A smattering of protests and demonstrations are planned throughout the Bay Area this weekend ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
Trump will start his second term in office on Monday after he and Vice-President-elect JD Vance are sworn in. Trump won the popular vote and the electoral college in November despite two assassination attempts during the campaign, two presidential impeachments during his previous administration and a criminal conviction in New York. Trump promised a nearly complete overhaul in his second term, vowing to deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible, place tariffs on international goods and scale back funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools.
Several law enforcement organizations said they were aware of protests around the Bay Area and will be prepared to act in case of any disturbances.
California Highway Patrol Sergeant Andrew Barclay said they “will continue to work with allied agency partners” and monitor activity throughout the Bay Area and prepare to act if anything happens.
A spokesperson with Berkeley Police Department said they are aware of some events this weekend from monitoring social media. They also said they reached out to organizers to provide guidance and “support peaceful and safe events.” They said they do not have any information to suggest that there is “planned violence or criminal actions” at any of the events, and they will continue to monitor and adjust their response as needed.
San Jose Police officials said they would not comment on tactics or planning, but they were aware of activity in the city.
While Trump’s victory is likely going to be a cause for celebration for the Republican Party, several people with politics left of the aisle are planning on holding marches against Trump’s platform.
Here are some protests happening in the Bay Area in response to Trump’s inauguration:
Saturday
Alameda
City Hall (2263 Santa Clara Ave.), 9:30 a.m. to noon
The event is part of the People’s March, which initially began as the Women’s March during Trump’s first term. Poster-making is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., the march to Shoreline Park begins.
Mountain View
Gateway Park (790 W El Camino Real), 10 a.m. to noon
The People’s March Mountain View will meet at Gateway Park and may march downtown.
Pacifica
Crespi Drive and Highway 1 Intersection, noon
A gathering and People’s March are also planned in Pacifica. There will be a sign waving on both sides of Crespi Drive at noon. After that, there is an optional march to Aramai Point for additional sign waving. Organizers advised participants that there is limited paid parking available at Pacifica Community Center Lot C and the north and south parking lots at Pacifica State Beach. There is also some free parking behind the community center on Roberts Road, but carpooling or dropoff were strongly recommended.
San Francisco/Berkeley
Mission District (24th Street and Bryant Street) @ 11 a.m.
The People’s March San Francisco was initially scheduled to march at the Civic Center, but organizers have partnered with the Día de Resistencia in The Mission. People are planning to lineup at 10 a.m. at 24th Street and Bryant Street. A rally will take place there at 11 a.m. The march to Dolores Park is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. Another rally at Dolores Park is scheduled after the march at 1 p.m. Berkeley march organizers decided to defer their own scheduled march and instead join with the San Francisco events.
Sunday
San Francisco
City Hall (335 McAllister St.), 1 p.m.
The ANSWER coalition, which stands for “Act Now to Stop War and End Racism,” is organizing a nationwide protest in response to Trump’s inauguration, spanning at least 80 cities throughout the country.
In San Francisco, 60 organizations, including immigrant organizations, unions and community groups, are planning a mass demonstration at Civic Center. They are planning on meeting at City Hall at 1 p.m.
Monday
San Jose
Valley Fair Mall (corner of Winchester Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard), 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A People’s March in San Jose will take demonstrators around Valley Fair Mall and Santana Row. Speakers from women’s, LGBTQ, immigrant rights, anti-war and racial justice groups were also invited to speak.