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Kern County Public Debate On Same Sex Marriage (Video)

Kern Supervisors Hear Public Arguments On Gay Marriage The public gave their input at the Kern County Supervisors meeting held Tuesday, June 10.  Ann Barnett was both praised and criticized for her decision to halt civil marriage ceremonies in her office.  People also spoke out in favor and against a proposed ordinance that would ban

IDC Investitures 2008

IDC Investitures 2008 (click on the flyer to enlarge) "The Death and Rise of  The Dove" Clovis Senior Center  850 Fourth St Clovis, CA June 21, 2008  Door @ 6 PM  Show @ 7 PM  Advance Tickets $20 / At the door 25 / Youth in advance and at the door $10 Contact for more

Fresno’s Gay Pride of 2008

It all started with a pretty cool morning as apposed to the last several years we have celebrated pride in June. The atmosphere was light and airy. I had parked between the Post Office and the Dollar Tree to insure that my car would be in the shade by the time the entire event was

Another Effort To Block Supreme Court Ruling On Same Sex Marriage

(San Francisco, California) A conservative Christian legal group on Thursday made a last-ditch effort to stop gay marriage from becoming legal in California by asking a midlevel appeals court to temporarily prohibit county clerks from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Read the story here…

Reception for same sex couples and supporters at Thaiphoon

After the first day of same sex marriages has completed please gather on June 17th at Thaiphoon at 609 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93728 at 6PM to celebrate the couples who have married, will marry or spent the day out supporting those who were. Free appetizers provided by Thaiphoon Free wedding cake DJ will

Butte County Clerk Ends All Marriages

OROVILLE, Calif.—Couples can no longer tie the knot at the clerk’s office in Butte County. Butte County Clerk Candace Grubbs says the county can’t afford to continue performing wedding ceremonies. About 200 couples a year marry at the clerk’s office. Read the story here

Norway Legalizes Same Sex Marriage

(Oslo) The gallery at the Norwegian Parliament erupted in applause and cheers on Wednesday with the passage of legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry. Read the story here

Advocate Letters Regarding Kern County Clerk

The Advocate has received a rush of letters concerning the actions of Kern County Clerk Ann Barnett. Barnett has stated her office will cease performing all marriages, both heterosexual and homosexual on June 13th. Read the letters here  

North Tower Circle Accepting Employment Applications

The North Tower Circle, located at 2777 N Maroa in Fresno, will be re-opening for business in July. The nightclub is currently seeking applications for the following employment positions: Bartenders / Bar Backs / Security / Door Persons / DJ Anyone interested please apply in person any day after 2PM at The Red Lantern, located