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 […]
After 22 years in business, Lindsay Art Glass is closing this fall
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 […]
Benicia Public Library announces 2020-2022 Poet Laureate
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 […]
Benicia High alum appears on ‘Good Morning America’ after winning Disney superfan contest
Galen Kusic, Editor Kirsten Lambinicio, an alumnus of Benicia High School Class of 2019 was recently featured with her friends on Good Morning America on Aug. 11. “We were selected for this follow-up of the #MickeyFriendsStayTrueFriendship Disney Campaign hosted by @mickeytrueoriginal on Instagram, which was dedicated to friendship and other important relationships in our lives,” she […]
Progressive Dems endorse Steve Young for mayor, Terry Scott for City Council
By Ralph Dennis, August 18, 2020 In this age of pandemic distancing, the Progressive Democrats of Benicia convened about 50 members and interested parties in a digital ZOOM Candidate Forum on Aug. 11. Candidate for Mayor Steve Young and candidates for City Council Trevor Macenski and Terry Scott gave opening statements, answered prepared questions and […]
Christina Strawbridge first to file as mayoral candidate
Let the November election filing begin BENICIA – Vice Mayor Christina Strawbridge was first to announce in January that she would run for the office of Benicia’s Mayor. Today, July 15, 2020, she was the first to file the paperwork with the City Clerk Lisa Wolfe. She was sworn in 6′ apart and wearing a […]
Local artist brings students together with YouTube channel
BENICIA- In the face of shelter in place restrictions, local artist and instructor Diane Williams had to learn newways to teach. In addition to quickly learning a variety oftechnology platforms, this week Williams launched her ownYouTube Channel, I AN I Studio channel connection. In addition to painting full time, Williams and her husband, artist Chuck […]
Benicia Councilmember Steve Young files for mayor candidacy
BENICIA – Thur., City Councilman Steve Young filed to run in the Nov. 3 race for Benicia Mayor. “I am happy to announce that I have submitted the signatures required to secure my place on the ballot for Mayor of Benicia,” said Young. As a Community Development Director, as a Planning Commissioner and as a […]
Kiwanis Club of Benicia wins a Kiwanis International Award
BENICIA – Benicia Reads, a partnership between the City of Benicia and Benicia Unified School District, was formed to improve literacy for all children. These two organizations reached out and brought together a wonderful array of partners to develop a program to address the 40 percent of children in the district who cannot read at […]
Pacifica Pizza owner Jeff Cromer constructing public outdoor seating site downtown
Galen Kusic, Editor The Benicia community continues to step up when it’s needed most. Pacifica Pizza owner Jeff Cromer wanted to help bring more business to restaurants downtown during the COVID-19 pandemic. In turn, he started construction in the empty lot next to Pacifica Pizza, where a large outdoor seating pavilion is being constructed for […]