A 2016 yearbook of Benicia High School alums that started out as an accessory for reunion attendees grew to become such a well laid out book, telling a story in pictures of Benicia history alongside life snippets from the more than 100 members of the graduating classes of 1956 through 1979, that it has now […]
Third annual Benicia Film Festival bigger, better than ever
The 2016 Benicia Film Festival, which took place last weekend, was bigger and better than ever, according to event coordinator Helaine Bowles. Bowles said the Downtown Benicia Alliance was a great help in funding and marketing this year’s event, raising over $4,000 in sponsorships from First Street merchants. “We had about 300 people,” she estimated. […]
Council mulls financial issues, bocce ball at Tuesday’s meeting
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the city council issued several significant proclamations, including a heartfelt delivery to the Kyle Hyland Foundation and some commemorations of Benicia’s efforts and successes regarding sustainability; heard the biannual report from the advisory finance committee chairman including the status of the city’s new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software and plans […]
Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park wins back Guinness title
Richmond’s Rosie the Riveter World War II/ Homefront National Historical Park regained its status this month as the Guinness world record holder for having the most people gathered in one place dressed as Rosie the Riveter – thanks in part to several Benicia residents who attended this year’s Rosie Rally and Festival at the park […]
Benicia couple to celebrate 60th anniversary, 65 years in Benicia
Gordon and Donna Bennett of Benicia will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in Benicia Saturday at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall on First Street – if it will hold them and all of their expected guests, that is. The last time they celebrated here, Mr. Gordon says, they filled the hall to its capacity of […]
Benicia honors new mayor of Mexican sister city
Sister City Association Emissary Lic. Octavio Magaña of Tula, Mexico stopped into Benicia recently to share news of the town’s sister city’s recent induction of its new Mayor, Lic. Ismael Gadoth Tapia. The new mayor began his official term of office in Tula on Friday, Aug. 19. Magaña was planning a visit to the Bay […]
City Council approved rate increases Tuesday
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the city council issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 8 as International Literacy Day, appointed a new member to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term, heard a report from the Historic Preservation and Review Commission, and adopted a resolution to approve new fee structures for water and wastewater services, […]
Candidate Spotlight: Councilmember Christina Strawbridge to seek re-election
City Council member Christina Strawbridge will be running for re-election in November, seeking to retain her seat on the council for an additional term. In an interview with the Herald Monday, Strawbridge said she feels confident that she has done a good job thus far and hopes all the people who have supported her during […]
Housing issues dominate Planning Commission meeting Thursday
At its regular meeting Thursday, the Benicia Planning Commission considered a proposal to amend its municipal code regarding “large family daycare,” discussed the city’s progress on addressing the need for affordable housing, and honored former commissioner Susan Cohen-Grossman, who resigned recently due to other business commitments, for her years of dedicated service to the city. […]
Richmond park to honor Rosie the Riveter on Saturday
Richmond’s Rosie the Riveter World War II/ Homefront National Historic Park will celebrate the era of Rosie the Riveter with a rally and festival on Saturday, Aug. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to come in a Rosie costume, to help take back the World Record title that the park lost last […]