Explosive new sexual abuse allegations are prompting San Francisco to reconsider its ties to César Chávez, raising questions about whether to continue honoring the late labor leader as calls grow to rename the events and public spaces bearing his name.

Why it matters: Chávez was a central figure in the fight for farmworker rights — a legacy that's now in question following accusations from several minors and women, including civil rights icon Dolores Huerta.

The big picture: In San Francisco, Chávez is honored through landmarks and institutions, alongside annual festivities marking his March 31 birthday.

The latest: The city's César Chávez and Dolores Huerta festival is still scheduled to take place April 11, but organizers confirmed with the SF Chronicle that it's been renamed to the Dolores Huerta Parade and Festival, coinciding with the renamings and cancelations taking place nationwide.

Between the lines: District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, who represents the Mission, where Chávez is remembered with an elementary school, a major street and murals, told Axios she supports efforts to remove his name from such places.

• State Sen. Scott Wiener told Axios he wants to hear from Latino community leaders and survivors beforehand, but said he hopes "we consider renaming it all for Dolores Huerta."
• It remains unclear whether formal renaming discussions are underway.

Context: The New York Times first reported that Chávez allegedly groomed multiple girls while leading the United Farm Workers (UFW) in the 1970s, including a child he knew since she was 8.

• The UFW Foundation called the reporting "shocking" and canceled all annual birthday celebrations.

Mayor Daniel Lurie condemned the accounts of abuse in an Instagram post yesterday.

• "It takes immense bravery to come forward and my heart goes out to all of the survivors, including Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas and Dolores Huerta," he wrote.

State of play: Huerta, who shared her allegations in a blog post, co-founded the UFW with him and fellow activist Gilbert Padilla.

• She said Chávez fathered two of her children in the 1960s after being sexually coerced and assaulted.

Flashback: Chávez rose to national prominence in the 1960s after organizing labor strikes advocating for better living standards and pay for farmworkers.

What we're watching: He died in 1993 and is honored each year on his birthday, which is recognized as a state holiday. Assemblymember Matt Haney told the SF Standard he supports renaming it to Dolores Huerta Day.

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Homeowners association fees soared past $500 in the San Francisco metro area last year, an upward trend that doesn't seem like it'll slow anytime soon, new data shows.

Why it matters: It's yet another bill quietly ballooning alongside your mortgage.

By the numbers: The median monthly fee in San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont rose to $502 in 2025, up from $360 in 2019, per Realtor.com.

• That's much higher than California's $336 and the nationwide median of $135.

Between the lines: Residents pay HOA dues to fund maintenance and amenities, but they add to the already high cost of owning a home — especially in San Francisco.

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🎁 Local gift shop Therapy Stores has opened its third San Francisco location in the Inner Sunset at 724 Irving St. (Mission Local)

🫀 An algorithm created by UC San Francisco researchers has proven successful in helping thousands of Californians control their blood pressure. (SFGATE)

🏛️ The Contemporary Jewish Museum, which has been closed since 2024, plans to sell its downtown building amid financial hardship. (SFGATE)

Disney fans, this one's for you.

The next iteration of Disney's "World Collide Concert Tour" will come to Chase Center on Oct. 3, with stars from cult favorites like "Descendants."

• You'll get the chance to see performances from Disney darlings like Malachi Barton ("Camp Rock 3"), Liamani Segura ("Descendants: Wicked Wonderland"), Dara Reneé ("Descendants: The Rise of Red") and more.

💭 My thought bubble: The concert include tunes from "Camp Rock 3," which comes out later this year. (Jonas Brothers are confirmed to return! Fingers crossed for a Demi Lovato cameo).

• Several actors who will appear in the film are set to feature in the concert — though sadly none of the beloved OG cast members will be there.
• This recent Jonas Bros-Demi collab really had me feeling nostalgic, though.

What's next: Presales (for Disney+ subscribers only) start Monday at 10am. General sales kick off Friday March 27 at 10am.

Verve Coffee Roasters' new Golden Hour Matcha is not one to miss.

• I recently tried the seasonal drink — a partnership with Oakland-based spice company Diaspora Co. — at Verve on Market Street.

💭 My thought bubble: The matcha latte ($8.65) is deliciously smooth with the perfect ratio of tea and cream, but what makes it stand out is the spice brand's "Golden Milk" syrup — made with ginger, cinnamon, black pepper and turmeric.

• The result is a foam that adds a subtle sweetness and hint of spice to the earthy matcha flavor.
• Though it's on the pricier side, I live for these types of collabs and recommend everyone try it once before Verve takes it out of rotation.

If you go: Available now through the end of the month at 2101 Market St. Hours vary, open daily.