Summary
The city is moving forward with a plan to change Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to its historic names: California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road. While supporters emphasized the deep historical roots of the original names dating back over a century, commissioners stressed the need for better multilingual outreach to help residents and business owners update their addresses.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners and tenants along the 6.9-mile corridor will bear the personal and administrative costs of updating records, while the city expects to utilize existing stored street signs.
Residents and historians advocating for the restoration of original 19th-century street names and community identity along the corridor.
Local businesses and residents facing the inconvenience and expense of changing addresses and business collateral.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — April 23, 2026
The city council voted unanimously to change Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to its historical names of California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road following extensive community feedback.
Planning Commission — April 15, 2026
The city is moving forward with a plan to change Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to its historic names: California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road. While supporters emphasized the deep historical roots of the original names dating back over a century, commissioners stressed the need for better multilingual outreach to help residents and business owners update their addresses.
Fresno City Council unanimously votes to change Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to original names
Fresno City Council unanimously votes to change Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to original names ABC30 Fresno
City Council — March 19, 2026
The city is reversing the previous street naming of Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to California Avenue, Ventura Avenue, and Kings Canyon Road following allegations against the late civil labor leader.
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