For decades, Dolores Huerta made appearances across the Northern San Joaquin Valley, from standing alongside workers at labor demonstrations to encouraging students at college ceremonies.
The civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at age 96.
Huerta, who grew up in Stockton, spent much of her life advocating for farmworkers, women and other communities. Her work frequently brought her to Modesto and neighboring cities…