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Benicia Herald Candidate Questionnaire responses

October 1, 2020 by Editor 2 Comments

Galen Kusic, Editor These questions have been formulated to best address issues affecting Benicia residents. While this publication usually conducts candidate interviews, it does not endorse. Therefore, these questions went out to all registered candidates and their answers were printed alphabetically by last name over three print editions. These questions are unbiased and addressed to […]

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Auction of Jerrold Turner paintings to benefit Arts Benicia

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – Long-time Benicia artist and Arts Benicia supporter Jerrold Turner has donated more than 40 paintings for an on-line auction to raise funds for Arts Benicia. “I’m so happy to help Arts Benicia, particularly at this time of the pandemic when funds are so tight for all arts organizations,” Turner said. “We are so […]

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Benicia City Council appoints Interim City Manager

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA —The Benicia City Council appointed Police Chief Erik Upson as Interim City Manager at their city council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. “Mr. Upson will provide the steady hand at the helm as the council begins the recruitment process for a new city manager,”said Mayor Patterson. “I am honored that the Council and the Mayor […]

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Benicia Firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA — On September 15, 2020, a Benicia Fire Department firefighter informed the City of Benicia that they received a positive test result for COVID-19. The source of the infection has not yet been determined, but the Benicia Fire Department is working with the Solano County Public Health Department and is following and exceeding their […]

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Benicia’s Troop 7007 adds two new Eagle Scouts to its ranks

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Jan DeStefans, Special to the Herald Silverado District’s Troop 7007 of Benicia is happy to announce its two newest Eagle Scout’s. The Said family is proud to announce that Romey Said and Qaram Said have earned the rank of Eagle, joining their older brother Zayne who earned his in 2015. Troop 7007 is the oldest […]

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City Manager tenders resignation

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – The City of Benicia announced this morning (Sept. 8) that City Manager Lorie Tinfow has tendered her resignation to the City. The City Council is grateful for Ms. Tinfow’s service to the City of Benicia and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Mayor Elizabeth Patterson, on behalf of the city council, expressed […]

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Benicia Schools Volunteer Food Delivery Services need drivers

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, schools were scrambling to keep lunch and breakfast available to students through pick up options at one school site. While some students were still able to utilize this valuable resource, some did not have transportation or means to get there, leaving much of the food […]

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R.I.S.E. Benicia Kyle Hyland Foundation Scholarships awarded

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – The Kyle Hyland Foundation (KHF) for Teen Support is pleased to announce the recipients of the  2020 R.I.S.E Benicia KHF Scholarships. R.I.S.E. stands for Recognizing, Individuality with  Support and Empowerment and the scholarship is focused on supporting those students who  have worked diligently to overcome obstacles or hardships in their lives. This scholarship […]

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After 22 years in business, Lindsay Art Glass is closing this fall

October 1, 2020 by Editor 1 Comment

BENICIA- After 44 years as a glassblower and over 22 years as co-owner of Lindsay Art Glass, David Lindsay is retiring. David and his wife and business partner, Ann Lindsay, opened Lindsay Art Glass in 1998, and will close the business this fall. Starting as an apprentice at Nourot Glass Studio in 1976, David quickly […]

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Benicia Public Library announces 2020-2022 Poet Laureate

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – Benicia’s 8th Poet Laureate, Mary Susan Gast, began her two-year tenure following a recent vote by the Benicia Library Board of Trustees. She will succeed 2018-2020 Poet Laureate, Thomas Stanton. “Benicia’s Poet Laureate program promotes the importance of poetry in daily life in our community, and it has done so successfully for 14 […]

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