Galen Kusic, Editor The issue of mandated face coverings in closed public spaces has been a contentious debate in Benicia. The City has received many emails requesting that the City mandate the wearing of face coverings. Currently, the shelter-at-home orders for Solano County and the State of California do not mandate face coverings, but it […]
County amends health order to include barbershops and hair salons to reopen with modifications
SOLANO COUNTY – Public Health Officials have amended the County’s stay-at-home health order and directive, giving barbershops and hair salons permission to reopen immediately if they meet specific guidelines as outlined in the updated health order. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) made the announcement this week, giving Counties that have attested to meeting […]
Council unanimously adopts Climate Emergency Resolution
Galen Kusic, Editor At the Sept. 3, 2019 council meeting, the City Council agreed to discuss a request from Mayor Elizabeth Patterson considering the adoption of a Climate Emergency Resolution. The request was discussed again on Feb. 4 at a Special City Council meeting, where a subcommittee was formed consisting of Councilmembers Tom Campbell and […]
Benicia planning to start reopening city facilities June 1
BENICIA – Benicia is beginning to reopen city facilities slowly but surely. “I’m very pleased to announce that we are planning to offer modified services to the community starting on Monday, June 1, 2020,” said Benicia City Manager Lorie Tinfow. The modifications include changes to program and service delivery and changes to the physical environment […]
Solano County COVID-19 deaths reach 20, but more businesses begin reopening in Phase 2
Galen Kusic , Editor At least 95,000 people with COVID-19 have died in the United States with over 1.6 million reported cases as of May 22. While the epicenter of the pandemic is in New York with over 362,000 cases and over 28,000 deaths, Calif. numbers have grown at a slower rate thus far, with […]
28th annual Benicia Farmers Market to open June 4
BENICIA – The 28th annual season of the Benicia Certified Farmers Market will open on Thursday, June 4 from 4-8 p.m. Best practices will be implemented to protect customers, farmers and staff to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, with guidance provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Department of Food and Agriculture, […]
Valero Benicia Refinery thanks Don Wilson for 36 years of service and welcomes back Josh Tulino as Refinery General Manager
BENICIA – Don Wilson, currently the Vice President and General Manager of the Valero Benicia Refinery, has elected to retire effective June 1. Don started as an operator at the refinery in 1984 and progressed through several roles during his tenure. In 2015, Don moved back to Benicia and served for five years as the refinery’s […]
Benicia mask making group pushes on: 70 makers have distributed over 6,000 masks to 62 health care facilities
Galen Kusic Editor It’s only fitting that during Nurses Week, the Benicia mask makers continue to step up and produce masks for health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The dire need for masks hasn’t gone away, and Bodil and Larnie Fox’s mask making group continues to deliver. The group of […]
Benicia parent makes video; takes photos to commemorate grads
Galen Kusic Editor Benicians continue to step up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Teresa Van Woy, president of the Benicia Middle School band boosters was sad when the year was cut short and wanted to give back to the community and express herself creatively. She has created a YouTube video for the band students and […]
County Public Health Officer amends shelter-at-home order — low-risk businesses to reopen starting Fri. subject to specific social distancing practices
SOLANO COUNTY – Solano County Public Health officials have drafted a roadmap to reopening, following the concepts in the State Resiliency Roadmap. The local roadmap outlines activities and criteria-based phases necessary to lift the shelter-at-home health order in accordance with the Governor’s strategy for reopening the state. The roadmap is a living policy document that […]