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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. […]

‘A League of Their Own’ remake hits Prime

The characters in the series take inspiration from the figures in Penny Marshall’s 1992 cult classic, “A League of Their Own,” including the iconic Mae Mordabito and Doris Murphy. But the new show, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month, gives these characters more depth and dimension, as well as a whole host

Half of gay and bi men have reduced their sexual activity because of monkeypox

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 98% of monkeypox cases detected since outbreaks emerged in May had been among men who have sex with men. He advised them to take action to protect themselves. Early symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. It will often be accompanied

Uncoupled, now streaming

Netflix’s new series is now available to stream, it is called “Uncoupled.” The show stars Neil Patrick Harris. The series is a single-camera comedy about “a couple who start to see their relationship in a new light after being accidentally caught in the act by their kids.” Harris plays the father of two children and

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City of Fresno closes escrow on Tower Theatre

The city of Fresno has closed escrow on the Tower Theatre after a years-long ownership struggle. Adventure Church was seen moving out on August 1st. The city purchased the property for $6.5 million to preserve it as a historic landmark. The deal has been surrounded in controversy after the original sale to Adventure Church brought

Monkeypox cases in Fresno

The World Health Organization has declared Monkeypox a World Health Emergency.  The community of Fresno County should know that: Monkeypox is a rare disease and, while many people affected in the current global outbreaks identify as gay or bisexual, monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact including: Direct contact with monkeypox

KampOut Report

Well summer has finally arrived, and we all know what that means…yes… Kampout is coming…time to get out of the heat and head up the hiIl to our beautiful site across from Texas Flat Campground. If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get out of the heat and relax by a creek. The last

“O Queer One”

Photo by Tony Rubino A while back, I read a beautiful Twitter thread from a non-binary Christian. In it, they go through the Creation and how it stands for them as a testament of God’s love for them and their validity. I won’t do it justice, so I’ll just quote it: “… the variety in

LGBT Fresno’s fireworks stand

Independence Day will be here before we know it. It’s always a great day for food, friends, family and fun. Oh yes, and we can’t forget….. fireworks! LGBT Fresno has now begun selling fireworks at our stand. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we really need your support. The funds raised allows

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Old Women v. New Women

In Netflix’s new show SuperNature, Ricky Gervais uses his time to poke fun at transgender women and the increasing number of people who affirm them. And why wouldn’t he? The news is putting a massive spotlight on transgender people. Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, won the NCAA national championship for the 500 freestyle in swimming.