Vallejo Symphony Orchestra’s second concert of the season is going to the dogs. And the cats, rabbits and birds, too. VSO is teaming up with the Humane Society for Sunday’s Concert for the Animals, donating a portion of every paid admission to the nonprofit animal adoption agency.
BUSD OKs 2015-16 calendar
New pact with some employees approved unanimously, as well Benicia Unified School District trustees last week approved the school year calendar for 2015-16 as well as a proposed contract for confidential and management employees, a group mostly comprised of principals, vice principals, directors, counselors and some support staff. Superintendent of Benicia Schools Janice Adams said […]
Residents warned of catalytic converter thefts
Toyota, Dodge pickups common targets, police say Benicia Police Department has investigated several thefts of catalytic converters from Toyota pickup trucks since the beginning of the year, Lt. Frank Hartig said Friday. “The catalytic converters contain platinum, palladium, or rhodium. These three metals are rare and very expensive,” Hartig said. “Recycle centers pay over $100 […]
School board mulls 2015-16 calendar
Students may get entire week off for Thanksgiving break Superintendent Janice Adams on Thursday will ask Benicia Unified School District trustees to consider and approve the proposed calendar for the 2015-16 school year. Adams also will ask trustees to consider and ratify a proposal between the confidential and management staff — mostly comprised of principals, […]
Arts Benicia director announces retirement
Larnie Fox to step down, focus on art Arts Benicia Executive Director Larnie Fox announced via the nonprofit’s monthly newsletter that he will retire from that position effective March 15. In an interview Monday, Fox told The Herald that he made the decision to retire last June, “but I didn’t tell anybody except my wife.” […]
Down by the shore: Pat Ryll’s new exhibit shows city at its best
Pat Ryll is certainly not the first artist to be inspired by Benicia’s waterfront vistas. But Ryll’s new show, “Shoreline Inspiration,” the featured exhibit at the Benicia Plein Air Gallery beginning Jan. 8, is so full of vibrant watercolors and familiar scenes, it’s hard to imagine a more detailed — and loving — rendering of […]
In wake of suicide, awareness urged
After Benicia teen’s death, high school principal, supe call for counseling, care Two days before Christmas, Benicia High School Principal Damon Wright sent an email to parents notifying them of a tragedy that had occurred a day earlier: “Dear Parents,” he wrote, “It is with much sorrow that we inform you that one of our […]
BUSD gets specific on Measure S spending
Benicia Unified School District trustees last week approved a list of projects to tackle using funds from a voter-approved bond measure. The list was submitted by Chief Business Official Tim Rahill and was approved 3-1, with Trustee Peter Morgan voting against and Trustee Andre Stewart absent.
Industrial Park sales tax revenue badly lagging
The Economic Development Board received the second-quarter sales tax report for 2014 on Wednesday and learned the Industrial Park is struggling mightily. Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani reminded the board that members had requested to hear about “areas of opportunity” first a couple reports ago, so he started with the Industrial Park.
School board to consider lists of Measure S projects
Benicia Unified School District trustees will discuss and possibly approve Thursday lists of Measure S bond projects, divided into series based on when the funds will be available. Trustees also will discuss the district’s First Interim Financial Report for 2014-15.