California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban (Maura Dolan/Los Angeles Times)

Maura Dolan / Los Angeles Times:California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban  —  In a 4-3 ruling, the justices rule that state marriage laws are unconstitutional.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court ruled today that same-sex couples should be permitted to marry, rejecting state marriage laws as discriminatory.