Benicia Historical Society The Benicia Historical Society was founded in 1973. Our mission is to bring together people interested in the history of Benicia and California. The Society works to preserve the history and heritage of our city for future generations. Our goal is to enhance historic Benicia through education, communication and community involvement. […]
Poetry Corner: Larry Beresford “One Candle”
For my birthday breakfast, she made me pancakes with fruit and bacon. Now she sits grinning in the hazy noon light through a window well flanking the fireplace, slouched in her easy chair, legs crossed over the arm. The strands of silver she finally decided not to darken at the temples are evident and, yes, […]
Voice of the Village: What I didn’t know about Islam
By Judie Donaldson What can you tell me about Islam? I thought that I had a little understanding through reading, but I just learned that most of what I “knew” was wrong! Fortunately, thanks to Carquinez Village, I’m better informed today. Every month, Carquinez Village hosts an educational field trip, and last month it consisted […]
Photo: Got milk..debates?
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of March 7, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Former Benicia Boy Is Awarded Purple Heart Decoration (March 11, 1943) Lloyd M. Morris, former Benicia boy and brother of Mrs. Joe Silveria, has been awarded the Purple Heart Army decoration, the first Coast Guardsman in history to receive that award. Morris, who is 24 years of age, […]
Bob Livesay: Finally, the city takes up budget
By now, you must know that I will not give up on the city budget. The mayor takes a cavalier approach to the budget. This is not new, but this time it is very serious. Mayor Patterson’s sidekick, Vice Mayor Young, seems to side– no pun intended– with he approach. Meanwhile, the three other members […]
Letters: Civic engagement and ISO
Civic engagement of young people The League of Women Voters Benicia (LWV Benicia) would like to congratulate Benicia High School for their outstanding achievements in student civic engagement. The LWV Benicia has been active in their program for several years, going into senior government classes to explain the voting process and register students to vote. […]
Letter: Fighting back against bullying
Fighting back against bullying Have you ever been the victim of bullying? Do you wonder how to stop it? I am a well-respected resident of Benicia, and I was a victim of neighborhood bullying. Over 70 homes in my immediate area received a letter filled with false accusations and lies about an incident that I […]
Photo: In like a lion
Poetry Corner: Gene Kahane “My Girl”
I do not want to go home yet, For the night sky is but navy, The moon one third, And the girl with the wrist tattoo, Has not stopped looking my way. And so I sit, Writing this very poem, Hoping she’ll recognize my serious pen, The way my hand presses against my head, And […]