Week in Review: The LA Marathon, Rosendahl Speaks out on Prop 8 Decision and Windward Girls' Varsity Coach Is Named Coach of the Year

It's been a wet and soggy week, but that didn't stop thousands from turning out to run the LA Marathon. Here's our top five stories from March 20-26.

1. Mar Vista's Alex Thompson was among those who braved the wild winds and rain to complete the LA Marathon in 3:15:00. He called racing the Marathon We also had a of the racers as they made their way from the Stadium to the Sea.

2. following the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold Prop 8 until a decision is made on whether the initiative is unconstitutional. Our openly gay councilman said he was stunned and disappointed that gay people are still treated as second class citizens.

3. With steep budget cuts ahead for LAUSD and the school district hemorrhaging teachers, local parents heeded school principals' cries to convince them to agree to Gov. Jerry Brown's initiative for tax extensions on the June ballot.

4. Several players on both the boys and girls Windward Hoops teams were named players of the year, and the girls' varsity basketball coach at Windward - Steve Smith - was named .

5. filed papers in time by close of business Friday to run for the 36th Congressional District Seat left vacant by Jane Harman. The election will take place on May 17.