State - Proposition 8, a proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would ban gay-marriage was approved by voters, 52.9 percent to 47.1 percent. The controversial amendment was the most heated and heavily funded proposition in California, setting records for campaign funding both for and against. Propositions supporting standards for confining farm animals, redistricting, veteran’s bonds, and victim’s rights were also approved. Amador County voters approved by majority Propositions 2,8,9, 11 and 12. Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).