Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Little Reno Carnival Benefit To Be Held September 2, 3, 4 (August 26, 1943) There will be three days of fun and frolic at the “Little Reno Carnival” given under the auspices of the Benicia Auxiliary Police and the Kiwanis club next Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at […]
Voice of the Village; Technology: It’s going to change how we age
By Judie Donaldson I just returned from a vacation with my family at Lake Tahoe, which is about as beautiful and serene a setting as I have known. But, while I was there, I noticed something curious. I observed that my two daughters and two sons-in-law––all of whom are professionals with demanding jobs––were completely free […]
Letter: Strawbridge puts people over politics
Strawbridge puts people over politics The Benicia City Council race is supposed to be nonpartisan. However, it has been a practice these past several years to seek your party’s endorsement. These are difficult times in our country. It seems that all the press goes very far to the left or far to the right. I […]
Letter: Remembering Leroy Bennett
Remembering Leroy Bennett The fire community lost a dedicated hero, mentor and teacher with the passing of Leroy Bennett, former engineer for the Vallejo Fire Department and founder of our Fire Cadet Program. In the former he protected the citizens of Vallejo for decades and was a mentor and teacher of young firefighters throughout his […]
Wait wait, there’s one more council candidate; William Emes files in City Council race
Staff Report By Aug. 13, it appeared the Benicia City Council election would be a three-person race between Planning Commission Chair Kari Birdseye, Economic Development Board Chair Lionel Largaespada and former Councilmember Christina Strawbridge. However, an 11th hour filing by William Emes, Jr. during the nomination period extension has turned it into a four-person race. […]
Benicia Democrats endorse Birdseye, Dean in local races
Staff Report At its Tuesday meeting, the Progressive Democrats of Benicia interviewed candidates for the Benicia City Council and Solano County Board of Education. Club members cast their votes and announced the results on Wednesday. Of the three candidates running for City Council, Planning Commission Chair Kari Birdseye and former Councilmember Christina Strawbridge. Ultimately, Birdseye […]
Flashback Friday: Herald headlines for the week of Aug. 19, 1943, 1968 and 1993 (WEB EXCLUSIVE)
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago City Acts to Have City Streets Improved (August, 19, 1943) At an adjourned meeting of the City Council held Thursday, August 12 at the City Hall, a resolution of intention was passed authorizing the formation of Street Assessment District No. 1, whereby certain streets in Benicia will be […]
Voice of the Village: How’s your relationship with your grandchildren?
By Lois Requist I’ve always gotten a kick out of Judith Martin, who writes the Miss Manners column in many newspapers. I like her common sense. Recently, a mother wrote to Miss Manners, saying that her parents had moved across the country to be near their daughter and her family. The mother said she had […]
Letter: Support music education
Support music education I was delighted to attend Mary Farmar Elementary School’s music fundraiser held at Lucca Beer Garden on July 25. As a retired math teacher, I know evidence has shown that music helps the brain. Music makes you smarter, happier and more productive at any age. Mary Farmar is a wonderful elementary school. […]
Letter: Poor CPUC decision
Poor CPUC decision I’m a resident of Benicia who lives just up the hill from the Valero refinery on Lindo Street, and the fact that the CPUC’s decision NOT to penalize PG&E for its “inadequate training of operations personnel and slow response” is ludicrous. In fact, the CPUC should be penalized for making such a […]