Tag: Pride

Pride flag killing suspect appears to have a long history of anti-LGBTQ social posts 

The 27-year-old man who police say shot and killed a California business owner over a Pride flag draped in her store appears to have had a yearslong history of posting disturbing — and often violent — anti-LGBTQ messages on social media.  The suspect, Travis Ikeguchi, gunned down Laura Ann Carleton, 66, on Friday, after confronting… Continue reading Pride flag killing suspect appears to have a long history of anti-LGBTQ social posts 

California woman’s killing over Pride flag and the Republican debate lineup: Morning Rundown

Nearly every corner of the U.S. is experiencing extreme weather. Find out who qualified to participate in tomorrow’s Republican presidential debate. And police give more details in the killing of a Southern California store owner.  Here’s what to know today. A worker from the Coachella Valley Water Department surveys the debris flow after heavy rains… Continue reading California woman’s killing over Pride flag and the Republican debate lineup: Morning Rundown

Suspect named in fatal shooting of California store owner over a Pride flag

Police identified a man on Monday who shot and killed a California business owner last week after he allegedly took issue with a Pride flag she had displayed at her clothing store in Lake Arrowhead, California. Travis Ikeguchi, 27, was responsible for shooting Laura Ann Carleton, 66, to death after “yelling many homophobic slurs” about… Continue reading Suspect named in fatal shooting of California store owner over a Pride flag

‘Bridesmaids’ director Paul Feig pays tribute to California store owner shot and killed over Pride flag 

“Bridesmaids” and “Ghostbusters” director Paul Feig shared a heartfelt message following the death of Laura Ann Carleton, the California store owner who was and shot killed over the rainbow Pride flag hanging in her clothing boutique. Feig, 60, called Carleton a “wonderful friend” and a “true ally” after a gunman entered store, Mag.Pi, Friday in… Continue reading ‘Bridesmaids’ director Paul Feig pays tribute to California store owner shot and killed over Pride flag 

Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Tropical storm Hilary’s center moved into California, unleashing flash floods and high winds. 850 people still missing in Maui. And the teen who murdered her boyfriend in a car crash at 100mph will be sentenced.  Here’s what to know today. Tropical storm Hilary — and an earthquake — hits California AP, AFP,… Continue reading Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown

California store owner, mother of nine, shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed in her shop

A business owner was fatally shot on Friday after someone allegedly took issue with a Pride flag she had displayed at her clothing store in Lake Arrowhead, California. Deputies responded to the Mag Pi clothing store at 5:00 p.m., where owner Laura Ann Carleton was pronounced dead at the scene, the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department… Continue reading California store owner, mother of nine, shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed in her shop

Target sales ebb after Pride month shopper backlash and the company cuts profit outlook for 2023

Target’s second quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise. The Minneapolis retailer expects high interest rates, which makes credit cards more expensive to use, and higher prices on food to continue to put a strain on customers and on Wednesday, the chain cut… Continue reading Target sales ebb after Pride month shopper backlash and the company cuts profit outlook for 2023

Workers at a Los Angeles Cinnabon strike to protest Pride policy

The entire staff of a Cinnabon store in Los Angeles walked off the job Friday after filing a civil rights complaint against their employer over a recent policy that they say bans all Pride decor. The 14 employees from the Northridge store allege in their complaint that Greg Reheis, the vice president of operations at 13th… Continue reading Workers at a Los Angeles Cinnabon strike to protest Pride policy

Nazis protest a Wisconsin Pride event, shouting homophobic slurs

A group of neo-Nazis protested an LGBTQ Pride event in Wisconsin on Saturday, carrying swastika flags and shouting homophobic language, according to NBC affiliate WMTV of Madison. The neo-Nazi group showed up to an annual Pride in the Park event in Watertown, which is about an hour west of Milwaukee. Members wore black face coverings,… Continue reading Nazis protest a Wisconsin Pride event, shouting homophobic slurs