LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council Friday formally voted to rename the upcoming César Chávez holiday as Farm Workers Day, and to begin work to remove the late labor leader’s name from buildings and other memorials.
More than a week ago, Mayor Karen Bass signed a proclamation to rename César Chávez Day, following allegations that Chávez sexually abused young girls and women, including United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta.
In a unanimous vote, the City Council formally backed the mayor’s action…