proposition 8 as unconstitutional but issued a stay on his ruling. today he could decide to lift that stay on extend it. groups in favor of the state s gay marriage ban are formally appealing that ruling. the case is before the ninth circuit court of appeals in san francisco. and we are learning that proposition 8 appeal will probably not be heard until early next year, according to a briefing schedule posted by the federal appeals court in san francisco. the schedule does not set a date but gives a late december deadline for a final written brief to be filed. that suggests that the appeal hearing won t even start until next year. city leaders in san francisco are preparing to perform hundreds of same-sex marriages. assessor recorder phil ting says if the stay is lifted, as many as 100 same-sex couples could marry each day. city hall will stay open until 8:00 tonight and then again on the weekend from 9:00 to 5:00 saturday and sunday for weddings. ting is wrapping up his st