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Trans Latina Meraxes Medina killed in Los Angeles

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Meraxes Medina, a 24-year-old transgender Latina, was shot to death March 21 in Los Angeles. Police responded to a call about 4:30 a.m. that day and found her on the street on the city’s south side, having been shot in the head, the Los Angeles Timesreports. She had been dumped from a car. She was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The Times story did not state Medina’s name, but her identity was confirmed by friends on a GoFundMe page. Another woman, apparently cisgender, was fatally shot in the same neighborhood two days earlier. The area is known for sex work, and police have said the […]

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An unusual primary result means Californians have a chance to send another out representative to the U.S. House.

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The state’s primary was held March 5, but official results in the close race in the 16th Congressional District, located in Silicon Valley, just came in this week. Evan Low, a gay man who’s currently in the California Assembly, tied for second place with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, with 30,249 votes each, or 16.6 percent. Now both will advance to November’s general election, along with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who finished first with 38,489 votes, or 21.1 percent. Under California’s system, candidates from all parties run against each other in the primary, and the top two vote […]

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Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people

The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to declare the California capital a “sanctuary city for transgender people.” The resolution, which takes effect immediately, ensures that no city resources will be used to criminalize trans people seeking transition-related care or to cooperate with jurisdictions seeking to enforce laws that criminalize the care elsewhere. It comes as conservative lawmakers across the country have enacted laws to limit both surgical and nonsurgical forms of gender-affirming care for minors — including puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy — within the last handful of years. Twenty-four states limit gender-affirming care for trans youths, according […]

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Out in Tech SF Bay Area North Bay Kick-Off Social Happens April 10 @ Pond Farm Brewing Co. in San Rafael

Join Out in Tech for the first ever North Bay event with Out in Tech on April 10th at 4:30 PM at Pond Farm Brewing Company 1848 4th Street San Rafael, CA 94901Show map Pond Farm Brewing Company is swinging the doors to their beautiful taproom wide open for our LGBTQ+ tech-minded community! They’re bike-friendly (cycle in for a discount on your first pint!), a quick 15-minute trip from the SMART train (30 minutes from the Larkspur Ferry Terminal), and serving up some of the finest microbrew lagers, pilsners, IPAs, ciders, sodas or kombuchas north of the GG Bridge. North […]

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Gay man brutally assaulted in West Hollywood

A man was physically assaulted in West Hollywood Sunday night. The attack occurred in front of the Tender Greens cafe on Santa Monica Blvd at the Hancock Drive intersection. The same suspect is believed to have assaulted others at random. David Velasquez says he was already having a bad day while others celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in West Hollywood’s LGBTQ Rainbow District. He landed in Cedars Sinai earlier that day due to bad cold symptoms and had stopped by Pavilions in WeHo to get medication. He was riding his personal scooter on the sidewalk because he had almost been hit […]

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Lisa Middleton Advances to November Election; Could Become First Out Transgender Legislator in California

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund candidate Lisa Middleton advanced in Tuesday’s primary election in California Senate District 28, putting her on track to become the first out transgender state legislator in California history. Middleton was elected to the Palm Springs City Council in 2017 and served as mayor pro tempore in 2021. Middleton was the first out transgender person to win a non-judicial election in the state of California. Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, released the following statement: “Transgender Californians are one step closer to having a voice in their state government. Lisa Middleton was […]

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Voters in a California beach town approved an LGBTQ Pride flag ban

The rainbow Pride flag and other nongovernmental banners will no longer fly on city property in Huntington Beach, California, an oceanside side community that has become a hotbed for broader culture wars. More than 58% of voters cast ballots in favor of Measure B, according to the latest tally provided by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Measure B prohibits the display of Pride, breast cancer awareness and religious flags, in what is believed to be the first time voters have directly considered what kind of flags are flown in a city. Measure B exempts city, county and state flags, as […]

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Marin’s Spahr Center Suspends All Programs Due to Financial Difficulties

Dear community partner, It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the news that effective today, due to ongoing financial difficulties, The Spahr Center has indefinitely suspended all programs. Along with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors made the difficult decision to lay off most of the staff yesterday. They are a dedicated and passionate group who together embarked on an incredible journey to serve the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities in Marin County. They have our deepest gratitude for their commitment to Spahr’s mission and clients. The Ryan White HIV Services team will remain in place […]

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The first trans voting centre in the US is set to open in Los Angeles

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The facility will be held at The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center on North Martel Street for the nominating contest in California on 5 March. The centre is open to all voters, but organisers have stressed that it especially serves as a safe and empowering place for trans, non-binary and the LGBTQ+ community to vote.  The centre is open between 2-5 March and will also serve as a voting centre in the general election, which will take place on 5 November .  Aside from opening to voters, the centre provides resources, training, support and access to medical services for trans people […]

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