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Pride all year round

Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time

San Diego Pride
A past Pride Parade in the heart of Hillcrest. | Photo via San Diego Pride
Every year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a Municipal Equality Index which dives into municipal laws, policies, and services to score the city’s inclusivity of LGBTQ+ people. Here’s how San Diego did over the last three years:
                  This makes nine consecutive perfect scores. Let’s break down how we got here… and how that score may change.

                  Non-discrimination laws

                  This category awards up to 30 points based on whether LGBTQ+ discrimination is prohibited by law in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation. San Diego has maintained a score of 30 out of 30 from 2020 to 2023.

                  Municipality as employer

                  Cities as employers can achieve up to 28 points by meeting certain guidelines for ensuring an inclusive workplace and benefits. We’ve kept a perfect score for the past three years.

                  Services and programs

                  This section has 12 available points for the city’s efforts to include LGBTQ+ communities in services and programs.
                  • 2020 score: 12
                  • 2021 score: 12
                  • 2022 score: 7

                  Law enforcement

                  This section has 22 available points and looks at the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. San Diego has kept 22 out of 22 points from 2020 to 2023.

                  Leadership on LGBTQ+ equality

                  This section has eight available points and looks at city leadership’s commitment to advocacy and inclusion. We’ve kept all eight for the last three years.

                  Looking ahead

                  The past three years suggest that our city’s equality score is holding steady. This is partially with the help of flex points as fewer services were offered in 2022 than in years previous. While we won’t know our 2023 score until December, now is a good time to reflect on current laws and policies that affect LGBTQ+ communities.

                  Click the button below to read recommendations from the HRC on how to increase our score.
                  More on the score
                  Events

                  Thursday, June 15
                  • San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians | Thursday, June 15 | 5:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $23-$86 | Root for the Padres at this Filipino Heritage Celebration game.
                  • Perla Batalla in House of Cohen | Thursday, June 15 | 7:30 p.m. | David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla | $18-$36 | The Grammy-nominated singer celebrates Leonard Cohen’s works.
                  Friday, June 16
                  • Reflections: Thoughts, Plots, and Poems | Friday, June 16 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla | $25-$30 | This workshop for older adults focuses on how to turn text into art.
                  • Nick Mullen LIVE! | Friday, June 16 + Saturday, June 17 | 7:30 + 9:30 p.m. | The American Comedy Co., 818 Sixth Ave., San Diego | $30 | The writer, podcaster, and stand-up comic brings the funny.
                  • An Evening with John Legend | Friday, June 16 | 7:30 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | $100-$210 | An extraordinary show by the “Ordinary People” singer.
                  Saturday, June 17
                  • Dog Adoption Event | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego | Free | Meet 40+ dogs and puppies looking for their forever homes.
                  • 2nd Annual West Coast Hot Sauce Experience | Saturday, June 17 + Sunday, June 18 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego | $7.50-$125 | Things will get spicy with unlimited hot sauce samples, food trucks, a beer garden, and live entertainment.
                  • “Shrek The Musical Jr.” | Saturday, June 17 + Sunday, June 18 | 2 p.m. + 6:30 p.m. | Wilson Middle School, 3838 Orange Ave., San Diego | $21-$30 | Once upon a time, Musical Theater at Inspire School of Ballet performed a musical rendition of this animated favorite.
                  • Fist Pump Fest | Saturday, June 17 | 8:30 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $17-$35 | We’ve got a situation — “Jersey Shore” has taken over the downtown venue.
                  Sunday, June 18
                  • 10th Annual Father’s Day Car Show | Sunday, June 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego | Free | Enjoy cool cars of all types and years — plus food, music, and contests.
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                  News Notes

                  Civic
                  • City Council approved the controversial Unsafe Camping Ordinance that bans tent encampments in public spaces like sidewalks if shelter beds are available. Supporters say it’ll address public safety and help unsheltered locals, but opponents say there aren’t enough shelter beds to truly enforce the rule — especially at city parks. (KPBS + San Diego Union-Tribune)
                  Development
                  • Billionaire Stan Kroenkeowner of several sports teams — has joined Midway Rising, a group working to redevelop the Sports Arena community. The majority investor will help make decisions on the high-profile project to revamp 48.5 acres, which includes a new, 16,000-seat entertainment arena and 4,200 housing units. (Fox 5)
                  Closing
                  • The Starbucks at Fifth and Robinson avenues in Hillcrest announced it will close its doors on Thursday, June 29. The store has been part of the community since 1994, but the company feels this location is not as safe as it once was. (ABC 10)
                  Community
                  • The City of Chula Vista will hold a ceremony at City Hall today at 2:15 p.m. to commemorate the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. The event — open to the public — will include speeches, music, and the raising of the Juneteenth flag.
                  Sports
                  • San Diego Wave FC players are scoring big left and right. The club has signed defender Naomi Girma to a three-year contract extension through the 2026 season. Meanwhile, international midfielder Sofia Jakobsson has been named to Sweden’s Women’s National Team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
                  Concert
                  • We’re “So Sick” of waiting to see Ne-Yo. The R&B singer will bring his “Champagne and Roses Tour” to the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Tuesday, Oct. 3, with guests Robin Thicke and Mario. General public tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
                  Plan Ahead
                  • San Diego Pride celebrations will kick into high gear next month in Hillcrest. Tickets are now available for the biggest events: Pride Block Party on Thursday, July 13 + Friday, July 14, at Pride Plaza, and San Diego Pride Festival on Saturday, July 15 + Sunday, July 16, at Balboa Park.
                  Outdoors
                  • We’re batty for the newest addition to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Three bat-eared foxes were recently born and are starting to venture out of their den and into their habitat at the park’s Nairobi Village. Currently, the trio’s favorite activities include wrestling each other and catching crickets.
                  Announced
                  • FoodieLand Night Market will be coming back to San Diego, but this time, Snapdragon Stadium is getting a taste of the action. The new venue will host the event featuring 170+ food vendors, games, activities, and entertainment. Grab tickets and dig in Friday, July 21- Sunday, July 23.
                  Finance
                  • A Banksy painting that gave everyday investors 32% returns? Yep, you read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine art investing platform Masterworks. Masterworks investors have benefitted from sales with returns of 13.9%, 35.0%, and 27.3%. Skip the waitlist and join.*
                  Featured Deal
                  • Need a last minute Father’s Day gift idea? Treat dad to the ultimate smart home upgrade by converting his manual window shades into motorized SmartShades. Easy-to-install, energy savings, and smart sophistication all in one package. RYSE is offering 10% off the entire store. Snag the deal here.*
                  Travel
                  • It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*
                  Seasonal

                  🌫 Let’s clear the air

                  When will June Gloom end in San Diego

                  The beach is still open during June Gloom.
                  Cloudy beach days are for the birds. | Photo via Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday
                  We can’t deny it, San Diego has been feeling a little gray lately. The city hasn’t seen an entirely clear day since Feb. 15.

                  If you feel May Gray and June Gloom have been worse this year, you’re not wrong. In May, there were zero completely sunny days, and cloud coverage averaged 82.5% — greater than the month’s average of 63.9%.

                  This trend is likely to continue. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, San Diego is expected to be cooler than average in June. This will keep surface temperatures in the ocean cooler, which helps the marine layer stick around. When temps are warmer, the layer dissipates.

                  June Gloom could last throughout the entirety of the month, but that doesn’t mean the sun will be completely absent. This weekend, temperatures are expected to warm up (low 70s at the coast and high 70s inland) and it will only be partially cloudy.
                   
                  The Wrap
                   
                  Michael Beausoleil

                  Today’s edition by:
                  Michael

                  From the editor
                  Good morning, San Diego. Yesterday, I went to the Padres game and scored a free Hawaiian shirt courtesy of a giveaway. If you know me, I love a good freebie, and I’m already planning my next trip to Petco Park. I’ve got my eye on the Monday, Sept. 18, game to snag a free Xander Bogaerts City Connect Jersey Shirt.
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