In the first two hours after the downtown office doors opened June 17, more than 40 couples had applied for a same-sex marriage license -- 30 of whom opted for a ceremony on the spot. We were there to capture the events live, including the first sanctioned same-sex marriage ceremony in Fresno County.
Supporters vs. protesters (cont.):
Protesters vs. supporters:
Fresno County Clerk Victor Salazar talks about the first day of gay marriage:
Signs of support:
Sign pointing out reasons why to allow gay marriage:
Judge Dennis Caeton discusses presiding over the first ceremony:
Tinasha Broadus, 30, and Alicia Rice, 35, have the first ceremony today:
Couples begin filling out forms:
The doors open:
Geoff Twitchell and Clark Willits prepare for their turn:
Michael Butler and John Tipton, together 16 years:
Cory and Gail, together for 15 years:
Randy Gray and Jason Scott prepare to get married:
Teddy and David, together five years:
Renee Potik and Kay Taus support others in Fresno:
Luis and Chris, together seven years
Arrival on the scene, 7:30 a.m.:
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