Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): People in California staged protests against governor Arnold Schwarzenegger over his plans to increase taxes.

Fuming protesters smashed Hollywood hardman's videos and DVDs in a protest against his Proposition 1A budget plans to increase sales tax and motor license payments across the state in Fullerton, reports Contactmusic.

The activists waved placards and also decapitated latex Schwarzenegger heads.

However, Schwarzenegger insists his initiative, which will be voted upon in May (09), is "absolutely essential" for the short-term and long-term survival and prosperity of cash-strapped California. (ANI)