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State Officially Changes Today's Holiday Name to Farmworker's Day

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Today is Farmworkers' Day, formerly known as Cesar Chavez Day, which has been celebrated for almost 30 years. But last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to make the name change official after Cesar Chavez was accused of sexually abusing women and girls. The state is just one of many entities making these name changes, but for some cities that might not happen as quickly. CalMatters' Nadia Lathan is here to explain why.  

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