California Supreme Court declines to block November initiative . State fails to vote on whether to recognize same - sex marriages . Activist group had sought to block the initiative . That decision made California the nation 's second state , after Massachusetts , to legalize same-sex marriage . Same - sex marriages were legalized in state earlier this year .
California Supreme Court declines to block November initiative . State fails to vote on whether to recognize same - sex marriages . Activist group had sought to block the initiative . Same - sex marriages were legalized in state earlier this year .