start where it began. >> there was a huge celebration here today. supporters say they still plan to fight for the ban. hundreds of people headed into san francisco city hall today. wanting to be part of history. this is where opening salvo was fired nine years ago. gavin newsom ordered the county clerk to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples this is where victory was declared today. >> this history is dr. king said we love to quote this, because it's true. people have to take action. >> one pioneer was in the rotunda, celebrating today. this couple was together 41

years. >> i am having fun. it happened this way so. glad it's happen oogt supreme court justices decided the backers have no legal standing in federal court it's still a victory. it's the largest state in the union. >> soon, separate administrate couples will share the spotlight with gay and lesbian couples as they did in 2008 after the supreme court okayed same-sex marriage. and before prop 8 took affect. >> we printed out instruction asks have volunteers ready to review document that's have to be record sod we're ready.

>> here at city hall doors are open 8 to 8 but on that first day and yontd hours will be extended. live in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> you've been covering this story for us, boots on the ground there. what has it been like for you?. >> i remember when they started issuing licenses and i said can it be this simple? the answer, of course not. so now more than 50 judges later it made its way to the u.s. supreme court. >> yes. simple it's not been. thank you so much. >> same-sex marriage opponents say they will keep fighting gay marriage. san francisco are sh bishop

says prop igs 8 decision does put families at ritz being. >> court overturned a law that respects and enforces principal that it's in the best trft child to be raised by a mother and child. state has been interest in protecting that right. >> that was ash bishop speaking from rome today, opponents say the rule kog hurt children. >> children are the victims here. next generation is going to be confused about marriage, sex, relationships. >> todays ruling gives special meaning to this weekend's pride celebrations in san francisco. sky 7 is over the intersession of castro and market streets now. the crowd gathered there since this morning and is growing. a huge rally starts there in

about b.an hour and a half. to get ready for what is being described as a massive block party it and will be sureliy that. >> in that rally that starts at 6:30 they expect a lot of people that. is why they're closing streets thchl has been the hot spot all day. the place to come celebrate today's ruling. the ruling came down, people in the castro came out. >> i could have stayed in bed. i thought no and i'm going to be there all morning. it's cool to be part of something you know will go down in history. >> supporter of -- the corner of market and castro was a

place to be seen, heard and hugged. over the years this commute witnessed many mile stones but this was a significant one. >> i never thought this would be a reality. >> it's a big day in our history. we're proud to be californians today. >> employees from the health center came to have pictures taken here. they wanted to be a part of the celebration. mary beth came from atlanta to celebrate. and have been together 20 years. >> coming here to get married then we're going to do honeymoon in high high we're going have to plan that, now. >> the ruling just days before this sunday's pride parade. >> we've had about a million this year bringing it to

another level. >> because of what happened there will be extra security. they're handing out leaflets like this one saying be alert report suspicious activity. they expect a number of high profile figures such as congressman nancy pelosi and the attorney general camela harris will be a grand marshal in that parade. i'll have an update at 6:00. i'm live in the castro abc 7 news. >> thank you. well, same-sex couples won't be able to marry for a while. county clerks are getting ready. in alameda county wedding license board has been updated to be gender neutral and wedding room ready to go once getting go ahead the office

will extend office hours to accommodate everyone that wishes to get married. ucla williams institute estimates 37,000 same-sex couples likely to marry are in california over the next three years adding half a billion dollars in new business to the state economy. >> you just saw live what's happening in san francisco. in oakland sell braigs are getting underway there as well. hi, nick. >> good after the noon. you know organizers behind the street party said today was a historic moment z they're saying that today's party and celebration is a kig can't sign of support and saying they've chosen this block to prepare fr a street party. the celebration in response to the decisions handed down today on prop 8 and domea.

now, karen hefter waited for years, and now, the day she says has arrived to remember there are still plenty of work to be done. >> it's not a day to say our job is over. it's not. we're going to keep pushing mem boundaries and coming out. if people are clear and listening to this, you need to come out there to everybody in your life. >> the party is part of a larger national movement. organizers say they're not sure what will nap states that banned gay marriage but vow to keep on fighting. when i spoke to karen she said today is a lot like st.

patrick's day. everybody one is a little bit irish so today, everyone is a little bit gay. >> thank you very much. there are more rallies said you'lled throughout the bay area tonight. concord in the east bay holding a champagne celebration on willow pass road that. is at 6:30. other events planned for mountain view and fairfield. >> abc 7 news joins us in sacramento with the story. nanette? >> california has been one of the most progressive states whit comes to gay rights. now, the u.s. supreme court has done what the legislature wanted to do for years. legalize same-sex marriage.

this assembly speaker is the first elected openly gay speaker to him the ruling is very personal. >> this is the first time in my life that i felt the law fully recognized me as being equal. >> the eight member caucus embraced as they shared news with each other. assemblyman and assembly woman atkins are the first openly gay married state lawmakers. their ceremonies held during that brief period when smaerjz were legal. -- same-sex marriages were legal. >> we will not lie about who we are in state house or family house. and i think those are the thing wez take from today. >> some groups are upset. >> children are the victims. the next again vacation going to be very confused about marriage, sex, relationships,

and will not hear about any of the negative consequences governoring against natural design of marriage and maem. >> -- family. >> despite the ruling churches in california do not have to perform same-sex marriages. the legislature passed a law making sure religious freedom stays intact it went a step top say no religious institution would risk its tax exempt status by not performing these marriage autos governor's directive to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples when the stay is lifted means county clerks zront a choice. they must comply no matter how they feel. >> we may have someone in that office please step aside and find someone who will. the office has to do it. >> cutchels expect same-sex marriages to resume next month.

>> you can stay on top of this and brother breaking news just go to abc 7 news.com if you have our current app you'll need to down load the new one. the old one will be going away, soon. >> we have a lot more to get to. still to come major government decision that is about to free hundreds of chimp pansies kept in -- chimp yabz yanzys. >> >> and from michael finney important safety tips to keep your fire works celebration safe. >> in the accu-weather forecast center are you ready for triple digit heat? it's coming our way. i'll tell you about knit my

police towed a boat away from shores of a richmond park. that boat ran aground weeks ago. police say the sex offender was living on it. they arrested him for failing to register where he lived but he's out of jail now. police gave him until june 24th. and now, they will destroy it. >> union members voted to authorize a strike. the contract expires sunday night. and bart workers could begin striking on monday morning. bart trains could come to a

halt if the district and unions can't work out a deal. they cast their ballots yesterday. >> we did not want to strike. strike is the last option that we'll have. >> bart saying in part this proceedal step is a signal employees are willing to cause day why is to make their case for a 23% raise. they until v.until midnight to reach compromise on that, also unions insisting on negotiations more security and safety for workers and passengers bart insists negotiations are not the place for that discussion f there is a strike other transit systems have little open capacity to absorb the 400,000 daily passengers and a chance ac

transit might not be at work. if contracts expire. >> that would leave the bay area in a serious situation. >> carpooling is recommended as the best option. >> i take part five days a week downtown so hoping there is no strike. >> unions say they will give as much advance notice as possible but there is no guarantee how much that will be. >> bart asking the governor not to order a 60 day cooling off period saying the impact would not be as bad when school is out and people are on vacation. the cool cooling off period would push the strike into september.

>> microsoft unveiled an update to windows 8 operating system addressing complaints from its most loyal users windows 8.1 unveiled this morning at a microsoft developer's conference. the update including a greater incorporation of bing and provide support for 3 d printers microsoft eliminated a button in their revamp. >> it's a warn weg hear every year. 4th of july just around the corner meaning people will take out dangerous fire works on streets and driveway autos yes. the consumer products safety commission released a video. >> we love our fire works. people could, but last year, six people were killed and 8700 injured from fire works set off in streets.

today, the consumer products safety commission released this video showing dangers. showing what's happening when people fire off bottle rockets and then, ever popular cherry bomb. sheer what happened if you light it in your hand. we want everyone to be safe. don't make your own homemade fire work asks use commercial fire works. >> the consumer products safety commission says most happen when devices malfunction or users just hold on too long. the fashion industry long indicatored to slender customers now designers creating high end sfags for plus sized women. top designers coming out with new creations to fit full figured women. retailers say 20% of the

customers are bigger than a size 12. and designers making everything from dresses jackets and plus sized bikinis. lots of folks selling gold for quick cash now they won't be getting as much for old bracelets. the price of gold dropped today. and now gold fetched about $1224 down from $1900 back in 2011 so about 4% less than yesterday. now so called gold bubble busted. >> still it's high. >> yes. >> you're right. >> yes. >> there has been a win for you know before getting to that there is some golden

rains of sunshine. sunny skies now. you may have noticed dew points are above normal. you can see they're in 60s there. ask this with dew point higher it makes it easier for fog to form. not much yet. temperatures now 70 degrees in san francisco. 75 oakland. 77, 81 san jose. near ocean beach temperatures 79 in santa rosa. live view from our camera here at abc 7 areas of fog tonight neert cold mild to warm

tomorrow and hot inland. friday through monday. high pressure building in to bring us clear skies and a mass of hot air is expanding westward a few triple digits tomorrow in phoenix. up and down central value db -- valley. 117 in las vegas. overnight lows under clear skies and again with just a little patchy coastal fog. so mild overnight tonight. tomorrow, sunny skies, highs mid to upper 80s to 90s.

84 mountain view. 70 in half moon bay. downtown 73 tomorrow, north bay highs of 88 in santa rosa. 90 calistoga. 88 nappa. east bay highs 80s in oakland and hayward. 83, fremont. and inland east bay heating up as well. with mid 90s check out sunday and monday. inland highs at or above 100 degrees up to 90s around the bay. low 70s on the coast. great beach weather. you may want to flee inland areas and go to the beach. >> that is great. >> paula deen latest fallout. >> and then, at 6:00 from

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paula deen's racism scandal is fejt affecting the sales of her cook book. it's already the number one selling cook book on ama on.com and 18 among all books. deen admitted to using a racial slur in the past. >> the former head of probation department says child pornography found on his computer was all work relate candidate and says law enforcement agents can be in possession with child porn as

part of their duties he remains out of jail and $100,000 bail due back in court july 9th. >> big right for animal activists the retirnlt will happen in the next few years. the agency will keep 50 other chimps for medical studies. a review panel will look at the way those climps should be retired, too. >> do they get pensions? >> maybe not. >> still ahead honoring veterans. >> a huge cal sal yut and a message for you.

in the newsroom coming up at 6:00 the san francisco judge overturned prop 8 is talking to abc 7 news political reporter mark matthews right now. we'll bring you his reactions

and we'll take you live to the castro. a huge rally will be underway to celebrate today's same-sex marriage ligs zigs. also, nasa's efforts to study the sun that could lead to a better way to communicate here on earth. thank you well a huge salute for one east bay veteran in sacramento. >> serving my country for better for worse. they're the future of the country here. >> that is 93-year-old navy vet from san leandro one of 65 war veterans. >> looks fantastic. would love to to hear that. >> i would, too. important to hear those stories.

>> from all us of here thanks for watching. we appreciate your time. our this is "world news." tonight, landmark ruling. the supreme court redefines the modern american family. two historic victories for gay rights and same sex marriage. outside, the emotional reaction. the nationwide response. and right here, the tiny 84-year-old woman whose mighty determination just changed the course of history. >> this is wonderful. it is wonderful. good evening on this historic night. a night when america has a new definition of what it means to be married. the supreme court said today