Donnell Rubay, a Benicia author, historian, educator and one-time mayoral candidate, died Thursday night. “Benicia has lost a fabulous historian,” fellow Benicia writer Kathryn Reiss said. “Her meticulously researched biographies and historical fiction for children and young adults entertained and educated a generation of readers. A light has gone out in Benicia.” A resident […]
Jasmine Weis: 10 neat facts about Benicia
While the Benicia we know is a quiet commuter town, with a quaint downtown and beautiful views of the bay, the city hasn’t always been a sleepy suburbia. From hosting military operations, to housing famous figures, to even being the state capitol, Benicia has seen a lot- and it has the colorful history to prove […]
Benicia writer to host launch party for new book about Stephen Vincent Benet
Benicia writer Donnell Rubay, who previously had written books about Jack London and John Muir, is about to release her newest biography about writer Stephen Vincent Benet, titled “With a Dream So Proud: The Life of Stephen Vincent Benet.” The launch party will take place at Carter’s Biz Cafes at the Commanding Officer’s Quarters, the […]