Overview
- LA County, which voted Tuesday, retitled the holiday to Farmworkers Day and ordered a 21‑day inventory with a community process to remove Chávez’s name and imagery from county buildings, streets, parks and public art.
- The LAUSD board unanimously voted Tuesday to remove Chávez’s name and likeness from schools, begin renaming two campuses by fall 2026, refocus lessons on the farmworker movement, and expand trauma‑informed supports for students.
- Phoenix leaders approved a motion Wednesday to rename the city’s March 31 holiday and to start removing Chávez’s name from facilities including a downtown plaza and library while boards review park names and public art.
- California lawmakers are set to vote Thursday on renaming the state holiday to Farmworkers Day, with Gov. Gavin Newsom expected to sign according to the Associated Press.
- Elsewhere this week, San Diego Unified began a multi‑step renaming process for its Chávez elementary school, Houston moved to retitle César Chávez Boulevard, and San Jose launched an inventory and public input plan to replace names and artworks.