SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 28 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
SACRAMENTO - Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas and California's legislative leaders are honoring the life and legacy of civil rights icon and labor activist Dolores Huerta, who passed away on Wednesday.
Speaker Rivasshared a personal tribute to Dolores Huerta, a lifelong family friend, in which he wrote "there would be no Speaker Rivas without Dolores Huerta. She paved the way. She made it possible."
Assembly Leaders Pay Tribute to Dolores Huerta"California mourns a giant. Dolores Huerta gave voice to the voiceless, dignity to the fields and hope to generations. One of the greatest civil rights...