The streets of downtown San Luis Obispo near the courthouse filled with protesters Saturday for the third No Kings protest since 2025.
Bearing signs, slogans and creative costumes, protesters took to the streets to voice their displeasure with the actions of President Donald Trump — most notably, his war with Iran and the economic pressures it created — along with the actions of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Protesters listened to speeches from organizers of the Indivisible Estero Bay and the local branch of 50501, which organized the rally, and marched along the sidewalks of San Luis Obispo through Mission Plaza.
Protesters take to the streets during the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Protesters take to the streets during the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Protesters take to the streets during the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Paso Robles resident Bill Miller attends a No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Protesters take to the streets during the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Signs draw attention to President Donald Trump's appearance in the Epstein files and assault on Iran No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Los Osos mother and daughter duo Molly and Bridget O'Leary march during the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
A sign at the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
A sign shows Captain America knocking out Donald Trump at the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Residents across SLO County rallied downtown at the San Luis Obispo Superior Courthouse for a No Kings protest featuring speakers, music and community groups on March 28, 2026. Arroyo Grande High School student Lily Norcross speaks about trans rights. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Protesters take to the streets during the No Kings protest in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers estimated around 2,500 people attended the San Luis Obispo protest, with more in Atascadero, Cambria and Grover Beach. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com
Joan Lynch is a housing reporter at the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin, Joan studied journalism and telecommunications at Ball State University, graduating in 2022.
