LIST: Central Valley locations named after Cesar Chavez as abuse allegations put legacy in spotlight

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The serious allegations against Mexican American icon Cesar Chavez are sending shockwaves through communities and leaving questions about what happens to the dozens of institutions and landmarks named after him in the Central Valley, California and across the country.

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Amid the abuse allegations, the legacy of the labor leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers Association will now be reexamined. The union has already said it will not celebrate the day named in his honor.

Here's a list of local Central Valley parks, libraries, schools and streets named after Chavez:

Parks and Streets


  • César E. Chávez Park (Delano)

  • César E. Chávez Park (Modesto)

  • Cesar E. Chavez National Monument (Keene)

  • Cesar Chavez Boulevard (Fresno)


Libraries


  • Cesár Chávez Public Library (Salinas)

  • César Chávez Central Library (Stockton)


Schools


  • César Chávez Campus of the Fresno Adult School (Fresno)

  • César Chávez High School (Stockton)

  • Chávez High School (Delano)

  • Cesar Chavez High School (Stockton)

  • Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School (Madera)

  • Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (Planada)

  • Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (Ceres)


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