Reparations for Chavez Ravine families? Not so fast, say some descendants
The email Larry Herrera Cabrera sent me in May was at once polite and defiant. He contacted me shortly after The Times editorial board wrote about a proposed state bill that would try to right the wrongs of Chavez Lavine. The bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo, would require the city of Los Angeles to […]
Search for Cesar Chavez football player underway at Show Low Lake
Lavigne Cesar Chavez High School football player Christopher Hampton, 15, went missing Monday at Lake Show Low. The football team was finishing up camp at Lakeside Blue Ridge High School in the White Mountains. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office provided an update late Tuesday morning, releasing the names and descriptions of the student-athletes. He is […]
Chavez, Karbassi Seek City Funding for Cameras to Combat Retail Theft – GV Wire
Fresno City Councilmen Luis Chavez and Mike Calvasi announced on Tuesday that they would be introducing a budget bill aimed at organized retail theft and other property crimes. They want the city to spend $100,000 on a pilot program, “Project Spotlight,” to install real-time camera connections in local retail stores that can be viewed by […]
Pima standouts Luisa Chavez and Traivar Jackson named NJCAA All-Americans
Former Rio Rico Outstanding Player Luisa Chavez Earning all ACCAC and NJCAA all-region honors, the Pima sophomore earned her final rating Tuesday when the NJCAA named her D-II Second Team All-American. In addition, Traver Jackson (Alaska) was named a D-II Third Team All-American for the Pima men’s team. Jackson is his two-time All-American, the first […]
Tucson city offices closed Friday for César Chávez Day
All Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed on Friday, March 31 in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Domestic and commercial trash and recycling will remain unaffected and Sun Tran, Sun Van and Sun Link trams will operate regularly. The city’s “César E. Chavez Holiday” is the Monday or Friday closest to March […]
Cesar Chavez Day event marks end of month-long celebrations
San Luis locals say Chavez won workers’ rights, but more work remains to be done SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – March 31st is Caesar Chavez Day, the birthday of the farm worker leader. It also marks the end of a month of remembering his legacy in Yuma County. In San Luis, locals played music, […]
City, County to Observe Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez Day will be celebrated in Los Angeles and Los Angeles County on Monday, with the Board of Supervisors encouraging the public to actively participate in “serving our communities in honor of his memory.” To do. Hilda L. Solis of Los Angeles County said Tuesday after the board voted 5 to 0 to approve […]
Cesar Chavez Day Events to Be Held in South El Monte, South Los Angeles – NBC Los Angeles
Cesar Chavez Day of Service event held Saturday in South El Monte, commemorating the late Labor leader’s fight for farm workers’ rights at the Stamford Avalon Community Garden in South Los Angeles It will be held in More than 250 volunteers will come to Earthworks Farm to celebrate Los Angeles County Commissioner Hilda L. Solis’ […]
Orion Barger, Joel Gardner, Luisa Chavez and Angel Addleman earn collegiate honors
Outstanding in Pima Orion Burger (Canyon del Oro) and Joel Gardner (Ironwood Ridge) earned All-American status at the NJCAA Indoor National Championships Friday and Saturday at Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas. Berger was second in the 600m (1:18.10) and Gardner was seventh in the 5,000m (14:36.50). Outstanding Player of Pima Basketball Luisa Chavez (Rio Rico) […]
Asiah Bell, Luisa Chavez and Brody Boisvert earned weekly collegiate honors
A former Canyon del Oro landmark Asia Bell He had 10 hits, 5 RBIs, and 7 RBIs in 14 at-bats, helping Central Arizona dominate Scottsdale and Phoenix College. Bell was named ACCAC DI Player of the Week for her efforts. Former Rio Rico Outstanding Player Luisa Chavez He averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 […]
