NewsABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)October 28, 2026San Francisco County
Labor and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Passes Away at 96
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Labor leader, civil rights icon, and feminist activist Dolores Huerta has died at her home in Bakersfield at the age of 96. Tributes are pouring in from California leaders, and Governor Gavin Newsom ordered flags at the State Capitol to be flown at half-staff.
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The passing of a foundational labor and civil rights figure prompts statewide mourning and official tributes, with state leaders reflecting on decades of advocacy for farmworkers, immigrants, and gender equity.
Key Facts
- Dolores Huerta passed away at her home in Bakersfield at the age of 96.
- Governor Gavin Newsom ordered flags at the State Capitol to be flown at half-staff in honor of Huerta.
- Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers and was a prominent figure in the Delano Grape Strike.
- Assemblymember Diane Papan and multiple other California officials shared statements and tributes reflecting on Huerta's decades of advocacy.
- Huerta's lifetime of work included fighting for labor rights, voting rights, women's rights, immigrant rights, and environmental protections.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationCalifornia Democratic Party Convention“Event held in San Francisco.”locationBakersfield“Home where Dolores Huerta passed away.”locationBurlingame“Location where Assemblymember Diane Papan was interviewed.”locationSan Jose“Location context for local community organizer Sal Alvarez.”otherDelano Grape Strike“Historical labor strike associated with Dolores Huerta's work.”locationUnited States Capitol“Location where Dolores Huerta's birthday celebration was hosted.”PersonDiane Papan“Assemblymember in Burlingame who knew Dolores Huerta personally.”PersonCesar“Reference made in interview regarding recent revelations.”PersonGavin Newsom“Governor of California who ordered flags at half-staff.”PersonDolores Huerta“Late labor activist and civil rights icon who passed away at 96.”locationSan Francisco“City where the California Democratic Party Convention took place and where resid”PersonSal Alvarez“Rev. Deacon and local San Jose community organizer and activist.”