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Limon – Restaurant Review

For my first review for Gay Fresno, I visited a great restaurant here in Fresno, that is new, and not in the Tower District. That restaurant is Limon. It is in the Villaggio shopping center across from the River Park shopping center.  It is quite a surprise in a neighborhood filled with mediocre chain restaurants, […]

‘Beautiful Sight. We’re happy tonight.’

(article & photos courtesy Nigel Medhurst) On Christmas Tree Lane, amid the twinkling colored lights, with the crisp smell of wood smoke in the air, a married couple walked arm in arm, listening to the melodious sounds of a group singing their favorite Christmas carols. The couple paused to listen to the group singing about

World AIDS Day Videos

This is a brief montage of events at World AIDS Day on December 1st at the Tower Theater here in Fresno. We have uploaded full videos of all performances and activities from the event, which can be viewed in High Definition by visiting the Gay Fresno YouTube Page. The World AIDS Day Committee was: Maria

World AIDS Day

AIDS day 2009 in Fresno was remembered with reverence, hope and a strong call for the education of practicing safe sex. Nelson Vergel, the keynote speaker for the event been HIV positive for 27 years. He encouraged the crowd, “Most of us have a life expectancy of over 50 years after discovering a positive test.

Free Health Clinic In Fresno

Tzu Chi Foundation – Medical Team / 7421 N. Maple Avenue / Fresno, CA 93720 Office: (559) 298-4894 Fax: (559) 570-0172 Health Clinic Location:  Rowell Elementary School.  Date: December 12, 2009 (Saturday) Time: 10am-2pm Location: Rowell Elementary School Address: 3460 E. McKenzie Avenue Fresno , CA   93702 (Please call the number listed for more information)

Ballot Bashing is NOT right!!!

Neither is being fired because you are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender – We MUST demand equal protection under the law!!! Looking for volunteers to help with an action in the Concord, CA area – TOMORROW, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at 11:00am, if you have the day free or you are willing to take the day

Another Loss…New York Rejects Same Sex Marriage…

Courtesy the New York Times… ALBANY — The New York State Senate decisively rejected a bill on Wednesday that would have allowed gay couples to wed, providing a major victory for those who oppose same-sex marriage and underscoring the deep and passionate divisions surrounding the issue. The 38-to-24 vote startled proponents of the bill and

December Entertainment Reviews by Leon

RAINBOW BOYS! Author – Alex Sanchez Review BY- Leon Velasco Rating – Two Thumbs up This book is one of a three part series that captivated me. Because all three parts were not in a catalog of some book membership, I had to hunt these down to be able to finish the series.  Word of

More Groups Move To Support 2012

According to a Courage Campaign Press Release, the group has concluded that more work is needed before putting LGBT marriage up for another vote.  What’s needed, they say, is "more research and time to change hearts and minds before returning to the ballot to restore marriage for gay and lesbian couples in California." Lambda Legal

Today is World AIDS Day

(click to enlarge flyer) Today, Tuesday December 1st is World AIDS Day. Throughout the world there are events today which shine light on this devastating disease, and to honor and remember those who have been lost to AIDS, as well as those who suffer with the disease today. These events educate and inform their communities