Rebecca Marodi murder: Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain detained in Mexico
Yolanda Olenjniczak, also known as Yolanda Marodi, was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Mexico on suspicion of murder.
MARCH 24, 2025
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L. A. pizzeria that hosts monthly 'Trans Pizza Party' burns down in wildfires
Pizza of Venice in Altadena announced over the weekend that it was "one of the many homes and businesses that burned" in the L.A. wildfires.
JANUARY 13, 2025
What the Great Fire of London can teach us about the Los Angeles fires
Why do we always look for someone to burn with the flames?
JANUARY 10, 2025
A gay Altadena council member’s family lost everything in the Eaton Fire. He hopes your generosity will last
As the media attention inevitably begins to fade, Nic Arnzen hopes those who want to help will keep the California wildfire victims in mind.
JANUARY 24, 2025
This Gay Tech Founder Is Giving Back to the LGBTQ Community
Donating to worthy causes is just one motivation for the founder of the Unfold app.
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain was convicted of killing her first husband
Yolanda Olenjniczak, who is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, fire captain Rebecca Marodi, was convicted of killing her first husband over two decades ago.
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Gender Reveal 'Inventor': 'No One Cares' About Your Kid's Penis
Jenna Karvunidis says parties centering on a child's gender are dangerous and place too much focus on genitalia.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and 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
Asheville LGBTQ+ bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene is reopening 'twice as big' (exclusive)
Day Trip had to close after just 31 days in business, leaving its owners with over $200,000 in loans and no source of income. Now, Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about their new location.
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Where your donations to L.A. fire victims will do the most good
Some organizations are being overwhelmed with donations, so here are some tips.
JANUARY 13, 2025
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
Climate change is the great equalizer, yet it's the lives of the most vulnerable who are most affected
Opinion: Mother Nature doesn’t care about where you live, what you do, and who you are, but it's still the most vulnerable that will face her wrath, writes John Casey.
JANUARY 17, 2025
Gender Reveal Party Sparks Massive California Wildfire
A pyrotechnic device set off a blaze that scorched at least 7,000 acres between Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
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
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley fired as Mayor Karen Bass cites wildfire failures
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that she is replacing Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, citing her alleged failures in dealing with unprecedented wildfires.
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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
Megyn Kelly rants about 'obese' lesbians when talking about L.A. fires
On a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the MAGA firebrand said she wants to be rescued by a "strong man" not "overweight, out-of-shape women."
JANUARY 16, 2025
Here are the LGBTQ+ celebs impacted by the LA wildfires
Harvey Guillen, Gina Yashere, Dove Cameron, Rosie O’Donnell, and Farrah Moan have been affected by this heartbreaking disaster.
JANUARY 10, 2025
'Drag Race' star Kim Chi is 'sad for humanity.' Here's how she's coping (exclusive)
The RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 runner-up tells The Advocate about "giving back to the community" under Donald Trump's regime through her new cannabis campaign, Kim Chi Over Flowers.
JANUARY 23, 2025
NFL removes 'end racism' from Super Bowl end zones and replaces it
It'll be the first Super Bowl since 2021 without that specific phrase.
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Out California firefighter stabbed to death; wife is lead suspect
Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain who had fought the recent Los Angeles-area fires, was found dead in her home. Police are searching for her wife, Yolanda Olenjniczak.
FEBRUARY 20, 2025