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Reports on the approval rating of San Francisco, California mayor and Democrat Gavin Newsom. Percentage of San Franciscans approving Newsom; Newsom's support on same-sex marriage; Views that Newsom contributed to the defeat of Democrats and presidential candidate John Kerry.

Reports that the California Supreme Court has revoked the licenses issued to gay couples in San Francisco. Conclusion that San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom had overstepped his authority by allowing same-sex marriages.

Reports on the decision of lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage in California.

Reports on the ruling of a San Francisco, California Superior Court judge that invalidates the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

Reports on the court deliberation of California's ban on same-sex marriage. Assertion by gay rights advocates on the fundamental right of gays and lesbians to marry; Presentation of the cases of same-sex couples by lawyers of the City and County of San Francisco; Argument by defenders of the state ban against expanding marriage to include same-sex couples.

Reports that the California Supreme Court ruled that same-sex wedding which took place in San Francisco in February and March had no standing under state law. Declaration of the marriages as void; Details of the justices' unanimous ruling, which said that Mayor Gavin Newsom had exceeded his authority in allowing the marriages; Implications of the ruling for gay couples; Comments of the justices; Reactions of same-sex married couples and of conservative groups opposed to same-sex marriage; Plans of gay-marriage advocates to protest.

Reports on the problem facing justices of the California Supreme Court on whether to invalidate marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in February and March. Outcomes of the first public hearing on the matter since ordering a halt to the gay marriages; Definition of marriage by California state law; Christian group's opposition to same-sex marriage.

Reports on the same-sex couples married in San Francisco, California. Result of the preliminary analysis of same-sex marriage applications in the month that licenses were issued to gay and lesbian couples; Actions taken by the California Supreme Court to put an end to the marriages; Filing system of the marriage data compiled by the county assessor-recorder.

Reports that the California Supreme Court ordered city officials there to stop issuing gay marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Significance of the order, which did not rule on the legality of the marriages or address the constitutional issues raised by city officials in defense of them; Possibility that the city could issue the licenses again after further review of two lawsuits on the matter.

Reports on the issue of same-sex marriage in the U.S. Issuance of marriage licenses to gay couples in San Francisco, California; Performance of blessing ceremonies to gay couples by some religious institutions; Opposition of some religious leaders to gay marriages.

Reports on the popularity of San Francisco as a gay tourist destination. Reaction of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the parade of same-sex marriage in San Francisco; Changes in the web site's feature '10 Great Reasons to Visit San Francisco'; Offering of gay honeymoon packages by several hotels; Efforts to market San Francisco as a gay destination; Benefits of publicity surrounding gay weddings on hotels.

Reports that opponents of gay marriage asked the California Supreme Court to order an immediate end to the issuing of marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco. Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of marriages; Violation of the state family code, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman; Violation of the basic premises of individual liberty and equality under law protected by the Florida Constitution.

Reports on a same-sex wedding event in San Francisco, California on February 22, 2004. Importance of Mayor Gavin Newsom's policy of issuing marriage license to gay and lesbian couples; State governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's declaration of his opposition against same-sex marriage.

Reports that San Francisco, California judge Ronald Evans refused to block the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses and did not rule on the substance of a lawsuit asserting that the licenses violate the state's family code. Failure of opponents to show that the weddings were causing immediate harm; New Mexico's shutdown of an effort in a county near Albuquerque to follow San Francisco's lead.

Reports on the controversies facing San Francisco, California Mayor Gavin Newsom for his decision to allow same-sex marriages. Questions concerning Newsom's motives; Status of Newsom's relations with his own Irish Catholic family; Promise of Newsom to step down on the policy if the courts ruled against it; Political career of Newsom; Defining issue of his career.

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.