News

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

lgbt-leather.gif

The Ministry of Leather

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to chat up a few men who are not involved directly in the Leather/Kink community. Granted, the reasons for our interactions weren’t necessarily to talk. However, more and more, I’m finding that my quest for carnal satisfaction involves more than just the need for physical gratification.  I find that sexual […]

12710722_1315892431761178_8652795090235828950_o.jpg

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival

Fresno’s 26th annual LGBT Pride Parade and FestivalSaturday, June 4th10am Parade – 11am Festival   This isn’t just a Fresno Pride event it regional and the only Pride event that in the Valley that includes a parade! Up to 5,000 people will attend the parade, parade begins at 10 am and the route is east bound

The Phoenix closes its doors

From their website: But… Why? We posted this to our Facebook page on March 29, 2016 after escrow had been opened to sell the bar. “A little more than a year ago, Karl, one of the owners of The Phoenix, was crossing a street and was hit by a car. The impact broke his pelvis

PecsnCity

Pecs and the City

“In the age we live in, every flaw and misstep is recorded on film or video, then spilled like red ink over the Internet and discussed ad nauseam, until even the photographic evidence comes into question. Whether it’s a grainy, night-vision sex tape, a DUI mug shot or a fashion blunder that results in exposing

Reel Pride Announces Leadership for 2016 Film Festival

 REEL PRIDE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP FOR 2016 FILM FESTIVAL Every year, it is our goal to bring a wide array of LGBTQ cinema and entertainment home to the Central Valley.  We are pleased to announce our leadership for the upcoming year, including: Kathleen Arambula-Reyna Board President & Festival Director Peter Robertson Co-Founder & Director of Reel

rainbow expo

At Your Service: A Rainbow Event & Wedding Expo

Join us for a Rainbow Event and Wedding Expo!  We will be offering event and wedding planning information and showcasing inclusive vendors to the LGBT community. There will be a human and dog fashion show, and the 40-50 vendors will offer services for people planning any type of event! Tickets are $10 in advance, or

Subtle colors breaking out

“Who are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?” –Roger Daltrey I was talking to my romantic partner in crime, Millie, and we were talking about the “invisible colors” sort to speak; those of us in the community who aren’t really represented either in pop culture in general or even within the community itself. Millie is a

Hep C: There’s a cure, if you can afford it

This is one of those “good news-bad news” stories. We seldom get to witness an actual cure to a disease, but that is exactly what’s happening with Hepatitis C. First, a very short Hepatitis C 101: “Hep C” is an ongoing challenge in our communities. It is transmitted through blood. It can be transmitted through

Clovis Unified approves gender-neutral dress code

In a reversal from its previous decision Clovis Unified School District voted Wednesday night to change its dress code policy. Trustees decided to adopt new language that is gender neutral. See video above from ABC 30