. >> bob rucker represents another voting block. he formed the gay and lesbian outreach ministry. >> gay families make a difference in this country. i'm proud to be an american, and my partner and i just want to be acknowledged. >> reporter: the san jose diocese won't comment on the issue, saying the church's stance on gay marriage is clear. but parishioners are talking. isabel says latinos feel the president has turned his back on them. >> according to the pugh research center, gay marriage is at the bottom of the list when it comes to voter concerns. it ranks 18th behind the economy, jobs and terrorism. the president's announcement is historic. damian trujillo, nbc bay area news. >>> president obama is aboard air force one flying from seattle to los angeles. he'll be the guest of actor george clooney hosting a soldout fund-raising dinner. with tickets costing $40,000 each, the event is expected to raise a record setting $15 million for the president's re-election campaign. let's take you to some live pictures from our helicopter i

i'm your host journalism school director bob rucker. according to federal law in the united states emergency of -- marijuana of any kind is illegal. 15 years after it was made legal in california cities and counties all across the state are trying to regulate or ban the clinic completely. we report on how this effects people on what is now a full blown industry. >> at the university of oakland, students take classes on subjects not typically found in a -- csu. self-employed handy man is here for his own education. >> this is my second class here. i came here last month for the beginning class. i'm back this month for the advanced class. >> students attend seminars and even learned firsthand how to grow. if students don't have a medical marijuana card they work with rose instead. some students are taking these classes to consider a new career. he used to arrest people for using the substance he's now studying. they have taught 15,000 students combined. however, people wanting a future in handling pot may find their profession is shrinkin

i'm your host journalism school director bob rucker. in the united states people are allowed to practice religion without conflict. the right to expression religion is not as simple as it may seem. as we report, some say they're suffering discrimination in an un-american way. >> just like any other american college student, she's a mayor at san jose state university and enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as playing music. she's an average college student and has to deal with something others may not. islam phobia. >> i've been called a woman whose oppressed and gets beaten up beamier husband every night even though i'm not married. >> she says these people come from those who don't understand islam. >> one of the biggest misconceptions i hear about a muslim woman is they are forced to wear it. >> muslims make up just 1% of the population. >> i believe my body and appearance is valuable. not to me but in general. i believe by preserving my look and protecting my body than displaying it carelessly would only make me more

. >> reporter: a christian republican and isn't surprised by the latino backlash, but bob rucker is.e formed the gay and lesbian outreach ministry at st. julie catholic church. >> i can't understand why pundits want to say this is risky. this is what you call leadership. >> reporter: a group called the catholic democrats of california agree, and today endorse the president's announcement. and according to the pew research center, gay marriage is at the bottom of the list when it comes to voter concerns. it ranks 18th behind the economy, jobs, and terrorism. he says mr. obama has changed, but he'll still go inside the church and pray for his president. >> and on the flip side, i saw many catholic latinos on facebook who feel the president was courageous in his decision. many say they will vote for him in november. nbc bay area news. >> okay, damian, thank you. >>> any minute now, president obama will arrive in the home of george clooney, studio city near hollywood. clooney is hosting a sold out campaign fundraiser with tickets costing about $40,000 each, the event is expected to raise