Protesters began gathering early on the west steps of the state Capitol in Sacramento as a so-called “No Kings” protest against Trump administration policies, part of a nationwide day of demonstrations meant to coincide with a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.

No Kings” rallies across Sacramento and surrounding counties. Also, the California Legislature passed a $325 billion budget, but faces challenges as it heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk. Finally, an Alice in Wonderland ballet in Nevada County.

Army intelligence analysts are monitoring civilian-made ICE tracking tools, treating them as potential threats, as immigration protests spread nationwide.

The rally outside the Capitol will feature music and speeches on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C. — and Donald Trump’s birthday.

Redding resident Mike Smith brought a U.S. flag and a sign that read “No Kings” with a crossed-out crown. An early bird, he stood in the Cypress Avenue median as cars whizzed by before the 9 a.m. demonstration officially got fully underway.

Protests are set to take place in, Oakland and San Jose as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement on Saturday.

I’m really surprised and my heart is warmed by how many people are here,” 18-year-old Lea Sribar said of the demonstration at the heart of a Republican-majority county.

Millions are expected to gather in “No Kings” demonstrations in over 1,500 cities on Saturday, the same day the Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary on Trump’s birthday.