Fresno County has filed a lawsuit against the state in the Superior court of California claiming the state’s decision to change the name of Squaw Valley to Yokuts Valley was unconstitutional. The state changed the small, unincorporated community’s name earlier this year after declaring the term “squaw” offensive. In August, the California Legislature passed Assembly…
Fresno County Sues State Over Squaw Valley Name Change
May 9, 2023
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California Bill to Ban the Word ‘Squaw’ Moves to Governor’s Desk
August 25, 2022
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A bill to ban the word “squaw”—deemed offensive by some to describe Native American women—within California is headed to the governor for final approval after clearing the state Legislature Aug. 25. If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it into law, the name “squaw” will be removed from all rivers, markers, and places that use the name…
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