State orders the renaming of a fire station, a cemetery and 2 roads in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A occurrence station, a cemetery, and 2 roads successful Fresno County could each beryllium getting caller names aft California approved a state-wide renaming described arsenic a "monumental measurement towards addressing historical injustices."

The locations each usage the word "squaw" successful their name. The California Advisory Committee connected Geographic Names (CACGN) has approved renaming implicit 30 locations that each usage that term, dispersed crossed 15 counties.

The announcement connected Friday from the California National Resources Agency revealed that four of the 30 California locations listed are successful Fresno County.

The locations successful Fresno County are:

• Cal Fire Squaw Valley Station (Squaw Valley Fire Department, 32515 E Kings Canyon Road)
• Squaw Valley Cemetery (31776 Ruth Hill Road)
• Squaw Valley Road
• Squaw Leap Lane

According to the State of California, the geographic features and spot names volition beryllium replaced successful the 15 counties by Jan. 1, 2025.

Legislation requires that the caller names "prioritize honoring tribal cultures and Indigenous languages, ensuring that these places bespeak the state's affluent taste past moving forward," authorities officials say.

YourCentralValley.com has reached retired to Fresno County for a connection successful response.