City of Santa Barbara Prepares to Rename Calle César Chavez and César Chavez Day

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara City Council plans to go through the process of renaming Calle César Chavez.

Following accusations of sexual abuse about the late activist, the street could go back to its prior name "Salsipuedes" or the community could come up with new name.

But the council says it is not a fast process due the changes that will have to be made at Post Office and on local maps.

The council also directed staff into looking into changing the name for César Chavez Day or offering city workers a floating holiday.

Chicano Historian Michael Montenegro spoke about the need to involved the community in the process.

Neighbors along César Chavez and community members will be part of the discussion process.

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