Jurupa Valley High School
Coverage of Jurupa Valley High School in the Nexus archive.
- AB Hernandez advances in California state championship as Save Girls' Sports activists rally nearby
Transgender athlete AB Hernandez advanced in three girls' jumping events at the California Interscholastic Federation state track & field championships, securing top positions in two. The competition occurred alongside a 'Save Girls Sports' rally featuring gubernatorial candidates Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, with Steyer defending Hernandez in a video. Sophia Lorey organized the rally, which highlighted political tensions over transgender athletes in girls' sports.
- Steve Hilton rips Steyer for trans athlete support, leads 'Save Girls Sports' rally at track title meet
Steve Hilton, a California gubernatorial candidate, criticized Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra for supporting trans athletes in girls' sports, vowing to overturn AB 1266 if elected. Trans athlete AB Hernandez faces controversy after competing in track and field, following prior disputes in volleyball. Hilton called for legal action against the law enabling trans athletes in female competitions.
- California track and field championship to be overshadowed by trans drama for second year in a row
California's high school track and field state finals face protests for the second consecutive year due to the participation of a transgender athlete in multiple jumps. The CIF has re-implemented a policy bumping athletes behind the trans athlete up one spot, sparking controversy. Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Dianne Pearce criticized CIF and Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to protect female athletes' sports divisions.
- Trans track star sweeps three events, shares first-place podium and qualifies for CA state meet yet again
Transgender track athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley High School swept three events at the CIF state qualifying meet, securing spots in high jump, long jump, and triple jump. The article highlights the controversy surrounding transgender athletes in girls' sports, referencing reactions from opponents like high school senior Reese Hogan and organizations such as 'Save Girls Sports.'
- Inside the trans athlete podium controversy sending political shockwaves in California ahead of elections
A controversy surrounding trans athletes in California has sparked political shockwaves ahead of elections, with the California Interscholastic Federation implementing a pilot entry process to address the issue. The process aims to provide opportunities for cisgender female student-athletes to participate and compete fairly. The controversy has drawn attention from the White House and California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.
- Rally erupts at California girls' track meet amid trans feud between White House and Newsom's office
A protest called 'Save Girls' Sports' was held outside a California girls' track meet, sparking a feud between the White House and California Governor Gavin Newsom's office over trans athletes competing in girls' sports. The protest was organized by former NCAA women's soccer player Sophia Lorey. The issue has led to a lawsuit from the Department of Justice against California state agencies for alleged Title IX violations.
- Women's tennis legend speaks out on California trans athlete controversy as Newsom faces criticism
Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova spoke out against California's decision to let biological males compete in girls' sports, prompting criticism from activists. A trans athlete is set to compete in the girls' high school track and field championships. Navratilova argued that Governor Gavin Newsom could take action to protect girls' sports.
- Newsom office source responds to planned protest against trans athlete at state playoff girls' track meet
A protest is planned against a trans athlete competing in a California high school girls' track meet, with Governor Gavin Newsom's office responding to the issue. The protest is organized by Sophia Lorey, a former NCAA women's soccer player and 'Save Girls' Sports' activist. The issue has caught national attention, including from President Donald Trump.