Studies have shown students reading comprehension decline over the summer. Researchers call this effect the summer slump. To help combat the summer slump, the Benicia Public Library started the Summer Reading Program, which continues through Aug. 31. The Summer Reading Program encourages children from ages 0-18 to pick up a book and begin the journey […]
Waterfront Festival returns to Benicia this weekend
Benicia will be alive with the sound of music this weekend as Benicia Main Street’s annual Waterfront Festival takes places this Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The two-day festival will be held at First Street Green, located at the corner of First and B streets. There will be live music, craft […]
Man found guilty in 2016 bar shooting
The man responsible for the shooting of two customers at Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill was found guilty Friday. Daniel Lopez. a transient from Vallejo, walked into Bottom of the Fifth on Nov. 26, 2016. Lopez tried to order a drink, but was rejected after last call was initiated. He took out […]
Benicia antique store closing after 6 years
At the end of the month, Benicia will have to say goodbye to one of its local businesses. After operating for six years, Charlie’s Attic on First Street will be closing. Named after owner John Sigler’s dog Charlie, who he calls a life companion, the antique store tried to simulate the feeling of walking into […]
Holy Ghost Parade continues centuries old tradition in Benicia on Sunday
Since its inception more than a century ago, the Holy Ghost Parade has become an essential part of Benicia’s DNA. It is an annual celebration of Holy Ghost in the Catholic Church by the Portuguese community. Sunday will be the 110th anniversary of the Holy Ghost Parade in Benicia. The festival starts at 10 a.m. […]
Police nab 2 for alleged attempted burglary of staged home
Benicia Police have arrested two men allegedly involved with the attempted burglary of a home for sale. During the morning of July 16, a realtor was showing a home for sale on Ardmore Way when she saw two men exiting the staged home. Noticing they had been spotted, both men began to flee on foot. […]
Benicia welcomes new fashion store
Unique. That’s the sense one gets when walking into Literatus Design, a new women’s clothing store in downtown Benicia. Located at 374 First St., Literatus Design is owned by Jazmin Literatus. Literatus was born in the Philippines and came to America at the age of 7 She self taught herself in fashion design and began […]
Council to discuss possible removal of old telephone cables
Mayor Elizabeth Patterson wants the Benicia City Council to discuss and possibly draft a resolution to support the removal of telephone cables beneath the city. The mayor will bring this topic up at tonight’s City Council meeting. This item on the council agenda came into fruition due to concerns about the old phone cables in […]
Healthy Food Fest returns to Vallejo today
In 2015, Vallejo began hosting the Vallejo Healthy Food Fest. The festival was started to bring up the lack of healthy food options in the city and celebrate the community. There will be activities, music and other events at the feast as Vallejo hosts the Healthy Food Fest again today. Dan Foley Park, located at […]
Police seek suspects in pharmacy theft
Four women entered a CVS pharmacy and shoplifted bags full of allergy medicine. This incident occurred at the CVS on Columbus Parkway on Monday night. The women entered the store at 9:50 p.m. and began their robbery. An employee tried to stop the shoplifters, but the suspects fled the scene. They left in a newer […]