Sandwiched between the Capitol and Tower Bridge, Capitol Mall was blocked off Saturday for the 26th annual Sacramento Pride Festival. About 12,000 people filled Third through Seventh streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate the event and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. The event was kicked off with a parade from Southside Park to Capitol Mall. A ribbon-cutting ceremony included Mayor Kevin Johnson, Senator Darrell Steinberg and Speaker of the Assembly John Pérez. "(The festival) is a celebration of equality for all people, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation," said Bonnie Osborn, Sacramento Pride's marketing committee chair. Attendees wandered amon

The California Museum and the Harvey B. Milk Foundation came together to host "Harvey Milk - A Celebration!" Wednesday night. The event was an early celebration for California's inaugural Harvey Milk Day, May 22. More than 500 people gathered at the museum at 7 p.m. for hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, music and special speakers including Milk's nephew and foundation founder, Stuart Milk. Two hundred of the guests attended a VIP reception and a private tribute in the museum's auditorium prior to the public celebration. "We have, in California, amazing elected officials who clearly stand on the shoulders of Harvey, who follow his legacy and his dream for a new tomorrow," Milk said. "Many of t