Evacuating from the Los Angeles fires? Here are some resources to help
Here's the latest information on shelters, closures, and free services for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
January 9, 2025
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Kristin Crowley Is Los Angeles's First Out, First Woman Fire Chief
Crowley was confirmed unanimously by the L.A. City Council this week.
March 3, 2022
LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots
Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ Fire Chief Kristin Crowley leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.
January 9, 2025
Straight police officer says she was harassed by gay supervisors
A straight former police officer is suing the Los Angeles Police Department, alleging she was fired after she complained about discrimination by her gay supervisors.
November 30, 2006
Conservatives bizarrely blame DEI for Los Angeles wildfires
While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.
January 9, 2025
L.A. Trans Woman Believed Dead in Suspicious House Fire
Police have yet to publicly identify the deceased, but friends say it was transgender woman Viccky Gutierrez.
January 12, 2018
Suspect Arrested in Death of L.A. Trans Woman Viccky Gutierrez
A death in a suspicious house fire has been ruled a homicide by the LAPD.
January 13, 2018
Gay Man Paralyzed in Shooting at North Carolina Nightclub
Police are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting that left Pedro Ventura paralyzed.
October 23, 2019
L.A. Gay Bars, Bathhouses Prep for 'Active Shooter' Scenario
Owners and managers of places like The Abbey and Akbar were told to plan for the worst.
July 6, 2016
L.A. lesbian firefighter wins $6.2 million in lawsuit
A jury has awarded $6.2 million to a firefighter who said she was harassed by colleagues because she is black and a lesbian, harassment she says included someone mixing urine with her mouthwash.
July 6, 2007
Judge Lets McInerney Fire Public Defender
A judge Tuesday ruled that 14-year-old Brandon McInerney, accused slayer of openly gay 15-year-old classmate Lawrence King, may fire his current lawyers, the Ventura County Star reports. Ventura County superior court judge Kevin McGee permitted McInerney to replace the public defender's office, which has been representing him, with a private criminal defense firm called the United Defense Group, based in Los Angeles's Studio City district.
October 17, 2008
London Police Are Investigating Fired Talent Agent for Teen Sexual Assault
Actor Jack Edwards has filed a criminal complaint against Tyler Grasham.
November 10, 2017
AIDS/LifeCycle Raises a Record-Breaking $16.6 Million for HIV Programs
More than 2,200 cyclists and roadies set out for a seven-day journey this weekend. Before they even got on their bikes, they'd already done the important work.
June 5, 2018
