Many Southern California political figures are eager to preside over the newly legal gay nuptials, hoping to reap political gain, the Los Angeles Times said.

Villaraigosa united Oscar-winning "American Beauty" producer Bruce Cohen and art consultant Gabriel Catone just in time to make the 5 p.m. TV news, the newspaper said.

Moments later, a woman who called herself the "Angel of the Trinity" went to the podium and predicted same-sex unions would lead to earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes.

"I don't believe that gay marriage is morally right," said Rosalyn Schultz of Hesperia, Calif.

Villaraigosa last week said same-sex marriage is a matter of equality.

"The California electorate is coming into a new age realizing that (gay) marriage is an institution that supports family values, and it's certainly one I support," Villaraigosa said. "I certainly respect people of faith who disagree. I also respect the law, and I'm sworn to uphold the law."

The California Supreme Court last month ruled that a statewide ban on same-sex marriage violated the state constitution.