and that breaking news concerns proposition 8, same-sex marriages in california can resume immediately and abc 7 news learn that had berkeley couple chris perry and sandy stir were at the for front of the decision will be married in just 15 minutes at san francisco city hall. >> this is breaking with this ruling from the 9th circuit court reads the stay is dissolved effective immediately. good evening, larry beil is off.

i'm dan ashley. >> we're live at san francisco city hall where the wedding is about to take place. sergio? >> yes, they were waiting outside of the front doors of the county clerk's office. this announcement just issued a few minutes ago. you may remember, wednesday, the supreme court decided that the plaintiffs in proposition 8, the people defending proposition 8 did not have stand asking so, what they do is they threw out the 9thth circuit court of appeals decision, it was anticipated to take several days to lift their stay except that it took only two days. that, as mentioned is just released on about 3:00 or so. and what that means is that it reverts back to the decision judge vaughn walker made at the end of the trial. he called proposition 8

unconstitutional. and that now lift as built for county clerks to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. now, as far as the couple that's filed this lawsuit one couple is inside city hall right now, they were waiting outside of the front doors as mentioned to get their marriage license. they're going to go in, get that license, they already have a judge lined up to perform that first wedding. we talked with them yesterday after the decision on wednesday. as soon as they returned to the bay area. they said they wanted to be the first couple to be able to marry and based on what's happening now, inside city hall, that looks like it's going to be the case. i talked with them quickly. they said they wanted to have their ceremony inside city

hall, now. because of how historic the building is tying this to harvey milk being the first openly gay supervisor. there are a couple other things surrounding this decision. there is a possibility of some county clerks deciding not to issue licenses. i did ask that of attorney general harris who is also inside with sandy steer and kristin perry. she says legality the wedding bells ring and says as far as she's concerned same-sex marriage is now legal again in california. first conversation was them, we'll bring you more on that coming up throughout the rest of the day. reporting live at city hall, abc 7 news. >> thank you. and we plan to bringing you that wegd live as it happens. >> is to so stay here. >> a constitutional law expert

is on the telephone with us for insight on this ruling. quite a surprise this happened so quickly. >> i do think it's appropriate. the supreme court ruled wednesday there is no standing for appeals. and so, thus, the stay, i believe was promptly lifted. they could have taken their time and waited for normal, slow court process. but i think it's appropriate that they went ahead and said the constitutional violation should end, clearing the way for marriages of same-sex couples to resume. >> we understood there was gg to be a 25 day wait. is it unusual they lifted it?. >> i don't think so. if you look at details each court rules this is a constitutional violation. you don't normally stay the order. i think the order were stayed

was due to caution on the part of the courts to preserve the status quo. it's clear now the status quo is going to be marriages should resume there is no legal justification for any further real deel yeah. >> this is historic day across california z these rulings from the supreme court are historic but it's a civics lesson. what will you tell your students with b.this decision, today? >> it's a great question. thank you. i mean my students and constitutional law students and all of us in the public have learned a lot about the gift that keeps on giving which is known as smaechl controversy. we often complain about koirts deciding matters people should decide. truth is what we've learn frtd controversy is that all of the pieces, legislature, executive officials courts and people

we're all involved in a really robust dialogue about i think it shows the courts are part of the dialogue, performing their role. >> it's a uniquely american process. thank you very much. we appreciate it. >> let's go live right now to abc 7 news reporter in san francisco dolores park. there must be reaction there. >> that is right. let me tell you i'm at the trance march sell braigsz here. and funny how these things go. organizers knew about the lifting of the stay. the decision but many people here had not heard about it

and to they will but in 10 minute minutes up on that podium they announced it. and this park, which is pretty big really, people started just yelling and clapping and very happy about it. but i want to bring jamie, one of the organizers of the march. tell me your reaction and what you think people are saying. >> people here are elated. so happy for the community to be able to have full equality in marriage and participate the way every other person should be able to. >> i heard the crowd cheering what are you hearing from people? >> hopefully, everyone will smile and be sure to tell legislatures and throughout the country that we need full marriage equality for everybody. gay, lesbian, bisexual, trance gender, queer, intersex,

everybody needs ability to love their partner to be with their partner and have full benefits entitled to them in these united states. >> let me just say that this event started about 1:00 with a lunch but the big celebrations started at 3:00 going until 6:00. then, the march. that is correct well. followed up with a stage performance from 3:00 to 6:00 with transgender nonconforming pefsh formers mayor lee going to be here then we'll march to turk and tailor then have our after party at el rio. thank you so much. >> good luck to you. and we'll send it back to you in the studio i am at dolores park for a celebration. >> just go to abc 7 news.com and click on see it on tv for

a list of events. >> the parade culminates on sunday taking off from beal and market streets at 10:30 in the morning running down market and ends with a rally at san francisco civic center plaza. >> just perfect weather. parts of the bay area reached triple digits today. >> this weekend is going to get hotter. a spare the air alert as been issued for tomorrow. spencer, the heat is on. >> i'm on the roof this is troublely one of the most comfortable spots one can be in now because it's sizzling. not only inland but right around the bay. and today is just the first of several hot days still to come. we have sunny skies across the bay area now. from coast to inland. these are not the final official highs for the day yet.

103 degrees in antioch. 102, livermore, fairfield cloverdale, 99 in clear lake, morgan hill, 100 in yu kia. notice 40 degree range between highs so far and half moon bay and highs so far at antioch. we have a heat warning in affect for the north bay, interior east bay and jant clara valley in effect from tomorrow morn agent 11:00 to tuesday evening at 7:00. and we expect high temperatures to range from 100 degrees to 106 degrees the list of heat related illness is a concern. a live view from our camera, we have a spare of air alert for tomorrow. in fact maybe other ones to follow. poor air quality expected inland east bay. ozone levels are rising. temperatures rise air quality declined. i'll have a look at the accu-weather forecast in just a few minutes. >> spencer, thank you so much. >> you can imagine people are trying to keep their cool as

best they can. >> it is not easy as it's going to be hot. >> pittsburg looks refreshing wayne. >> it's refreshing back there if you're on that jet ski. on the shore line it's still hot, one of the days when people sought water. in antioch there was no heating the heat. this at the pruitt family water park. kids had brave souls on the bottoms of their feet. >> your feet are sol yismtd. >> with many people here, greg kennedy and the emergency fed medical services people saw an opportunity. >> i'm concerned about the

kind of the unwatched children, open pool gates. >> contra costa county got serious when looking at numbers nine drownings in six years and five here in antioch. the big thing is that i don't want to lose anymore kids. >> more people learning cpr, the better, they say. and the younger, better, still. >> she is okay. >> is she believable? >> yes. >> in character? >> a little. >> little? what could they she have done better? >> nothing really. >> you aren't limp enough, she said. >> she wants to be an octoberor. >> she'll get better its been better to imitate a drowning victim than to be one. one good news no drowning

victims in antioch. >> and you can get alerts on the heat this weekend through our smart phone app. just go to abc 7 news.com. and if you have one, you do need to down load this one. >> a possible bart strike, countdown is on. bart workers could walk off the job monday if a contract agreement is not reached by the time the current contract expires sunday night. negotiations are scheduled to continue throughout the weekend. members could keep working if they're close to a deal. a spokesman says there is plenty of time, actually to reach an agreement. >> negotiating team and management are here prepared to bargain.

and will continue past sunday. >> we understand the consequences and have concerns for the safety of all beings. as our passengers and workers which is why we're standing firm on our health and safety proposal. >> across the union asked governor brown to declare a 60 day cooling off time. workers could have been during a busier commute month. >> tens of thousands will need to find other ways to go to work. >> abc 7 news is here with a look at option autos mer than 600,000 commuters may be left without transportation if part workers strike. it could create a nightmare scenario for the commute. karen is working on a plan b. >> i think it sucks. there is so much traffic on the bridge already. >> this carpool stop in

berkeley was busy this morning. a line of commuters heading to san francisco. but come monday, many will be staying home. >> years ago it wasn't worth going n they planned ahead. >> i'm ready to go. >> my plan to work from home as this goes down. it will be insane on the bridge. and ac transit is talking about striking as well. >> workers are still without a contract but talks are continuing. management says it hopes to avert a strike next week and add extra transbay buses to san francisco if bart trains stop running but those who relie on bart and the bus are feeling uneasy about next week. >> i won't be able to go anywhere. at all. >> extra ferry as cross the bay will be added. but it may not be must have to get stranded commuters where they need to go. san francisco bay ferry

operates 11 ferries and now trying to get more vessels into service by monday. ac transit plan tz run 11 shuttles in the event of a strike but if workers strike as well, that won't be happening. in oakland cornell bernard abc 7 news. >> san francisco police chief is coordinated with mayor to keep the city from becoming a giant parking lot. >> a strike would affect san francisco the most during afternoon. many leave work then head out of town. >> monday afternoon we'll do whatever we can to get people home. >> the city may put extra officers at key intersections to keep traffic flowing. >> we'll legality you know if and a strike is called immediately follow us on twitter at abc 7 news bay area. >> you can visit abc 7 news.com for latest on contract talks and commute

options and remember, down toad lood our abc 7 news waze app to help you plan your drive. >> join us for an early start monday morning at 4:00 a.m. on morning news for latest on the bart strike threat. abc 7 morning news anchors eric thomas and kristin zee will be bringing us latest on whether the strike is on and what it will mean for commuter autos breaking news continues as the first same-sex couple is about to get married at san francisco city hall after the supreme court decision. >> and we intend to bring that to you live

we're following breaking news two plaintiffs are about to get married at san francisco city hall. >> a federal appeals court ordered same-sex marriages can begin immediately. now this is video of chris perry ask sandy steer walking to city hall to get hitched. >> we're awaiting their landmark wedding that should begin any moment now. we plan to bring it to you as soon as it happens we're hearing their nuptials are scheduled for 4:45. attorney general camela harris is there this afternoon planning to assist and helping perform weddings this afternoon. >> take a look from sky 7. flying over san francisco city hall. you can sigh people beginning to gather to to resume. all of this in the aftermath of the landmark ruling on

proposition 8 in washington. >> we do expect a lot more people to show you. we know san francisco is staying open late. the county clerk's office closes at 4:00. but at 4:10 reopened and they issued a wedding license we plan to take you to check in on weddings there. >> as you look at live picture out side you know people will be gathering for this, and of course, the big pride fess tivets this weekend. going to be hot i think everyone will be in a cell bra tori mood they won't notice it will be hot out there. spencer christian is on the roof top. >> nice and comfortable where i am. it's warm, but not hot. and it's sweltering along the bay shore lines. sunny skies and thunderstorms booming over in central sierra.

common occurrence during hot summer days. the sun heats up and bubbles up the air over the higher terrain there. guesting back to the bay area things are looking calmer, you can see sunny skies now. temperatures 69. oakland and mountain view, 90s in san jose. and there is that finger of fog there. sunny skies around the bay area. it's 98 now in santa rosz roesa. 102 in fairfield. 87 union city. looking live across embarcadero taking a look at forecast features an excessive heat warning in effect. temperatures over 100 degrees inland. and spare the air advisory is in effect. a pattern we've been looking at now high pressure building

in and high air continue tg push west throughout california and into bay area. and here is a look at high temperatures tomorrow. nearly 120 at phoenix and palm springs and from 105 to 110 up and down central valley near california. overnight mild and clear skies fog at the coast. and perhaps antioch it will be warm. highs tomorrow starting in the south bay up to 101 in morgan hill. 96 in san jose. mid-90s in redwood city. mid-70s on the coast. downtown reaching 80 degrees tomorrow. up in the north bay highs of 103 in clover dale.

one hundred in nappa. east bay highs 90s in oakland. if that materializes and inland east bay over 100 degrees. 106 in antioch. and here is the accu-weather forecast. this heat will be with us through tuesday. mid-90s around the bay. temperatures moderating just a bit dropping off four, five, six degrees and highs into low to mid 0s. i can't wait for friday. it's going to be hot. >> it sure is. thank you very much. >> up next unexpected mel periodies some people are hearing on a san francisco hill top. >> stubd stay tuned z a young

man making a difference in, and out of the class room. his fight for equality makes him one of the top

through wind and noise you

might recognize that as star wars theme. several locals have risen to the challenge plague in front of small crowds. no word on whether san francisco parks department will allow to it stay. >> that is wild. >> yes. >> actor alec baldwin went on a twitter rant after his wife was accused of tweeting during actor james gandolfini's funeral. >> he blasted a reporter using antigay slurs to describe stark and asked his followers to join in. >> his wife denies she brought her smart phone to the funeral. her publicist claims she left when she sent the tweets. aldman deleted his twitter account. >> her on our breaking news. the first same-sex couple about to get married at city hall following the supreme court decision. >> two of the plaintiff who's took prop 8 to court about to

get married minutes from

unexpectedly turned out to be a historic day for same-sex marriage in california we're waiting for two plaintiffs in the prop 8 case to get

married. a court lifted its stay allowing same-sex marriages to resume immediately. the couple said they're surprised they're getting married today. >> did you think they were going to lift the order so quickly? >> no. no. we woke up this morning and went to work. >> how did you get this together so quickly. >> we've been surround bid great people with fast internet service its wedding day. the supreme court ruled just two days ago clearing the way for same-sex marriages to resume but we thought we might have to wait about 25 days until the ninth circuit lift that's stay. they did it today. >> we want to take you live now to san francisco this is

twin peaks. we hope to bring it to you live. moving on once again, congress failed to act. the cost of one kind of student loan is about to double on monday there is a lot of finger pointing about it. >> i move that the house do now add jurn. >> the increase at the stafford loan kicks in on monday. >> interest rates are going to double from 3.4 po 6.8%. it's cruel. >> republicans and democrats blame each other. >> interest rates about to double. >> democrats are wary of a house g.o.p. bill adjusting the rates year to year. >> they're trying to use a

student to reduce the deficit but in the end, again, nothing reduces the deficit more than investing in education. >> not every democrat is against the concept of tying the rate to another index. the president proposed setting rates each year but making them fixed for the life of the loan. for months has been pushing for action. >> we can't keep saddling young people with debt as they're starting out in live. >> senate democrats want to keep rates in place at least two years retroactive to july 1. >> do you realize americans have more student loan dead than credit card debt? >> a report estimates the rates would add $4500 to the cost of a four-year degree. >> the parents of a 10-year-old girl who received a double lung transplant revealed she underwent the operation twice after the first set of lungs failed.

the parents of sarah say the pennsylvania girl is taking some breaths on her own now, suffering from severe cystic fibrosis, her parents went to court to see she can receive lungs from an adult changing rules for all children. >> sarah is not giving up and is a feisty kid. she's going fight through it. this has been harder than sarah expected and harder than i expect that had part has been depressing but by no means is sarah giving up. >> sarah's parents say the first set failed after a june 12th transplant and received a set set of lungs three days later and doing much better now. >> coming up how a magazine cover is getting sesame street involved in the same-sex marriage debate. >> the special role chief sur

played in a wedding. >> taking a look at city hall, you can see crowds beginning to gather, we're waiting the first same-sex marriage since the u.s. district court lifted its stay tak

first same-sex marriage about to take place at san francisco city hall. chris perry and sandy steer

about to tie the knot here at city hall happening just minutes. >> and we've heard they'll allowed to take place until 8:00 p.m. tonight. this couple that will be the first to get married here you can see them leaving the u.s. supreme court this week after thots historic rulings on doma. >> they're walking with a couple that is getting married tonight in los angeles. >> yes. triumphant day for them them. spearheaded the two efforts the supreme court issued rulings on this week z now we have come to this point unsclekt skpektedly. gay marriage is allowed to resume tonight. unexpectedly they did so this afternoon. >> governor brown sent out a

notice to notify 58 counties in the state same-sex marriage resume immediately p must be issued marriage licenses. >> well, take a look at this week's cover for the new yorker showing burt and ernie cuddled on the couch awaiting the decision on same-sex marriage on television. sesame street asked questions in the past about their sexual orientation but the tv show has in the made a comment on this cover. >> san diego pride parade expected to be the biggest in history following the decisions on gay marriage. >> but probably will not top the big day for the parade's grand marshal. >> yes. she tied the knot this morning she's a transgender woman. police chief was there to give away the bride and the two works on lgbt rights. >> this shows that communities

can work with people. can work with the police department. you should, if you are a victim of a crime, should not feel intimidated to call the police. >> she was not expected by the zpigs did not have to wait for same-sex marriages to resume. >> still head on abc 7 news at 4:00 our top scholars. >> i'm going to introduce to you another abc top scholar a remarkable young man. how it's making him a leader among his peers, stay with us. >> you're looking at a live picture of city hall now. that first same-sex marriage is about

live to breaking news at san francisco city hall where the first same-sex marriage following the lifting of the stay is about to take place right here. city hall will stay open until 8:00 tonight and have just learned it will be open from 9:00 to 5:00 saturday and

sunday to issue licenses and perform weddings. >> today's top scholar we're honoring for work in, and out of the classroom. each gets a scholarship. now, meet a young man fighting for equality for himself and others. >> hi, i'm casey leonards this fall will be attending ucla and plan on studying political science with a minor in span yashish. >> casey leonard exels in speech, debate and mock trial and sports but the activity closest to his shart boy scouts. >> casey is an eagle scout who spearheaded restoration of an outdoor theater and campsite. scouting has given him so much but it's sent him a mixed message. he's gay. casey's own troop allowed him to be a member but officially the scouts banned gay boys

until jufts weeks ago. they still ban gay adults. and now, as he is 18 that includes him. >> is that painful for to you think about? >> it's painful and just puzzling treating homosexuality like it's some sort of teen-age phase, which hurts he found comfort at his school's gay-straight alliance. >> being a gay kid in high school is not easy, even today. >> even today, no. you can see that gay teens are more likely to commit suicide, get in fights and bring weapons to school. the list is endless. my personal experience? it's been tough. >> his teachers say he helped others as a role model.

a serious student and devoted friend. >> he lifted others as he climbs. if casey is rising other people are rising along with him, he's pulling them along. >> he wants people to focus on the good things. >> i feel like being a gay scout has overshadowed all of the other things scouting has given me. leadership lesson awesome camping trips nobody talks about those. >> you tied good knots, too? >> great knots. the best. yeah. >> casey plans to be a teacher but for now just can't wait to get to ucla. >> very excited it's hard to keep my feet on the ground. >> congratulationses and you can meet our winners this sunday at 3:00 p.m. we're proud to host that and

remarkable diming today we recognize casey on this day. same-sex marriage is you loued to resume. >> we're awaiting that first marriage we've got chris perry and sandy steer. one of two couples who brought that forward all the way to the skport will be tying the minute anymore now. >> and san francisco city hall clerk's office staying open late to allow this to happen. and are going to stay open until 8:00 tonight to allow more couples to marry. same-sex couples will be areaed -- able to get married tomorrow and sunday, both days open if from 9:00 to 5:00. which is fitting on the weekend of the gay pride

festivities. >> they're expected to come out in just a moment here. you heard applause there. we know other couple involved in this case will be getting married this evening in los angeles. we got word as well from the clerk recorder they're seeing open late tonight will be open until 5:30 to issue marriage licenses in that county. >> let's go now to sergio at city hall joining us live on the telephone. it's a unexpected day this happened so quickly. >> yes. this is to see how quickly city hall can fill with people. right now we're waiting for sandy and kristin to come onto the mayor's balcony. that is where this wedding is going to happen. you can see there is a big bank of people waiting for

them some people are members of the city attorney who were arguing this case. other attorneys. as i understand this is going to be the first same-sex wedding going to take place in the state of california. you mentioned other couple that was involved in this they're down in california owe-to-give a speech. now this is a shot we've had. >> yes. it's a couple. >> she's officiating this wedding for them. she was on the phone as they're getting their license.

>> let's listen in right now. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. friends and family. we are here today to celebrate the beautiful relationship between kristin perry and sandra steer. today, we witness not only the joining of chris and sandy, but the realization of their dream. marriage. they have waited, hoped, and fought for this moment. today, their wait is finally over. four years ago, chris and sandy embarked upon a journey most couples do not experience. by joining the case against proposition 8, they represented thousands of couples like themselves in the

fight for marriage equality. through the ups, and downs, the struggles, and the triumph, they came out victorious and as the same, strong, beautiful bright eyed couple and in love couple they were when they began their journey together 14 years ago. i could not be more honored to stand here today to join the two of them in marriage. the name marriage signifies unique recognition that society gives to loyal, enduring relationships. marriage is the sincere desire to join two lives together as one. it hopes that the love that brought them together will grow, branch out, and touch

the lives of those around them. for the beauty it surrounds us with, for the strength inside us, for the peace it brings to our hearts we honor the sacred tradition of marriage today in celebration of chris and sandy. now, sandy and chris will pledge their love and devotion to one another as they share their vows with each other, do you, chris take sandy to be your lawful wedded wife, to love, and cherish from this day forward? >> i do. >> do you, sandy, take chris to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love, and cherish from this day forward? >> i do. >> you may may now present the

rings. chris place the ring on sandy's finger repeat after me. i, think, -- chris, take sandy to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold for better and for worse, to honor and respect for all of the days of my life. >> say whatever you want. >> i chris take you, sandy for better, for worse, in sickness and in health to be my lawfully wedded wife. >> great. >> now, sandy please place the ring on chris's finger and repeat after me.

>> i, sandy take chris to be my lawfully wedded wife to have, and to hold, for better and for worse, to honor and respect, for all of my life. with this ring, i thee wed. >> let the rings exchanged and the vows declared symbolize your commitment, sincerity and affection and may your love never falter. by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the state of california, i now declare you spouses for life. >> and there you have it.

chris perry and sandy steer declared spouses for life. the first same-sex couple to be allowed to marry anywhere in california on this day that the ninth circuit suddenly lifts the stay order and allows same-sex marriages to resume. that is one of their sons. this, like all weddings months and years to plan in this case fight for legally and over, very quickly. right? the clerk's office will be staying open until 8:00 so these two will be among many to get married tonight but they're the first. i'm joined now by cheryl jennings as we begin abc 7 news at 5:00. >> we learned that the other couple in los angeles other plaintiffs in this case are getting married today. so exciting news. >> just a historic day and a day we can we did not expect.

remember, after the ruling regarding the defense of marriages act, doma and prop 8 we expected regarding prop 8 a 25 day waiting period while the court heard arguments for and against another appeal. the ninth circuit decided to lift the zpai allow same-sex marriages to resume immediately in california and this wedding becomes the first. >> we're watching history at this moment. >> look how many people have gathered very quickly. how many people rushed to be a part of this day. >> yes. folks supporting prop 8, the man on same-sex marriage not happy with the rush here. they'd hop ep hope to have 25 dyes form a plan to continue to fight this. but you can see a very, very happy couple embracing

becoming the first spouses for life after the supreme court ruled a couple days ago. >> that is right. >> 2010 which started this pro sis. >> he's the one said proposition 8 is unconstitutional. so a lot of excitement the attorney general performed the ceremonies this afternoon. this happened so fast. and seems they had to call camela harris to rush down down. >> yes. this scene the first of many coming to city hall. the clerk's office is going to stay open from 9:00 to 5:00 saturday and sunday which will add more celebrations to what will be an overjoyous gay

pride festivities this weekend. >> now, serge joe there does z.has been watching now. i'm seeing the senator down there. just very exciting. we'll be hearing from him momentarily. sergio are you there? where are you? >> i'm on the phone listening to you having a conversation. >> where are you in relation to what we're seeing here? >> just stage right. so there is a guy moving out right now. you're mentioning how this happened so quickly. we ran in when we got the news. city hall is a popular place to get married and there was a wedding party going on. many wedding weddings going on

as kristin and sandra were getting their licenses. i think we learned why this is a big event. we're going to be having some words with kristin and sandra they're setting up for a news conference. ways mentioning that camela harris is the one officiating this wedding. she was inside of the county clerk's office as sandra and kristin were getting their licenses and then she got a call from the county clerk in l.a. county asking for a directive to what they should do. and she says she told l.a. county clerk go head and start issuing them this, is now the law in california. and you can go ahead to start issuing them. >> sergio, thank you. you're looking at videotape. you're looking at the moment