(This article was originally published in the July 15 print edition of the Herald) Galen Kusic, Editor The Benicia mask making group continues to grow in size and scope as more needs become apparent in the City, county, region, state and nationwide. What started as a simple conversation between Bodil Fox and her neighbor, R.N. […]
Council approves appeal of Lake Herman Solar Project, 4-1
Galen Kusic, Editor After a motion to amend the City’s current open space ordinance was shot down by the Planning Commission on May 28, Renewable Properties appealed the decision and the Benicia City Council voted 4-1 on July 7 in favor of moving the project forward. The decision comes on the heels of the council […]
Benicia Council to take action on appeal of Lake Herman Solar Project
Galen Kusic, Editor On Tue., the Benicia City Council will have a huge decision to make on whether to approve an appeal to go forward with Renewable Properties’ Lake Herman Solar Project. After a motion to amend the City’s current open space ordinance was shot down by the Planning Commission on May 28, Renewable Properties […]
‘Business Helping Business’ Grant checks hand-delivered to small businesses in Benicia
BENICIA – Jimmy Ponder, owner of Ponder Environmental Services in Benicia, pulled a small committee of close friends and colleagues together on June 11 to discuss how they could collectively assist small businesses in Benicia that are struggling through the COVID-19 crisis. 20 days later, grant checks were hand-delivered to businesses throughout town. The program […]
Benicia firefighter tests positive for COVID-19; city’s cases reach 29
BENICIA – On July 1, 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 to attempt to determine the source. […]
Former Benicia High graduate creates remote music learning show in NYC
Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Means Music provides a musical outlet for young students Galen Kusic, Editor Jesse Means, a 1985 graduate of Benicia High School is going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure his New York City music students get a quality music education. Means became a public school music teacher […]
Rotary Club of Benicia hands out Jack Bell Merit Awards
BENICIA – Rotary Club’s philosophy is “Service above Self.” The worldwide organization gives money to many organizations locally and around the globe. Locally, the Benicia Rotary Club is very involved in helping the Benicia Teen Center or the Kyle Hyland Foundation, Liberty High School, Benicia High School, Benicia Education Foundation, and many other local organizations. […]
What’s next for the 2020 graduates?
Emma Goularte, Special to the Herald The year 2020 has been full of uncertainties and is sure to hold many more to come. For the 2020 graduates, the graduation ceremonies were unconventional. Each school district took a different approach to perform the ceremony. Some had drive-thrus, where students drove to pick up their diplomas and […]
Terry Scott enters Benicia City Council race
BENICIA — Terry Scott, business consultant, futurist and chair of the Benicia Arts and Culture Commission has announced he’s running for Benicia City Council. Terry’s been a Benicia resident since 2013 and married to wife Randi, a forensic archeologist, for 43 years; they have three grown sons and two grandchildren. “Our unique small-town heritage and […]
Macenski announces City Council run
BENICIA — Planning Commissioner and community volunteer Trevor Macenski has officially announced that he will be running for city council in Nov. “I look forward to giving back to our community to help tackle complex issues that include increasing water rates, deteriorating infrastructure, unfunded pension liabilities, and strained relationships with our local businesses”, he said […]