Sam and Gia Tran, former hosts at Rrags Coffee Shop, 1383 East Second St., are back as the new management team at the site. In addition, they’ve made changes at Rrags that range from longer hours to lower prices, as well as new breakfast and lunch entrees, including selections that are gluten-free. The Trans have […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Bottom of the Fifth plans trip to Rockies-Giants
BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH SPORTS BAR AND GRILL, 498 Military East, is organizing a bus trip to the San Francisco Giants-Colorado Rockies baseball game June 13 that includes a post-game fireworks show. Tickets are $55 for the bus trip, game ticket and soft drinks on the bus. Those interested may buy tickets in person at […]
First 5 Solano opens ‘Pre-K Biz Champ’ campaign
First 5 Solano has launched its 2014 “Pre-K Business Champions” campaign. So far, 14 area businesses and individuals have given $6,500, said Matthew A. Davis, Solano County public communications officer. The campaign raises money to help children attend summer preschool classes on school campuses. “We are on our way to our goal of $25,000 in […]
Benicia Biz Beat: New business opens in Tannery
Tina Marie’s Jeans, Bling and Things, owned by Tina Galarza, has opened in the Tannery Building, 131-C First St. The new business carries women’s clothing in sizes from 0 to 22, accessories, jewelry and shoes in addition to lines of bath and body products. Tina Marie’s Jeans, Bling and Things is open from 11 a.m. […]
Benicia Biz Beat: SBDC offers retail profit class
The Solano College Small Business Development Center has scheduled a workshop, Retail Profitability Tactics, from 1-5 p.m. today in the Benicia Community Center, 370 East L St. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m. at the community center. Consumer psychologist and retailing consultant Bruce D. Sanders will describe techniques for setting prices, launching sales promotions, increasing the […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Glass blowers to hold open house this week
Smyers Glass, 675 East H St., will start its four-day spring open house Thursday, Judith Keyes said. Master craftsmen will fill furnaces with molten glass and demonstrate how the glass, heated to 2,000 degrees, can be turned into vases, paperweights and wine glasses, she said. “This experience is sure to enhance your appreciation of the […]
Benicia Biz Beat: County real estate fraud team formed
A NEWLY FORMED SOLANO COUNTY REAL ESTATE FRAUD ADVISORY TEAM has been formed to work on strategies and tactics to prevent, detect and report real estate fraud, District Attorney Donald A. du Bain has announced. The panel is called Solano REFAT, and is made up of real estate professionals, attorneys and representatives of such community […]
First hurdle cleared for extension of biz program
Economic Development Board OKs effort to secure $500K for more Industrial Park surveys The Economic Development Board on Wednesday unanimously endorsed the city’s pursuit of a $500,000 Community Sustainability Grant that would provide money to conduct additional surveys of Benicia Industrial Park businesses. The grant also would allow the city to offer the businesses grants […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Training Loft 714 opens
A WEIGHTLIFTER WHO BECAME AN INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINER at Knuckle Up Training Center in Vallejo and who is certified to teach multiple classes, from sports nutrition to Vinyasa power yoga, is opening Training Loft 714 at 714 First St. Its first day will be Saturday, April 12. Denise Brazeal began weightlifting at 20, gaining respect […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Steampunk is back: Tannery’s 2nd annual show slated
POLISH UP YOUR BRASS KNUCKLES AND YOUR COPPER AND BRONZE GEARS — the Tannery Building’s second annual Steampunk Show will take place April 12. Highlighted at the show will be “Odd Art” by local artists Randy Bernard/Victorian Elements of Benicia, Tracy Cullen of Benicia, Robert McCullough of Vallejo and Ted Shawver of Danville. Returning to […]