Reconsider dispensary location I am not one that writes letters to the editor often, but I felt compelled to do so after watching the most recent Benicia City Council meeting. As a teacher in the Benicia Unified School District, I was disheartened when watching the council take action on whether or not to allow cannabis […]
Bob Livesay: Is Benicia becoming an old-school political factory?
By Bob Livesay Special to the Herald Why would I say that? Very simple: it is the new organization in Benicia to get Progressives elected. They call themselves Benicia Progressive Democrats. All are backed by the Solano County Central Democratic Committee. We must remember both Vice Mayor Steve Young and Planning Commission Chair– and possible […]
Letter: Unfair billing practice
Unfair billing practice I appreciate Larnie Fox’s letter re: “Civility” regarding some of the comments being made on social media relating to the general unhappiness with the increase in water bills. Some have taken this as an opportunity to stage unnecessary and unwarranted attacks on our mayor. I remained silent on this issue for personal […]
Letter: LWV to hold open house today
LWV to hold open house today Democracy is not a spectator sport, even though many of us spend hours following political happenings on TV or social media. Lately, there has been much to keep us occupied. The League of Women Voters Benicia strives to keep people informed, involved, and registered to vote. The League is […]
Letters: Civility
Civility Many citizens are very upset about the hike in water bills and the new water meters. Our bill went up too, and we have a new water meter. I don’t like paying more for water now that we are on a fixed income, but it seemed reasonable and necessary to me, if a bit […]
Letters: National Drive Electric Week and Phillips 66 proposal
National Drive Electric Week National Drive Electric Week, Sept. 9 to 17, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and to highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. They are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than […]
Benjamin Miramontes: Holding down the fort with California teachers
Many of our earliest memories are made through schooling. Memories come from the teachers we have had, the friends we make and the material we learn. Nothing could be more pivotal to one’s public education – and ultimately their ability to learn – than the teacher. Unfortunately, the state of California is undergoing a severe […]
Letters: A wonderful man who will be missed
A wonderful man who will be missed Benicia lost a wonderful friend a few weeks ago, Norman D. Koerner. He was 87 and lived in Benicia for the past 41 years. He was the kindest person you could ever meet. To me, he was a real Christian, always caring about the other guy especially those […]
Ramon Castellblanch: Nation’s opioid epidemic hitting Benicia, East Vallejo hard
By Ramon Castellblanch Special to the Herald For years, the opioid epidemic has been raging across the U.S. and it’s hitting Benicia and east Vallejo particularly hard. Our state public health department has found that both Benicia and East Vallejo have opioid overdose rates above the state average. Opioid overdoses are life-threatening. From 1999 to […]
Rev. Henry Sun: The Nashville Statement doesn’t speak for me
By Rev. Henry Sun, Ph.D Special to the Herald On Tuesday, Aug. 28, a group of Christians calling themselves the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood published a highly charged piece on Christianity and homosexuality. This group does not speak for all Christians, and it does not speak for me. It is clear that the […]