LGBTQ San Diego County News

11/17/2025

🚨“Pop, Pop, Pop” - SHOTS FIRED! Hillcrest shaken by multiple drive-by BB gun attacks targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

Minor injuries reported, trauma remains. Stand with survivors & report tips to SDPD at (619) 531-2000.

Read the full story, learn more & support via at: https://lgbtqsd.news/pop-pop-pop-shots-fired-in-san-diegos-lgbtq-neighborhood/

11/12/2025

We have issued a retraction of the editorial piece- ‘Analysis: of the shooting “incident.”’

We appreciate the community’s understanding as we continue our work for the community..

-Eddie Rey,
Publisher
Nov. 12, 2025

11/09/2025

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post contains details about a deadly accident and community trauma that may be upsetting to some readers.

Early on the morning of November 8, 2025, a vehicle being pursued by law enforcement lost control and crashed into the outdoor patio of Bradley’s on 7th in Tampa’s Ybor City, a beloved LGBTQ+ bar. Four people were killed and at least eleven others injured.

Bradley’s has long been a home and safe space for Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. Our hearts are with the victims, their loved ones, the staff, performers, and everyone affected by this tragedy. From San Diego to Tampa, we stand with you in grief, solidarity, and love.

Community and individual trauma ripple far beyond the walls where tragedy happens. If you’re struggling or feel impacted, please reach out for support:
• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text)
• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

No one has to navigate this alone. We heal by holding one another close — across cities, states, and chosen family.

-LGBTQ San Diego County News, Equality Business Alliance, San Diego LGBT Visitors Center

Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber, Tampa Pride

11/09/2025

11/06/2025

RETRACTION: THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN RETRACTED FROM OUR WEBSITE🚨

🚨 Read the full RETRACTION via the link in our bio or at: https://lgbtqsd.news/analysis-the-shooting-incident/?vers=2

10/17/2025

🏳️‍🌈 San Diego Celebrates LGBTQ History at City Hall ✨

The LGBTQ Historic Exhibit has officially opened at San Diego City Hall, shining a spotlight on the vibrant history of the city’s LGBTQ community. Running through November 5, the exhibit features rare photos, artifacts, and stories that celebrate the trailblazers, activists, and everyday heroes who helped shape San Diego.

Visitors can explore the City Hall Lobby Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, and the best part — it’s completely free. The opening ceremony on October 15 included a ribbon cutting with Mayor Todd Gloria and set the tone for a month of remembrance, education, and celebration.

Curated in partnership with San Diego GLBTQ Historic Task Force, , , , ’s , Council President , and Diana Fuentes, with support from La Mesa Vice Mayor , , , , , - the exhibit reminds everyone that LGBTQ people have always been an essential part of San Diego’s social, cultural, and political life.

This isn’t just history — it’s a living story of resilience, community, and pride. 🌈

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10/17/2025

TODAY: The Art of Pride and Medium Photo presents:

IMAGES OF PRIDE: Joyful Acts of Resistance - our annual photography exhibition celebrating resilience, joy, and community.

This exhibition explores how joy itself can be an act of defiance against oppression, hardship, or conformity. The photographs capture moments where laughter, dance, color, ritual, and everyday tenderness become tools of resistance.

Instead of focusing on the heaviness of struggle, the show celebrates resilience through celebration, showing how communities transform-resistance into a vibrant affirmation of life.

This year they welcome Keleah Lanea and Liliana Hueso Photography to curate and judge the show.

Opening Reception: Oct 17, 2025 | 5:30-8:00 PM | SAN DIEGO PRIDE GALLERY
3620 30TH STREET

10/16/2025

🌈 Dine for a Cause at Crest Cafe for Casa De Luz! 🥞✨

Join Casa de Luz at Crest Café for an all-day fundraiser supporting their refuge and safe haven for displaced LGBTQ+ refugees. 💜

🍳 Enjoy a great meal and 15% of your bill will be donated to Casa de Luz.

🍰 Make a separate donation and receive a free dessert as a thank-you!

Casa de Luz provides emergency housing, meals, and holistic support to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers who’ve fled violence and persecution. Every dollar helps create a home filled with safety, dignity, and love. 💚

Let’s show up for our community and make a difference—one meal at a time!

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10/16/2025

Search for Permanent Executive Director!
San Diego Pride’s Board of Directors has formed a search committee, chaired by long-time advocate and returning Board member Martha Henderson, to conduct a national search for a permanent Executive Director. With significant input from community constituents, a candidate prospectus has been developed. The search firm will begin recruitment this fall, with interviews anticipated in late October and early November. San Diego Pride aims to welcome a permanent Executive Director by late 2025 or early 2026. We are grateful for Madonna’s leadership during this transition. As the Interim Executive Director, She’ll help guide San Diego Pride through this transition as our Board conducts a national search for a permanent ED. Interviews begin this fall, with updates coming soon.

Visit sdpride.org/careers to apply

10/07/2025

Reflect. Remember. Erase Hate.

10/07/2025

We're excited to share that this week we had a fantastic dialogue with San Diego City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn about how Stepping Stone's mission aligns with the City's top priorities of addressing homelessness in our community.

During our productive conversation, we emphasized how our LGBTQ+ specialized addiction recovery programs serve as the critical foundation for addressing multiple interconnected challenges. When individuals achieve sustainable recovery, it directly impacts their mental health stability, housing security, and overall ability to thrive in our community. Recovery becomes the nexus that unlocks solutions to the City's broader priorities around homelessness, public health, and community wellbeing.

These specialized services are essential because they address the unique barriers and trauma that LGBTQ+ individuals often face, filling critical gaps that exist in mainstream treatment options. By focusing on recovery-centered care, we're able to create lasting change that ripples out into improved mental health outcomes, stable housing situations, and stronger community connections.

We're incredibly grateful for the City's ongoing support and partnership. This meeting reinforced our shared understanding that effective addiction recovery services are a *cornerstone* of comprehensive solutions for some of our community's most vulnerable members. We look forward to continuing these important conversations as we work to expand our outpatient and housing programs in Hillcrest and throughout San Diego.

Collaboration like this is at the heart of what makes real change possible.

07/20/2025