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9th Circuit Says Cameras Allowed in Prop 8 Trial Courtroom

Following Judge Vaughn R. Walker's decision to allow a court-run camera tape the Prop 8 trial for a delayed upload to YouTube, supporters of the measure that banned gay marriage tried to delay the trial, citing how the move violated federal court rules and would intimidate witnesses called to the stand.
It didn't work.
"A three-judge panel the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the challenge, ruling that petitioners failed to demonstrate the case warranted 'extraordinary' intervention," reported the LA Times on Friday.
Rick Jacobs of the Courage Campaign called the ruling "a powerful demonstration of support for transparency of the process" in a statement. "It's time that the debate about marriage equality is seen for what it is -- a debate over the rights of our friends and families to live their lives freely," he said.
The Courage Campaign and CREDO Action gathered 140,671 signatures to support video taping of the trial, which begins on Monday.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.