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Reports that San Francisco, California officials will continue issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples after two judges stopped short of halting them. Legal questions surrounding the marriages; Number of licenses that had been issued since February 17, 2004; Cease and desist order issued by Judge James L. Warren of San Francisco County Superior Court; Reactions of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to a statement issued by California Governor Arnorld Schwarzenegger urging local officials to obey a state law.

Reports on the effort to block the policy of recognizing same-sex marriages in San Francisco, California. Need for married couples to seek legal advice about their status; Fight for civil rights among homosexuals; Argument regarding the lack of authority of the mayor to issue same-sex marriage licenses.

Reports on the move of a federal appeals court to block the execution of the convicted killer Kevin Cooper in San Francisco, California. Reason for the action; Order of judges to review evidences of the crime; Refusal of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the appeals court decision.

Reports on the continuation of demonstrations against the scheduled execution of convicted murderer Kevin Cooper through lethal injection in California. Refusal of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to issue clemency; Revelation of additional evidence pertaining to the case; Demand of Cooper's lawyers for additional time to review the case.

Reports on the installation of German-made machine guns on the newest boat patrolling in San Francisco Bay called the August Volmerr in Oakland, California. Description of the machine gun mounts; Benefits of the ammunitions for Alameda County Sheriff and his men; Impact of the local officials' initiative on local securities.

Reports on the evaluation of the decision by the Department of Education to reject 30 college students who applied for scholarship at the University of California in Berkeley, California.

Reports on the initiation of party at a train in San Francisco, California. Presentation of different music, dance and others; Reaction of commuters in the initiation of a party car; Posting of a photograph on the party car Web site.

Reports on the transfer of the murder trial of Scott Peterson in San Mateo County, California. Revenue from the news coverage of the trial; Reason for the transfer of the trial; Delays of trial due to change of venue and the possibility that Judge Al Girolami might not continue with the case.

Reports on the competition of Bay Area communities to welcome the murder trial of Scott Peterson accused of killing his wife and unborn son in San Francisco, California. Expectation of San Francisco Bay Area to lure Peterson's trial; Schedule for deciding the location for the murder trial; Accounts on the arrest of Peterson.

Speculates on the Democratic Party convention in California. Struggle for dominance of electoral politics by the party; Impact of the endorsement of Bill Jones to the U.S. Senate seat.

Reports on the state of the state address of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in California. Agenda of Schwarzenegger for his full year of office; Reaction of Democrats to Schwarzenegger's state of the state address; Reaction of Republicans to the state of the state address delivered by Schwarzenegger.

Reports on the different results of the earthquakes in Iran and California.

Reports mudslides in California. Death toll; Number of missing bodies; Causes of the slides.

Reports on the earthquake that struck a town in Paso Robles, California. Number of casualties recorded; Account on the damages caused by the earthquake; Occurrence of the quake on an underwater fault zone.

Reports that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger won approval from legislators for his fiscal reform package which will go on the state ballot in March. Details of the package which focuses on past financial problems and aims to prevent future ones; How it will force lawmakers to put money aside each year to be drawn upon in bad economic times.

Reports on the avoidance of defeat by the Democratic Party on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, winning election of a Democratic businessman, Gavin Newsom, as mayor of San Francisco, California. Results of votes for Newsom and his opponent, Matt Gonzalez; Electioneering strategies of Newsom's party; Details of Gonzalez's close win in the election.

Reports on the refusal of governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to hire a private investigator to investigate the accusations of sexual misconduct against him in California.

Focuses on the rivalry between political candidates Gavin Newsom and Matt Gonzalez for mayoral position in San Francisco, California. Stance of Newsom toward homelessness; Citation of the economic challenges faced by the city; Support of the Democratic Party to the candidacy of Newsom.

Details the court case filed against singer Michael Jackson accused of molesting a boy in California. Public policy for a sexual assault; Criminal investigation of the case; Prosecution of Jackson at the Santa Barbara County court.

Reports on a proposed economic bailout package proposed in November 2003 by Donna Arduin, finance director of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reductions in programs for the poor and the disabled; Borrowing of money from transportation projects to cover other spending; Schwarzenegger's campaign promise to prioritize the reduction of waste in government spending.

Reports that California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been vague about how he would deal with the state's budget problems. Schedule of Schwarzenegger's first day in office; Intention of Schwarzenegger of having the state borrow to cover up most of the deficit; Imposition of a constitutional spending cap to avoid future spending.

Reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken his oath of office as governor of California. Overview of the state's recall election; Vow of the governor to end political divisions; First official act as governor.

Assesses the chances for California Republicans of defeating Democrat Barbara Boxer in the 2004 Senate elections. Reasons for the Republicans' desire to remove Boxer from office; Absence of a Republican candidate who has a better chance than Boxer to be elected in 2004; Assurance of support from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for any Republican candidate to the Senate.

Reports on wildfires in San Diego, California. Wildfire damages; Cost of the damage; Places vulnerable to wildfires; Setting up of an outpost in Porter Ranch; Factor important in stemming the fire's advance on the outskirts of Los Angeles; Development of a firehouse by S&S Construction Co.

Considers the uncontrolled fires racing across much of Southern California toward the Pacific Ocean. The so-called Simi fire in the canyons north of Los Angeles; Firefighting efforts being coordinated by Battalion Chief Anthony C. Marrone of the Los Angeles County Fire Department; Contributing factors to the wildfires which include wind and dry conditions; Description of the area and the fire; Strategy for containing the fires; Experiences of homeowner Ken Carey.

Examines the transition period for governor-elect of California Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reiteration of campaign promises; Alliance-building with President George Bush suggesting he will call on Washington for federal aid; His relationships with Democrats during the transition; Response of Democrats to the election; Naming of a transition team; Election statistics other ballot issues.

Analyzes the California recall of Governor Gray Davis. How Californians are deeply conflicted over whether the recall represents democracy at its best or worst; Possibility of future efforts to unseat other governors; Outlook for the political success of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was elected California's governor; Issues of partisanship and voter anger; Survey of voters; View that the increasingly bitter standoff reflects a broader problem with California's political environment.

Reports on the final campaign day for the gubernatorial recall election in California on October 6, 2003.

Reports on the public apology of California gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger following accusations of sexual misconduct. Success in polls in California's recall election; Response to a "Los Angeles Times" article about six women who claimed to be victims of unwanted sexual advances by Schwarzenegger; Scwarzenegger's denouncement of the article; Sexual allegations throughout the campaign.

Claims that, as the recall election for the California governor enters its final week, it has the oddly familiar look of a more conventional race. Efforts by the candidates to raise money, and the amounts collected by Gray Davis and Arnold Schwarzenegger; Television advertising blitz; Rise in psychological gamesmanship; Comments by political strategists, pollsters and advertising professional on advertising campaigns during final days of the race; Campaigning efforts by special interest groups, including unions and environmentalists; Movements of Davis, Schwarzenegger and Cruz Bustamante during the last days of the campaign.

Focuses on a debate between the five major candidates for governor in the California recall election. Issues such as state's fiscal condition, worker's compensation, and health care for children of illegal immigrants; Opinions of candidates on whether the recall was a good idea; Interchange between candidates focusing on Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Reports that a federal appeals court ruled that the recall election for California Governor Gray Davis will be held as scheduled. Argument of proponents of delaying the election, who say they will not appeal; Impact on the election race; Anticipation over a debate featuring all the major contenders; Focus of Republicans on actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and State Senator Tom McClintock; Relief over the end to legal uncertainty; Overview of the political jostling among candidates; Background on the judges' decision. INSET: Excerpt From Court Ruling on California Recall Vote.

Focuses on California's recall election for Governor Gray Davis. Overview of the election's legal uncertainties; Court decision to stay its ruling postponing the vote; Worries of local election officials; How doubts raised about the election could affect voter turnout; Views of voters; Possible consequences of so-called voter fatigue.

Reports that a U.S. federal appeals court will reconsider a ruling delaying California's recall election of Governor Gray Davis. Victory for recall supporters; Make-up of 11-judge U. S. panel to consider case; Reactions of recall advocates and opponents.

Reports that California officials moved to overturn a court decision to postpone the recall election for Governor Gray Davis scheduled for October 7, 2003. Concerns over further chaos; Plan by the state to ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco to reconsider the decision; Preference of recall supporters to send the case to the Supreme Court; Background on the court's decision; Reactions to the officials' move; Implications for the state if the vote is delayed; Outlook. INSET: From a Court, a Most Unusual Request, by Adam Liptak.

Reports that a federal appeals court delayed the recall election for California Governor Gray Davis, ruling that the scheduled date did not give several counties with minority populations enough time to replace outdated punch-card voting machines. View that error-prone machines could alter the election"s outcome; Reaction to the ruling by Davis, a Democrat; Criticism from Republicans, including Representative Darrell Issa, one of the recall's financial backers; Question of whether state elections officials will appeal; Details of the lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of civil rights groups. INSET: Washington's Blanket Primary Is Voided.

Focuses on California Governor Grey Davis who is facing a possible recall vote in October 2003. Davis admitting to mistakes made during his short term; Changes in Davis since finding that the recall could cut his 30-year political year short; Attempts at a personality makeover.

Discusses Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante, the only Democratic officeholder running in the California recall election as an alternative to the Democratic governor, Gray Davis. Career that began as a summer intern in Washington, D.C.; Comments from Bustamante; Decision of California's Democratic Congressional delegation and the state's largest union of teachers to put their weight behind his candidacy; Move that reflects the worry over Davis's ability to defeat the recall.

Focuses on California Governor Gray Davis, who pleaded with Californians to reject the attempt to recall him. Comments of Davis, who made a case for himself in a televised address; Davis' fight against the growing perception in his party that his ouster is inevitable; Campaign of Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante, the only prominent Democrat on the recall ballot; Davis' contention that the Republicans are seeking future control; Davis' efforts to rally the Democratic base. INSET: Long on Time, Not Details, by Charlie LeDuff.

Reports on the number of candidates competing in the race to become California's next Governor in October 2003. Recall of current Governor Gray Davis.

Discusses how a new alphabet will be used to place in order California's candidates for governor in the state's recall election. Comments of Secretary of State Kevin Shelley; Uncertainty over who has officially qualified to appear on the ballot as a possible successor to Governor Gray Davis; How the ballot system will work in determining the orders in which candidates will appear on the recall ballots. INSET: Give Me an R, Give Me a W....

Focuses on Republican actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has announced his candidacy for the California governor's seat. Comparison with former President Ronald Reagan, who left a Hollywood career to defeat an incumbent Democratic governor in California; Question of whether Schwarzenegger can lead a Republican comeback in California; Doubts of Republican conservatives; Background on Schwarzenegger's bid to replace governor Gray Davis, who faces a recall election; Perception of Schwarzenegger within the party; Views of political analysts; Outlook.

Reports that Lt. Governor Cruz M. Bustamante and Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi broke ranks with the California Democratic Party and announced they would join the race to replace Governor Gray Davis in the recall vote. Intervention which was refused by the State Supreme Court; Defection which is defended by Bustamante as a safety measure for the Democratic Party; Republican candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger's popularity which is seen as a benefit to his party; Republican Representative and major proponent of the recall, Darrell Issa of San Diego, who dropped out of the gubernatorial race; Democrats who are concerned about the impact of the defections on the outcome of the race.

Announces that Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, will run in the recall election on Governor Gray Davis of California. Panic the announcement set off for the state's elected Democrats; Announcement that he would run during the taping of the "Tonight" show with Jay Leno; Fact that Schwarzenegger did not speak of any issues, but instead joked with Jay Leno and plugged his new film.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by California Governor Gray Davis which seeks to delay the recall vote scheduled for October 7, 2003.

Reports that a recall vote for Governor Gray Davis of California is set for October 7, 2003. Reaction of both Democrats and republicans to this; Decision of Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante that the recall vote will also allow voters to choose another governor; Efforts of Davis to maintain the governorship; Announcement by the state senate that it has reached an agreement on how to address the state's budget deficit; Possible candidates, including columnist Arianna Huffington and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger; Outlook for this fiasco.

Reports that California is on the verge of using the power to force a recall election against a sitting government. Authorization of a vote on whether to oust Governor Gray Davis; Number of ballot petition signatures that were submitted to the state; Official certification by Secretary of State Kevin Shelley; Initiative that would send the state into unchartered political and legal territory; Basic aspects of the vote that remained in contention, among them whether Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante would set a two-part ballot.

Reports that Republicans in California are striving to put aside their differences and take advantage of the recall drive against Governor Gray Davis. Belief of most Republicans that the move to oust the unpopular governor, a Democrat, will help the party; Importance of keeping Republicans from fighting with each other for the position; Comments from Representative Dana Rohrabacher; Fear that the recall will backfire and eliminate any chance that President George W. Bush could win the state in the presidential election.

Reports on the development of a plan in Locke, California to sell the land to Chinese residents or their descendants.

Reports on the decision of the district attorney's office in San Francisco, California on June 27, 2003 to dismiss infractions against most war protesters who were arrested in March 2003.