Trans male shares his story about need to counsel LGBTQ+ members
At 15, Tracy Johnson first came out as lesbian, but would later transition as a male in his early 40s. Now, at the age of 70, he shares his experience by counseling both young and old.
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At 15, Tracy Johnson first came out as lesbian, but would later transition as a male in his early 40s. Now, at the age of 70, he shares his experience by counseling both young and old.
Organizers are prepping for the 2023 Sacramento Pride festival this weekend by ramping up security and rallying around businesses that are showing support.
A Pride ceremony recognizing a drag nun went on as planned Monday at the California State Capitol despite some pushback from Republican lawmakers.
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
Solano Pride Center recently met with Vacaville's mayor, then said it did not hear anything.
A Davis pride debacle after a rainbow-painted crosswalk near an elementary school was washed off.
The topic brought dozens of people to the city council's podium for public comment Tuesday, both in support and opposition. Inside the chamber, every seat was filled as people poured out into the lobby of city hall, watching the meeting on a livestream.
The question at the center of the controversy: should a beloved children's park be the backdrop of what is being called a family-friendly drag show during Pride Month?
"The Los Angeles Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and families," the team said in a statement.
School board members of the Elk Grove Unified School School District voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a resolution proclaiming June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month district-wide.
Beyoncé kicked off her first solo world tour since 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, performing all the songs on her latest album, "Renaissance."
Nearly one in three LGBTQ young people surveyed said their mental health was poor most of the time or always, according to the results of a national survey released Monday by The Trevor Project.
The ban on city-funded travel to 30 states San Francisco says restrict abortion, voting and LGBTQ rights is being scrapped after the city determined it's doing more harm than good.
Twitter appears to have quietly rolled back a portion of its hateful conduct policy that included specific protections for transgender people.
A Sacramento small business is facing death threats for a monthly event they've hosted before: Drag Queen Story Time. And the owners are worried the danger will follow them home.
Renowned San Francisco drag queen Heklina was found dead in London Monday where she was performing in a touring show, according to reports on social media.
The action also comes in the wake of the district’s decision to pull the plug on a drag show fundraiser.
In Placer County, a school and LGBTQ group are at the center of a controversy.
Multiple parents raised concerns over the fact the youth drag performers would get tips, but organizers say this was always about fundraising.
California's travel ban has been in effect since 2017. It requires the state Attorney General to maintain a list of states subject to the ban. That list has grown quickly as states have passed laws restricting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors and stopping transgender women and girls from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity.
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
"I am thrilled that this ruling recognizes our rights and our humanity and hopefully opens doors for transgender athletes everywhere to participate fully in sports," athlete JayCee Cooper wrote.
You can change your name, but in many states, you can't completely shed your old one — something that's of particular concern to transgender people and that legislators in at least two states, including California, are trying to change.
A CBS News investigation found many of those kicked out for their sexual orientation are still struggling to get their honorable discharge status.
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
PepsiCo said the price cuts are aimed at making its products more affordable as consumers struggle with affordability.
Drivers were being urged to avoid using northbound Highway 99 in the Elk Grove area after a major crash Tuesday morning.
Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Frank Del Duca is the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the U.S. flag.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
A Stockton mother remains missing as family, friends, and community members have been searching for her in Merced County since last week.
PepsiCo said the price cuts are aimed at making its products more affordable as consumers struggle with affordability.
Drivers were being urged to avoid using northbound Highway 99 in the Elk Grove area after a major crash Tuesday morning.
Cal Expo announced it is terminating its lease agreement with the company that promised to rebuild the old Raging Waters park due to nonpayment of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Frank Del Duca is the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the U.S. flag.
Adoption is becoming the newest way to assist people who are homeless in Sacramento. Here is an inside look at the unusual fundraising effort at one local homeless shelter and how the money will help.
Mark Zuckerberg and his company, Meta, are putting $50 million into a partnership to build a new Sacramento State University campus where old, unused state office space currently sits downtown.
The Sacramento Police Department said officers shot and killed a suspect while responding to a bank robbery on Thursday afternoon.
It has been a year and a half since Athena and Mateo Lee were last seen after their mother, Angelica Bravo, was found dead in a north Sacramento home.
Troubled by tariffs, some Sacramento Valley farmers and ranchers say their profits are plummeting due to new federal trade policies.
A 59-vehicle pile-up shut down a main California highway Saturday morning as fog severely limited visibility.
A California Supreme Court ruling involving a Sacramento traffic stop bars police from stopping or ticketing drivers over loose marijuana, ruling that it's similar to spilled beer and not readily consumable.
California's snowpack saw a drop in January after several weeks of no snow eliminated gains from a series of atmospheric rivers weeks ago, water officials said on Friday.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
California Democratic lawmakers have already banned federal agents from wearing masks starting this year. A new bill would allow Californians to sue federal officers for violating civil rights.
Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Frank Del Duca is the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the U.S. flag.
Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 left, and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-112 in a matchup of last-place teams.
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator in hopes of finding a long-term solution to a revolving door at the spot.
The Sacramento Kings are acquiring De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sends forward Dario Saric and two future second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls, according to a league source.
Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
All lanes are blocked and drivers should avoid the area if possible.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting late Monday night on Bradshaw Road in Sacramento County, officials said.
Charlie Lapastora reports.
Bringing some style to the city, engineers and artists are coming together to build a new bridge across Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova. Here's how this crossing could become a creative landmark.
Dominic Garcia reports.