LGBTQ San Diego County News

08/17/2026

A life this magical deserves to be celebrated. ✨

Please friends, family, and community on Sunday, September 13, as we gather to remember, honor, and celebrate the life of Aang Xiety—a life filled with art, imagination, laughter, and love.

The celebration will include speakers and performances personally curated and chosen by Aang as part of his final wishes.

We will also create a live ofrenda in his honor. If you would like to contribute, please bring a piece to place on the ofrenda as part of his remembrance.

🌙 Doors open at 11 AM
🌙 Ceremony begins at 12 PM
📍 The Brass Rail
3796 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103

Suggested attire: Ethereal, woodland, or fae-inspired.

Following the memorial and performance celebration, we will gather at Presidio Park from 4 PM through sunset for a sound-healing service and the spreading of Aang’s ashes. (More details to come.)

Come ready to share memories, hold one another close, and celebrate everything that made Aang Xiety truly everlasting.

🦌 💚 🦌

08/05/2026

: “Wait until the doorman steps away, and the dial my code and I’ll buzz you in.”

Because tt’s been a heavy Tuesday on social media. We all deserve a meme.

Thanks Tim Murray for the laugh.

08/04/2026

OPINION: “Hey Haters… This One Is For You”

The One Mistake Anti-LGBTQ Commenters Keep Making

Written by: Oxean Eddie Rey Oxean Eddie Rey, Publisher

There’s a reason you keep seeing LGBTQ content in your feed, and it’s probably not the reason you think.

Many people assume social media platforms are trying to “push an agenda.” In reality, the biggest factor is often your own behavior.

Every time you stop to read a post, leave an angry comment, argue with someone, share it to complain, or come back to check the replies, you’re telling the algorithm one thing:

“Show me more of this.”

Algorithms don’t care whether your reaction is positive or negative. They reward engagement. The longer you spend interacting with a post, the more valuable it appears, increasing the chances that it will be shown to you—and to other people.

So if your goal is to see less LGBTQ content, the fastest way to accomplish that is to stop engaging with it.

P.S. I made sure this article was intentionally short because I recognize your attention span is short.

07/31/2026

San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus Launches First LGBTQ+ Community Blood Drive: Friday, July 31, 2026, 11am-4:30pm

“Pride in Every Drop” celebrates giving back while honoring a new chapter in LGBTQ+ history.

By: LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff

The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus is partnering with the San Diego Blood Bank to launch “Pride in Every Drop,” its first LGBTQ+ community blood drive on Friday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center’s Auditorium.

For decades, many gay and bisexual men were prohibited from donating blood under federal policies that excluded them from participating in this lifesaving act. Updated FDA guidelines have since expanded eligibility for many LGBTQ+ donors, making this event both a celebration and a symbol of progress.

Organizers hope to make Pride in Every Drop the largest LGBTQ+ blood drive in San Diego, inviting community members to donate, volunteer, bring friends, and help save lives. The event will feature music, prizes, and opportunities to connect with the community.

The Chorus says the event is about more than blood donation—it’s about showing that the LGBTQ+ community continues to lead with compassion, service, and pride. Organizers also thanked The Center for partnering on the event and providing the auditorium, helping make the inaugural blood drive possible.

Pride in Every Drop takes place Friday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center’s Auditorium.

07/30/2026

TizzyEnt Spotlights Alleged San Diego Serial Road Rager

Social media sleuths ask the public for help after multiple women report threatening encounters involving the same driver on San Diego streets.

By LGBTQ San Diego County News Staff

Multiple women have identified the same San Diego man as the driver involved in a series of alleged road rage incidents that have unfolded across the city in recent months, prompting social media investigator TizzyEnt to ask the public for help identifying him.

LGBTQ San Diego County News spoke with one of the victims, whom we are identifying only as “Button,” whose Mission Valley encounter helped bring attention to the case. She said she hopes sharing her experience encourages other victims to come forward and helps prevent someone else from being hurt.

According to Button, the confrontation began Tuesday afternoon after a traffic incident near 1333 Camino del Rio South in Mission Valley. She said the driver followed her to her destination, exited his moving vehicle, and aggressively confronted her after she parked.

Following publication of Button’s video, additional women came forward reporting similar encounters. LGBTQ San Diego County News reviewed video and witness accounts connected to another incident near the Shell station at 4201 W. Point Loma Blvd. in Point Loma. In both videos, victims identified the same alleged suspect.

One witness said the driver nearly struck them and a friend before yelling profanities and making threats after they confronted him. The witness also said a gas station employee reported having previous run-ins with the same man.

The allegations quickly gained wider attention after TizzyEnt shared the case with his audience, asking viewers to help identify the alleged suspect. The online investigator, known for helping identify individuals in high-profile viral cases, is set to debut his new Discovery series next week.

What to do if you’re targeted by a road rager: Safety experts recommend avoiding eye contact, gestures, or responding to aggressive behavior. If another driver follows you, do not drive home or get out of your vehicle. Instead, remain in your locked car, call 911 if you believe you’re in immediate danger, and drive to a busy, well-lit public location or the nearest police or sheriff’s station if it is safe to do so. If possible, note the vehicle’s make, model, color, license plate, and any distinguishing features, but only if doing so does not put you at greater risk. Dashcam footage can also be valuable evidence for investigators.

LGBTQ San Diego County News is withholding the individual’s identity because no criminal charges have been announced. Anyone who believes they may have had a similar encounter is encouraged to file a police report. We will continue updating this story as more information becomes available.

The videos and allegations come just days before TizzyEnt makes his television debut as host of Discovery Channel’s new investigative series, How to Catch a Dirtbag, premiering Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Produced by Jupiter Entertainment, the series expands on the work that has made Michael McWhorter—better known as TizzyEnt—one of the internet’s most recognizable citizen investigators.

With an online audience of more than 10 million followers, TizzyEnt has built a reputation for using crowdsourced tips, public records, and open-source research to help identify people accused of committing assaults, road rage attacks, scams, hate incidents, and other acts captured on camera.

Each episode of How to Catch a Dirtbag follows TizzyEnt as he works alongside victims, witnesses, and local communities to investigate viral incidents and generate new leads. The premiere episode, “The Tesla Terrorizer,” centers on multiple road rage investigations—making the San Diego allegations an especially timely example of the type of cases that have defined his work.

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

Possible Mountain Lion Encounter Reported at Mission Trails

Park visitors are urged to stay alert while officials review a reported encounter near Suycott Valley Trail.

SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego and Mission Trails Regional Park are reviewing a reported possible mountain lion encounter near Suycott Valley Trail.

While the report remains under review, park officials are urging visitors to remain alert, avoid approaching wildlife, and keep a safe distance from any animals they encounter.

If you see a mountain lion, stay calm, do not run, and slowly back away while maintaining eye contact. Make yourself appear larger by raising your arms or opening a jacket, and keep children and pets close. Never approach or attempt to feed wildlife.

Call 911 only if there is an immediate threat to public safety. Non-emergency wildlife sightings can be reported to park staff or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Mountain lions are native to Southern California and are rarely seen by people, but sightings can occur in open space preserves and wilderness areas such as Mission Trails Regional Park.

Sources: City of San Diego; Mission Trails Regional Park; California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Photo: Department of Biology / Point Loma Nazarene University.

City of San Diego Mission Trails Regional Park

07/28/2026

San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus Announces New Leadership Team as Artistic Director Marks One-Year Anniversary

Steve Milloy celebrates his first year as artistic director as Sarah Thompson and Joe Gregore Duffield join the leadership team.

By: LGBTQ San Diego County News

The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) is entering a new chapter with the announcement of an expanded leadership team, celebrating Steve Milloy’s first anniversary as artistic director while welcoming Sarah Thompson as executive director and Joe Gregore Duffield as operations director.

The appointments position one of the nation’s premier LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations for continued artistic growth, expanded community engagement, and long-term sustainability.

Milloy, who joined SDGMC as artistic director one year ago, has led the Chorus through a season of new programming, memorable performances, and artistic development while honoring the organization’s four-decade legacy.

“Music has the remarkable ability to bring people together, celebrate our differences, and remind us of our shared humanity,” Milloy said. “I’m incredibly grateful for my first year with the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus and look forward to continuing to build upon its artistic legacy while creating new opportunities to inspire our singers and audiences alike.”

As executive director, Thompson will oversee the organization’s strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, community partnerships, and day-to-day operations. She said the Chorus represents far more than a performing arts organization.

“The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus has always been more than a chorus,” Thompson said. “It is a place where people find belonging, celebrate authenticity, and experience the incredible power of music to change lives.”

Duffield, who serves as operations director, will oversee administrative leadership, organizational systems, and operational strategy to support the Chorus’s continued growth.

“By strengthening our operational foundation, we can better support our singers, volunteers, staff, and audiences while helping SDGMC continue to flourish,” Duffield said.

Board President Dustyn Evans said the three leaders each bring experience and passion that will help guide the Chorus into its next era.

Founded in 1985, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus has grown into one of the country’s leading LGBTQ+ choruses, using music to entertain, educate, advocate for equality, and foster community. Throughout its history, the organization has performed at The White House, appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and most recently contributed vocals to the Netflix series Boots, reflecting its expanding national profile.

The Chorus is also preparing for its inaugural “Pride in Every Drop” community blood drive on July 31 at The Center’s auditorium. Organized in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, the event aims to celebrate updated blood donation policies that have expanded eligibility for many LGBTQ+ donors while encouraging the community to help save lives. LGBTQ San Diego County News will have additional coverage of the event ahead of the blood drive.

Looking ahead, SDGMC’s leadership team says it will focus on expanding the Chorus’s artistic reach, strengthening community partnerships, enhancing educational and advocacy initiatives, and ensuring the organization remains a vibrant cultural institution for generations to come.

07/27/2026