California Renames Cesar Chavez Day Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The governor signed a bill declaring March 31 Farmworkers Day.
California Renames Cesar Chavez Day Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A sign is displayed along Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco on March 18, 2026. Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill unanimously passed by the state Senate and Assembly, officially renaming Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day.

The State Senate voted 37–0 on March 26 to pass Assembly Bill 2156, amid allegations of sexual misconduct against Chavez, known for leading Mexican farm laborers.