Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield, joining one of many “No Kings” protests held across California just days before the election.
The event was framed as a “No Kings” vote-early gathering, with organizers encouraging residents to cast their ballots early.
“Not a protest it’s a gathering. It’s a celebration of our right to vote. This is getting out the vote early, voting early, and this is part of a nationwide effort,” Audrey Chavez, local No Kings event organizer said…