Sister of teen murdered in Benicia in 2009 is killed on anniversary of brother’s death Eric Bean was tortured for a day in a Benicia home and murdered Dec. 20, 2009. Now tragedy has struck his family again. Bean’s sister, Judith Lee-Rene Bean, was killed in a Martinez double-shooting on the anniversary of her brother’s […]
High winds fell city trees, power lines
A large tree near Liberty High School and another large tree in City Park were among those that fell victim to high winds that also brought down some power lines Tuesday, authorities said. The tree in the 300 block of East J Street, near Liberty High, belonged to the Benicia Unified School District, said administrative […]
Police: Celebrate smart on New Year’s Eve
For those deciding to imbibe during New Year’s Eve celebrations on Wednesday night, law enforcement agencies have a tip — don’t drink and drive. “The message is don’t even chance it. Plan to have a safe ride home,” said Lt. Mike Greene of Benicia Police Department. Benicians are no more immune to driving while intoxicated […]
Once again, new year means new laws in California
Groundwater regulation, undocumented driver’s licenses, rules on workplace safety, harassment among Jan. 1 additions Sacramento has a hefty present for Californians to open Thursday morning — about 930 new laws go into effect in the new year. A few don’t go into effect until July 1, but many start New Year’s Day. Three laws that […]
CalRecycle offers tips on reducing holiday waste
Across the United States, enough ribbon is thrown away to tie a bow around the entire planet. If all the holiday greeting cards were collected, they’d fill a football field 10 stories high. And more than a million tons of additional waste is generated each week from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. The California Department […]
Sticking with PG&E? ‘Opt out’ begins in February
Climate Plan coordinator: Those unhappy with switch to Marin Clean Energy will be able to stay with familiar provider Those happy to see Benicia switch primary energy providers from Pacific Gas and Electric to Marin Clean Energy (MCE) won’t need to do anything — the change is automatic, because PG&E will continue to handle electricity […]
Coast Guard, Army Corps may tackle drifting boat
The United States Coast Guard’s Vallejo station has been monitoring a drifting boat’s travels along the Benicia coastline for several months, making sure the vessel that appears to be dragging an anchor doesn’t impede boat traffic along the Carquinez Strait.
Recycle Christmas trees, support local Scouts
It’s time to think about putting away the Christmas ornaments. And if they’ve been hanging on a live tree, Benicia’s Boy Scouts will help out by picking up and recycling the tree. Once again, as they have for about 20 years, local Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Crew and Sea Scout troops are asking residents […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Adobe shop to help St. Paul’s meal program
ADOBE SECOND CHANCE THRIFT SHOP, 929 First St., is donating 1 percent of its January sales to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Wednesday-night free meal program. Adobe Director Pat Purvis said many visitors to the city’s downtown shopping district know the Adobe Second Chance Thrift Shop shares the 900 block of First Street with many fine […]
Despite drop in gas prices, train ridership rises
Unprecedented number of travelers for Thanksgiving, transportation official says Gasoline prices are dropping, which has been a relief to motorists when they pull in to fill their tanks. But the falling prices haven’t slowed train ridership, Tamie McGowen, state Department of Transportation assistant deputy director, said. During Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods of […]