■ January production of ‘Hairspray’ will be ‘fabulous,’ director says By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Solano Youth Theatre’s Mainstage Musical cast this week will stage a production of “Hairspray,” and as you might expect from the choice of material, it’s going to be “a big, fabulous one!” Director Holli Hornlien said. Hornlien said theater-goers should […]
Tourism panel focuses on mag weekend, contest
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Tourism Committee of the Benicia Economic Development Board is dealing with a lot of new faces — on the board as well as in the audience. In its first meeting Thursday with newly impaneled members, the committee welcomed so many members of the public it decided to hold future […]
Making good: BHS grad chases performance dreams
❒ Austin Scott nabs role in Diablo Theatre Company’s Stars 2000 showing of ‘Rent,’ opening Friday By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Austin Scott jokes about his auspicious start in showbiz: At 8, he starred in a Chia Pet commercial. Now 18, the 2011 Benicia High School graduate and current San Francisco State University freshman hasn’t […]
Tourism panel to meet on contest
■ City to take part in Sunset Magazine celebration for 2nd year By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor As new Tourism Committee members attend their first meeting Thursday, they’ll face a full slate of items for consideration, said Mario Giuliani, acting Benicia economic development manager. Among those will be the choice of a coordinator for a […]
This Week in Benicia History: 70 Years Ago: Jan. 8, 1942
From the Archives of The Benicia Herald Compiled by Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Letter from the Publisher, Arthur W. Gluckman SHARE YOUR BOOKS Go through your home library now and see what books you can share with a soldier or sailor. January 12th is the opening date for a national campaign to provide books for […]
Health wise
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 of healthy food choices to Benicia, and to gain […]
Looking for ‘losers’
Benicia Weight Loss Challenge to start Thursday By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight? Ready to shed some pounds and learn how to live a healthier lifestyle? The Benicia Weight Loss Challenge may help you realize those goals. And they use the best incentive of all: your […]
New era for library’s literacy efforts
■ Program cut, tutoring technology helps pupils By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor It was a rough summer for the Benicia Public Library — and specifically, its literacy program, which was victimized by budget cuts. “We no longer have our (English as a Second Language) classes due to the cuts that took place last June,” Supervisor […]
Library gets lawyerly
Program provides legal advice to Benicians who can’t afford it, don’t know if they need it By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Need legal advice but can’t cover the retainer? Be at the Benicia Public Library on Thursday and you may get the counsel you need — for free. The library is offering a program titled […]
Parks group embarks on major membership drive
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 of Benicia’s parks were included on the closure list. Brown’s […]