By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette Belay yer deck-swabbing, ye scurvy dogs! Today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. If ye dare be ignoring such a grand celebration of maritime linguistics, well, that won’t do twice, by thunder! Come lean on the capstan or take a seat on the deck hatch, and have […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Children Growing
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Mrs. B’s Blather: Are you a member of the ‘Let’s Have it All’ Club?
Being of a certain age, it has become clear to me that my single friends are making decisions as to whether to pursue having a relationship with a significant other or going it alone in this last quarter of their lives. It made me realize that I have always been a member of my own […]
City manager announces locations for cannabis biz requests
After issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for cannabis-related businesses in town, City Manager Lorie Tinfow announced that nine proposals had been received for cannabusinesses in the city’s weekly newsletter. In early 2018, the Benicia City Council approved ordinances related to cannabis business related operations. The council limited the number of retail businesses no more than […]
Candidate Spotlight: EDB Chair Lionel Largaespada taking another shot at council seat
A defeat in 2016 did not deter Lionel Largaespada from running again for the Benicia City Council. If anything, he says it has made him more energized. “Friends, residents, voters asked me to keep at it,” he said. “Momentum was on our side, and that really inspired and motivated me to stay in the race.” […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Working Stiffs
Corporate Moguls making money Sales are up its do or die Buying low and selling higher Soon they will diversify Business guys in office jungles Working is their way of life If they make a few more dollars They might get to see the wife Always work to fill that quota Push the limit win […]
A Different Drummer: My sand-castle legacy of creativity
I’m a creative guy. I’m not bragging, just sayin’. I’ve been inventing things all my life, yet I have little to show for it. My creative cupboard is nearly bare. As a wee boy, I was artistic. I drew a lot. I sketched everything around me, dogs, cats, trees. I also wrote limericks and poetry, […]
Planning Commission narrowly OKs use permit for digital billboard at Bayshore Road
By a slim margin, the Planning Commission approved a use permit to modify a conventional billboard on Bayshore Road into a digital LED billboard at Thursday’s meeting. Associate Planner Charles Enchill presented a history of the project. In 2012, applicant Bruce Qualls of Clear Channel Outdoor proposed converting two static billboards— one on Park Road […]
Thompson’s disaster relief amendment rejected
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette Special to the Herald A bill amendment written by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to provide targeted tax relief for victims of natural disasters, was rejected by the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Napa Democrat said he isn’t happy about it. Thompson, who represents Benicia, said in […]
BHS nabs 13 Arty nominees apiece for 2017-18 productions; BOTTG nets 5
The Performing Arts Network (PAN-Arts) announced its nominees for the 34th annual Arty Awards, which honor theatrical productions at all levels in the counties of Solano, Napa and– for the first time this year– Yolo, this morning. Once again, Benicia High School and Benicia Old Town Theatre Group are well-represented among the nominees. Benicia High […]