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 […]
Benicia Fire Department to host ‘Pictures with Santa’ for Toys for Tots fundraiser, Dec. 14
BENICIA – Come spend time with Santa and friends. Sat. Dec. 14 from 3-6 p.m. at Fire Station 11, 150 Military West. From 1-2 p.m. there will be a private session with Santa and children with special needs. We will be accepting toys for the Toys for Tots Drive. All toys must be new and […]
Solano County Friends of Animals hosts fundraisers
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Dec. 6 print version of the Herald) Solano County Friends of Animals is a no-kill animal rescue organization serving Solano County. The non-profit is 100 percent volunteer run and every penny raised goes straight to the animals. This weekend, a fundraiser will be held at […]
Visit Benicia Photo Contest winners announced
Galen Kusic, Editor This year’s Visit Benicia Photo Contest ran all of 2018, as photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels were encouraged to enter their striking digital images, showcasing the Benicia experience. During the last photo contest in 2016, there were a total of 177 entries. In the 2018 contest, the entries nearly doubled […]
New Bay-Delta magazine, ‘SOUNDINGS’ launches
Galen Kusic Editor Photojournalist Rich Turner recently announced the launch of the regional publication Soundings, where he serves as publisher/editor and features a multitude of journalism platforms focused on Bay-Delta art, culture and the environment. Featuring artists, photographers, first-person narratives, historical and scientific essays, long-form journalism and fiction, the magazine revolves around the fascinating […]