4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (781+ words) By REBECCA BOONE and GEOFF MULVIHILL But none of the others apply as broadly to private businesses as the Idaho bill, which covers any "place of public accommodation," meaning any business or facility that serves the public. The state's Republican…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (295+ words) The order blocks for now a state law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school. It comes after religious parents and educators challenged California school policies aimed at preventing schools from…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (772+ words) CAPITOLA " When Ash began receiving services and care that aligned with his gender identity, it changed his life. "I have made tremendous strides with my mental health," Ash said, speaking before an audience of approximately 50 people Friday inside the Capitola…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (810+ words) Lower courts ruled for the transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia who challenged the state bans, but the conservative-dominated Supreme Court gave no indication after more than three hours of arguments that it would follow suit. Instead, at least…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (200+ words) Aptos'posted a statement on social media Sunday, condemning the players" off-field actions. "The behavior displayed in that image does not reflect the values of Aptos High School, our athletic program, or the standards we hold for our student-athletes," the letter,…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago  (64+ words) The Trump administration said Friday it has given California 60 days to remove all mention of gender identity from its federally funded sexual education curriculum or the state risks losing grant funding. The Trump administration said Friday it has given California…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (30+ words) The lawsuit comes as tensions between California and President Donald Trump have risen for months. The lawsuit comes as tensions between California and President Donald Trump have risen for months....

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (609+ words) SANTA CRUZ " Sunday marked the official start of Pride Month, which commemorates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirms their commitment to being themselves. "It's been really busy," said Rob Darrow, executive director of Santa Cruz Pride. "It's been…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (532+ words) California must submit its sex education curriculums'to the Trump administration by Tuesday for an unusual "medical accuracy review" that some LGBTQ advocates fear is a move by the administration to find new ways to limit gender-affirming care. The investigation targets…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (541+ words) SANTA CRUZ " The recipe for a rainbow typically requires rain and some sunlight. But not in Santa Cruz, at least for the next several weeks. All that was needed Tuesday were some LED lights, the concrete and brick canvases of…...