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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.

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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.

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Volunteer Efforts Shape Day Without a Gay

On the heels of nationwide rallies and protests, response to the passing of antigay legislation in four states on Election Day kicks into high gear Wednesday, December 10, with Day Without a Gay. As tempting as it may be to spend the day catching up on TiVo, organizers are urging gays and lesbians to spend the day volunteering and putting a human face on the "people that this equal rights battle is about."

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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.

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.

Mark Takano Becomes First LGBT Person of Color in Congress

Mark Takano has won the congressional race in the 41st Congressional District in California, becoming the first person of color in Congress.

Police: Man Stole Shotgun Before Racist, Antigay Graffiti Spree

Chari Godakanda had a concealed knife, and a shotgun and airsoft pistol were found near him, Palm Springs, Calif., police say.

Trans Woman Charged With Indecent Exposure in L.A. Spa Incident

The woman, charged after others complained about her nudity, says she did nothing wrong and is a victim of transphobic harassment.

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Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

Jacob Rostovsky, CEO of Queer Works, is charged with grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty.

Student Expelled from Baptist University for Being Trans

The California university claims that Domaine Javier, a 24-year-old transgender woman, committed fraud when she listed her gender as female on the school's application.

Suit Claims Gay Inmates Denied Access to Rehab

Roundup: Anthony Woods, Football, the Jacksons

Bisexual College Student Shot Dead in Front of His Home

The shooting is being labeled a hate crime.

Day Without a Gay Proves Lackluster

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.

Trans Student Kicked Out of Baptist University

Volunteer Efforts Shape Day Without a Gay

Roundup: Anthony Woods, Football, the Jacksons

Gay Rep: San Bernardino Shooting 'Cost of Inaction'

Mark Takano urges congressional action to curb epidemic of violence.

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.

Palms Springs Sting Police Use Gay Slur

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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.

Here's the latest information on shelters, closures, and free services for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Mark Takano has won the congressional race in the 41st Congressional District in California, becoming the first person of color in Congress.

Chari Godakanda had a concealed knife, and a shotgun and airsoft pistol were found near him, Palm Springs, Calif., police say.

The woman, charged after others complained about her nudity, says she did nothing wrong and is a victim of transphobic harassment.

Jacob Rostovsky, CEO of Queer Works, is charged with grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty.

The California university claims that Domaine Javier, a 24-year-old transgender woman, committed fraud when she listed her gender as female on the school's application.

The shooting is being labeled a hate crime.

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.

Mark Takano urges congressional action to curb epidemic of violence.

Yolanda Olenjniczak, also known as Yolanda Marodi, was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Mexico on suspicion of murder.