(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 news that took place within the city.) The year 2016 is coming to a close. With the presidential election, big national and international stories, and long championship droughts […]
City to hold ribbon cutting for new First Street promenade railing in January
The city of Benicia will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the newly installed promenade railing at the foot of First Street in January. The replacement of the waterfront promenade railing overlooking the Carquinez Strait was one of 16 projects to be funded by Measure C, a revenue initiative that set aside $4 million for […]
Council to consider six-figure contract approvals, interim marijuana ordinance Tuesday
At its regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20, the City Council will consider approval of a $214,626 contract with Elizalde Construction, Inc. for Measure C First Street sidewalk replacement; an $800,000 Safe Routes to School project; an $850,000 agreement for Benicia Police and Fire Departments to join an East Bay radio communications system; and a 45-day […]
Council hears Arsenal update, funding recommendations
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the city council heard updates on the city’s new emergency notification system named Alert Benicia, the Busines Resource Incentive Program, and Measure C spending; and recommendations for a street improvement plan, among other items. Arsenal update City Attorney Heather McLaughlin reported that while no progress has been made on the […]
Council re-approves AMPORTS agreement, among other items
Proclamations On behalf of the city of Benicia, Mayor Patterson presented Fire Chief Jim Lydon with a proclamation declaring the week of May 15 to 21 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Lydon noted that many agencies are involved in providing these services, including ambulance, police and fire, and just as importantly, individual citizens. The chief […]