Spring is the season of giving, and the Benicia Human Services Board (HSB) is providing a chance for people to give. For the next 21 days, the HSB is hosting an online fundraiser for its Human Services Fund in the hopes of raising $5,000 before the deadline. The HSB oversees the Human Services Fund, a […]
Human Services Board aims to raise $5K in online fundraising campaign
Letters: Mike Thompson and fashion fundraiser
One way to look at it Resgarding Rachel Binah’s April 20 response to my comments about Mike Thompson’s 2008 vote against protecting our shores from off shore drilling, that’s an interesting interpretation of the bill and situation, especially considering that almost all Democrats voted for the bill and Mike Thompson and almost all Republicans voted […]
Letters: Prop 68 and thanks for fashion fundraiser
CAC says thanks On Wednesday, April 25, the Benicia Community Action Council held its 9th annual fashion show benefiting the Senior Meal program. The theme this year was “The Greatest Show on Earth,” and the Master of Ceremonies– Christina Strawbridge– once again outdid herself to make it one of the best. Along with Fashion Show […]
Annual charitable fashion show returns with ‘Greatest Showman’ theme
Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for as the annual fashion show benefiting Benicia Community Action Council (CAC) is this Wednesday. Local celebrities and people from all walks of life in Benicia will model clothes from Christina S Fashion Destination and Williamson & Co. Amidst all the stylish attires being paraded down […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Jan. 7, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Council Passes Ordinance On “Man’s Best Friend” (Jan. 7, 1943) Persons owning dogs in the City of Benicia will be required to secure a license for each dog, according to an ordinance passed at the City Council Tuesday night and published in the Herald-New Era today. The price […]
Fantastic Sams Giving Tree tradition continues
Fantastic Sams is back in the giving mood. The national hair salon’s Benicia location is hosting its 8th annual Giving Tree, where people can bring in unwrapped and unopened gifts for children in need for the presents to be donated through the Benicia Community Action Council (CAC). Fantastic Sams Manager Michele Kenny said the tradition […]
Valero awards $320k to 21 charities
Twenty-one charity organizations, including 10 from Benicia and Vallejo, received a combined $320,000 in grants awarded through the Valero Benicia Refinery’s participation in the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children Golf Classic held in the company’s headquarters in San Antonio, Texas last April. The golf tournament raised a record $11 million with funds to […]
‘City of Stars’ will come out to shine for ‘La La Land’ themed Community Action Council fashion fundraiser
The Benicia Community Action Council (CAC) is proud to announce the return of its annual Administrative Professionals Day celebration to raise money for the Senior Meals Program. After a successful “Star Wars” themed event last year, the premise for this year is “Moonlight in Benicia.” Sorry, that should have read “La La Land in Benicia.” […]
Valero awards grants to benefit children, nonprofits
“This is the event I look most forward to every year,” Don Wilson, the vice president and general manager of Valero Benicia Refinery, remarked at the company’s Sponsor Recognition and Charity Grants event, held at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall Wednesday morning. Wilson had a good reason to be spirited. The refinery was honoring […]