What's Open, Closed on César Chávez Day?

Today, Thursday March 31, is César Chávez Day.

California state offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles and Los Angeles Superior Courts, will be closed.

Chávez was a labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the group which later became the United Farm Workers. [See video.]

City of Arcadia offices are all open, as are federal offices and services, including the U.S. Postal Service.

Banks, Metro bus, subway, train and trash collection services will all operate on their regular schedules.

Observances are planned on the 84th anniversary of his birth at the El Camino College Compton Center and Torch Middle School in Industry and a Long Beach park bearing his name.