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California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage has been struck down as unconstitutional by a three-judge appeals court panel. The decision is likely to be appealed to a higher court, but in the meantime, KPCC would like to know your reaction to this decision.

Are you planning to get married if Prop 8 is eliminated? How might the outcome of this hearing affect you?

KPCC would like to hear from people whose lives are affected by this and potential future rulings.

There's been a rash of arrests of school employees in the news and KPCC reporters want to know how you see the situation. Do you know a teacher or school worker who has been removed from a school -- rightly or wrongly -- following an accusation of improper behavior or a crime?

Seldom does one school -- and surrounding community -- have to grapple with such difficult incidents. But that's what's facing teachers, parents and administrators at Miramonte Elementary School in the Los Angeles Unified School District. One teacher suicide, one charged with 23 counts of lewd acts with students, another removed and arrested on suspicion of inappropriate behavior.

What's going on? What should change?

How are heightened tensions between Israel and Iran affecting your familly and friends in those countries?

Were you or someone you know interned during World War II? If so, please tell your story to KPCC journalists. We're looking for stories of Southern Californians who were affected by the internment authorization signed 70 years ago.

Reporter Steven Cuevas wants to hear from people who saw Van Halen live before they signed a record deal and put out their first album. The band played gigs around Pasadena from 1974 to 1977 before they hit big.

Tell KPCC reporters about the wind damage in your area. Help us track the cleanup, repairs and restoration of power. It's confidential, and you can upload a photo to us.

Inglewood Unified School District elementary schools were praised nearly a decade ago, but now budget cuts put that reputation for excellence in peril. The district is on the brink of being taken over by the state.

Financial officials estimate the district could run a $4 million deficit by May, ballooning to $18 million by June. If you're involved in Inglewood schools as a parent, teacher, administrator, taxpayer or concerned onlooker, please share your thoughts with KPCC reporters.

Do you describe yourself as conservative? What does that mean to you? What values you find difficult to accept or discuss with others who consider themselves conservative?

A KPCC reporter wants to interview expectant parents who are considering giving birth at home. If this describes you, please use the link to tell us about why this may be a good option for you. If you've given birth at home before, we'd like to learn from your experience.