Chula Vista officials and Native American leaders will unveil a sign for the renamed Kumeyaay Park, the culmination of a long battle over the park and its former statue of Christopher Columbus.
Chula Vista officials and Native American leaders Tuesday will unveil a sign for the renamed Kumeyaay Park, the culmination of a long battle over the park and its former statue of Christopher Columbus.
Three weeks ago, the Chula Vista City Council did something very cool and very historic. On November 2, they unanimously approved the renaming of Discovery Park in the Rancho del Rey Community to Kumeyaay Park of Chula Vista. They said the designation recognizes the Kumeyaay people, who are native to the region with 13 reservations.…