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 […]
Vallejo Choral Society Artistic Director Derek Tam strives to incorporate history, diversity
Galen Kusic, Editor The Vallejo Choral Society (VCS) is now in its 102nd season, and continues to unite a diverse group of performers working toward a common goal of entertaining and keeping the arts alive. VCS is the oldest community choir in the state. Artistic Director Derek Tam is finishing his first full year with […]
Benicia Council passes smoking ordinance
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Nov. 27 print edition of the Herald) At the April 16 Benicia City Council meeting, Council directed staff to amend the Benicia Municipal Code to include additional smoke-free protections in outdoor places and multi-unit housing and to develop a tobacco retailer license ordinance that would […]
SUBA Manufacturing, Inc. closes doors after over a half century in Benicia
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Nov. 24 print edition of the Herald) The name SUBA has become synonymous with the City of Benicia. After 53 years of doing business at the Port of Benicia, the countertop manufacturer has officially closed its doors. Jack Bell, owner of SUBA Manufacturing, Inc., bought […]
Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s ‘Born Yesterday’ a smash hit as community theater thrives in Benicia
Galen Kusic, Editor There aren’t enough words to describe how incredibly perfect the final show of Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s (BOTTG) “Born Yesterday” was executed on Sunday, Nov. 10. Director Carlene Collier Coury, the production staff and the cast all did a tremendous job producing Garson Kanin’s 1946 Broadway play, which was adapted for […]
Vallejo Symphony guest pianist Bobby Mitchell to perform at Empress Theatre this weekend
Galen Kusic, Editor The Vallejo Symphony opens its 88th season “Great and Noble” Nov. 2 and 3 with renowned American pianist Bobby Mitchell at the Empress Theatre for “Beginnings and Endings.” Mitchell, who currently resides in Freiburg, Germany and plays concerts all over the world, was thrilled when he received an invitation to join the […]
City of Benicia honors Valero Refinery with 50th anniversary proclamation
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Oct. 18 print edition of the Herald) At Tue. night’s council meeting, a Proclamation was made to the Benicia Valero Refinery from the City, Senator Bill Dodd and Assemblymember Tim Grayson’s offices celebrating 50 years. But what was undoubtedly the highlight of the night was […]
Benicia community embraces OSU neuroscience summer intern
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Aug. 25 print edition of the Herald) Ohio State University junior and neuroscience major Kelsey Remeis courageously traveled across the country to Benicia to intern and study with Keira Lynn Ufalusi of Benicia Health and Fitness Gym this summer. Remeis found Ufalusi through a search […]
Benicia resident earns Eagle Scout rank; constructs housing for military flags
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the June 30 print edition of the Herald) Benicia resident Brandon Andrew May achieved the respectful rank of Eagle Scout recently with Troop 7007, Benicia’s oldest Boy Scout Troop. The troop was established over a century ago, pre-1917. Brandon’s Eagle Project, a community improvement project that […]
Benicia third grader wins AACI scholarship
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the June 23 print edition of the Herald) Asian Americans for Community Involvement’s (AACI) Growing Up Asian in America program collected 400 entries from K-12 Bay Area students in honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month in May. The theme, “My Contribution to America” featured the voice […]