California is renaming César Chávez's holiday. Now, cities are slowly erasing his name from streets - CalMatters

California is renaming César Chávez Day, and some cities are simultaneously removing his name from streets and public spaces. The labor leader and civil rights icon, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and championed farmworker rights during the 1960s and 1970s, has long been honored with a state holiday and numerous geographic designations across the state. The erasure reflects shifting political and demographic priorities at the local level, as cities reassess their commemorative naming practices. This comes amid broader national debates over which historical figures warrant public honors and whether those designations should change with evolving community values. The developments suggest that even revered figures can face reconsideration in the current climate of public monument and naming reassessment.