Starting today and continuing most weeks, space permitting, the Benicia Herald will be printing a “letter” from an unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More.” He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline […]
Liberty High named as model continuation school
Liberty High School has a lot to celebrate. On Wednesday, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson announced a list of California schools that had been designated as Model Continuation High Schools in 2017. Of the 452 continuation high schools in the state, only 35 were singled out for their efforts to prepare at-risk students for 21st […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Readers Write…
Readers Write… Readers of this column since 2008 have been entertained or informed about backyard squirrels, house cats, “Saving the Lido,” growing up in 1950s Walnut Creek suburbia, corporate life and post-corporate life, “Toilets 101”, songwriting, and how many poems I’ve long ago lost track of. So…I’m more than game to hear their Bucket Lists, […]
Rock hound novelist to share thriller at fairgrounds gem shows
Bay Area author Garner Scott Odell will be at the Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society show, “Spring Bling” at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo next weekend to sign copies of “Emerald,” a novel following a precious gem as it makes its way from 16th century Columbian highlands to a 1930s London auction by Christie’s. […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Tinker
There was a time of old when the tinker, a silversmith of sorts, travelled by buggy or cart from village to village fixing pots and pans. Not all were silver either, maybe they were pewter or cast iron or copper, or inexpensive pot metal, whatever that served the cooking needs of the many on his […]
Artist Stephanie Gray to feature Asian-themed Work at Gallerie Renee Marie
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald For Benicia artist Stephanie Gray, creating art is just a part of her, who she is, and what she has to do. “It’s what is inside of me, and it just has to come out,” she said. “I sit down with my tools around me and start […]
Letters: Measure C, sanctuary cities and more
Measure C priorities I was so delighted to see all the politico folks taking a bow over the nice railing. Do you think it is possible they could be as happy standing next to one of our ever growing potholes around town? I am getting to feel a bit like Nascar driver in order to […]
The A Cappella Handyman: The Inauguration and Marches…
The Women’s March on Washington, D.C. How Fantastic! I salute all my activist sisters! Yippee! It was reported that there were some 600-plus marches around the globe. Obviously, people of all origins and situations are ticked at the status quo. Outstanding, ladies, contrast that to a lame 53 percent voter turnout in the U.S. this […]
Letters: AAUW says thanks
AAUW says thanks On behalf of the Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women, I wish to thank the businesses that donated gift certificates, supplies, services, and other raffle items to help make our Jan. 21 fundraiser a great success. As a result of their generosity, as well as donations from several AAUW […]
Site Notes: Why is my comment awaiting moderation?
I know the situation: you leave a comment on the Herald website, you hit “Post comment” and are immediately hit with a message saying that your comment has been held for moderation. You might start asking “Why? Was it something I said?” The answer is “Most likely not,” but I’m afraid I can’t really offer […]