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California high school battles Newsom's state law ordering it to change 'Indians' mascot
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Marysville High School is seeking ways to keep its "Indians" mascot after California's Racial Mascot Act took effect. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires public schools to discontinue use of Native American mascots, names, and imagery. Marysville High School has not yet announced what legal challenge or alternative approach it plans to pursue.
