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L.A. Times Asks Readers to Weigh In on Porn-Condom Referendum Debate

The Los Angeles Times has asked its readers to weigh in on the porn-condom referendum that backers hope to pass if it ever gets to a vote.

Judge Asked to Expedite Porn-Condom Referendum Suit

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office plans on moving its suit against the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's ballot initiative proposal on the fast track, asking a judge today to move up motions so an opinion can be reached in late January.

L.A. Files Suit to Block Porn-Condom Referendum

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation's ballot initiative proposal that would force issuance of adult film permits in the city of Los Angeles is illegal, according to the City Attorney's office, which has filed suit to block it.

AHF Says Adult Film Permit Ballot Qualifies; $85 Fee Proposed

Enforcement would be paid by fees for film shoots, the AHF said, and the fees would run about $85 per shoot.

FSC Responds to AHF's Accusations

The Free Speech Coalition said Wednesday it has been falsely accused by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of obstructing a medical investigation by the Los Angeles County Public Health (LACPH) regarding the possible HIV exposure of an adult industry performer.

AHF to Gather Signatures for Condom Initiative, FSC Responds

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation said it’s taking its condoms in porn initiative to the voters of Los Angeles because local, state and county officials refuse to take responsibility of condom enforcement on adult production sets.

L.A. Times: AIDS Activists Petition for Condoms in Porn

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation and other local AIDS activists are hoping to take their mandatory condoms campaign to the voters with a proposed ballot measure.

AHF Asks Calif. Supreme Court to Review Condom Ruling

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is taking its mandatory condom campaign to the California Supreme Court, asking for a review of a recent decision by a state appeals court panel that ruled Los Angeles County health officials can’t be forced to regulate the adult industry.

Condoms Ruling Gets Certified for Publication

An appeals court on Friday certified for publication its June 16 ruling in AIDS Healthcare Foundation vs. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

AHF Plans to Appeal Porn Production Ruling

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will appeal last week's ruling by the California Court of Appeal that said Los Angeles County health officials can't be forced to regulate the local porn biz.

AHF Asks Attorney General to Open Probe Into AIM’s Conduct

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation continues its condom-only campaign with new allegations against AIM Healthcare, now known as AIM Medical Associates.

L.A. City Attorney to Investigate Mandatory Condom Use

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted last Friday to instruct the city attorney to investigate mandatory condom use in porn movies.

AHF Targets Vivid Over Condom Use

In its attempt to shut down porn productions that don’t use condoms on set, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation held a press conference this morning at Vivid’s corporate headquarters to announce the group has filed new complaints against the company with Cal/OSHA.

AHF Runs LA Weekly Ad to Mandate Porn Condom Use

The AHF today launched an advertising and online advocacy campaign aimed at urging Dr. Jonathan Fielding, LA county’s public health director, to shut down porn shoots that don’t use condoms.

HIV-Positive Performer Suspects Transmission at Fla. Shoot, AIM Responds

Derrick Burts suspects he contracted HIV during a gay shoot in Florida where another performer ejaculated onto his back and semen leaked into his anus.

AIM Attorney Says Clinic Hasn’t Missed Deadline

AIM attorney Jeffrey Douglas is refuting AIDS Healthcare Foundation claims that say AIM has missed its legal deadline to report the HIV case to Los Angeles County public health officials.

L.A. County Supervisors to Be Asked to Step Up Porn Oversight

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is planning a visit to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' biweekly meeting on Tuesday in a plea to ratchet up Health Department oversight.

L.A. City Council Hesitant to Suspend Production Permits

The Los Angeles City Council was hesitant to suspend adult film production permits Friday after being challenged by officials from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

AHF Plans to Address L.A. City Council Over HIV Scare

Officials of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation plan to make an appearance today before the Los Angeles City Council, asking them to suspend adult filming.

AHF Targets Hustler at Porn Protest

About two dozen protestors gathered in front of Larry Flynt Publications headquarters today, blasting Larry Flynt and Hustler Video for engaging in unsafe work practices by not requiring performers to wear condoms.