Thousands of people packed large protests in San Jose, Oakland and Walnut Creek, many waving signs and chanting as speakers took to microphones. In all, more than 50 separate protests involving

Protests large and small were set for Saturday throughout the Bay Area, from banner-hangings on overpasses, to major gatherings in San Jose’s St. James Park, and in Oakland’s Wilma

RIYA MINGLANI: According to 5050, 12,000 people came to the protest in San Jose, with 1000 people packed in St. James Park. While people showed up for all sorts of reasons, many were there protesting President Trump’s immigration policies.

Political organizing group Move On, who was a partner in the "No Kings" rallies, echoed the 5 million person estimate in a fundraising email.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.