From the state Capitol to city halls, shopping centers and highway overpasses, thousands of people took part in “No Kings” rallies Saturday across Sacramento and surrounding counties - as part of a nationwide counter protest against the Trump administration. The date aligned with Washington D.C.'s largest military parade in decades to celebrate the U.S. army’s 250th anniversary. It was also Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. CapRadio Reporter Gerardo Zavala was at the state Capitol rally. Gerardo joins us with his reporting.

The California Legislature passed a $325 billion budget. Lawmakers were tasked with closing a $12 billion shortfall ahead of a June 15 deadline or forgo their pay. But Gov. Newsom still needs to approve the spending plan - which rejected many of the spending cuts Newsom proposed in his May Revision to stabilize finances long-term. Alexei Koseff is a Capitol Reporter with CalMatters and joins us with a breakdown of the legislature’s state budget, and the compromises that will take place as a July 1 fiscal year looms.  

A new version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is coming to Nevada County. But this time, the Lewis Carrol classic about a curious risk-taker on a journey of self-discovery will be told through dance. The Holt Ballet Conservatory will perform Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland June 19 through June 22 at the Don Baggett Theater in Grass Valley. Yelena Holt is the owner and director of the conservatory and joins us today about this weekend’s performances.