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SANDUSKY, OH SUNDAY JUNE 8 2025 - American ciivil rights activist, Jim Obergefell. Ten years after his victory in the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage in the United States, the small Ohio city of Sandusky, OH is home once again to Mr. Obergefell. CREDITS: Daniel Lozada for the Los Angeles Times

10 years after winning same-sex marriage, Jim Obergefell and his legacy both live on

Ten years ago, Jim Obergefell won same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide. Today, his life in Ohio is proof of his lasting legacy.

HOPLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUN 03: CalFire firefighters work a prescribed burn near Hopland, California on June 03, 2025. With all of the cuts to the US Forest Service, such efforts to reduce the fuel available for actual wildfires are being scaled back across broad swaths of the state, leading local fire officials to worry we could be in for a nightmarish fire season. (Josh Edelson / For the Times)

We set a big chunk of California wilderness on fire. You’re welcome

Name: John Doe Age: 35-40 years old Height: 4'8" Weight: 181 lbs. Build: Short stature Hair: Black hair with buzz cut Eyes: Dark brown eyes Other descriptive information: Found on 1037 N. Vermont Ave., face down. Tan skin, possible Hispanic, black facial hair stubble. No visible tattoos.

Strangers in the middle of a city: The John and Jane Does of L.A. General Medical Center

ENCINITAS, CA -- MAY 17, 2025: Barry Blumenthal from Death Racers at Encinitas Skate Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Alex Papke / For The Times)

The ‘Deathracers’ key to staying young? Skateboarding into your 60s and beyond

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