Cesar Chavez

Board approves Evans Avenue bike lane build despite lack of full protection

The SFMTA board voted 6-1 to approve the Evans Avenue bike lane quick-build project despite the fact only half of…

2 years ago

Commissioner resigns after public comments questioning Cesar Chavez’s legacy in San Jose

A Santa Clara County commissioner has resigned under pressure, two weeks after she ruffled feathers by questioning Cesar Chavez's ties…

4 years ago

Los Medanos College accepts nominations for Cesar Chavez awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual awards celebrating the life of activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez given…

4 years ago

J-Church improvements, like the line itself, have been slow to arrive

An idea to switch back the J-Church at Market Street has been floated by at least one transit official.

4 years ago

SF names school for Ed and Anita Lee

Two San Francisco elementary schools will get new names, one of them honoring the late Mayor Ed Lee.

6 years ago

Cal campus off lockdown after gun scare

A report of a person with a gun at University of California at Berkeley Wednesday was a private armored guard…

6 years ago

One dead, 2 hospitalized after Mission shooting

One man is dead and two are in the hospital following a shooting Thursday afternoon in San Francisco's Mission District.

6 years ago

César Chávez honored by A’s in MLB first

When the A's saw they were playing in Oakland on César Chávez Day, the response was resounding: Sí se puede.

6 years ago

Pedestrian killed on 101 near Cesar Chavez

The California Highway Patrol Friday morning is reporting a traffic fatality involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on northbound U.S.…

7 years ago

Reflecting on the legacy of Cesar Chavez

With the rise of hate crimes, a polarizing White House administration, and a housing crisis, Cesar Chavez Day, to be…

7 years ago

SF State students grumble over ‘Gator Pass’ transit fees

Not all SF State students are on board with a new discounted transit program, especially those who may not take…

8 years ago

Bernal Heights blaze spurs evacuations, shelter-in-place

A five-alarm fire this afternoon in San Francisco's Bernal Heights has spread to eight buildings.

8 years ago

Helen Chávez, labor activist, passes away at 88

Helen Fabela Chávez, widow of UFW president César Chávez, died Monday afternoon in Bakersfield.

8 years ago

Cesar Chavez receives U.S. Navy honors

Family, supporters, and members of the military gathered in Keene, Calif. to honor labor leader Cesar Chavez.

9 years ago

Farm workers honor Chavez at City Hall rally

City Supervisors joined UFW members in rallying to demand rights for farm workers in California and Mexico.

9 years ago

Oakland immor­talizes ‘Champions for Humanity’

To literally touch greatness, hop off BART at 19th St. Oakland.

11 years ago

Internet pits Jesus Christ against Cesar Chavez

Many spend Easter worshiping The Risen One, though others — including Google — are honoring the birthday of labor leader…

11 years ago

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