In keeping with the increasing demand for up-to-the-minute online news, the Gay & Lesbian Times and Rocket magazine will begin weekly e-blasts to subscribers March 23.

Every Thursday beginning March 23, the weekly e-blast for the Gay & Lesbian Times will provide readers with the latest San Diego, national and international news, as well as upcoming political, social and arts events relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Also sent out every Thursday, the weekly e-blast for Rocket, San Diego’s gay arts and entertainment magazine, will provide subscribers with information and updates about the latest happenings of interest to the gay community, including club and bar events, upcoming shows and contests, and the latest in entertainment news.

“We have always strived to keep pace with current market trends and consumer needs,” said Michael Portantino, publisher of the Gay & Lesbian Times and Rocket magazine. “One of the first things many people do when they come home from work is sign on to the Internet. We want to be there giving you timely news and information in the comfort of your own home. Our new e-blasts are designed to keep you informed, reminded and updated on the news and entertainment that’s important to our community.”

To register for one or both of the weekly e-blasts, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com.