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id: 189a544cc6
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-06 10:37 PST
updated: 2026-11-07 08:19 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Lawmakers call for removal of Day of the Dead display in Balboa Park

Assemblymember Chris Ward and Sen. Steve Padilla demanded removal of a Day of the Dead display at Centro Cultural de la Raza. The center defended it.

Section: [Culture & Events](/san-diego/section/life.md) · Entities: [Centro Cultural de la Raza](/san-diego/wiki/centro-cultural-de-la-raza.md), [Chris Ward](/san-diego/wiki/chris-ward.md), [Steve Padilla](/san-diego/wiki/steve-padilla.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC 10News San Diego (KGTV)](https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/state-lawmakers-condemn-san-diego-ofrenda-honoring-hezbollah-and-hamas-leaders-call-for-its-removal), 2026-11-06 10:37 PST: State lawmakers condemn San Diego ofrenda honoring Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, call for its removal
- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/lawmakers-demand-day-dead-altar-removal/), 2026-11-07 08:19 PST: Cultural center defends controversial altar amid claims it glorifies terrorist leaders

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