Staff Report Congressman Thompson announces 2019 App Challenge winners; Winners selected by local tech experts Washington – Tue. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Kai Rush and Benji Ryujin have been selected as the 2019 App Challenge winners for the Fifth Congressional District for their app Space Trace. Kai and Benji are seniors at Benicia […]
Deluxe’s Small Business Revolution tours First Street as Benicia competes for a spot in finals
Galen Kusic, Editor Deluxe’s “Small Business Revolution” is improving towns and small businesses one step at a time. Benicia made the Top 10 Towns list in Deluxe’s Small Business Revolution from thousands of nominations across the country. Benicia is now in the running to be featured in Season 5 of the Small Business Revolution, a […]
Centenarian Peter Caggiano honored with City of Benicia proclamation
Galen Kusic, Editor Over the past decade, the Solano County Board of Supervisors has featured a centenarian celebration among Solano residents. This year, one distinguished Benician, Peter Caggiano was honored along with 53 others, as he turns 100 on Dec. 26. “Through Norma at the Benicia Senior Center, we’ve become friends,” said Supervisor Monica Brown. […]
Benicia Fire Department to host ‘Pictures with Santa’ for Toys for Tots fundraiser, Dec. 14
BENICIA – Come spend time with Santa and friends. Sat. Dec. 14 from 3-6 p.m. at Fire Station 11, 150 Military West. From 1-2 p.m. there will be a private session with Santa and children with special needs. We will be accepting toys for the Toys for Tots Drive. All toys must be new and […]
Solano County Friends of Animals hosts fundraisers
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Dec. 6 print version of the Herald) Solano County Friends of Animals is a no-kill animal rescue organization serving Solano County. The non-profit is 100 percent volunteer run and every penny raised goes straight to the animals. This weekend, a fundraiser will be held at […]
Vallejo Choral Society Artistic Director Derek Tam strives to incorporate history, diversity
Galen Kusic, Editor The Vallejo Choral Society (VCS) is now in its 102nd season, and continues to unite a diverse group of performers working toward a common goal of entertaining and keeping the arts alive. VCS is the oldest community choir in the state. Artistic Director Derek Tam is finishing his first full year with […]
Benicia Council passes smoking ordinance
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Nov. 27 print edition of the Herald) At the April 16 Benicia City Council meeting, Council directed staff to amend the Benicia Municipal Code to include additional smoke-free protections in outdoor places and multi-unit housing and to develop a tobacco retailer license ordinance that would […]
SUBA Manufacturing, Inc. closes doors after over a half century in Benicia
Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Nov. 24 print edition of the Herald) The name SUBA has become synonymous with the City of Benicia. After 53 years of doing business at the Port of Benicia, the countertop manufacturer has officially closed its doors. Jack Bell, owner of SUBA Manufacturing, Inc., bought […]
Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s ‘Born Yesterday’ a smash hit as community theater thrives in Benicia
Galen Kusic, Editor There aren’t enough words to describe how incredibly perfect the final show of Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s (BOTTG) “Born Yesterday” was executed on Sunday, Nov. 10. Director Carlene Collier Coury, the production staff and the cast all did a tremendous job producing Garson Kanin’s 1946 Broadway play, which was adapted for […]
Council moves forward on grant application for affordable housing
Galen Kusic, Editor On Tue., Nov. 5, the Benicia City Council unanimously authorized the submittal of an application for the state’s Senate Bill 2 Affordable Housing Grant Program. The City of Benicia is eligible to apply for one-time, non-competitive funding of up to $160,000 from the State to support planning activities that could accelerate the […]