Deja News: WeHo Pride and #Swedengate Shame

Hey Socal! This week, Twitter freaked out over #Swedengate, which trolled the Swedish custom of not feeding house guests. Hey Sweden, we get it. In gay culture, making a friend eat is a hate crime. And for more news you may have missed, Mike Ciriaco is bringing it back to your brain with this week’s Deja News!

West Hollywood will host a WeHo Pride Parade.

With Pride Month officially here, you might be wondering what the hottest events are going down around Los Angeles. Thanks to our very own Fabiola Diaz, she’s got a list of the best activities that’ll let you celebrate Pride in style! Thought it only stopped at WeHo Pride? Think again! You’ve got dozens of ways to feel the Pride spirit all month long!

The Metro Board ended efforts to widen the 710 Freeway.

After well over a decade of trying to get this project moving, the Metro Board of Directors voted on May 26th, 2022 to instead re-allocate the money into improving communities that live along the 710 freeway. The various areas to improve include air quality, traffic congestion, and general safety While LA traffic isn’t going to change, any improvement to locals who live alongside the freeway is welcome.

Avelo Airlines began service between LA and Boise.

Avelo Airlines began its first trips to Boise from Los Angeles just the other week! Interested in seeing a part of the U.S you’ve never seen before? Then maybe consider starting with Boise, Idaho! You’re just one cheap ticket away from visiting the City of Trees and enjoying a city that’s been able to marry urban and outdoor environments seamlessly.

Mike Ciriaco will be bringing it back to your brain next week with another Deja News. Until then, check out our Hey SoQueer LGBTQ+ Video Round Up

Stay proud, SoCal!