A federal appeals court says it is lifting its freeze on same-sex marriages in California and the state is required to issue licenses to gay couples starting immediately after a 4 1/2-year freeze. This first marriage is slated to take place at 4:15 p.m. PT. Ref. USAToday
Coronado rallies after gay slur
CORONADO Coronado residents and merchants have banded together in an extraordinary effort to save a wedding, and maybe even the city's reputation. A "do-over" wedding is scheduled Oct. 11 at one ... Ref. Source 2
What's behind gay rights attitude shift?
Pollsters who measure American attitudes about controversial social issues know from experience that people don’t change their minds very often or very quickly. Gay rights, marriage in particular, are proving to be ... Ref. Source 9
Palm Springs LGBT leaders attacked
The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating the alleged assault of two leaders in the city's gay community Sunday night. Two men were taken by ambulance to the hospital after leaving a nightclub. One suffered a concussion, the other a double hip fracture. Ref. Source 4b
San Diego among top cities for LGBT
San Diego is among the best cities in the U.S. For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to live and work, according to a national report by the Human Rights Campaign. It assessed LGBT equality in 408 cities, including 55 in California. Ref. Source 3l
Judge slams gay sex stings by Long Beach police
A judge invalidated the arrest of a Long Beach man picked up for lewd conduct and indecent exposure, criticizing Long Beach police for targeting gay men, saying the actions of "Decoy officers actually caused the crimes to occur." Ref. Source 5v.
Do lewd conduct stings unfairly target gays?
Changing Times: Police in Los Angeles, Long Beach and other cities defend undercover lewd conduct stings to keep parks safe for kids. Critics say they're outdated traps targeting gay men. (Check out how the Times also looks at its own history on the issue.) Ref. Source 1c.