Approximately 74,000 pounds of sulfur have been released into the atmosphere since the Valero Benicia Refinery shutdown on May 5, according to a report the company submitted to the California Office of Emergency Services. On May 5, a disruption at the refinery led to a power outage. After power was restored, a large plume of […]
Benicia Police launch Instagram account
Filled with selfies, emojis and hashtags galore, the Benicia Police Department have been showing a different side of themselves lately. This new side of the police the community has been seeing might be because the Benicia Police Department launched a new Instagram account on June 9. Irma Widjojo, the management analyst for the Benicia Police […]
EcoArt Camp gives kids chance to be artistic
It’s summer camp, but with an artistic twist. Beginning in July, Arts Benicia’s EcoArts Camp will open its doors and offer children from grades 3 to 6 a chance to have fun with art in a creative way. This year, EcoArts camp will provide children the opportunity to attend three sessions, some of which are […]
Planning Commission selects members for meditation group, cannabis committee
During the Planning Commission’s meeting Thursday, commissioners selected members for a meditation group, a representative for a cannabis committee and went over business from the city. Selection of commission member The first agenda item the Planning Commission discussed was the selection of a commission member to the Foundry and Office building meditation group. The two […]
Legendary guitarist to play concert in Benicia
At age 10, Peppino D’ Agostino was inspired to pick up the guitar after seeing his cousin playing in church. He has not stopped playing since. The world-renowned Benicia guitarist comes to the Benicia Historical Museum on June 16. D’ Agostino said he will being playing some original music with some some surprises along the […]
Council votes against appeal of hot dog restaurant
The Benicia City Council voted to deny Raglan Tuttle’s appeal to open a restaurant in the Industrial Park on Tuesday. Tuttle filed the appeal on April 27 after the Planning Commission voted against him 6-0 at their April 13 meeting. At the council meeting Community Development Director Christina Ratcliffe explained why the Planning Commission denied […]
Community development director takes new job in Martinez
Benicia will have to say goodbye to one its own very soon. Christina Ratcliffe, the director of the Community Development Department, will be transitioning to Martinez on July 5 for a new position for the city. Ratcliffe said Martinez represented a really good opportunity for her. In her new position, Ratcliffe will be the community […]
City council to hear appeal for proposed hot dog restaurant
Request for use permit previously denied by Planning Commission Raglan Tuttle had hoped to open a hot dog restaurant on 2995 Bayshore Road. He brought this idea up to the Planning Commission and they voted against him 6-0 at their April 13 meeting. On April 27, Tuttle filed an appeal of the commission’s decision. The […]
Comic book community excited for ‘Wonder Woman’ film
Natasha Curtis, owner of Zeppelin Comics, has been looking forward to seeing Wonder Woman on the big screen since the ’80s. Curtis grew up on reruns of the Lynda Carter “Wonder Woman” TV show from the ’70s and even had the Wonder Woman underoos as a child. The comic store owner along with legions of […]
Coldwell Banker paper shredding event returns
It should be a rip-roaring good time Saturday, June 3. The Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific will host a paper shredding event at their back parking lot on 900 First St. Coldwell Banker welcomes attendees to shred unwanted documents and papers from 9 a.m. to noon. While waiting in line or just watching their papers being […]