Spring 2008 - CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RULES 4-3 IN FAVOR OF MARRIAGE - The Supreme Court struck down laws that prevent the freedom to marry.  Gov. Schwarzenegger said he would respect the court's ruling and reiterated his opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment. See our press release here.  At the national Log Cabin Republican Convention, the Governor called a marriage amendment "a waste of time" and stated he will be there to fight it. See the moment here on video at YouTube.

READ THE 2008 PRIDE MESSAGE FROM GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER - This year's message can be found here on our web site

ANOTHER LOG CABIN APPOINTEE- THIS MAKE THE FIRST GAY-GOP COUPLE - Kevin Broadwater, 43, of Laguna Hills, has been appointed to the State Independent Living Council. Broadwater is the partner of Log Cabin California Director James Vaughn and marks the first time a gay Republican couple have served in an administration (at least to our knowledge). Congrats to Kevin and James.  

LOG CABIN ENDORSES RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS.
Log Cabin notified Assemblyman Benoit and the GOP Assembly Caucus that it endorsed AJR 46 regarding the right to bear arms for self defense; noting that gays and lesbians are the victims of hate crimes and this will provide a measure of self defense.

 GOVERNOR NOMINATES PETER HANKWITZ TO THE STUDENT AID COMMISSION - Peter makes the 13th appointment in a year by the Governor. This position requires Senate confirmation. We congratulate Peter on his well deserved nomination and applaud the Governor once again for his commitment to the best and brightest in our state.

GOVERNOR NAMES APPOINTEE FROM LOG CABIN RANKS- Alex Calero was appointed to the State Board of Psychology today by Governor Schwarzenegger.  Log Cabin is excited to have passed this milestone and congratulate the Governor and Alex on this appointment.

NOTE: ENDA passed due to 35 Republicans providing the margin of victory, including three from California: Mary Bono (R-45), David Dreier (R-26) and John Campbell (R-48). Please be sure to thank them for their vote and support!

2007 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD - See how the GOP members of the Legislature scored on legislation tracked by Log Cabin.  View the Scorecard here.

JAMES VAUGHN, APPOINTED TO STATE BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS EXAMINING COMMITTEE BY GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER.  This body oversees the State Bar Exam, the accreditation of law schools and the morals of lawyers.  This brings to nine the number of Log Cabin appointees to state boards and commissions.

ALAN HOWARD, NATIONAL LOG CABIN BOARD MEMBER, APPOINTED TO CALIFORNIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL BOARD 
Yet another Log Cabin member has been appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to an important state board. Alan will bring important business leadership to the task of serving the Governor.  Our congratulations to him.

DON NORTE APPOINTED TO GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Another Log Cabin member has been appointed to the administration by Governor Schwarzenegger. Don and his partner Kevin are thrilled and they have been staunch supporters and leaders of our organization and we're very proud of him.

LEN OLDS APPOINTED TO CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES Governor Schwarzenegger appointed one of the founders of Log Cabin Republicans yesterday to the Council for the Humanities.  Len has been a great inspirational leader to the entire organization and he is very deserving of this honor and recognition.