SDGLN Staff
May 20th, 2013

SAN DIEGO — Did you know that the water you use to water your grass travels more than 400 miles? Or how about that 60% of residential water is used outside of the home? Surprising right?

With this in mind, San Diego Coastkeeper, an organization that protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters, invites residents of the San Diego community to learn about simple and important ways to contribute to water conservation in San Diego County at "Signs of the Tide: In Over our Heads -- San Diego's Water Deficit."

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