California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Following Sexual Abuse Allegations ^0%

KQED - By Trân Nguyễn, The Associated Press - 3/26/2026, 8:17 PM

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California lawmakers voted Thursday to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon’s legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday on March 31. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to quickly sign the bill. The change comes after allegations became public last... more