SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Communities across the Central Coast are grappling with difficult questions following recent allegations surrounding labor leader César Chávez.
Recent reports allege that César Chávez sexually abused women, including some who were minors, during his lifetime. Among the women reportedly affected was Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, who worked closely with Chávez for decades.
On February 28, 2026, Dolores Huerta made an appearance and spoke with students at Oxnard College. Huerta came forward with experiences following an investigation released by the New York Times on Wednesday…