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Cathedral City Residents Protest Woman Shouting Anti-Gay Slurs

A Cathedral City neighborhood is taking action against a woman who has been shouting anti-gay slurs using a bullhorn in a predominantly LGBTQ+ community. Frustrated residents organized a march through the neighborhood to protest the ongoing harassment, which they say has escalated in recent weeks.

The situation has left many on edge, with some calling for stronger enforcement of public disturbance laws. After marching past the woman’s home, demonstrators continued to Councilmember Rita Lamb’s residence, demanding action. While Lamb did not come outside, her husband addressed the crowd, offering a solution that many found unrealistic.

"Actually, what do you think she should do? Go down there and kick that lady’s ass?" he asked. Some residents, exhausted by the ongoing disturbances, responded with frustration. One attendee compared the situation to dealing with a barking dog, arguing that police have acted on noise complaints before and should do the same here.

Law enforcement has been monitoring the situation, and sources suggest that Cathedral City Police may soon release findings from their investigation. Meanwhile, the woman at the center of the controversy has stated that there is “another side to the story” and has agreed to share her perspective soon.

As tensions rise, many residents are hoping for a resolution that brings peace to the community while ensuring that harassment and hate speech do not go unchecked.

By: Fred Roggin

February 4, 2025

Cathedral Cityantigay slursneighborhood protestbullhorn disturbanceRita Lambpolice investigationLGBTQ rights
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