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A Historic Milestone
A Testimony to Latino Excellence
May 31, 2024LULAC Council 2890 proudly congratulates Joe Paul González on his election as President of the California State Association of County Auditors (CSACA). Joe Paul’s election marks a significant Latino milestone as he takes the helm in the position as President of CSACA. Joe Paul is a testament to the Latino commitment to our nation and its values. Joe Paul understands education is the key to opening doors and opportunity. He is a valued supporter of our student LULAC Scholarship fund, currently serving as the chair of our scholarship committee. Read A Historic Milestone and a Testimony to Latino Excellence.
San Benito County LULAC
Receives Council of the Year Award
May 8, 2024California State LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, is proud to announce that the San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 has been named the 2024 California LULAC Council of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the council's commitment to advancing the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of the Latino community. Read announcement from California State LULAC for press release.
Scholarship Success
LULAC Council 2890 Awards 2024 Scholarships
May 23, 2024San Benito County League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 2890 is proud to announce its 2024 Scholarship Winners! Since our founding in 1986, we've been dedicated to empowering our community's youth through education. This year, we were honored to present six outstanding students from Hollister High School with our prestigious LULAC Council 2890 Scholarship at the Hollister High School Awards Night ceremony held on May 23, 2024.
A Call for Justice and Equity
Advocating for Public Defenders Office in San Benito County
March 1, 2024San Benito County is facing significant challenges in its legal representation for indigent clients, with glaring issues in the current contract system. This includes low rates of litigation, minimal jury trials and lack of motions to suppress evidence – all of which raise ethical and procedural concerns.
The inadequacies in San Benito County's legal representation for indigent individuals are glaring and demand immediate action.
Harmony in Heros
LULAC Extends Gratitude for Unprecedented Collaboration
November 23, 2023In a remarkable testament to unity and shared purpose, The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 2890 (LULAC) proudly extends its deepest gratitude to VFW Post 9242 and American Legion Post 69 for joining forces. This historic collaboration has not only bridged gaps but has resulted in the selection of Larry Brown and Bryan Morse as the 2023 Veterans of the Year—a momentous occasion for our community.
LULAC Council 2890 Celebrates 2023 Scholarly Achievements
June 18, 2023The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 2890 (LULAC) is proud to announce the presentation of its 2023 scholarships to deserving winners at a special ceremony held on June 18, 2023. This year's awardees have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and commitment to their communities, making them ideal candidates for these prestigious scholarships.
Our LULAC COUNCIL 2890
The San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 was established in 1987. Our scholarship fund was established in 1988.Our mission is educational achievement for local latino students.
