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Allison McNeilly is putting the LGBTQ+ flag on the pole. Photo by Adam Bell.

City Hall hosts LGBTQ+ flag raising

by Adam Bell June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Lea este artículo en español aquí. An annual LGBTQ+ Pride flag raising event in honor of Pride Month took place in front of Hollister City Hall on June 13, which […]

Youth mentors Maxx D'Elia, Dylan Yearton, and Camila Barker Celador. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Children and Youth

A safe place to talk and connect

by Robert Eliason April 18, 2023May 8, 2023

Aislinn Barnes (left), then-Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez and then-City Clerk Christine Black placing the flag on the pole in front of City Hall during the 2021 event. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Hollister will raise LGBTQ+ flag annually in June

by John Chadwell March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

pride attendees pose for a group photo. Photo by Eden De Alba.

Fourth annual Pride event shows support for LGBTQ+ community

by Eden DeAlba June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

Community Foundation for San Benito County President Gary Byrne coming out as an ally for the LGBTQIA community at the Pajaro Valley High School event. Photo courtesy of Gary Byrne.

Children and Youth

Seeing rainbows on National Coming Out Day

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu October 27, 2021October 28, 2021

The LGBTQ community celebrated together with speeches, music and dancing June 27, 2021. Photo by John Chadwell.

News

LGBTQ community celebrated in downtown Hollister

by John Chadwell June 28, 2021June 29, 2021

San Benito High School Superintendent Shawn Tennenbaum presenting the award to Heidi Andrade. Photo by Carissa King.

SBHS Students speak on what it’s like to be part of the LGBTQ community

by Corissa King June 10, 2021June 11, 2021

Community members are invited to share their opinions on BenitoLink. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: SJB Mayor should apologize to community for inappropriate comparison

by Guest Writer, Edward Huston June 9, 2021

Aislinn Barnes (left), Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez and City Clerk Christine Black placing the flag on the pole in front of City Hall during the 2021 event. Photo by Noe Magaña.

News

Hollister raises LGBTQ flag for second consecutive year

by Noe Magaña June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Community members are invited to share their opinions on BenitoLink. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

COMMUNITY OPINION: On the LGBTQ flag and the actual meaning of tolerance

by Mia Vodanovich May 12, 2021May 13, 2021

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

COMMUNITY OPINION: LGBTQ individuals represent all races, all cultures, all religions and all nations

by BenitoLink Staff May 7, 2021June 2, 2021

Raymond Anthony Andrade getting ready to raise the LGBTQ flag at City Hall in 2020. Photo by Robert Eliason.

News

Hollister council votes to raise LGBTQ flag at City Hall

by John Chadwell April 23, 2021

LGBTQ+ Flag Raising at City Hall in 2020. Photo by Robert Eliason.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Response to Hollister City Council’s disapproval of raising the LGBTQ+ Pride flag

by Frida Barba April 16, 2021April 20, 2021

Raymond Anthony Andrade getting ready to raise the LGBTQ flag at City Hall in 2020. Photo by Robert Eliason.

News

In a historic first, Pride flag is raised at Hollister City Hall

by Frank Pérez June 29, 2020June 30, 2020

Maxx D'Elia. Photo provided.

San Benito Lifestyle

Pride Month 2020: Maxx D’Elia

by Frank Pérez June 27, 2020

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