Compiled by Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Letter from the Publisher, Arthur W. Gluckman JUSTICE TO “BILLY” MITCHELL In 1934, Brigadier General William Mitchell, in defiance of his superiors who dogmatically held that the next war would be fought as the first World War was fought — on land and water — warned this nation: “Air […]
REPOST: Parks group embarks on major membership drive
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Jan. 3. Residents can join nonprofit, support effort to stop closures for $12 annually By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor On May 13 of last year Gov. Jerry Brown announced that 70 of California’s state parks would be closed to help shore up the state’s budget shortfall. Both […]
City’s business plan still evolving
Economic Development Board gets update on website, permits, more By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor A business database is being compiled. A website company has been contracted. And sustainability and streamlined permitting are on the table. It’s all part of the evolution of Benicia’s Draft Business Development Action Plan — and a goal to remove “draft” […]
REPOST: Health wise
Editor’s note: This story was originally published Jan. 10. Resident, volunteer promotes local farm-to-school effort By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Matthew Wallace has less than fond memories of the school lunches in the days when he was a student at Mills Elementary School. Now, the 36-year-old father is organizing a community meeting to bring awareness […]
Shakeup at Benicia High School?
Parent group forms to protest, prevent firing of Principal Gary Jensen By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Some parents are coming to the defense of Benicia High School’s principal following reports that he will be issued a pink slip by the Benicia Unified School District Governing board. The parents have formed a Facebook group called “Don’t […]
18th year for exhibit of Benicia, area artists
■ ‘Art of a Community’ opens today; reception planned for Saturday By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Arts Benicia will celebrate its 25th year this week with one of its largest yearly exhibits, Art of a Community. The show, which opens Thursday, features about 140 artists, Executive Director Larnie Fox said. It was arranged by gallery […]
School board to talk technology, cell tower agreement
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Benicia’s school board trustees will conduct a public hearing and discussion of policies for students’ use of technology Thursday night during their regular meeting, including disclosure of proposed policies and an opportunity for the public to comment. “We’re hoping that anybody that wants to weigh in on the student use […]
‘Green’ academy seeking students
■ ‘School within school’ instructor in recruitment push crucial to funding By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Benicia High School’s ECH20 Academy — the program that aims to prepare students for careers in “green” technology fields — is ramping up its recruitment drive for new students this week. Josh Bradley, coordinator of the “school within a […]
Business action plan update to highlight EDB meeting
■ Website, sustainability program up for discussion By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor A staff review of recent activities related to the implementation of the city’s Business Development Action Plan will highlight Wednesday night’s monthly Economic Development Board meeting.
This Week in Benicia History: 70 years ago: Jan. 15, 1942
From the Archives of The Benicia Herald Compiled by Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Letter from the Publisher, Arthur W. Gluckman THE PEOPLE’S WAR “We just couldn’t print the bonds fast enough — after Pearl Harbor. The presses have worked all night, every night. Now at last they’ve caught up. This is a people’s war.” So declared […]