Tuesday, September 20 2011 2:13 PM EDT2011-09-20 18:13:57 GMT
Members of San Diego's gay and lesbian community will gather Tuesday night at the San Diego LGBT Community Center to celebrate the expiration of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Members of San Diego's gay and lesbian community will gather Tuesday night at the San Diego LGBT Community Center to celebrate the expiration of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Tuesday, September 20 2011 1:26 PM EDT2011-09-20 17:26:27 GMT
After years of debate and months of final preparations, the U.S. military passed a historic milestone Tuesday with the repeal of a ban on gays serving openly in uniform.
After years of debate and months of final preparations, the U.S. military passed a historic milestone Tuesday with the repeal of a ban on gays serving openly in uniform.
San Diego (AP/CBS8) - Tuesday mark's the end of the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.
President Obama signed a repeal of the law in December of last year. But the Pentagon held off on officially doing away with it until new rules and new training were put in place.
For 18 years, the law banned gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
The advocacy group Servicemembers Legal Defense Network estimates more than 14-thousand people were kicked out of the military because of the law. Many of them are already looking to re-enlist.
Meanwhile, the group Servicemembers United estimates 66-thousand gay and lesbians are currently serving out country and the repeal of DADT will allow them to focus more on their military mission instead of hiding behind a shroud of lies.
News 8's Craig McKee has more in this video report on what the end to this policy means to some local vets who say they served their country in the shroud of DADT.
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:33 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:33:16 GMT
Drug smugglers are preying on unsuspecting drivers by sticking drugs under their cars with magnets, turning innocent border crossers into drug runners.
Drug smugglers are preying on unsuspecting drivers by sticking drugs under their cars with magnets, turning innocent border crossers into drug runners.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:38:37 GMT
A UPS deliveryman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sneaking into a customer's San Carlos home after dropping off a package and spying on her as she took a bath, authorities reported.
A UPS deliveryman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sneaking into a customer's San Carlos home after dropping off a package and spying on her as she took a bath, authorities reported.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:38:12 GMT
The frontrunner in San Diego's mayoral campaign drew harsh words Wednesday from the current holder of the office, while two challengers picked up endorsements.
The frontrunner in San Diego's mayoral campaign drew harsh words Wednesday from the current holder of the office, while two challengers picked up endorsements.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:58 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:58:11 GMT
Will Chula Vista teen Jessica Sanchez be successful Wednesday night in her quest to be the 11th season winner of the "American Idol" television program?
Will Chula Vista teen Jessica Sanchez be successful Wednesday night in her quest to be the 11th season winner of the "American Idol" television program?
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:46:21 GMT
A grand jury report blasted the city's Citizens' Review Board on Police Practices for being weak and under the sway of Internal Affairs officers, but the head of the panel shot back Wednesday
A grand jury report blasted the city's Citizens' Review Board on Police Practices for being weak and under the sway of Internal Affairs officers, but the head of the panel shot back Wednesday, saying he was working to correct the deficiencies.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:08 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:08:19 GMT
Continued revenue growth will allow the city of San Diego to further increase operating hours at libraries and fund most City Council priorities in the upcoming fiscal year, Mayor Jerry Sanders said Wednesday.
Continued revenue growth will allow the city of San Diego to further increase operating hours at libraries and fund most City Council priorities in the upcoming fiscal year, Mayor Jerry Sanders said Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:05:44 GMT
One of two men who started a fire that scorched 22 square miles of mountainous back-country between Warner Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park last summer was sentenced
One of two men who started a fire that scorched 22 square miles of mountainous back-country between Warner Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park last summer was sentenced Wednesday to six years in state prison.
