Benicians and others can learn about birdwatching during a special workshop and birding walk at American Canyon Wetlands, said Cheryl Harris, spokesperson for Napa Solano Audubon, which is organizing the workshop. “Participants will start small. This workshop is focusing on hummingbirds as part of Audubon’s ‘Hummingbirds at Home Project,’” Harris said.
Attorney general issues alert on smartphone location apps
Are you traveling during the holidays? And is your smart phone letting everyone, including thieves, know? California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has issued a consumer alert about how mobile applications’ use of location services may assist thieves who can take advantage of someone’s absence to help themselves to their belongings.
Air District calls end to stubble fire burn season
The stubble fire burn season will end Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area, said Ralph Borrmann, spokesperson for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. That’s the last day the district will give permission for stubble burning, he said.
Workshops on health to begin in January
Free events to be held in Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville, focus on chronic issues A series of “Healthier Living” workshops for those with chronic health conditions will begin next month in Vallejo, Fairfield and Vacaville, said Marilyn Sexton, health education specialist in the Health Promotion and Community Wellness Bureau of Solano County Public Health Services’ Health […]
‘King’ tides no threat to Benicia
President of Harbor Corporation: City sheltered from high waves that hit coast While king tides, the higher tides caused by a combination of natural forces, prompted warnings along the Pacific coastline Tuesday and Wednesday, Benicia was sheltered from the waves’ effects. John Ash, president of Benicia Harbor Corporation, said when the Benicia Marina was designed […]
Rep.: U.S. court made right call on Valley water
Eye on imperiled fish, Ninth Circuit overturns 2011 irrigation decision The Ninth U.S. Court of Appeals, in overturning a 2011 decision that irrigation restrictions in the Central Valley lacked enough scientific justification, has upheld 2009 watering restrictions based on a National Marine Fisheries Service’s biological opinion paper. Arguments in the appeal were heard in September, […]
Vallejo police ask for help in murder suspect search
Vallejo police are continuing to search for suspects in the slaying of a 19-year-old man who was killed in Hanns Park, and are asking members of the public to help.
It takes a village? Benicians explore concept for senior living
Public meeting set on approach that lets older residents stay in their homes As people age, many contemplate moving into assisted-living facilities or some other adult congregate living situation. Two Benicia women, Judie Donaldson and Lois Requist, are organizing a public meeting next month at which residents can learn about a different concept. The “village […]
1 new pass issued, 3 reinstated by Parks Department
California State Parks is bringing back the popular “Golden Poppy” annual pass, and is introducing a new Tahoe-area regional pass in its annual park pass program, said Vicky Waters, deputy director of public affairs.
Emissions plan draws response from Valero
Refinery official: ‘Proud’ to contribute to better air quality The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is hoping its new five-component strategy will reduce emissions from refineries in it geographic area. The district’s Refinery Emissions Reduction Resolution, approved Oct. 15, sets a goal of 20-percent reduction in refinery emissions — or as much as is […]