Permitted political rally impacts downtown Sacramento traffic, police say

Sacramento’s downtown traffic was backed up Wednesday morning due to a demonstration in the area, the Sacramento Police Department said. Police reported the event was taking place near the intersection of 10th and N streets and advised drivers to avoid the vicinity if possible. Authorities characterized the demonstration as a permitted political rally. The situation was described as developing, with police urging residents to monitor updates from local coverage for changes. The incident prompted reminders for the public to send photos or videos if it was safe to do so through the broadcaster’s upload page.