(FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria issued an executive order on Friday directing city agencies to remove references honoring Cesar Chavez from facilities, programs and assets.
The order comes after a New York Times investigation uncovered allegations that Chavez groomed and sexually abused minors. Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, also alleged Chavez of sexual assaulting her, resulting in two pregnancies.
“San Diego stands with survivors — both those who have come forward and those who, for any reason, are unable to speak out,” Gloria shared in a statement. “Their voices matter, and they deserve to be heard.”…