Some San Diego César Chávez event organizers are scrambling to respond amid new abuse allegations against the iconic labor leader, including from labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

The big picture: While some events remain scheduled this month, the abuse allegations threaten to tarnish the legacy of Chávez, one of the most celebrated Latino labor leaders in U.S. history.

• Cities and organizations nationwide, including the United Farm Workers, are pulling out of parades and renaming celebrations and rallies honoring the late UFW co-founder.

Zoom in: San Diego County's 2026 Week of Action dropped César Chávez's name after the allegations became public, but next week's events are still happening as planned, county spokesperson Sarah Sweeney told Axios.

• The annual multi-day event series includes a community breakfast (March 25), workplace rights educational workshop (March 26) and a legal and health resource clinic (March 28).
• The county "determined that our commitment to protecting workers and upholding labor standards that promote fairness, dignity, and accountability extends far beyond any one person's legacy," Sweeney said in statement.

UC San Diego's César E. Chávez Celebration month committee cancelled its signature kickoff event in April, and is reevaluating the other related events in light of the "disturbing allegations," according to a university statement.

The city of San Diego is "evaluating next steps on a potential renaming of César Chávez Parkway," spokesperson Dave Rolland told Axios.

The San Diego César Chávez Committee did not respond to questions from Axios about whether its planned Day of Service on Saturday and Community Breakfast next week are still happening.

The San Diego Community College District is "reviewing its planned participation" in March 31 César Chávez Day activities and the naming of the César E. Chávez Campus in Barrio Logan, spokesperson Jack Beresford said in a statement to Axios.

Context: The New York Times first reported Wednesday that Chávez had groomed multiple little girls while leading the farmworkers movement, including a child he had known since she was 8.

• The United Farm Workers union called the reporting "profoundly shocking" and canceled annual birthday celebrations for César Chávez Day.

What we're watching: By law, César Chávez Day is a state holiday in California.

• A spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom told Politico he would "provide comment once information is shared or reported."
• Unless the Legislature votes otherwise, March 31 will remain a paid day off for state employees and many state, county and city offices will be closed.

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Bacari quickly became one of San Diego's buzziest new restaurants with elusive reservations when it opened in North Park in February.

Dig in: The new LA-based Venetian restaurant and wine bar concept is breathing new life into a French Quarter-style building that's been sitting vacant on 30th Street since Urban Solace closed in 2019.

• Its Mediterranean-style sharable dishes make for a fun night out with friends, especially since the chef suggests two to three plates per person.

Best bites: The Moroccan Cigars are like egg rolls stuffed with lamb and chicken, with a roasted nut and garlic honey glaze and pickled onions that you must dip in the slightly spicy toum crema sauce.

• The chicken schnitzel with whipped feta and arugula mint salad is a must-try.
• Get the caramelized Brussels sprouts rather than broccoli or cauliflower.
• Take our waitress' suggestion and add bacon to the Asian pear and Brie pizza.
• For a light and not-too-sweet treat, try the pistachio crèmeschnitte pastry.

If you're looking to drink, consider the 90-minute open bar with beer, wine, mimosas and sangria for $32, plus add-on cocktails options.

• The cocktail list is diverse and enticing, including tasty mocktails with non-alcoholic spirits.

The vibe: The spacious patio and moody dining rooms feel very European, with a mix of Old World and modern decor.

• It offers both an intimate, romantic feel and a chatty happy hour vibe.

Pro tips

🔥 The week-long heat wave continues to break temperature records in Chula Vista, El Cajon and other parts of the county. (NBC7)

• Schools are also using modified schedules and outdoor-activity limits. (CBS 8)

🐍 All that heat is causing rattlesnakes to become more active and visible (Union-Tribune)

🧮 A "commute calculator" is meant to show how much money you can save by taking public transit instead of driving. (Times of San Diego)

👨‍🎤 Parents of a Rancho Santa Fe teenager were arrested because their child threw an out of control house party. (NBC7)

About 30% of DoorDash deliveries in San Diego used two-wheeled vehicles (bikes, e-bikes, scooters, etc.) last year, per the company's new report shared first with Axios.

• That's lower than about a dozen other major U.S. cities.

Why it matters: Bikes, scooters and such are typically cleaner and quieter than cars — plus they don't contribute as much to road congestion.

• They also offer a lower cost of entry for people trying to earn a living or side-cash through gig work.

The big picture: The number of DoorDash deliveries using two-wheeled vehicles (bikes, e-bikes, scooters, etc.) in the U.S. and Canada grew nearly four times faster than those using cars between 2024 and 2025, per the company's report.

• San Francisco (72%), Seattle (66%) and San Jose (64%) had the highest shares among big U.S. cities in 2025, per DoorDash's "2026 Two-Wheeled Progress Report."

Between the lines: Two-wheeled "Dashers" can travel more efficiently and make more money than those using cars, DoorDash says.

• They spend around 15% less time traveling from offer acceptance to pickup, and earn over 10% more money per hour on average.

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• Name this landmark for a chance to get a shoutout in tomorrow's newsletter.
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Hint: It's historic.