News

Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.

Gay Latino Says Cops Sexually Assaulted Him

A 30-something Fresno gay man has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Fresno police chief Jerry Dyer and four unidentified officers who allegedly handcuffed him, bent "him double" and then penetrated his anus with a foreign object-a thumb or finger. According to the civil complaint, four Fresno police officers showed up at Cain Gonzalez's […]

Affected By AIDS

February 14th is known by all as Valentine Day, a day of love, care, and romance.  It’s a time where people want to be close to that special someone and express their “feelings” with that person; even if it’s just for one night.  But what if your partner decides to open up to you and

Barn Dance 2007

It used to an annual staple of the gay community in Fresno, but Barn Dance disappeared a few years back, when the D&D Ranch was no longer available as the venue. The Imperial Dove Court has resurrected the event, and will host it’s re-opening on March 4th, 2007. The attached flyer provides details, or visit

Valentine’s Day Marriage Equality

For the LGBT community, Valentine’s Day is now synonymous with political action and demonstration. Every year, same sex couples from around the country gather at their County Clerk’s offices on that day to request marriage licenses with the knowledge that they will not be issued. It’s a way to keep the issue of marriage discrimination

The Sweet Life

Recently my partner James and I, along with Jason and RJ from Gay Fresno, set off to Palm Springs at the invitation of Ken Stabins, one of the owners of La Dolce Vita, a renovated, upscale gay men’s resort in Palm Springs. Ken and his partner, Tim Phillips, purchased the property two years ago in

Gay Fresno Recognized

The Gay Fresno Website is one of the recipients of a 2007 GLBT Awareness Campaign,  sponsored by La Dolce Vita, an upscale gay men’s resort in Palm Springs, California. The focus of the program, according to resort owner Ken Stabins, is to recognize GLBT organizations in various cities which have been successful in bringing about

Freedom To Marry Discussion Panel

Central California Alliance will host a Freedom To Marry Panel & Community Discussion on Saturday, February 10th. The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, which is located at 4144 North Millbrook Avenue in Fresno. There will be a photo presentation and discussion of the issues. Scheduled event time is from

CCA Talent Night 2007

Central California Alliance held it’s 7th Annual Talent Night at Roger Rocka’s on Tuesday, January 23rd. The evening included a buffet dinner, silent auction and a roster of talent from the Central Valley. To view our video of highlights from the talent portion of the night, visit our Multi-Media Gallery.

“Give today. For tomorrow and beyond…” The Bulldog Pride Fund

There is no doubt that the rising cost for an education in the recent years has put a heavier burden on the average college student. According to the College Board Source by David Evans of USA Today the cost of tuition for a four-year public college has increased to nearly $13,000 a year. Within the

Gay Rights Music Video

One of the things I do to exorcise my creative demons is to create a music video from time to time. I’m constantly listening to music and movies and video have fascinated me since I first picked up an 8MM camera. It’s therapeutic for me, especially given the current state of the nation.