Modesto soon will be taking suggestions to renaming Cesar E. Chavez Park.
A years-long New York Times investigation found that Chavez was accused of sexually abusing children and raping his United Farm Workers co-founder and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta while both were engaged in unionization efforts.
During a special Culture Commission meeting Monday, city staff explained that during a 30-day period, Modesto residents will submit names for consideration. Afterward, the Culture Commission will review the names and select no more than three, along with a report explaining the reasoning, to be considered by the City Council…