Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Plan For New Streets Are Progressing (July 22, 1943) According to the tabulation of returns from property owners less than 5 per cent of the property owners opposed to the simplified form submitted for forming the proposed Street Improvement Assessment District in Benicia, The City Council recently sent […]
HPRC OKs pool renovation design
Pool season closes at the James Lemos Swim Center at the end of September, but when swimmers return in the spring, they could be seeing some major changes at their beloved pool. The Historic Preservation Review Commission unanimously voted to approve a design review for a couple of aquatic center upgrades at Thursday’s meeting. The […]
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on pool upgrades Thursday
Swim season is winding down at the James Lemos Swim Center– the last day for recreational swimming is Sept. 30–, but when it reconvenes in the spring, swimmers could see some changes at their city pool. A renovation design is up for review at this Thursday’s Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting. The James Lemos Swim […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of June 4, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago City Attorney Reports on Negotiations For Sale of Former Tannery Property (June 4, 1942) On Tuesday evening the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Benicia was held at the City Hall, Mayor Chas. G. Clyne presiding, and all trustees present. A communication from […]