Several California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, are reacting to the news of the abuse allegations made against the late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Gov. Newsom commented on the allegations during an unrelated press conference on Wednesday morning, saying he and other close to him are still “processing” the news, calling it a “sensitive moment” as new details emerge. The governor acknowledged the emotional weight of the situation, especially given Chavez’s longstanding role in California history. March 31 is recognized in state law as Cesar Chavez Day, and Newsom noted the widespread impact of Chavez’s legacy, with schools, streets, and communities across California and the country bearing his name. Newsom emphasized that while the allegations are serious and require transparency and accountability, the broader farmworker and labor movement should not be defined by one individual. “It’s about the movement about farmworkers, labor, social justice, economic justice,” N...