Del Mar Demands “No Kings”
- Arlene Prater | Zuni Drive
On March 28, 2026, Del Mar was one of twenty “No Kings” demonstrations taking place across San Diego County. In aggregate, an estimated 95,000 people participated – part of the 8 million who marched that day in the U.S. and around the world. For two hours, approximately 1,500 people lined Del Mar Heights Road near Del Mar Highlands, and made their opinions known with clever, witty, and pointed hand-made signs, chants, and costumes opposing the expansion of executive power, the cruel immigration actions of ICE, and the unsanctioned 2026 war with Iran. This march was part of the third nationally-coordinated demonstration against President Trump’s actions and policies since he took office in 2024. Just a few examples of signs we saw:
- “Don’t Make Me Repeat Myself.” —Says History
- No Sign Is Big Enough To List All The Reasons I’m Here
- Stop Truth Decay
- Things Are So Bad Even The Introverts Are Here
- I’m an Unpaid Local Protester
- Only You Can Prevent Fascism (with a photo of Smokey the Bear)
- Make Orwell Fiction Again
- Only the Statue of Liberty Gets to Wear a Crown
Demonstrators ranged from babies being pushed in strollers to at least one centenarian, Betty Edwards (the author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain). A former Del Mar resident, she was there with her daughter, Anne Farrell, and Linda and Brett Castile, all long-time Del Mar residents. They joined many friends and neighbors from across Del Mar and Carmel Valley to make their voices heard. Among those in the crowd were the leaders of Del Mar Democracy Defenders: Shirley King, Linda Chisari and Deb Lyons, the organizers of the weekly demonstrations each Saturday at 11th Street.
For more information or to be added to the email list, reach out to shirleyking319@gmail.com. People Power!
Mark your calendar for the upcoming nationwide May Day Strong (Friday May 1st) Strike/Boycott. No work, no school, no shopping.