gavin, you are a believer in the afterlife. if humans live forever won't we get board and wonder what we are missing on the other side? >> i have heard that said a lot. if we live to 900 you have learned every language and every instrument, but you would be dumber so they would be harder to learn as you get older. i think the sex joke though is relevant. this whole philosophy of becoming perfect computers wreaks of a sexual puritanism. there is something about not liking the dirtiness of humanity. i am a gnaw poll yen guy. i like the zits. i don't want a world that is perfect. i like farts. they are funny. i like the dirt and the grime. i like that we are disgusting. >> that was a sylvester stallone and sandra bullock movie where they can have sex in the future. >> yes. "demolition man." 1kwr50*eu it was good. >> greg's ending, a question to you. opting for that or "six feet under"? >> i would take any kind of life. guy that's the point. >> my dad said if i can't wipe my own ass, kill me. i said i don't care if i am just this.

so something like that might give us a better sense of when pastor gavin will be available. and if we get no response we should schedule it and have it heard as soon as after as possible. >> mr. st. croix, can we require a doctor's note explaining? >> we can. >> why the continuance is necessary? >> and the last continuance actually made that stipulation that if a further continuance was requested, that documentation from a physician would be required by june 19th. >> and have we received any documentation from a physician? >> no. >> all right. >> that information causes me to sort of reconsider whether we ought to just proceed with it having pastor gavin has been given certainly ample opportunity. but if we are going to continue it, commissioner studley, i would not be in favor of our dealing with the merits today because the argument as to why it is necessary for her to be here is to cry to address the merits. and is the stipulation that you referred to mr. st. croix, in the record? is that? >> well it is part of the minute. >> well it is a public document that was sent on

minutes later walking arm with ed lee and gavin newsom, phyllis joined the celebration. she was the first person to be married by the this san francisco mayor, gavin newsom in 2004. >> i think we had a lot of progress and we have to continue. >> relief. and just overwhelming joy. >> it's a long time coming. so it just feels like it's about time. so it's really good. i feel really happy about it. >> reporter: the man credited with sparking the fight over gay marriage in california, gavin newsom says it's hardly the last step in bringing marriage equality to the rest of the country. >> i hope our example shows that change can take place. >> reporter: for now same-sex couples are happy with what they consider a triumph. >> growing up you were told that the government doesn't recognize that you are equal or have equal rights as everybody else. so this decision really overturns that. and i'm hoping that all the kids watching today are going to recognize that, hey, i am the same as everybody else. >> reporter: and san francisco archbishop, a big supporter of prop 8 reacted to

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gavin newsom married them. castro right now where mike pelton is a lot. >> reporter: this is an impromptu celebration. about two dozen people are out waving flags are ringing bells. cars are honking. lots of people are taking pictures of the celebration this celebration is a little bit smaller than some people had imagined when the ruling came down just after 730, a lot of people were hobbled around their cell phones. a lot of media was there. everyone was anticipating. it did not quite happen that way. a lot of people were confused as to what it means that property was overturned. a lot of people said they are quite unclear as to what that means. to a certain extent however, it is a land for california. they are a little bit of disappointed that the supreme court did not rule one way or another. they do say it is better then the supreme court upheld i. >>mark: it was pretty much the ruling that most people did expect. a ruling that the group of defending proposition 8 had no standing. which makes the game merr

. >>> former mayor gavin newsom and current mayor ed lee are calling it a major victory for same-sex marriage equality. >> indeed they did. christie smith joinsing us live from san francisco's city half been out there all morning long, talking to people among the masses. what else are they saying? >> reporter: good morning to you. he couldn't have asked for more, inside city hall shouting "we love you, gavin," when he walked into the room surrounded by other politicians but the former mayor admitted that getting to this day was hardly easy. he stood for marriage as mayor and today, gavin newsom walks the steps of city hall again with a renewed wednesday of pride. >> how y'all feeling? what a day. a special day. >> reporter: crowd giving a warm welcome as newsome said this was a journey he was glad to see through. >> i feel very proud on behalf of millions of lives have been affirmed and the lives of their family. the reaction in '04, '05, '56, extremely difficult. politicians ran away from the issue. then all of a sudden, things started to shift. >> reporter: the lieutenant governor

so, proud of them, the extraordinary talent. >> gavin, when you actually first issued marriage licenses in 2004, you saw a huge influx over the past decade now, more and more supporters of gay marriage. what do you think is going to happen now at city hall? do you have any idea how many people might get married this year? >> i was talking, it's nice to have the same old team at city hall and of course, a good friend in mayor lee and so, i was able to quickly check in with them and they're going to extend the hours tonight. and i imagine there will be hundreds and hundreds of couples streaming in. people have been waiting for this for years and years and years. many snuck in in 2008, so that door was closed and i imagine there are going to be tens of thousands over the next few years. and a sober reflection. we still have 37 states. we're the 13th now. 13th state with marriage equality. that means 37 others did not provide the same quality that california does, so we have an extraordinary amount of work ahead of us. >> on the phone with us live is gavin newsome, driving to san francisco

governor gavin newsom, and many others who have been active in the fight for same-sex marriage. in oakland. city officials joined mayor jean quan to celebrate today's supreme court rulings. >> pam: speaking on the steps of city hall. the mayor recounted the excitement the moment the ruling came down. >>"you could hear the screaming in our neighborhood when the decision was read. this is truly a joyful day in the nation and in this city./i think of all the things that we've done in recent years, this is one of the most moving days for me." the mayor says, she is >> pam: making arrangements for a large number of weddings to be performed at city hall. >> pam: grant lodes joins us now with a breakdown of

are you married, and the one man said he did actually get married in 2004 when gavin newsom first made it legal, but in that case, his husband had passed away. but he's met somebody new. they didn't want to disclose their future marriage plans to ne me at this point. but that's a question we'll be asking as soon as we hear what the ruling is on prop 8. >> it will berkeley lesbian couple in the same situation with the couple you were talking to. a lot of people eagerly waiting to see if this time they can get a ruling. >> supporters are planning rallies throughout the bay area tonight regardless of what the supreme court decides. >> and the big one, of course, in san francisco at kas row and market streets at 6:30 in the area where katie is. in oakland, a celebration is planned for 5:30 at 19th and telegraph. in san jose, a rally is planned at city hall at 6:00. >> in concord, a champagne celebration will be held at the rainbow community center on willow pass road at 6:30. there are other events planned for. this is a lengthy list of cities so keep that in mind. mountain view, redwood c

gavin newsom/vice- gobernador de california 1:26 estaba realmente nervioso, esos veinte minutos fueronjo. otros ya empezaron a hacer preparativos lisa dasols/quiere casarse 1:34 oh si estamos listos, tenemos ya nuestros vestidos si vamos a casarnos lo mas pronto posible pero la corte suprema tambien dijo que otra ley, una federal, la de defensa del matrimonio o doma, es inconstitucional....esto quiere decir que el gobierno federal tendra que reconocer beneficios federales a las parejas homosexuales que contraigan matrimonio en los estados en que es valido, lo que incluye ahora a california. yvonne mere/oficina del abogado de san francisco 2:01 como cuales? como el acceso de archivar los impuestos federales como un matrimonio en vez de como dos personas solas tienen derecho a hacer una peticion a esposa o esposo con respecto a inmigracion ha sido una espera muy larga y muy dura algunos creen que esto incluso puede afectar el proyecto de reforma migratoria. david campos/supervisor de san francisco 2:19 en sentido legal la corte suprema lo ha dicho muy claro, la ley federal no puede discr

. >>> time to put the pop in soda pop with gavin from -- dr. pepper gave them a bunch of two liter bottles of dr. pepper 10 which is for dudes we know that. >> because it has less sugar. >> manliest low-cal ri soda in the history of mankind. >> this time, he is going to be using a crossbow and lined up four 2 liter bottles of soda, and they disappear. >> in realtime they vaporize, but of course, it wouldn't be fun to watch if it weren't in slow motion. >>> did the arrow stick in the fourth bottle? >> well, if you look close in the spray, there goes to bullet, and the pressure ejected it back out on the first shot. they did it more than once. the bolt on this one sticks right through the fourth bottle and gavin makes it a makeshift straw. >>> getting keyed, not funny, unless it is this kind of car key i keying. >> your keys are in your door. >> see what happens when this prank goes too deep. >> call 911 and call police. >>> and a pro rider's childhood fantasy is brought the life. >> oh, man, he looks like he is in a giant room and as big as the

i'd like to introduce our special guest, lieutenant government gavin newsome.> also represent state mark malone's office tom ammiano. (applause) * >> all will return momentarily, i'm sure. paul henderson, representing mayor ed lee's office. [laughter] >> and to my right, i have the open house, our state association vice president and i'm sure other names, past president san francisco chapter. we have lots of our membership here including a couple of board members, kerry greenberg from fresno. [speaker not understood] is here. we have two representatives from san mateo county, barbara arieta and mike miller. i know people. at this time i'd like to say a few words about the california grand jurors association. it's an all volunteer group, 501(c) (3) dedicated to promoting the participation in the grand jury system, qualifies applicants to be grand jurors, bidthv awareness so we have consumers of the grand jury's product, report. at this point i'd like to turn it over for some lengthy introductions. >> thank you. thank you, keith. welcome, everybody. we're glad to

among those awaiting the decision is lieu tenant governor gavin newsom. john alston spoke to him and newsom was there when they allowed gays to marry in 2004. >> these are some of the posters showing up here and announcing a rally on the day of the decision. up until now, nobody knows when that will be. they will know in the morning whether it will be a celebration or not. a mixture of anxiety and hopefulness on the eve of a decision that could change their lives. >> the tied is turning, but they would be stupid to not vote in our favor. >> i am hopeful. we have been waiting a longtime. we will finally have -- we will finally know. >> one of the major players who forced the same-sex marriage case is former san francisco mayor and current lieu tenant governor gavin newsom who was in novato for a political fundraiser. >> those are the people who were not afforded the ability to say something that 99.9% take for granted. that is i do. >> it cook struck down or invalidated. if the justices say the most likely outcome is a narrow ruling that uphold is the gay

area have been waiting for, perhaps nowhere more than right here in san francisco where then-mayor gavin newsom, of course, first directed the city to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2004. he's going to be here later. of course as lieutenant governor with mayor ed lee and city attorney her era when the high court releases its decision on whether prop 8, voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional. the decision on the federal defense of marriage act. we spoke with one bay area couple planning the wedding of their dreams behind all of this. they've got the rings, invitations, the key, though, they say is being able to say "i do "s legally here in california. >> we are -- we are hopeful and we are people of faith. we have faith that things are going to fall into place. >> reporter: of course, opponents of same-sex marriage expected here today, too. earlier san francisco's city hall was lit up in support of marriage equal. pride flags waving in the city. even though despite the local support, some know that this ruling could well be disappointing. the doors to ci

now, gavin newsom refuses to take credit for being the leader in this movement. he says the people have taken the -- take the credit. >> these are the heroes. these are the folks. they didn't have to show up at city hall. they didn't have to participate in what we had in store. they didn't have to say "i do." it's the fact they did, and their commitment and follow through. fox like -- folks like stewart have not stopped -- stewart and his partner have not stopped. >> reporter: you might remember that gavin newsom, who was mayor of san francisco at the time, took considerable heat for coming out and doing that and allowing gay couples to marry. in fact, he took a lot of political heat. he even told me that barack obama refused to have his picture taken with them and then the leaders came around very slowly and much later. he still rememberers the way it was -- remembers the way it was in 2004 and he like a lot of people say they will be watching intently at 7:00 our time. sal castanedo, ktvu channel 2 news. >> it's amazing how things have changed in the last fine

that's when then-mayor gavin newsom defied state law by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. then on march 11th, the state supreme court ordered san francisco to stop the ceremonies. but on may 15th, 2008, the state supreme court struck down the state's existing law, banning same-sex marriage. it was on that day that newsom gave his now-famous quote. >> it's unnestable. this door's wide open now. it's gonna happen whether you like it or not. this is the future and it's now. >> within six months of the speech, proposition 8 was on the ba bal -- ballot and now a new ruling from the highest court in the nation. tara moriarty is live at san francisco city hall with reaction from the man many helped focus -- focus attention on this issue. good afternoon, tara moriarty. >> reporter: good afternoon, we have seen a lot of couples go into the courthouse to get married and in less than a month, it will be gay couples tying the knot. it's called a spine-tingling moment. >> my reaction was just tears when he saw them walking down the steps. >> reporter: moments after the u.s. supreme co

among those awaiting the decision is lieu tenant governor gavin newsom. john alston spoke to himnd newsom was there when they allowed gays to marry in 2004. >> these are some of the posters showing up here and announcing a rally on the day of the decision. up until now, nobody knows when that will be. they will know in the morning whether it will be a celebration or not. a mixture of anxiety and hopefulness on the eve of a decision that could change their lives. >> the tied is turning, but they would be stupid to not vote in our favor. >> i am hopeful. we have been waiting a longtime. we will finally have -- we will finally know. >> one of the major players who forced the same-sex marriage case is former san francisco mayor and current lieu tenant governor gavin newsom who was in novato for a political fundraiser. >> those are the people who were not afforded the ability to say something that 99.9% take for granted. that is i do. >> it cook struck down or invalidated. if the justices say the most likely outcome is a narrow ruling that uphold is the gay ma

among those awaiting the decision is lieu tenant governor gavin newsom. john alston spoke to him and newsom was there when they allowed gays to marry in 2004. >> these are some of the posters showing up here and announcing a rally on the day of the decision. up until now, nobody knows when that will be. they will know in the morning whether it will be a celebration or not. a mixture of anxiety and hopefulness on the eve of a decision that could change their lives. >> the tied is turning, but they would be stupid to not vote in our favor. >> i am hopeful. we have been waiting a longtime. we will finally have -- we will finally know. >> one of the major players who forced the same-sex marriage case is former san francisco mayor and current lieu tenant governor gavin newsom who was in novato for a political fundraiser. >> those are the people who were not afforded the ability to say something that 99.9% take for granted. that is i do. >> it cook struck down or invalidated. if the justices say the most likely outcome is a narrow ruling that uphold is the gay

and that is what gavin newsom has done. 2008. yeah!ty, love for the people. lieutenant governor gavin newsom! >> thank you mayor. how are you all feeling?,Ñ what a day. a special day. let me -- thank you, mayor. i want to thank you, mayor lee, for your stewardship, your faith and devotion to the cause and thank all of the elected officials. mayor brown, thank you for appoint me to the board of supervisors and one of the first acts i had the privilege of participating in right here at city hall in something called domestic partnerships. it seems so strange at the time. but nonetheless, appropriate. san francisco. a city that has long been a city that has prided itself on being on the leading and cutting edge. not a city of dreamers but a city of doers of innovators and entrepreneurs. it's a special place. and i think every single one of you understand core principal that defines our values in this city and the state and for that matter at our best, this nation. that is we don't just tolerate diversity, we celebrate our diversity each an

because i understand that there may be difficulties that pastor gavin has and i am, sympathetic to it. there are two sides to a complaint, it is not just the complainant rights but we have four supervisors who are accused on the record of having official misconduct. they have a right to have a determination made by us whether or not we believe that they did in fact commit official misconduct. so i would... my motion would be that we schedule it for the september meeting with a provision that there will be no continuance, absence of good showing of good cause of either side for a need for a continuance at that point. >> i must be having a bad day, i thought that is what i moved for. except that i was focused on the complainant because she is the one requesting the continuance, the supervisors are ready to go from the beginning. >> so, i mean, i thought that yours was more focused on a doctor's note. >> she wanted a continuance, which is a good idea. >> if not, let's go forward in september. >> and that is where i am a little nervous and then we get into what is defined as good cause. a

. >> what are patrick gavin's 2012 political videos?p ten videos that became a viral sensation. comment, something somebody turned into something funny. could be a clip from a celebrity. caught the g that attention from the worldwide web and went on to millions and millions of views. it.0 seconds of >> okay. skin showing -- wind blowing you're going hink baby. ♪ hey i just met yeah ♪and this is crazy ♪ but here's my number so call me maybe ♪ ♪ hey i just met you and this is crazy but here's my number so call me maybe ♪ ♪ hey i just met you and this is crazy ♪ here's my number so call me lately ♪ i just met you and this is crazy ♪ ♪ so here's my number me maybe ♪ that ou remember who did video? i don't remember who did that one. a clip in there of congressman having her z staffers doing in her office what's de me realize interesting about viral video is it provided another outlet for the icians to not look at message out there but to show the humanity and show their sense of humor. they're doing it quite frequently. they're not -- they'r

. >> what are patrick gavin's 2012 viral political videos? ten videos that became a viral sensation. an offhanded comment, something somebody turned into something funny. could be a clip from a celebrity. but something that caught the attention from the worldwide web and went on to millions and millions of views. >> 50 seconds of it. >> okay. >> skin showing -- wind blowing where do you think you're going baby. ♪ hey i just met yeah ♪ and this is crazy ♪ but here's my number ♪ so call me maybe ♪ hey i just met you and this is crazy but here's my number so call me maybe ♪ ♪ hey i just met you and this is crazy ♪ ♪ but here's my number so call me lately ♪ ♪ hey i just met you and this is crazy ♪ ♪ so here's my number so call me maybe ♪ ♪ do you remember who did that video? i don't remember who did that one. a clip in there of congressman linda sanchez having her staffers doing in her office which made me realize what's interesting about viral video is it provided another outlet for politicians to not look at the message out there but to show th

on society and the right of witnesses to come forward to expose crimes and no wrongdoing all right gavin make fade in from the center of the and for investigative journalism thanks very much for your time today. well snowden's are far from the first whistle blower to be pursued by the u.s. washington's attempts to prosecute traitors alleged traitors intensifying while the block list grows but as artie's guidance to kyon reports is encourages even more leaks of information america is split on edward snowden traitor hero mix in between but we guard lissa what anyone thinks about snowden his revelations have shed unprecedented light on the u.s. government's massive spying program even if you're not doing anything wrong you're being watched and recorded a former n.s.a. employee william binney was prosecuted as a traitor when he blew the whistle on the government's sweeping collection of data and communications it's setting up a tele tarion state. when the government has that much information they can do those things they can use the i.r.s. to intimidate people or anything else they can send

same-sex marriage started at san francisco sit hall a decade ago when then mayor gavin newsom made it legal. it's decision to invalidate prop 8 was reason to celebrate. carolyn tyler with reaction. >> high anxiety mixed with high hopes as people rushed to get inside city hall to share the moment. california is now set to become the 13th stated to allow same-sex marriage. >> it's been a long wait. it's been 37 years. it's been a long journey. i feel like we almost arrived. >> this battle took off in 2004 when then san francisco mayor gavin newsom defined state and federal law ordering the county clerk to issue marriage licenses to gays and lesbians. >> the reaction has been extraordinary difficult and politicians ran away from the issue. then they started to shift in 2008, 2009 and politicians came back into the fore. it's it's been an extraordinary process. >> clouds oh the horizon for the initiative process because the justices decided prop 8 backers had no legal right to fight for the voter approved ban after state officials refused to. >> imagine you had overwhelming support for ma

. >> dennis herera started the battle after gavin newsom started issuing marriage licenses nine years ago. >> putting yourselves in the shoe who's happens to fall in love with someone of the same sex. it's not about the couple it's their brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, kids and grandkids. that is what we're celebrating not just for california but that is for the rest of the world. >> it means jenny and her long time martner can tie the knot legally. >> i just feel like finally the government is recognizing this and it's a relief. >> this episcopal bishop says same-sex marriages will are happen soon at every parish in the bay area. >> there is a lot more work to be done. there are civil rights we need to continue to work for. this is a historic moment for the country and for california. >> until same-sex marriages are allowed to resume today's victory will likely set the tone for this weekend's pride parade and festival, one of the nation's largest. >> and there is celebration, there is disappointment. opponents say it leaves them worried about the future of the country. >> san franc

. >> more about journalism today with political reporter patrick gavin. tonight at 8:00. >> next, kentucky senator rand paul hat -- at the faith and freedom coalition conference. he was elected in 2010 and is the son of former republican, smit and presidential candidate ron paul. this is about 15 minutes. >> thank you. i hope everybody has got a comfortable seat because i can go on for a wild. [laughter] -- four a while. for a while. to lead a nation, you need not only legal authority, but moral authority. [applause] this constellation of scandals shows the president is losing his moral authority to lead the nation. last year in passes -- pakistan the-- a girl was shot in head by the taliban for being a girl and wanting to go to school. if you have not seen the youtube videos, i suggest watching them. she is incredible. speaking out for the education of girls, watch and you will just be amazed. she never met the perdue poet , whenew up in pakistan women could be highly educated and prime minister, but this is one of the poems and it reminds me of her. upo

appropriate it's taking place at city hall which is where this began nine years ago when then-mayor gavin newsom decided to issue same-sex marriage licenses. >> as you recall that is what started this. it's set the series of events into motion. and i don't recall, but hundreds of couples rushed to get hear married and did so while it is allow ntd sti we do have some, we want to share with you interviews and sound we saw today. chris ask sandy getting married. can you show that please. >> normally when there is a constitutional violation, the real reason orders were stayed was due to an abundance of caution to preserve the status quo but now it's clear the status quo... >> that is julie knight legal expert spoke with us during 4:00 news today. >> she's a constitutional law exexpert invaluable to guide us through legal tangle autos terrific. this is an historic event. sergio have you been a witness to history. >> you mentioned how so many people got here so quickly. they did. this happened on the mayor's balcony. word got out and within a half hour there were dozens and dozens of people who

mayor ed lee, city attorney denis her rear end former san francisco mayor gavin newsom will all be here. you can still lights of city hall already let up. now that we do know there will be rolling at 7:00 this morning, they are ready to go and as soon as the ruling comes down, they will have news conferences. we're not sure if this will be together or separately but either way, kron4 have you covered the route san francisco as well as the supreme court. >>james: we will be watching and waiting as people assemble and elsewhere. >>darya: let's go over live to the castro district where they are ready for the ruling and to find out if they should be celebrated and the streets. kron4's mike pelton is out there. >> reporter: this castro community is just beginning to wake up. the nine year battle is down to its final hours. the court should make its ruling about 715. especially here in the castro or gay rights are supported we are expecting some of the biggest reaction to the court's ruling. we're just not sure yet if that will be a celebration or protest. in the past several days, this commu

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gavin, thanks so much. i really appreciate you being here. >> i was cheap. i was a good deal for you. >> a pair of cuff links and it will get you to the church on time. thank you, sir. i appreciate your time. and ladies, i really appreciate having both of you here. >> thank you very much. >> very important morning for our country. rachel maddow, thank you so much. speaker quinn, great to see you here. and we're going to leave you with a picture of the president talking from air force one on that iphone, chad griffin's iphone, talking to the plaintiffs, who had just come out of the supreme court and learning that they had seen history being made. doma ruled unconstitutional. prop 8 is dead. we're back after this. alec, for this mission i upgraded your smart phone. ♪ right. but the most important feature of all is... the capital one purchase eraser. i can redeem the double miles i earned with my venture card to erase recent travel purchases. and with a few clicks, this mission never happened. uh, what's this button do? [ electricity zaps ] ♪ you requested back

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 starte

. >> we're joined now by gavin newsom, governor of california and christine quinn the speaker of theew york city council. christine quinn, first of all, you're gay up against anthony weiner. i think you're pretty mainstream. let's talk about this. it's so fascinating. this is pretty nonpartisan. i'm looking at this. judge kennedy, a reagan guy. a reagan personal friend and appointed by him. ted olson who fought for bush down in the bush versus gore fight in florida. and only one democrat. two out of three guys, all straight i believe pushed through this thing. it isn't just a gay rights movement in a narrow sense. >> not at all. look, these decisions today are huge steps forward. and they're steps forward in what they ruled but also you're totally right in who ruled, it was involved in the case and this idea that lgbt civil rights are just some special interests that only a few americans care about who live in california or new york. that reality does not exist anymore. this is much more becoming a pain stream movement. i think that's what's going to help propel us forward. but i do

we are told that lieutenant governor gavin newsom may be making an appearance.d cleve jones a little while ago. they are expecting, according to the organizers, 200,000 people to come down here tonight. all of this of course to celebrate the supreme court ruling that will now allow same- sex couples to get married in california. joe vazquez has been busy inside the crowd taking a look and getting some reaction. >> this is the epicenter of gay rights here in san francisco. and for many people across the state, for that matter. now, what you see behind me are a lot of flags waving, rainbow flags. others, the equality flag flying here, as well. these folks say they are celebrating these two supreme court decisions today. they are in fact celebrating with a great deal of exuberance as many of them here tell me they have been on pins and needles for several days waiting for these decisions to come down. now that this decision is made, they planned a rally and they are expecting thousands of people here tonight. reporting from the castro district in san francisco, joe

the spot when then mayor gavin newsom put the debate into over drive in 2004 when he orders clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. lawsuits resulting from the decision prompted the supreme court to over turn california's marriage laws. the battle has been raging ever since and today he had this to say. >> i feel proud for all of the lives that have been affirmed and families whose lives are better today. >> it is unclear when weddings will resume. clerks are bracing for the rush. some are even taking reservations. >>> the latest on the bart strike. big bay area business group is warning it could be a disaster if it goes off. unions, contracts are set to expire sunday. meaning a strike could happen monday morning. transit authorities are encouraging bay area businesses to work with their employees, find alternative ways to get around now before it is too late. transit buses, ferries. >> half hour trip will take twice that and it will cost me 20 buck as day. i won't be able to sustain it. >> i have been through strikes, delays are horrible. 15, 20 minutes at a time. it w

. >> this all started back in 2004, when then mayor gavin newsem began handing out marriage licenses. >> the in 2008, the marriage resumed, having the right to marry. >> this door's wide open now. it's going to happen whether you like it or not. >> today, the lieutenant governor called it, quote, a remarkable journey that we are still on. >> it's a journey that inspires. >> it doesn't coerce. we're not motivated by this cause of e quality -- equality, we're inspired by it. >> the lieutenant governor was joined by phyllis lion. she and her late wife in 2004 were the same, same-sex marriage couple. they basked in their moments in the city hall rotunda. >> our ken pritchard reports on those who careered and blasted today's supreme court ruling >> reporter: there was no capital really, just a handful of prop 8 backers showing their displeasure with today's ruling. >> you are seeing tyranny, not democracy. >> save california.com president randy thompson has long been a supporter is. his organization filed a brief which he calls annil jts annail lis annil legit mitt body. >> it's in fact a

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in the coming minutes, we expect to have a live interview with gavin nusom. he allowed gay marriages in 2004. we will talk with the lieutenant governor tonight and get the reaction to the defeat of proposition 8. >>> it is the decision heard around the state. new at 5:30, we're at the state capital where high-promile openly gay lawmakers found out gay marriage was legal again in california. >> it could impact hundreds of thousands of writers. the results of a strike vote by workers. >> why the supreme court decision on gay marriage was welcomed but still falls short. >> and right after the break, it's heating up. the fog is clearing for most locations and temperatures on the rise. how hot in your neighborhood tomorrow? i'll have the details. look at 'em. living on cloud nine with that u-verse wireless receiver. you see in my day, when my mom was repainting the house, you couldn't just set up a tv in the basement. i mean, come on! nope. we could only watch tv in the rooms that had a tv outlet. yeah if we wanted to watch tv someplace else, we'd have to go to my

single parenting, which is the root cause of poverty. >> reporter: but former san francisco mayor gavinsom, now the state's lieutenant governor, doesn't see it that way at all. he's still intensely interested in pursuing the revolution he helped to start. >> i didn't know what we were entering into. i felt like we needed to do something assertive, and we started with one couple, phyllis lyon and del martin. it became this remarkable expression of love and remarkable experience for all of us. >> reporter: ten states and the district of columbia have approved same sex marriage since prop. 8 passed. and national public opinion polls have indicated a shift towards more acceptance of those marriages. now, the high court is delving into the complex case and that may require a complex decision. vic amar teaches constitutional law at the university of california at davis. >> conceivably the court could rule large in favor of the plaintiffs, proclaim a national right under the 14th amendment to same sex marriage. but that would mean invalidating laws of about 38 states, and so that's a difficult

these are live pictures but demonstrators are gavin's -- gathering in the square once again.the meantime, burnt out cars and debris are scattered in various parts of the city including a round of the square. riot police pulled back on saturday night but that did not stop thousands of protesters venting their anger at the prime minister throughout the night. it has been raining heavily in istanbul earlier on sunday. it was thought that might hamper the ability of the protesters to get out of the streets. judging by the live pictures, it has not done so several hours appealedprime minister to the protesters jeered. >> those who could not succeed at the ballot box and those who knew they never would, the main opposition party of those taking sides with them, they have been the ones provoking these actions in a hopeless wed. yesterday, i appeal to every protest, you've done your protest legally or illegally. the destroyed police and municipal vehicles remained strong throughout the square. the people considered a victory that the police withdrew from the scene at the thousands of