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Gavin Newsom Shocks LGBTQ Allies With Criticism of Transgender Athletes

03/06/2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom called it “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports today — a notable change in his position that thrust the Democratic governor into the center of a national maelstrom. It was unclear whether he will act on his new position as Republicans urged him to follow conservative states in banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.

New California Bill Would Block Trans Females From Playing in Girls’ Sports

01/14/2025

A new bill would remove the right of California’s female transgender athletes in to participate in high school sports teams that match their gender identity.

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San Juan Bautista Launches Junior Giants Baseball League

Information provided by City of San Juan Bautista. Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.The City of San Juan Bautista Recreation Department is proud to announce that it will be hosting its own branch of the Junior Giants league this year, …

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Hollister High Athletic Director to Remain in Position

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Meghan Lee. Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.During its March 11 meeting, the San Benito High School District Board of Trustees removed an agenda item that would have eliminated the school’s Athletic Director …

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Over 200 People Attend Hollister Heat’s Opening Ceremonies

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Heat held its Opening Ceremonies on Mar. 8. More than 200 people attended the event at the Veterans Memorial Park. The weather was chilly, but everyone had a great time. The Lady Bullets. …

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Over 500 Players Attend Opening Ceremony of Little League Baseball

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Over 40 teams from six divisions attended the Opening Ceremony of the Hollister Little League at Veterans Memorial Park on Feb. 28. “We have over 540 players here in Hollister," said Eric Gauar, president of …

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Hollister RISE Flag Football Ends Winter Season With Everyone Playing

Lea este artículo en español aquí.More than 300 young athletes participating in Hollister’s RISE Flag Football league came together on Feb. 15 at Rancho Santana School to battle it out for division championships. When the smoke cleared, four teams stood …

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Top Stories of 2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Being an election year, there was no shortage of news for BenitoLink to dig into in 2024. Stories included several campaign flyers distributed by two unknown organizations which, as BenitoLink’s Fact Check project revealed, contained …

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The Scarlet Regiment Is the Most Prominent Piece of the Balers’ Extensive Music Program

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister High School’s marching band, the Scarlet Regiment, is perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Balers’ music program, having performed at six home football games, six local parades, and five competitions throughout California in …

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Mission 10 Race Scheduled for Jan. 25 in San Juan Bautista

The 41st annual Mission 10 Race will take place on Jan. 25, 2025. This year’s race will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Hollister, which sponsors and organizes the Mission 10 event.

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Mission 10 Race Scheduled for Jan. 25 in San Juan Bautista

The 41st annual Mission 10 Race will take place on Jan. 25, 2025. This year’s race will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Hollister, which sponsors and organizes the Mission 10 event.

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Hollister Rec Hosts 34th Annual Red Ribbon 3K and 5K Run/Walk

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Parks and Recreation Department hosted its 34th Annual Red Ribbon 3K and 5K run/walk on Oct. 19. More than 90 people participated in the event, which is meant to bring attention to resources …

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