The Benicia City Council will tackle noise regulations and changing the municipal code when it returns for its first meeting in more than a month. The council will discuss adding amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC) to modify the noise regulations, after finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. […]
Benicia High School senior ready for Eagle Scout rank
Next month, 10 years of work will pay off for Benicia High School senior Jason Own. On June 23, Own will be awarded the status of Eagle Scout and achieve one of his lifelong dreams. Own, 17, was born in Vallejo. He was enrolled in Boy Scouts in the third grade after his mother signed […]
Historical Society to honor veterans at Memorial Day ceremony tomorrow
Benicians will have a chance to honor military veterans this Memorial Day as the Benicia Historical Society is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Benicia Military Cemetery. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. It is expected a military flyover will occur but could change due to circumstances. If the flyover happens, Travis Air […]
Benicia offering art, movie camps for artistically inclined children
For those who have children interested in the arts, then Benicia has the perfect outlet for them: EcoArt Camp. Arts Benicia’s summer camp, now in its fifth year, will once again provide children with the opportunity to attend three class sessions to learn more about and practice the craft of art. The first session, “Cartoon […]
Artcentric celebrates 20 years
Twenty years ago, audiences flocked to theaters for “Armageddon,” “Too Close” by Next topped music charts, Microsoft became the biggest company in the world and Artcentric opened its doors in Benicia. Artcentric, First Street’s pottery painting and glass fusing studio will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday. It began with Aline Karpoyan who says she […]
Planning Commission approves vacation of part of N Street
A portion of East N Street being vacated took one step closer to becoming a reality after the Planning Commission voted to approve two applicants’ requests. In order to facilitate the development of a single-family home, applicants Daraius and Judith Tata are requesting the city vacate portions of unimproved right-of-way adjoining two sides of the […]
Benicia Chamber Players to perform special Mother’s Day concert at Capitol
The Benicia Chamber Players are playing a show at the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park this Mother’s Day. The Chamber Players were formed 15 years ago by Clif Foster with a little help from Stan Houston of ABC Music– now Mozart, Einstein & Me. The Chamber Players’ first gig was at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, […]
Planning Commission to consider request to vacate part of residential street
The Planning Commision is tackling whether or not to vacate a portion of East N Street at its Thursday meeting. Applicants Daraius and Judith Tata are requesting the city vacate portions of unimproved right-of-way adjoining two sides of the property located at 121 East N St. In order to facilitate the development of a single-family […]
Patrons flock to Zeppelin for Free Comic Book Day
Zeppelin Comics, Benicia’s only comic book store, had people lining out the door Saturday for Free Comic Book Day. Free Comic Book Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Saturday of May in which the major publishers of the comic book industry release a special free comic that usually previews an upcoming […]
Former councilman campaigning for judgeship
Steven Gizzi, a former Benicia vice mayor and current practicing attorney, is running for Solano County Superior Court judge, succeeding Harry S. Kinnicutt who retired in March. Gizzi says he is campaigning for the judgeship to all allow courts to be more innovative and make justice more accessible for people. The former Benicia City Councilmember […]