(This article originally appeared in the June 12 print edition of the Herald) BENICIA – At its June 2 meeting, the Benicia City Council unanimously approved a resolution requesting that Caltrans plant replacement trees along the freeways and work with the City and local organizations on other tree planting and maintenance projects. The Benicia Tree […]
Benicia High School students hold Youth Against Brutality protest and march on First St.
Galen Kusic, Editor Aleta Andrews, Correspondent As the country continues to mourn in anger over the brutal police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, activists and protesters have taken to the streets to call for justice and accountability for not only Floyd’s murder, but the countless other black and brown people that have […]
Thompson announces 2020 Summer Reading Challenge
Encourages all CA-05 pre-K through 8 students to join Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the beginning of his 2020 Summer Reading Challenge open to students through eighth grade who live in the Fifth Congressional District. A statement from Thompson is below. “Particularly now while our social activity is limited, reading is an incredible […]
FS Kids Art Online Gallery competition
SOLANO COUNTY – FS Kids Art Online with the cooperation of the seven Solano city Mayors; Lori Wilson – Mayor of Suisun City, Thom Bogue – Mayor of Dixon, Harry Price – Mayor of Fairfield, Elizabeth Patterson – Mayor of Benicia, Ron Rowlett – Mayor of Vacaville, Bob Sampayan – Mayor of Vallejo, and Ronald […]
Solano County issues Local Emergency and Curfew Order
SOLANO COUNTY – In cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, Solano Sheriff Thomas A. Ferrara has imposed a Countywide Local Emergency and CurfewOrder effective immediately, commencing this evening, June 2 at 8 p.m. The curfew requires people in the County of Solano to stay indoors from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. The Local Emergency will […]
Benicia Council rejects mandate to wear masks in local businesses by 3-2 vote
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 […]
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 […]
HQ Gallery to reopen May 23
BENICIA – The HQ Gallery is reopening to the public Saturday May 23. New temporary hours will be Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. One of the newest members to join HQ is collage artist Pat Viera. She paints on paper, then tears it and uses the pieces to create unique and […]
Arata Art Gallery now open on Saturdays and by appointment seven days a week
BENICIA – Arata Art Gallery has been given the green light to reopen with restrictions. In order to provide a safe environment for their visitors, the gallery is limiting the number of people who can visit concurrently to six at a time. For now, Arata Art Gallery at 637 First St. will be open on […]