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Supervisors Tell Feds: Squaw Valley Wants to Keep Its Name

  An unscientific survey conducted by Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig's office indicates that 87% of Squaw Valley households prefer keeping the town's name. However, much to the ire of many town residents, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2022 on Sept. 23 requiring the removal of geographic features and place...

Newsom Signs Bill Mandating the Removal of the Word “Squaw” Forever

While many Squaw Valley residents have been debating amongst each other for close to two years on whether they can or cannot keep their town name, Gov. Gavin Newsom has now officially made that decision for them. On Friday, Newsom declared Sep. 23, 2022, as Native American Day, and signed...

Many Squaw Valley Residents Are Mad as Hell About Likely Name Change

  A crowd of at least 100 people — many of them expressing anger — made their way to the Bear Mountain Library in Squaw Valley on Tuesday evening to discuss legislation that aims to change the town’s name.  The meeting was hosted by Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, who...

Effort to Rename County’s Squaw Valley Area Put on Hold After Complaints

A proposal seeking to change the name of the Squaw Valley area of Fresno County was postponed Wednesday night by the Orange Cove City Council. Mayor Victor Lopez said the delay in discussing a resolution calling for renaming the area "Nim Valley" was done to allow the city to seek...

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