President Obama vowed to be a champion of same-sex rights. But his words are not getting a warm embrace by many in California who voted to ban same sex marriage. And some in the gay community are also upset with the Obama administration.

Obama's words still don't sit well with some frustrated gay rights groups, including those here in the Central Valley.

Members of the gay and lesbian community cheered as President Obama made history Monday, becoming the first sitting president to recognize gay pride month during a White House reception.

Some heterosexuals who support gay rights are also critical of the president's pace on major issues.