””’Frontiers””’ was Southern California’s oldest and largest [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], [[transgender]] ([[LGBT]]) magazine.<ref>[https://archive.today/20121209185303/http://www.fresnorainbowpride.com/2007-03/Page18.pdf “Gay L.A. History Walking Tour”] Fresno Pride; N.L. March 2007 #139 2 (Page 18).{{Dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref><ref name=”dana”/> Founded and published by Robert (Bob) Craig who at that time was the owner of “The Hayloft” gay mens bar where nightly Donnie (Big Ears) screened Major Studios 35mm films. The films came by ways of the industry sourced from the vaults of the major studios and projected on a near full size screen, wooden benches with foot rails surrounded the three walls, two lines ran the length of the double building. The beer bar was to the side, floors covered in sawdust, we were the “Hayloft Cowboys” dress code was 501 Jeans T shirt, button down or wifebeater we entered, step to the bar then find a perch, side saddle or straddle and ostensibly watch the movie and cruise. 11818 Ventura Boulevard Studio City CA, Bob also owned Modern Messenger Service whose big delivery truck was named Abbie. The magazine was founded earlier than 1981,<ref name=”dana”>{{cite news|author1=Dan Avery|title=Frontiers, Next Magazine, Reportedly Cease Publication|url=http://www.newnownext.com/frontiers-next-magazine-reportedly-cease-publication/09/2016/|access-date=December 7, 2016|work=NewNowNext|date=September 28, 2016}}</ref> it was distributed freely at [[gay bar]]s, clubs and businesses throughout Southern California. The biweekly publication focused on local, national and international news related to the LGBT community, entertainment, as well as coverage of [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]]-related topics and other important issues, in addition to its popular escort listings section, Frontiers4Men. As of February 2014, it had a staff of 19 and claimed a readership of 270,000.<ref name=”LAT”>Saba Hamedy, [http://www.latimes.com/business/la-et-ct-frontiers-owner-20140213,0,746299.story#axzz2tDa2qYGX “New owner plans relaunch of LGBT magazine Frontiers: CEO Michael Turner, who bought the 32-year-old L.A.-based magazine this month, hopes to expand it from its traditional local base.”] ”Los Angeles Times”, February 13, 2014.</ref>
””’Frontiers””’ was Southern California’s oldest and largest [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], [[transgender]] ([[LGBT]]) magazine.<ref>[https://archive.today/20121209185303/http://www.fresnorainbowpride.com/2007-03/Page18.pdf “Gay L.A. History Walking Tour”] Fresno Pride; N.L. March 2007 #139 2 (Page 18).{{Dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref><ref name=”dana”/> Founded and published by Robert (Bob) Craig,<ref name=”dana”>{{cite news|author1=Dan Avery|title=Frontiers, Next Magazine, Reportedly Cease Publication|url=http://www.newnownext.com/frontiers-next-magazine-reportedly-cease-publication/09/2016/|access-date=December 7, 2016|work=NewNowNext|date=September 28, 2016}}</ref> was distributed freely at [[gay bar]]s, clubs and businesses throughout Southern California. The biweekly publication focused on local, national and international news related to the LGBT community, entertainment, as well as coverage of [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]]-related topics and other important issues, in addition to its popular escort listings section, Frontiers4Men. As of February 2014, it had a staff of 19 and claimed a readership of 270,000.<ref name=”LAT”>Saba Hamedy, [http://www.latimes.com/business/la-et-ct-frontiers-owner-20140213,0,746299.story#axzz2tDa2qYGX “New owner plans relaunch of LGBT magazine Frontiers: CEO Michael Turner, who bought the 32-year-old L.A.-based magazine this month, hopes to expand it from its traditional local base.”] ”Los Angeles Times”, February 13, 2014.</ref>
