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San Jose narrows down choices for renaming Plaza de César Chávez
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ryan Mense , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The park, situated on Market Street, is currently named after a labor leader who has faced allegations of misconduct.
City officials in San Jose are seeking public input on a new name for a downtown park. The park, situated on Market Street, is currently named after a labor leader who has faced allegations of misconduct. Further details about the renaming process are available from local news sources.
The city has compiled a shortlist of potential new names for the park, although the specific options have not been disclosed. Residents are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the proposed new names, as the city moves forward with the renaming process.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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