Queer Soccer San Diego organizes pick-up games for adults of all skill levels. (Photo courtesy Queer Soccer San Diego)
Historically, contemporary sport teams have existed solely in binary terms. With only cisgender female or cisgender male athletic teams primarily offered, those existing outside the gender binary — such as transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer persons for example — can feel excluded from participating.
Despite many recreational and professional teams around the country still existing in a binary framework, San Diego is home to numerous LGBTQ+ sports leagues that focus on queer visibility and inclusion in athletic spaces, as well as community building, according to San Diego Pride.
These teams range in sport greatly — from cheerleading, softball, swim, surfing, and climbing, to rollerblading, skiing, dodgeball, and basketball.
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Since 2015, Lezbhonest boat racing team has been a place for AAPI LGBTQ+ people to connect and compete. (Photo courtesy Lezbhonest Facebook)
Multicultural dragon boat racing team “Lezbhonest Dragon Boat Team” was created in 2015 said Founder and Captain Dina Somsamouth. Dragon boats, which are large canoe-like vessels, sit crews up to 16. The boats are carved with ornate dragon heads and tails. While sitting in pairs, the team members paddle to compete in races. Each boat additionally includes a drummer who maintains a beat to keep paddlers in time and unison.
“This team was created to break the barriers between the Asian community and the LGBTQ,” Somsamouth explained. “Being an openly queer team [creates] a sense of belonging that we can be a part of something. It provides an empowering space for women from diverse backgrounds to come together, celebrate their cultures, and showcase their strength and resilience. This representation is vital in promoting gender and cultural equality in sports.”
This year the team will march in San Diego’s Pride Festival, said Somsamouth. They will additionally hold a fundraiser on July 14 from 3-6 p.m. at Gossip Grill, located at 1220 University Ave.
San Diego’s oldest LGBTQ+ recreational group, Front Runners & Walkers, hosts the Pride 5k, an important fundraising event that occurs before the Pride Parade since 2002. This year’s 5k will be on Saturday, July 20 at 8 a.m. The team has met beneath the tree on 6th Avenue and Laurel Street since 1981.
Also on the city’s LGBTQ+ sports roster is SAGA San Diego, an LGBT Snowsports club. Established in 1979, the team offers three annual ski trips that coincide with gay ski week events for “greater opportunities for experiences with the broader gay community,” said their website.
And while many teams meet on the snow and water such as the historic Different Strokes swim team founded in 1985, others like Queer Soccer San Diego stick to the turf. Their goal is to “foster community by creating a gender-diverse queer social space for players and spectators.”
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San Diego’s most popular LGBTQ+ sport is softball. With nearly 40 teams and 600 players, it is also San Diego’s largest softball league.
Online community health and well-being platform Community Commons explained that inclusive spaces are pivotal to the physical and mental well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals — which often promote empowerment and advocacy. The platform relatedly stated that visibility in queer spaces helps challenge stereotypes and broaden LGBTQ+ acceptance.
A complete list of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ sports teams can be found at sdpride.org/sports/.
Flashback
Different Strokes demonstrated their swimming form on the pavement in the 1988 Pride Parade. (Photo courtesy Lambda Archives)
Shares of Gossamer Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOSS) have received a consensus ‘Hold’ rating from the 10 research firms currently covering the company, according to a report from MarketBeat. The average 12-month price target among analysts is $5.43.
Why it matters
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing therapies for immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases, as well as oncology. The ‘Hold’ rating and mixed analyst views could impact investor sentiment and the company’s ability to raise capital for further drug development.
The details
The analyst ratings for Gossamer Bio include two ‘Sell’ recommendations, four ‘Hold’ ratings, and four ‘Buy’ recommendations. Some firms have lowered their price targets on the stock, with HC Wainwright decreasing its target from $10 to $5.
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Gossamer Bio released its latest quarterly earnings report on March 17, 2026.
The players
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A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego, California that is focused on developing oral, once-daily therapies for immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases, as well as oncology.
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The takeaway
The mixed analyst views on Gossamer Bio highlight the challenges facing the company as it seeks to advance its pipeline of drug candidates through clinical trials and regulatory approvals. The ‘Hold’ rating could make it more difficult for the company to raise capital and fund its operations.
Oceanside Harbor Beach. (File photo courtesy of @CityofOceanside via X)
A man apparent drowned in the waters near the Oceanside Pier Saturday morning, despite efforts by lifeguards and paramedics to revive him.
The Oceanside Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division and the Oceanside Police Department responded to a report of a missing man at about 4:30 a.m.. Officials said the man was last seen swimming in the ocean about a half-hour earlier.
Lifeguards and police immediately initiated a coordinated search effort using pier vantage points, surveillance cameras and watercraft, but the search was suspended at approximately 5:30 a.m. after no one was found, fire officials said.
“At approximately 10:50 a.m., lifeguards discovered an unresponsive adult male, matching the earlier description, in the water near Lifeguard Tower 12, at Oceanside Harbor Beach,” Division Chief Blake Dorse said in a statement. “The individual was removed from the water, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was immediately initiated.”
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Fire and rescue personnel continued efforts to resuscitate the man on the way to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He is believed to be the one who was reported missing near the pier.
Authorities did not release the man’s name.
“The Oceanside Lifeguard Division reminds the public to exercise caution when entering the ocean, especially during early morning hours or when lifeguards are not actively monitoring the water,” Dorse said. “Always swim near an open lifeguard tower and avoid entering the water alone.”
A decade of unforgettable meals calls for a proper celebration. This April, Herb & Wood marks its 10-year anniversary, honoring ten years of shaping San Diego’s culinary identity from its stylish home in Little Italy.
Since opening in 2016, the restaurant has played a defining role in modern San Diego dining, ushering in a more ingredient-driven, chef-forward era while setting the standard for design, hospitality, and overall experience.
A Month of Throwback Favorites and Celebratory Surprises
To commemorate the milestone, Herb & Wood is celebrating all month long by bringing back a selection of OG favorites alongside the signature dishes that have remained staples over the years.
Order from the anniversary lineup and receive a scratcher ticket for a chance to win prizes like a whole Jamón Ibérico ham leg, a custom Johnny Lane painting, and a coveted “lifetime” branzino card. It’s a fun and fitting way to toast one of San Diego’s most influential restaurants.
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A Collaborative Anniversary Dinner
The celebration concludes with a special four-course anniversary dinner featuring standout chefs from the Puffer Malarkey Collective. Brian Malarkey, Aidan Owens, Tara Monsod, and Kylie Cablayan will come together for an unforgettable evening that highlights their creativity and culinary artistry.
The celebratory menu includes:
Course One
Parker House Rolls with honey herb butter
Oyster & Beef Tartare with smoked oyster mayo, caramelized onion, and beef fat snow
Course Two
Lechon Kawali with grilled strawberries, pickled mustard seeds, pickled Tokyo negi, mustard frill, and strawberry sarsa
Course Three
Woodfired Tenderloin & Charred Prawns with garlic and chili, fennel oil, celery root, and whipped tallow butter
Course Four
Funfetti Cake with blueberry jam, lemon curd, and Swiss meringue buttercream
This one-night-only collaboration is a delicious tribute to Herb & Wood’s legacy and a memorable way to toast ten remarkable years in Little Italy.
A Defining Force in San Diego Dining
Over the past decade, Herb & Wood has become a cornerstone of Little Italy’s vibrant dining scene. Known for its warm ambiance and thoughtfully crafted menu, it continues to set the tone for modern dining in San Diego.
Whether revisiting longtime favorites or discovering something new, this anniversary celebration is the perfect excuse to gather around the table and raise a glass to ten remarkable years.
See you there!
We’ll be celebrating in Little Italy with throwback bites, celebratory pours, and plenty of toasts to ten iconic years at Herb & Wood.
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