(Over the next few days, the Benicia Herald will close out 2016 by revisiting the big local news stories of the year. Today’s edition will focus on Benicia’s schools.) Although 2015 was a big year for Benicia Unified School District in terms of leadership changes and Measure S bond projects, 2016 was even bigger. Leadership/personnel […]
Kyle Hyland Foundation to hold community event for Suicide Prevention Week
In commemoration of National Suicide Prevention Week, the Kyle Hyland Foundation will be hosting a community event Friday featuring a video screening and discussion intended to raise awareness about the subject. The Kyle Hyland Foundation, a local nonprofit organization aimed at raising awareness of suicide statistics and providing support for youth struggling with depression and […]
Zeppelin Comics to celebrate 50th anniversary of “Star Trek” with offspring of original cast member
Raffle will raise money for Hyland Teen Center Sept. 8, 2016 will mark the 50th anniversary of the original “Star Trek.” Although the science-fiction TV series only had modest ratings during its original run, it eventually became a pop culture phenomenon, spawning five new TV series (with another coming in 2017), 13 feature length movies […]
Hyland Teen Center to offer fun throughout summer
Summer is in full swing, and despite the freedom that teens feel it can be quite easy for them to get bored. This is one way the Hyland Teen Center can help. The Hyland Teen Center, located behind Gateway Church on Military West, was established in January by Barbara Gervase, whose son Kyle Hyland […]
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 […]