Where are the concerns for residents? It appears the City Council led by Mayor Patterson, is not concerned about the upcoming budget crisis. It is about time that the residents take notice of this. It seems the city will be able to get around the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 budgets, but then the real issues will […]
Letters: Matt’s inspiring reflections
Matt’s inspiring reflections What a relief to turn to the editorial page of the Benicia Herald on Friday, March 24 to find the wonderful column by Matt Talbot. I enjoyed Mr. Talbot’s reflections and insights so much, particularly his commentary about the child’s birthday party at the rest home and his nostalgic return to his […]
Matt Talbot: Some thoughts from the road
I’ve mentioned before that I drive for one of the car sharing services to help make ends meet while I work on a book about my experiences growing up in Richmond. A few days ago I had a passenger who told me about her niece, who had turned 6 years old a couple months ago. […]
Letters: Freedom of the press
Freedom of the press This is in response to Denise Millazzo’ March 21 letter. I believe in freedom of the press. Your right to that has been upheld, and that will continue. It is also my right, which I do hope you also will respect. My letters are fact-driven and in a straightforward style. I […]
Cannabis: History and politics
Historic medical and cultural journals credit the ancient Chinese with first recognizing the medicinal applications of the cannabis plant. Emperor Fu Hsi (circa 2900 B.C.) indicated that cannabis possessed the qualities of yin and yang, and was a very popular medicine. Around 1450 B.C., a recipe for “holy anointing oil” is recorded in the Old […]
Matt Talbot: The absurdity of despair
“Everything dies, baby, that’s a fact But maybe everything that dies someday comes back.” –Bruce Springsteen, “Atlantic City” Have you noticed how green the hills across the water are? I take Mom to lunch on Wednesdays, and afterward this week we took a drive around the Bay Area, and everywhere we went the hills were […]
Letters: Solo show a success
Solo show a success I want to thank all of the wonderful people who attended my artist reception on March 3 at Milinda Perry’s Salon and Gallery. I was honored to have so many visit the opening of my solo show that features paintings of locations in our lovely Benicia community. Special thanks to Milinda […]
Letters: Just the facts
Just the facts This is in response to Susan Street’s March 14 letter. I can take critical responses on anything I write, but my suggestion is to not make a personal attack on me or the facts. I write a lot of letters, and they are, in most cases, backed up with facts when necessary. […]
Letters: Great passion for city employees and services
Great passion for city employees, city services I love living in the city of Benicia. I do not think I am alone. We enjoy great services: parks, the library, the swimming pool and way more. Most are supplied by our very fine city employees. But we must be reminded who gets hit the hardest when […]
Cannabis: Myth and medicine
By Stan Golovich Special to the Herald I believe that cannabis can be regulated, taxed, and used responsibly by adults (21), just like alcohol, and that Proposition 215 patients in Benicia should have local safe access. Last November, 9,559 Benicia voters– 63 percent– said “Yes” to Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of […]