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Find Jack London at Benicia antique shops this month

March 1, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich 1 Comment

Jack London, the renowned author of such American classics as “The Call of the Wild” and “White Fang,” was known to frequent Benicia in the late 19th century. In fact, the city is mentioned in his books “John Barleycorn” and “Tales from the Fish Patrol.” Benicia has returned the appreciation for Jack London, having named […]

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Benicians encouraged to skip the mall for Small Business Saturday

November 25, 2016 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

Today is Black Friday, the day typically designated as the start of the holiday shopping season. If you do not feel like facing the intense traffic and crowds today, there is always tomorrow. However, before you drive out to Concord, Vallejo or Fairfield to find the suitable gift, Benicia Main Street has just one thing […]

Filed Under: Business, Features, Front Page, Local Events, News Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Main Street, Black Friday, Downtown Dollars, First Street, shopping, Small Business Saturday

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