‘No More DOGE’ Protests in Santa Barbara

Protests along Hitchcock Avenue in front of Santa Barbara’s Tesla dealership have taken place for a week or two, but this past Saturday’s was the largest yet. About 225 people arrived to the demonstration organized by Carpinteria Indivisible, waving signs against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government at the invitation of the Trump administration.

“We were stunned,” said Carp Indivisible co-chair Carol Kernahan of the turnout. Dozens of cars driving by honked in support with the occupants flashing thumbs up out the windows. The protest line stretched to Calle Real at times during the two-hour demonstration. By public demand, Carp’s Indivisible group plans to hold the protest on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

“No more DOGE!” said Kernahan.

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