OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- In an effort to create a safer environment in local schools, Carlsbad High School and the North County LGBTQ Resource Center have teamed up to present the "Words Hurt" campaign, which will include a student art show and reception at 5 pm Saturday, June 9.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Just over a month after opening its doors, the North County LGBTQ Resource Center has big plans for community programming, including supporting two programs geared toward youth.

The "Our Circle" social group and Project Youth Open Mic Night will both launch their 2012 programs this week to provide an outlet for LGBT and questioning youth to come together to express themselves, have fun, and meet others who share similar life experiences.

SAN DIEGO – As the gay and lesbian community celebrates victories such as the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," one group within the LGBT acronym continues to face unprecedented struggles. The transgender community is confronted with discrimination, hatred and violence at levels greater than many other marginalized groups, and hate-motivated murders of transgender people continue.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- As preparations for the December opening of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center continue, the board of directors has announced a meeting for those interested in volunteering at the new space. The meeting will be held this Friday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm.

Earlier this month, the board of directors of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center (formerly the North County LGBT Coalition) announced that they had signed a lease for a permanent facility, located at 510 North Coast Highway in Oceanside.