Trump victory sparks student walk-out at Berkeley High School, angry protests across California

The election of Donald Trump to the presidency sparked protests Wednesday across California, drawing crowds to city streets and college campuses.

The demonstrations reflected sadness, anger and bursts of rage. Crowds openly disavowed the president-elect, and a few resorted to vandalism.

At Berkeley High School, about 1,500 students, or half of the entire student body, walked out of class before 9 a.m. in protest of Trump’s victory, Berkeley Unified School District officials said.

Students tweeted “#NotMyPresident,” and pledged to unify.

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Voters legalize pot in California. Here's what will happen next

Voters were expected Tuesday to approve Proposition 64, an initiative that would make California the most populous state in the nation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

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10 things you need to know about legalized pot in California

Proposition 64 is 62 pages of legalese. We break down the key sections and explain what they would do.

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The USC/L.A. Times poll saw what other surveys missed: A wave of Trump support

Tonight, we'll find out whether the USC Dornsife/L.A. Times tracking poll was right.

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