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The article focuses on the abrupt closure of the Los Angeles Shanti Foundation, an AIDS service nonprofit organization in Los Angeles, California on August 21, 2006. The foundation has a quarter-million dollars debt that increases by about $15,000 a month. The foundation almost closed at the end of 2004 but was saved by a quarter-million dollar donation. The members of Shanti's board admitted that they were not always effective in raising the money needed by the foundation.

The article profiles Justin Rudd, a community activist in Long Beach, California. Accordingly, Rudd was named one of the 10 Most Powerful People in Long Beach and also Person of the Year by Long Beach Post readers. Long Beach City Council has honored him for his environmental work. Rudd claims that his good works are a result of God's guidance, and thinks that God instructs all people to do good things.

The article discusses the effort of actor Fred Karger to save the historic Boom Boom Room in Laguna Beach, California, which is believed to be the oldest operating gay bar on the West Coast. It is indicated that the bar, a gay landmark, was set to close in 2006, but got a one-year lease extension. Property owner Stephen Udvar-Hazy is reportedly willing to sell the property. Karger has been appealing to philanthropists and rich gays to preserve the historic bar and the adjoining Coast Inn.

The article discusses the adaptation of the city government of Palm Springs on the campaign for using bicycle on streets in Los Angeles, California. It mentions that the city has funded $1 million for bike infrastructure improvements including bike lanes, bike signages and bike racks for parking. It also notes on the goal of the government to encourage people on using bikes while on the road.

The article reports that Larry Block, owner of the Block Party clothing and gay souvenir shop, asked the Palm Springs, Florida City Council during its October 3, 2013 meeting to display the rainbow flag in front of Palm Springs City Hall. Block said that he would like to donate a rainbow flag to the city of Palm Springs and added that he hopes that the flag would be raised every November.

The article provides information on the Mid-Summer Dance Party of the Desert AIDS Project (DAP) organization held on July 19, 2013 in Palm Springs, California. It mentions some of the features of the fundraising party including multimedia light exhibits in the form of sculptures, performances or projections. It also cites the decision of the organizers to extend the time of the party with corresponding admission tickets for the later crowd.

The article reports that the Dance for Life Palm Springs will hold a special performance at the Annenberg Theatre at the Palm Springs Art Museum in California on March 9, 2013.

A review is offered for the Random Haus gay-centric condominium hotel located in Palm Springs, California.

The article reports that Savage Gallery in Los Angeles, California, will be hosting the "Barbie Does Palm Springs" exhibition from October 20-31, 2012, featuring 50 different limited-edition photographs taken by Steven Henke of Barbie at various Palm Spring sites.

The article offers information on the Casual Concours IV car show to be presented by the Great Autos of Yesteryear lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) car club on October 20, 2012 at the Desert Princess Country Club in California.

The article offers information on the fundraiser Angel Program Kickoff gala hosted by the AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) in Rancho Mirage, California to be held on October 14, 2012.

The article offers information on various events in Palm Springs, California including the Dinah Shore Weekend held from March 28 to April 1, 2012, Military Appreciation Weekend from March 23 to 25, 2012, and "Celebrity Doodles" exhibition held at Villa Alegre on March 31, 2012.

The article provides updates on activities in Palm Springs, California. Andrea Martin performs in her new one-woman show "Final Days, Everything Must Go," on February 24, 2012 at the McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California. Cathedral City's clothing-optional male resort CCBC will be offering a special St. Patrick's Day promotion between March 15 and 19, 2012. Toucans Tiki Lounge is offering Jungle Boogie night every Friday and Saturday night.

The article presents news briefs related to gay community in Orange County, California. Vocalist Steve Tyrell will perform cabaret shows to be held at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa on January 5-8, 2012. The semifinals of the Barlesque L.A. contest will be held at Pistons Bar on December 31, 2011. The Queen Mary Hotel is offering New Year's eve parties with fireworks on December 31, 2011.

The article presents news briefs related to gay community in Palm Springs, California. Crooner John Davidson will perform in the Palm Springs Follies production, titled "Hot! Hot! Hot!" with New Year's Eve shows. The 19th annual Wildlights Holiday Festival will be held in Palm Desert. A Beginning Tai Chi class will be offered at the LGBT Center of the Desert.

This section offers news briefs pertaining to Christmas celebrations in Palm Springs, California. Preparations are under way for the 20th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade. A special lighting ceremony will be held in commemoration of World AIDS Day. Finally, the Desert Winds Freedom Band will be performing at the Celestial Holiday Fantasy Concert.

The article offers news briefs in Palm Springs, California. The LGBT Community Center of the Desert in the Coachella Valley will conduct weekly bingo games every Thursdays. The Spurline Bar offers "Glee" nights every Thursdays, in which episodes of the musical television (TV) series are shown. Singer Christine Ebersole will perform at the Annenberg Theatre at the Palm Springs Museum of Art on December 2, 2011.

The article offers news briefs in the Palm Springs area in California. The Golden Rainbow Center is changing its name to just "The Center," as well as expanding its programming to celebrate its 10th year anniversary. A concert by Brian Stokes Mitchell will be held at the Annenberg Theatre on November 19, 2011. The Village People is scheduled to hold a concert on November 4, 2011.

The article presents updates on activities in Palm Springs, California. The film "Summer Storm" will be screened at the Golden Rainbow Center on October 20, 2011 as part of their Thursday movie night series. Roger Freeman leads a walking tour through different residential areas including Old Las Palmas, the Movie Colony and Deepwell for four Wednesdays in November 2011. "I Didn't Come Here To Die" will have a pre-Halloween screening on October 27, 2011 at the Camelot Theatre.

The article presents news briefs related to gay community in Palm Springs, California including the launch of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway's Annual Snow Guessing content, the classic car show "Casual Concours," and a six-week meditation class offered by the Golden Rainbow.

This section offers news briefs of interests to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community in Palm Springs, Florida. It reports on a free screening of the film "A Night at the Opera" at the Palm Springs Art Museum on August 4, 2011. It offers information on a new exhibit comparing centuries-old Native American art with modern comic art. It announces a yoga class designed for those who cannot get down on the floor due to weight, handicap or inflexibility.

The article reports that Center OC GLBT community center in Orange County, California will be moving into a building in 2009. The center will also offer more opportunities for community involvement and youth programs in 2009. The center will relocate to a two-story building in Santa Ana near the Artists Village.

The article profiles ONE Archive Gallery and Museum, which will be officially open on October 11 in West Hollywood, California. President of ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives Joseph Hawkins has stated that the museum is devoted to LGBT cultural history and it will help people to understand its history. In addition, the opening exhibit of the museum examines the evolution of Los Angeles gay pride parades and the history of Christopher Street West.

The article offers information on the "Holly, Jolly Hollywood" concert to be held by gay men's chorus Men Alive in Orange County, California. It says that popular holiday songs such as "All I Want for Christmas Is You," by Mariah Carey and "White Christmas," by Irving Berlin will be performed by the group. Rich Cook, artistic director of Men Alive, states that the group aims to spread the message of good will and to say gay people are just people.

The article focuses on the 2007 Simply DiVine wine tasting and auction from the Gay & Lesbian Center co-chaired by chef Susan Feniger. It will take place on August 18, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. Feniger has decided to invite a lot of her friends in the restaurant industry to participate in the event and to attract more foodies to the event not only wine drinkers. Feniger is the chef behind the Ciudad restaurant and Border Grill cantinas.

The article reports on the controversy over several mixed-use development projects in the city of West Hollywood in California that will decide the outcome of the upcoming City Council election. The controversy began in late 2005 when the City Hall staff, aided by an outside consultant, released a mixed-use zoning proposal that recommended allowing five- and ten-story buildings along Santa Monica Boulevard.

The article reports on the agreement regarding the operation of the Boom Boom Room gay bar in Laguna Beach, California. The lease for the old building has expired but an agreement was reached to extend the lease for one more year. Bar manager Patrick O'Loughlin will have a big encore party instead of a blowout closing bash.

The article reports on the resolution passed by the West Hollywood City Council that urges the Los Angeles sheriff's department to make marijuana offenses a low priority. The city is requesting the sheriff's department to disregard small amounts of marijuana instead focus on the illegal sale of marijuana. The council's passage of the resolution had made headlines and joined along with other California cities that have passed similar resolutions.

The article presents an analysis of political candidates vying for various positions in the June 2006 primaries in California. For the author, candidates Phil Angelides and Steve Westly are the two viable opponents of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Democratic Party is deliberating among three candidates for lieutenant governor. Candidates Deborah Ortiz and Debra Bowen are competing to challenge Secretary of State Bruce McPherson.

Examines the possible results of the landmark gay recruitment efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in California to overcome a generation of antagonism. Estimated number of GLBT police officers in the city; Decision of LAPD to sponsor the 2006 Gay Games and set up a recruitment booth; Starting salary of a police officer.

A description is offered for the 73-acre estate owned by actress Suzanne Somers and her husband Alan Hamel located in Palm Springs, California which is being sold for 14.5 million U.S. dollars.

The article reports that the Sheriff's Department of the Riverside County in California will release guidelines in the latter part of 2014 that will address how sheriff's deputies should deal with transgender people.

The article features Australian singer Helen Reddy who will be performing at Annenberg Theatre in Palm Springs, California on December 14, 2013. Reddy co-wrote and sang the tune that became an anthem of the feminist movement. "I Am Woman," to be performed at her Palm Springs show are a mix of hits like "Angie Baby," "Delta Dawn," "You and Me Against the World," and "Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady."

A review is offered for The Mirage private resort located within the Vista Grande Resort in Palm Springs, California.

A review is offered for the Hyatt Regency hotel located in Palm Springs, California.

A review is offered for The Skylark hotel, previously Camp Palm Springs, located in Palm Springs, California.

The article focuses on the Bizzy B boutique in California owned by Shawn Prochazka which offers different items including swimwear, thongs, and sex toys.

The article features Eddie's Barber Shop based in Santa Monica Boulevard. Owned by Eddie Swango, the barber shop opened in June 2012. He says that the business has a good customer retention rate, attributed to good service and affordable prices. The original barber shop launched in Torrance in 2009; the second opened in Boystown. Swango also notes that the building's car park has helped his business thrive as most customers come by car.

The article features the Cal Pet Crematory in Sun Valley, California.

The article reports that Ross Mathews will be hosting the LGBT Center of the Desert's gala fund raiser on November 1, 2012 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in California.

A review is offered for Pura Vida boutique luxury hotel located in Palm Springs, California.

The article features American performer Billy Dare and announces her three shows at Cathedral City's men's resort CCBC on August 3-5, 2012 in California.

The article announces that Sunair Road in Cathedral City, California has been renamed to Gay Resort Drive.

A review is offered for the Vista Grande resort hotel in Palm Springs, California.

The article reports on the plan by Palm Springs Art Museum in California to open an architecture and design center by early 2014. The center will be created in the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan building. Marketing communications director Bob Bogard states that the planned rehabilitation of the historic building presents an opportunity for the museum to preserve art and architecture. The plans to transform the basement of the building and the fundraising for the project are tackled.

A reviews offered for Century Palm Springs Hotel located in Palm Springs, California.

The article offers information about the Evening Under the Stars party held in Palm Springs, California on May 5, 2012. It highlights the "I Dream of Jeannie," starring Barbara Eden. The proceeds of its funds will be used for the AIDS Assistance Program (AAP). It has raised $250,000 that is used to feed people with HIV who are living in poverty.

A review is offered for the Santiago Resort located in Palm Springs, California.

This section offers news briefs related to Palm Springs, California including a weekend-long party to be held at CCBC male resort on April 20-22, 2012, Mindgul Meditation group sessions with Jim Gross at the LGBT Center of the Desert each Monday, and a concert featuring Tony-nominated actresses Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway at the Annenberg Theatre in the Palm Springs Art Museum on April 7, 2012.

The article features A La MOD, a store in Palm Springs, California that sells mid-century modern furniture.