Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Sugar rationing begins April 10 (April 23, 1942) Benicia swings into line with the rest of the nation next Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and 29 when all business establishments must register for sugar rationing. This was announced by Paul Wetmore, rationing administrator for Solano County. All stores […]
Granizo tile art to be featured on Fox Business Network show
His work can be viewed all over town, several corners of the world and now it can be viewed on national television. The work of famed ceramic artist Guillermo Wagner Granizo— whose tile works depicting scenes of Benicia can be seen gracing First Street’s sidewalks— will be featured on Fox Business Network’s “Strange Inheritance” next […]
Benicia Historical Museum to host temporary World War I exhibit
Staff Report Thursday, April 6 will mark the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I. Although the country’s involvement in the Great War was relatively brief compared to other nations, it had a profound impact in a number of ways– including the establishment of what would later be known as Veterans Day. To […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of March 26, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago ‘Meanest Man Takes Hospital Donations (April 2, 1942) A new candidate for the title of “meanest person in the world” is the fellow who cut a caper or two here during the past week. He is the person who stole two cans of money from the Pastime this […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of March 23, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich Landscaping of recreation center to start next week (March 26, 1942) Work of landscaping the picnic area and grounds around the new tennis courts at the recreation Center between L and K streets near First, is to get under way early next week. This was announced by L.H. Hamann, high school […]
Mad Hatter Festival to bring surreality back to Vallejo
The seventh annual Mad Hatter Holiday Festival will return to Vallejo Saturday, Dec. 3 with all the familiar costumes, music and characters from Alice in Wonderland and other fantasy lands, along with added exhibits and events for 2016. This year’s festival is suitable for families and children of all ages, according to festival producer Frank […]
Benicians encouraged to skip the mall for Small Business Saturday
Today is Black Friday, the day typically designated as the start of the holiday shopping season. If you do not feel like facing the intense traffic and crowds today, there is always tomorrow. However, before you drive out to Concord, Vallejo or Fairfield to find the suitable gift, Benicia Main Street has just one thing […]
Museum’s 7th annual Christmas tree lot fundraiser to open Friday
For the seventh year in a row, when you buy a Christmas tree at the Benicia Historical Museum, the money will go toward two area nonprofits: the museum itself and Vallejo’s Genesis House. Elizabeth d’Huart, the museum’s executive director, said the idea came from then-board member Toni Haughey in 2010. “She saw a niche in […]
Benicia Historical Museum to unveil new permanent Arsenal exhibit Sunday
Long before Southampton…long before the Industrial Park…even long before First Street, Benicia’s permanent development consisted primarily of the Arsenal, a U.S. military reservation which operated from 1851 to 1964. A lot happened in Benicia and the world during that time, and the Benicia Historical Museum has condensed more than a century of history into […]
James Garrett: Six great Benicia High School backs of the ’50s as seniors–Part 2
ROLLAND VAN BLARICOM (pronounced “Raw-land”) Junior season The 1955 team was a Co-Champion of the Solano County Athletic League and had a record of 6-2-1. Rolland Van Blaricom only scored 13 points as a junior. Big things were ahead for him as a senior. Senior season In the second game of the season, the 1956 […]