Governor Newsom signs law renaming César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse allegations

Renaming of César Chavez Day·March 19 – March 27, 2026

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Governor Newsom signs law renaming César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse allegations

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to rename the state's March 31 holiday from César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day. This change follows the emergence of sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader California to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day. State lawmakers moved quickly to pass the measure after reports of a rape scandal and other abuse surfaced California set to rename Cesar Chavez Day after bombshell rape scandal. Local officials in Los Angeles County also proposed removing Chavez's name from county properties and landmarks Proposal could remove Cesar Chavez's name from LA County properties. Support for the change came from labor advocates who noted that the farmworkers' movement was always larger than any one individual The farmworkers' movement was always bigger than just one man.

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Key Statements

TThe New York Times

“Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation renaming California's Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader.”

Confirms the final enactment of the name change into state law.

NNewsweek

“The California Assembly passed a bill to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the labor leader; the measure now moves to the state Senate.”

Documents the legislative progress of the renaming measure through the state house.