California Reassesses Chávez Names as Schools and County Move to Farmworkers Day Amid Controversies
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California news today centers on rethinking public commemorations of César Chávez: LAUSD votes to rename two César Chávez Academies and remove Chávez murals by fall 2026, while designating Farm Workers Day on calendars; Los Angeles County votes to rename the Chávez holiday as Farmworkers Day and to inventory and remove Chávez names from county assets. Separately, California sues the federal government to block a Defense Production Act order to restart an offshore oil operation, arguing it oversteps state authority, and USC cancels a gubernatorial debate amid criticism over candidate inclusion and debate criteria.
Topics:nation#california-politics#cesar-chavez#energy-policy#farmworkers-day#lausd#politics-california
- César Chávez schools LAist
- San Diego Unified to begin name-change process for Cesar Chavez Elementary School NBC 7 San Diego
- LA leaders to vote on stripping César Chávez’s name amid abuse allegations FOX 11 Los Angeles
- LAUSD to hold special meeting to consider renaming Cesar Chavez Day, schools named after renowned labor leader CBS News
- This week L.A. to start Chavez renaming process KCRW
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