LGBTQ Fresno

Senate passes bill to protect same-sex marriage

The Senate on Tuesday passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which bans federal recognition of same-sex marriages. The Respect for Marriage Act would not force states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples but would require that people be considered married in any […]

Five killed, 18 injured at Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub

A 22-year-old gunman killed at least five people and injured 25 others in an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, just before midnight Saturday, police said Sunday. The suspect in the shooting at Club Q was identified as Anderson Lee Aldrich, according to Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez. Upon entering the club, he immediately opened fire

Chosen Family Holiday Party

Join us for a fun filled evening of food, friends and games! This is a no cost annual event to provide a safe and supportive place for our LGBT+ community to be together and celebrate with friends. Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Kodiak Club @ Chukchansi Park1800 Tulare StreetFresno, CA 93721

Hallmark Releasing Its 1st Gay Holiday Movie

Hallmark is releasing its first gay holiday movie, and we could not be more excited! The film, “The Holiday Sitter,” stars Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, and Chelsea Hobbs. The Holiday Sitter is a heartwarming story about a workaholic bachelor who babysits his niece and nephew. However, he soon realizes he is out of his element

Judge rules for Bakersfield baker in same-sex wedding cake case

In 2017, Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, California, refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple. The couple, Eileen and Mireya Rodriguez-Del Rio, filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, alleging that the bakery violated the state’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, which prohibits businesses from discriminating on the basis of

Leslie Jordan, beloved actor and gay icon, dies at 67

In a devastating loss for the LGBTQ community, beloved actor, comedian, and gay icon Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67. Leslie was famous for his work on popular TV shows like “Will & Grace,” “Hearts Afire,” “The Cool Kids,” “Call Me Kat” and “American Horror Story.” TMZ broke the news Monday morning.

“BROS,” rom-com for gay men

“BROS” is a rom-com about two gay best friends, Bobby and Aaron, who are both struggling to find love. “Bros” is a must-see for anyone who is looking for a romantic comedy that is both funny and heartwarming. Bobby is a commitment-phobe who is afraid of getting his heart broken. He is a successful lawyer

The Whale

Brendan Fraser may be known for his leading roles in The Mummy and George of the Jungle, but he is now earning some Oscar chatter for his new film The Whale where he plays a 600-pound gay man who has entered a severe bout of depression following the death of his partner. Both the film

Monkeypox updates and vaccination sites

Fresno County now has 17 confirmed cases of Monkeypox. FCDPH website is updated regularly with the latest numbers & resources. Since the outset of the global monkeypox outbreak in May, public health and infectious disease experts have told the public that the virus is largely transmitting through skin-to-skin contact, in particular during sex between men.