Nine librarians who lost their positions last school year are suing the district, alleging LGBTQ+ discrimination. A similar lawsuit was filed by a special education administrator.
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In 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farmworkers in California became inextricably linked when they mobilized to strike against grape growers. Now, in the wake of recent allegations against Chávez, Filipino Americans, including descendants of striking workers, are navigating how to celebrate this historic chapter moving forward. -
The allegations of sexual abuse have been particularly painful for the small Imperial Valley city where the civil rights leader went to middle school. -
The Supreme Court hears arguments over the order's fate Wednesday in a New Hampshire case. The 14th Amendment and federal law have been widely understood to make citizens of everyone born in the country, with narrow exceptions. -
The so-called No Kings protest in downtown San Diego gets underway at Waterfront Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, next to the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway. The march will head south along Harbor Drive past Ruocco Park and back north on Pacific Highway. -
Legislators approved an audit of three of the state’s federally-funded fusion centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy. -
Acuña’s landmark 1972 textbook “Occupied America: A History of Chicanos” continues to be taught in schools. -
"There is an America that is more free — where there's more equality, where there is more justice, where there is less bigotry — and I think it's waiting for us," says lawyer Bryan Stevenson. -
The San Diego Unified School District is beginning a process Wednesday to rename a Southcrest elementary school following sexual abuse allegations against deceased labor leader César Chávez earlier this month. -
The state will be updating its history and social studies curriculum. Students typically learn about Chávez in fourth, ninth and 11th grade. -
Two of California’s top lawmakers announced Thursday they want to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader.
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