For the Benicia Teen Center, 2017 has already been a year of tremendous growth. The center opened its doors last year, after the tragic loss of 16-year-old Kyle Hyland in 2014, with one mission in mind: creating a safe environment for kids to hang out, express themselves and thrive. In a small suburbia like Benicia, […]
Jerry Pollard, pastor of Gateway Church, to retire
After 18 years as the pastor of Gateway Church, Jerry Pollard will be delivering his final sermon on Sunday. Prior to serving as pastor, he and his wife Jane had been members of the church, and Jerry was on its board of directors. Pollard graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in business […]