Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Benicia School Led In Stamp and Bond Sales for County (June 10, 1943) County Superintendent of Schools has announced the following stamp and bond sales for Solano County schools other than Vallejo City schools. Benicia elementary schools lead in the county in sales of stamps and bonds with […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of June 10, 1943, 1968 and 1993
First traffic signal box to be painted next week
Staff Report The first phase of the Arts & Culture Commission’s Public Art Initiative will commence next week when two young artists paint the traffic controller signal box at the corner of First and Military. Last year, the Art & Culture Commission unveiled its new project, which aims to install more public art in Benicia, […]
Letters: Vallejo Admirals and Buddy Poppy drive
Support the Admirals I had so much fun at opening night for our Vallejo Admirals on Thursday May 31! We best Pittsburgh 15-3! We beat them again on Friday June 1! Going to the Admirals’ games is the highlight of my summer season. For just $5 a ticket (cheaper if you get the group rate […]
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Letters: Regional Measure 3, Carquinez Village and Daryl Snedeker
Is the mayor losing her political grip? A couple of very interesting things have happened lately. One is the delay of the water increase and the other is Regional Measure 3, also known as the bridge toll increase measure. The vote on the water delay increase was a 2-2 tie, which means no action was […]
Voice of the Village: I thought I’d heard of everything
By Judie Donaldson I did. I thought I’d heard of everything. What a foolish assumption, and it hit home today when I was wading through a recent issue of the New Yorker. Let me explain what prompted me to do a double take. It was a simple story about a man, a Tokyo salesman in […]
Letters, Poetry scholarship, Tom Ferrara for sheriff, and corporate free candidates
Poetry scholarship a success On Thursday evening, May 24, it was my great pleasure to present the 2018 Joel Fallon Poetry Scholarships at the Benicia High School Awards Night. One scholarship went to Caitlyn Clark, an extraordinary slam poet and performance poet who has distinguished herself in the world of poetry since she was 14; […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of June 3, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Second A Book Registration Soon To Begin (June 3, 1943) Registration for the second A gasoline ration coupon book will begin in the Bay Area June 22. New books, quite different from those now being used, will be in the hands of motorists by July 21, when the […]
Bob Livesay: Deputy City Clerk Kate Gibbs moving on
By Bob Livesay Special to the Herald The city of Benicia is losing a very valuable and loyal employee. Kate Gibbs is a very well-liked city employee, both by city staff and any residents that she comes in contact with. My experience with Kate has been only positive and, more importantly, very reliable. Employees like […]