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Photos: ‘No Kings’ protests in Sacramento and Roseville

By Paul Kitagaki Jr. and Renée C. Byer

An estimated crowd of 7,000 people gathered at the state Capitol in downtown Sacramento while as many as 3,000 people joined a rally in Roseville as part of the “No Kings” protest movement across the country on Saturday.

Many other local communities joined the demonstrations — including large events in Folsom, Davis and Elk Grove. Here’s what it looked like at the two local destinations Bee photographers were able to visit.

Sacramento “No Kings” protest

Jessica Brown and Katee James, of Elk Grove, stand with Crystal Owens of Sacramento during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Jessica Brown and Katee James, of Elk Grove, stand with Crystal Owens of Sacramento during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Demonstrators hold signs during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Demonstrators hold signs during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Demonstrators hold signs during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Demonstrators hold signs during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, speaks to the estimate crowd of 7,000 people gathered during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. “In Sacramento, we believe leadership means compassion – not chaos,” she said.
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, speaks to the estimate crowd of 7,000 people gathered during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. “In Sacramento, we believe leadership means compassion – not chaos,” she said. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, speaks to an estimated crowd of 7,000 people gathered during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. “In Sacramento, we believe leadership means compassion – not chaos,” she said.
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, speaks to an estimated crowd of 7,000 people gathered during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. “In Sacramento, we believe leadership means compassion – not chaos,” she said. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Demonstrators hold signs during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Demonstrators hold signs during the "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com

Roseville “No Kings” protest

Pam O’Quin and Adam Quilici, center, dress as a squirrel and dinosaur as they participate in a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Roseville.
Pam O’Quin and Adam Quilici, center, dress as a squirrel and dinosaur as they participate in a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Roseville. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com
Demonstrators participate in a “No Kings” protest in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Demonstrators participate in a “No Kings” protest in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com
An inflatable chicken with golden highlights mimics President Donald Trump during a “No Kings” rally in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
An inflatable chicken with golden highlights mimics President Donald Trump during a “No Kings” rally in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com
Demonstrators participate in a "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Roseville.
Demonstrators participate in a "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Roseville. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com
Yvette Matteoni, of Rocklin, posed as a frog next to a blow-up doll of President Donald Trump wearing a felon outfit during a ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Roseville.
Yvette Matteoni, of Rocklin, posed as a frog next to a blow-up doll of President Donald Trump wearing a felon outfit during a ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Roseville. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com
Don Fallon, of Lincoln, holds a sign that says "This is a love democracy rally" as he participates in a “No Kings” rally in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Don Fallon, of Lincoln, holds a sign that says "This is a love democracy rally" as he participates in a “No Kings” rally in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com
Protesters participate in a “No Kings” rally below a sign that says "Democracy dies in silence" in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Protesters participate in a “No Kings” rally below a sign that says "Democracy dies in silence" in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com

This story was originally published October 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM.

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Pulitzer-winning visual journalist Paul Kitagaki Jr. has covered deadly earthquakes in California and Mexico and 10 Olympic Games. His book and traveling exhibition “Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit” focus on the Japanese American incarceration. He joined The Bee 2003.
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