California
Gilbert Baker was a soldier from Kansas, stationed in San Francisco at the start of the gay liberation movement.
March 31, 2017
Gilbert Baker hand-stitched and dyed the original rainbow flag for the 1978 Gay Freedom Parade in San Francisco. A piece of the original fabric has made it back to the city.
June 8, 2021
Two soldiers from Southern California killed in Afghanistan
May 17, 2013
Politics
A Lebanese Nigerian billionaire donor to the Clinton Foundation sued seven federal agencies Thursday over being denied entry to the U.S., saying his reputation was damaged by the disclosure to the Los Angeles Times of reports alleging he may have facilitated fundraising for Hezbollah.
Sept. 15, 2016
Members of the largest union of Los Angeles County employees have voted overwhelmingly to elect Gilbert Cedillo their general manager, bringing to an end a yearlong battle for control of the union, officials said Thursday.
Sept. 11, 1992
It was the summer of 1978, and the Gay Community Center in San Francisco swarmed with dozens of young hippies flitting between ironing boards, sewing machines and trash cans filled with colorful dye.
June 8, 2018
After six years of effort to build a footbridge across Arroyo Simi, Moorpark officials Wednesday finally won rights to the last piece of land needed for the project.
Dec. 19, 1996
With the rainy season in full swing, Moorpark officials are considering both a development company’s offer to donate a temporary bridge over the Arroyo Simi and a plan to have volunteers keep children from crossing the stream on rainy days.
Nov. 22, 1996
Sports
Coach Art Shell said he has not decided how much quarterbacks Jay Schroeder, Todd Marinovich and Vince Evans will play in the Raiders’ exhibition opener against the 49ers in San Francisco on Aug 8.
July 29, 1992
City officials may finally get rights to a chunk of land for a footbridge across the Arroyo Simi on Wednesday and could select a construction company that evening for the project.
Dec. 17, 1996