The “No Kings” movement returns to California on Saturday, but this weekend’s events are expected to look different from the large-scale protest demonstrations that drew crowds across the region over the past year.

Organizers have rebranded the latest round of events as “No Kings: Vote Early,” shifting the focus from street protests to voter participation ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election. Across California, organizers plan rallies, walks, community gatherings, and voter outreach events in dozens of cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, San Francisco, Redding, Monterey, Riverside, Huntington Beach, Fresno, Stockton, Ventura and Temecula.

The nationwide day of action comes amid an escalating dispute over California’s election process. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to stop the state from counting certain vote-by-mail ballots tied to alleged noncitizens until it can verify citizenship status, a move California officials have strongly disputed. Organizers say Saturday’s events are intended to encourage eligible voters to cast ballots early and learn more about their voting options before Election Day.

Check back throughout Saturday for the latest updates, photos, and developments from “No Kings: Vote Early” events across Southern California.

Photos from No Kings Day protests across California

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Hundreds of people participate in the No Kings protest in front of San Joaquin Delta College on Pacific and Yokuts avenues in Stockton on March 28, 2026. (CLIFFORD OTO/STOCKTON RECORD)

Locations of ‘No Kings’ rallies planned for Palm Springs and greater Coachella Valley

12:01 PM ET, October 17 2026, Shad Powers

There are five known “No Kings” events planned in the Coachella Valley with all of them slated to begin at 9 a.m. and lasting until around noon.

For those who want to participate and for those who may want to avoid these areas due to potential increased traffic, here is a list with times and locations for Saturday’s events.

9 a.m.: Palm Springs, Smoketree Ranch, 1850 Smoke Tree Lane

9 a.m.: Palm Springs, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way

9 a.m.: Palm Desert, Monterey & Highway 111

9 a.m.: Cathedral City, City Hall, 68700 Avenue Lalo Guerrero

9 a.m.: Indio, Highway 111 & Monroe Street

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Live coverage as No Kings returns to California with a focus on voting