Some raise concerns about burlesque performance and city funding, but supporters defend the first LGBTQ festival of its kind since 2009.
David Downey is a retired journalist from The Press-Enterprise and the Southern California News Group. He has extensive experience covering topics such as the Coronavirus, traffic, law enforcement, and various social issues across California. David's work has been featured in prominent publications including The Press-Enterprise, The Sun Company of San Bernardino, and the Los Angeles Daily News, among others.