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Delano, California

Located in Kern County, California, Delano was established in 1913. Cesar Chavez led the historic 1965 Delano grape strike. The United Farm Workers union was essentially born here.
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Founded 1913 | Population 53,000 | Peak 53,000 (2024) | County Kern County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Delano, California

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Delano.
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1913 Founded: Central Valley agricultural.
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1950 Economic Development: Delano grew through the steel industry.
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1965 Grape Strike: Delano grape strike — Cesar Chavez and UFW.
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2010 Modern Era: Delano continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Delano

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1913 Culture
Founded
1950 Industry
Economic Development
1965 Labor
Grape Strike
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Cesar Chavez led the historic 1965 Delano grape strike.
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The United Farm Workers union was essentially born here.
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Major table grape growing region in Kern County.
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Delano was founded in 1913.
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Delano has a population of approximately 53,000.

Famous People from Delano, California

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Luis Valdez
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 26, 1940 · Age 85

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