Benicia High School’s football program ushered in a new era with the hiring of Scott Swartz as the head coach of the varsity squad. Swartz, currently a physical education teacher at Benicia Middle School, was a defensive assistant coach for Benicia High’s football program from 2018-21 and previously coached for the San Francisco 49ers, Oregon […]
Fitzgerald Field makeover may be completed by end of April
There’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the delayed renovations to Fitzgerald Field. The makeover project that broke ground last August has been constantly delayed due to the rainiest winter in California in years. Benicia City Project Manager Rick Knight and J-Walt Construction, Inc., have been working hard […]
Fitzgerald Field is getting a makeover
Fitzgerald Field in Benicia is finally getting a long-awaited makeover. J-Walt Construction, Inc., began tearing down the field’s wooden bleachers on Monday. The field, which was built in the mid-1970s, will be getting new concrete bleachers and restrooms at a cost of approximately $1.8 million. “I think a lot of people are happy this is […]
Benicia Herald Candidate Questionnaire responses
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 […]
Auction of Jerrold Turner paintings to benefit Arts Benicia
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 […]
Benicia City Council appoints Interim City Manager
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 […]
Benicia Firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
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 […]
Benicia’s Troop 7007 adds two new Eagle Scouts to its ranks
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 […]
City Manager tenders resignation
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 […]
Benicia Schools Volunteer Food Delivery Services need drivers
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 […]