Fresno councilmember moves to strip César Chávez's name from city street following abuse allegations
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By Gabriel Dillard
Published on March 18, 2026.
Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias has announced plans to remove Cesar Chavez's name from a Fresno street following new allegations of sexual abuse. The announcement comes after a news conference attended by United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta and news reports tied to an upcoming investigation. Despite acknowledging Chavez's historic role in improving conditions for farmworkers, Arias said the new information shifted how the city must respond to the issue. He has begun outreach to community leaders and suggested that the removal of Chavez's honor could signal that Fresno will not honor individuals accused of causing harm, regardless of historical impact.
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