Monterey Public Library Co-Sponsors Drag Queen Storytime Event

Rainbow crosswalk coming to Alvarado Street, privately funded

MONTEREY — A rainbow crosswalk is coming to Alvarado Street. City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night in favor of the project to create the crosswalk on the intersection of Alvarado and Pearl streets using private funding through local organizations and donors and to outline a crosswalk policy that can be updated for future projects. Council member Ed Smith voted no. The crosswalk is slated to last about a year before going back to the council to lo…

Drag Story Time At Beverly Library Sees Protesters — But Even More Supporters

Drag story times have become a frequent target of conservative and anti-LGBTQ+ groups — but Tuesday's event was meant to help kids with literacy and self-expression, according to the library.

Monterey Public Library co-sponsors drag queen storytime event

Monterey Public Library co-sponsors drag queen storytime event.

Drag Queen Storytime draws the ire of the Monterey County Republican Party calling for its cancellation

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) - A drag storytime event in celebration of Pride in Monterey is drawing controversy from opponents. Drag Queen Storytime with Saint Sallos is being hosted at Oscar's Playground in Cannery Row on June 11, aiming to create an inclusive environment where Monterey locals and visitors can connect. The Monterey County Republican Party released a statement opposing the event, calling for its cancellation. In the release, the …