Following last week’s disappointing Senate vote involving Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Ophelia and Aaron sat down with Joseph Rocha for a candid talk about his continued fight to lift the Military’s ban on gay servicemembers. Joseph’s powerful story of struggle, service and honor has made headlines from the Washington Post and CNN to most recentlyNewsweek. Not if, but when, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is repealed, Joseph plans to immediately return to service. Find out why and more in this very personal & poignant interview that brought Ophelia to tears. (Part 2 of 2) Read More
Following last week’s disappointing Senate vote involving Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Ophelia and Aaron sat down with Joseph Rocha for a candid talk about his continued fight to lift the Military’s ban on gay servicemembers. Joseph’s powerful story of struggle, service and honor has made headlines from the Washington Post and CNN to most recently Newsweek. Not if, but when, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is repealed, Joseph plans to immediately return to service. Find out why and more in this very personal & poignant interview that brought Ophelia to tears. (Part 1 of 2) Read More
Aaron, Ophelia, Producers Bo and Joey, and Producer Boyfriend Leo turned the Happiest Hour place in Hillcrest, Fiesta Cantina, into HSSS central for our whack-a-doodle chat of news, current events, hot topics & general goings on in the gayborhood. We talked Margaret Cho‘s “ChoDependent,” KPBS Hero honoree Carolina Ramos, San Diego Padres, Top Chef All Stars, J Lo and Steven Tyler on American Idol, Florida’s Gay adoption law, the blocked DADT Repeal vote by Republicans, Adams Avenue Street Fair, the California Gubernatorial race, VoteNaked2010.com and AIDS Walk San Diego. Don’t forget to look for us on stage in Balboa Park this Sunday before the walk! Read More
It’s easy to get comfortable in the Hillcrest bubble. Often, we get trapped by our environment and tend to frequent those places we are familiar with simply because they’re safe, convenient and we always know what to expect. I get this way sometimes too and I’m definitely about supporting my local community establishments. But, I’m also one who likes options and I value being ‘in the know.’ I like to experience and explore the new shops, restaurants, events and activities all over the city so I’m informed and, more importantly, able to be a legit resource for friends, family and others who ask. Because they do ask…a lot. And, let’s face it, going out out is fun because it’s like an adventure – you never know what will happen. Read More
The amazing Ian Johnson, one of our favorite personalities at Martini’s Above Fourth (well, he has two personalities there, anyway) and the Teams Coordinator rock star for AIDS Walk San Diego joined us LIVE in studio to give us the 411 on the event. Taking place in Balboa Park this Sunday, September 26 (with Ophelia and me on stage at 7AM) 10K+ people will hit the streets of Hillcrest all to support HIV & AIDS. AIDS Walk is the largest single-day fundraiser for HIV & AIDS in San Diego County. And, as Ian explained, this year participation, donation and support are vital to ensure essential services remain available for those living with the disease. So, get your butts up early this Sunday and head to Balboa Park for AIDS Walk San Diego! Read More
