‘No Kings’ protests hit Bay Area
Nationwide 'No Kings' demonstrations are slated for March 28 with over 3,100 events and numerous Bay Area locations expected to see large crowds — expect road closures, transit disruptions and significant police presence. Organizers and local outlets are already listing city‑by‑city plans and site guidance. (kron4.com)
Organizers designated the Twin Cities (Minneapolis–St. Paul) as the national flagship for March 28, hosted by the No Kings Twin Cities Coalition that includes AFL‑CIO MN, Indivisible Twin Cities and MN 50501. (aclu.org) San Francisco’s main march is set to gather at Embarcadero Plaza at 11:30 a.m., march along Market Street to Civic Center Plaza and hold a 2 p.m. rally with an adjacent tabling fair at Fulton Plaza. (indivisiblesf.org) SFMTA and local reporting say multiple Muni routes will be rerouted off Market Street onto Mission Street with temporary switchbacks and that the Market Street Subway is being recommended for through travel during the march window. (prismnews.com) Local event trackers list more than 90 No Kings actions across the Bay Area, while statewide tallies show roughly 320‑plus events planned in California ahead of March 28. (sf.funcheap.com) Indivisible‑Fremont is among local hosts and reported that its Oct. 18, 2025 No Kings gathering drew about 3,000 participants, with organizers publicly saying they aim to increase turnout for the March 28 demonstration. (indivisible.org) San Francisco officials confirmed the California Highway Patrol will send a platoon to support downtown operations and Mayor Daniel Lurie has said city agencies will be fully staffed for public‑safety coverage during the protests. (kron4.com) National partners named in organizer materials include Indivisible, the 50501 Movement, the ACLU, MoveOn and several unions and advocacy groups, and host pages and mobilization platforms reiterate a commitment to nonviolent action at local events. (hindustantimes.com) No Kings national coordinators have scheduled post‑event coordination including a mass call on March 31 and a Host Debrief on April 3 to assess turnout and next steps after the March 28 mobilizations. (nokings.org)
