An estimated 2,000 people turned out Saturday for a “No Kings” protest in front of Redding City Hall. As Trump Administration policies have made their mark, some protesters have become more specific with their grievances. On Saturday many protesters identified themselves as military veterans. There were also many disabled people and senior citizens, including dozens in wheelchairs. The demonstration in Redding was one of thousands across the country involving Millions of people. Although the vast majority of events on Saturday were peaceful, authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests. Police say 74 people were arrested for failing to heed a dispersal order after Saturday’s rally ended. One person was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a weapon that police described as a dagger. Federal officials say two officers who were struck by concrete blocks received medical attention.
-Steve Gibson