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NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJune 30, 2026San Diego

San Diego Renames César E. Chávez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard

The City of San Diego has officially renamed César E. Chávez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard following an executive order and city council vote. The change follows allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader, leading to the removal of his name from city streets, holidays, and facilities.

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Why It Matters

Residents and businesses located on the former César E. Chávez Parkway will now have a new official address, and the city's March 31 holiday has been formally redesignated as Farmworkers Day.

Key Facts

  • The city replaced signs on César E. Chávez Parkway with new signs reading Chicano Park Boulevard on Monday.
  • Mayor Todd Gloria issued an executive order on March 20 directing the removal of references to César Chávez from city programs and assets.
  • The San Diego City Council voted in April to rename the March 31 holiday from César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day.
  • The renaming process involved coordination with Caltrans to update freeway signage.
  • The Barrio Logan Community Planning Group, Barrio Logan Association, and Chicano Park Steering Committee supported the renaming.
  • The San Diego Community College District and San Diego Unified School District also removed the name of Chávez from their facilities.
  • The changes follow a New York Times report published in March detailing allegations of sexual abuse against Chávez.
  • César Chávez died in 1993 at the age of 66.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSan Diego City Council“Governing body that approved the renaming and holiday change.”organizationCaltrans“Coordinated with the city to update freeway signage.”personDolores Huerta“United Farm Workers co-founder who alleged sexual assault by Chávez.”organizationChicano Park Steering Committee“Community group that advocated for the street renaming.”personTodd Gloria“Mayor of San Diego who issued the executive order for the name removal.”locationBarrio Logan“Neighborhood where the street renaming occurred.”personCésar Chávez“Late labor leader whose name was removed from city assets following abuse allega”