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Good morning, San Diego ☀️
Here’s what we have for you today:
- San Diego may be on the hook for millions in SDPD discrimination case.
- A whale of a tale out of Point Loma.
- It’s National French Fry Day! In case you need an excuse.
Drew Sitton
Community Reporter
Top story
Spirit of Stonewall Rally moves to new location with ‘Pose’ actress as keynote speaker
You may have noticed that Times of San Diego has run several profiles of local LGBTQ+ leaders and community organizations over the last few weeks.
A few were artists and advocates we wanted to draw attention to, like asexual and aromantic San Diegans marching in the Pride Parade for the fifth time ever or Pride’s new executive director KishaLynn Elliott, who promises stability after years of tumult at the philanthropic organization.
Most, however, were selected by San Diego Pride itself as this year’s cohort of Spirit of Stonewall award winners. Our team of interns met each of these award winners to learn about their impact on the LGBTQ+ community and interview them about how they are meeting this moment.
Some are facing off the federal government’s attacks on civil rights in courtrooms, behind a camera lens, in a med school classroom or on church pews.
They will all be honored at a rally next Friday evening, taking place not at the Pride flagpole like usual but across Hillcrest near the Brass Rail amid Normal Street Promenade construction. We have details on this year’s keynote speakers, including a former “Pose” star and a fellow nonbinary San Diego journalist talking about the importance of a free press, in our top story.
For a roundup of all our Pride coverage, including the many inspirational leaders in our community, pick up a copy of the Pride Guide – which has helpful information like the parade route and festival music schedule – or find the stories included here online.
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Stories you should know about
🏛️ The husband of Maya Millete, the Chula Vista woman who disappeared five years ago, found guilty in her murder: Jurors deliberated his fate for less than a day after weeks of testimony.
📝 New RecoverCA program offers aid to victims of San Diego’s 2024 floods: The new state program aims to close gaps in aid and prepare communities for future climate events. Reps will be available at a local library to help through the end of July.
☀️ San Diego Weekend Guide: Step out for Black Pride, Frida Kahlo’s birthday, karaoke backed by a band, good eats and more.
🏳️🌈 Opinion: Pride history and socialism – a history we forget: A revealing chapter from San Diego Pride history, in the mid-to-late 1970s.
What else we’re reading
🏡 A housing development near the border, Southwest Village, set to bring thousands of homes to the South Bay, has been approved by San Diego’s city council. But two councilmembers had reservations. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
🛋️ None of us are getting any younger, and we acquire a lot of stuff along the way. One of the struggles with aging is how, when it’s time, to shed some of that stuff. Listen to “The Finest” podcast to hear how one San Diego service, with a store in Hillcrest, is helping clients make the transition. (KPBS)
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Locals Only
🥩 We asked you: What’s the best steakhouse in La Mesa/East County? Here’s what you had to say:
🍷 Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room from Alex A.
🥩 Anthony’s Fish Grotto on Murray Dr. from Christa C.
🔪 Hacienda Cazadores on La Mesa Blvd. from Lisa R.