Benicia High School’s football program ushered in a new era with the hiring of Scott Swartz as the head coach of the varsity squad. Swartz, currently a physical education teacher at Benicia Middle School, was a defensive assistant coach for Benicia High’s football program from 2018-21 and previously coached for the San Francisco 49ers, Oregon […]
Fitzgerald Field makeover may be completed by end of April
There’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the delayed renovations to Fitzgerald Field. The makeover project that broke ground last August has been constantly delayed due to the rainiest winter in California in years. Benicia City Project Manager Rick Knight and J-Walt Construction, Inc., have been working hard […]
Fitzgerald Field is getting a makeover
Fitzgerald Field in Benicia is finally getting a long-awaited makeover. J-Walt Construction, Inc., began tearing down the field’s wooden bleachers on Monday. The field, which was built in the mid-1970s, will be getting new concrete bleachers and restrooms at a cost of approximately $1.8 million. “I think a lot of people are happy this is […]
Benicia Little League Juniors all-stars win District 53 opener
Benicia Little League’s Juniors all-stars opened their District 53 Tournament with an easy 10-0 victory over Napa in five innings last Saturday at Fitzgerald Field. Pitcher Robert Ayers tossed a three-hit shutout, striking out eight with no walks. Mikey Jones went 3-for-3 with two runs and a RBI, and Daniel Mavros went 2-for-2 with two […]
Northern California military veterans enjoy 2019 PGA Championship experience
While Brooks Koepka took home the coveted Wanamaker Trophy as the 2019 PGA Champion, four military Veterans with disabilities from Northern California, including Valerie Grist, a U.S. Airforce Veteran from Benicia, enjoyed a special experience during PGA Championship week. After traveling 3,000 miles across the country, the Veterans representing the Northern California PGA Section, arrived […]
Benicia’s famous Barge Fight of 1889 chronicled in new book
– Book release and signing for Fight To The Finish by bestselling author Ron J. Jackson, Jr. will be Saturday, June 1 at Benicia’s historic Union Hotel AT 401 1st Street from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. BENICIA – One hundred and thirty years ago San Francisco rivals “Gentleman” Jim Corbett and Joe Choynski waged […]
Local PGA professional leads golf program for military veterans with disabilities
BENICIA — PGA REACH, the Charitable Foundation for the PGA of America recently announced that Robert Epperly of Benicia, PGA Professional at Antelope Green Golf Course (Antelope, CA) will serve as a National Trainer for PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the Foundation’s signature military program. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to […]
Early bird pricing available for Benicia Arsenal F.C. fall recreational program
BENICIA — Benicia Arsenal F.C.’s recreational program is an ideal entry point for players who want to learn about soccer in a supportive team environment, play with friends, and have some fun. Research shows that kids who participate in recreational activities have increased self-esteem, improved reasoning skills, and are better able to comply with rules […]
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame announces the 2019 Inductee Class
The 2019 Inductee Class will be honored at the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Banquet on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce it has selected the 2019 inductee class. The inductees will be honored at the 40th […]
Benicia tour guide to play 150 holes of golf for charity
Proceeds will benefit fire victims The summer of 2018 has seen scores of fires throughout California, and fire season has not even started yet. Among the bigger ones are the Carr Fire, which has burned nearly 230,000 acres throughout Shasta and Trinity counties and is 90 percent contained, and the Mendocino Complex Fire, which has […]