California’s Capitol On Guard: Despite FBI Warnings, No Armed Protest In Sacramento On Sunday
Sunday, January 17, 2021 | Sacramento, CA
Police in front of the state Capitol ahead of anticipated pro-Trump rallies on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
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While we continue to monitor events in downtown Sacramento, we don t expect further updates to this story Sunday. Find updates from Wednesday s Inauguration Day demonstrations here.
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1:40 p.m.: Despite FBI warnings, no armed protest in Sacramento on Sunday
Things remained quiet at California’s Capitol over the weekend and today, despite the FBI warning of possible armed protests.
Dozens of police officers patrolled the area outside the Capitol as National Guard troops stood by with rifles. There was also lots of press and members of the media. What was missing? Protesters.
Sacramento business owners arenât sure what to expect on Inauguration Day
Sacramento business owners arenât sure what to expect on Inauguration Day
With the National Guard deployed by the governor and visible safety measures already in place at the state Capitol, Sacramento business owners say they re not sure what to expect come Inauguration Day.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California s state Capitol in Sacramento is stepping up security ahead of next week s presidential inauguration.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned of civil unrest and possible violence at capitals in every state as early as this weekend.
The National Guard is also on the way.
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