Tag Archives: San Diego

The Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of a lower court’s ruling that the Boy Scouts of America are a religious organization. The earlier ruling came over a dispute about the Scouts renting city-owned land in San Diego. U.S. District Judge Napoleon Jones Jr. ruled in 2003 that San Diego acted improperly when it leased 18 acres of …

“Despite the impending catastrophes, the vast majority of Americans are ignoring the warning signs and the desperate need for this nation to return to God. In Washington D. C., the city council is pressing into the demands of corrupt city politicians who are determined to force homosexual marriages on the nation’s capitol. Washington D. C. is also suffering its worst …

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, who in 2007 publicly reversed his position on marriage equality in a tearful press conference, is scheduled to testify today at Perry vs. Schwarzenegger. Today’s witness list, per Americans For Equal Rights: Jerry Sanders, the current Republican Mayor and former Police Chief of the City of San Diego who is the father of a lesbian …

With the boycott of the San Diego Manchester Hyatt now in its second year, hundreds rallied outside the hotel yesterday to protest that the American Historical Society chose to cross picket lines and hold a convention there. Rex Wockner: Close to 300 people staged a raucous demonstration at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in San Diego on Jan. 9 to …

“Many years ago, the Lord ordained me to enter into a prophetic battle to destroy the demonic works of Satan in San Diego as a preparatory phase for a major move of God that would begin in this city. For ten years I have stayed that course and never abandoned my assignment. Through dreams and visions, God has granted me …

But not the kind that come after the parade. San Diego Pride’s executive director has been fired and two members of its board of directors have resigned over an internal $5000 gift made to their board president, Phillip Princetta. Reportedly, San Diego Pride executive director Ron deHarte had strenuously objected to the gift made to Princetta. When the three remaining …

For pure entertainment value, I follow the Twitter account of James Hartline, the “ex-gay” multiple felon who crusades against everything gay in San Diego. Here’s a few gems from recent days. -“It is a proven fact that marijuana reduces learning ability. Isn’t that why most atheists are pot smokers? They can’t see God thru the haze.”-“California let gay activists & …

Republican San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, who in 2007 changed his mind on same-sex marriage in a tear-filled press conference with his lesbian daughter, will testify in the federal suit to repeal Prop 8 being brought by superstar lawyers Ted Olson and David Boies. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will be a witness in the upcoming federal court trial over …

Marriage equality activists gathered in San Diego yesterday to plot their campaign to overturn Prop 8 in 2010. Rex Wockner reports: Attendees at the meeting — which took place in a predominantly African-American neighborhood, far from the city’s gayborhoods — elected three regional representatives to Restore Equality 2010’s 30-member Statewide Advisory Council. The 2010 campaign has divided the state into …

In San Diego, activists invaded Doug Manchester’s Grand Hyatt.

San Diego hotelier Doug Manchester, whose $125,000 donation kick-started funding for Yes On 8, is in the midst of an ugly divorce with his wife of 43 years. Manchester’s wife has accused him of hiding his assets and cutting off her access to living expenses. She also alleges that Manchester forged her endorsement on a joint $8.2M tax refund check …

Breaking news from ABC: The U.S. Navy says a sailor charged with the murder of a seaman has committed suicide in the brig at Camp Pendleton. A Navy news release says Petty Officer Jonathan Campos, of Lancaster, was found unresponsive in his cell Friday afternoon. He was rushed to the base hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Officials say …

UPDATE: And here’s a sweet moment between openly gay actor John Barrowman and Doctor Who’s David Tennant.

The Navy has charged a fellow sailor in the killing of August Provost, the gay soldier found murdered last month in a guard shack at the entrance of USMC base Camp Pendleton near San Diego. Navy Petty Officer Jonathan Campos, a 32-year-old gas system technician, has been charged with murder, arson, unlawful entry, unlawful possession of a firearm and a …

Technically this was in La Jolla, if that matters to anybody.

There will be a kiss-in at the Mormon Temple near La Jolla, California tonight in support of the recent incident in Salt Lake City.

(Via – Good As You)

The last really big Pride event of the season is this weekend in San Diego, although a few major cities have moved their celebrations into the fall. Here’s a little promo clip San Diego Pride made for local tv. CORRECTION: I should have said: “The last really big Pride event in the U.S. is this weekend.” Montreal’s event is at …

Nutjob “ex-gay” activist James Hartline spoke at yesterday’s meeting of the San Diego City Council, issuing his annual complaint that the city was recognizing gay Pride. A group led by James Hartline denounced the celebration and has asked the city council to oppose San Diego Pride, saying it promotes pornography and sin. “I have pictures that I’ll be glad to …