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Visit our local HRC steering committee websites for Los Angeles, Orange County/Long Beach/Palm Springs and San Francisco Bay Area and the emerging community website for San Diego for updated information on local events, news and opportunities to get involved.

Breaking News

  • Challenge to Proposition 8 Moves Forward in Federal Court. Read more.
  • California Marriage Recognition Bill Adds to Same-Sex Couples' Complicated Status. Read more.
  • Gov. Schwarzenegger Vetoes Birth Certificate Bill. Read more.
  • Read more about our work in California.


What's Happening in California

California Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law

California domestic partnership registration allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.


2009 Palm Springs Garden Party


California Healthcare Laws

State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.