By Maria Herd Special to the Herald Growing up in Benicia, I was never allowed to play in my front yard even though it is considered to be a “safe” town. I played in the front yards of friends’ houses nearby, racing on bikes and scooters in courts and on the suburban streets. The difference […]
Exploring Benicia’s open spaces
By Kevin Nelson Special to the Herald Benicia is a port city, its identity and history defined by water. But it is also a city of hills, and the parks and open spaces in the hills provide rich recreational opportunities for hikers, families with strollers, dog-walkers, bicyclists, skateboarders and even fishermen. One of the best […]