Neighbors say site of former home may contain toxic chemicals Benicia Planning Commission will hear an appeal Thursday of a Nov. 4 decision by interim Community Development Director Dan Marks that would divide 1035 West K St. into four parcels for single-family homes. Ricki and D.M. Steele and Richard Runquist appealed the decision Nov. 18, […]
Reports call for more Council participation on sustainability, finances
Two reports to the City Council recently suggested there’s more work to be done if the city is to meet its sustainability and financial goals. Chairperson Constance Beutel and Vice Chairperson Kathy Kerridge, in presenting the annual Community Sustainability Commission report to the Council Dec. 2, expressed disappointment that Benicia hasn’t done a better job […]
Rain’s a-coming to Benicia — and the rest of Northern California
■ CHP spox: Be prepared; Public Works on alert, director says The National Weather Service has issued severe weather warnings for Benicia for Thursday and Friday, and California Highway Patrol has issued its own advisory in anticipation of what is being anticipated as “a major storm.” Daniel Hill, spokesperson from the CHP Golden Gate Division, […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Pet shelter gets boost from Benicia biz
THROUGHOUT DECEMBER, Bay Area Internet Connection (BAIC) Multimedia and Information Technology Solutions will donate a portion of all sales and services to the Humane Society of the North Bay, the Vallejo-based agency that rescues and places homeless pets from Benicia and other areas. Owner C. J. Spurlock, senior IT specialist, said among the services BAIC […]
Rain, Rain, Rain: Public Works keeps eye on runoff
Flooding of N Street home blamed on storm drain blockage Though Benicia received more than an inch of rain in one day last week, storm drains were able to handle most of the water, said Graham S. Wadsworth, Public Works director. That was Tuesday. Wednesday was another story, Wadsworth said — though some of the […]
Council seeks suggestions on tenant notification
Whether through larger signs, direct notices to storefront tenants or some other method, Benicia City Council has told staff to develop recommendations so renters will be better informed when a city project has been proposed nearby. That direction was given Tuesday night, when interim Community Development Director Dan Marks described the findings of research into […]
ABC TV show to feature area home
‘Christmas Light Fight’ includes local couple’s tragic story A Vallejo family that turned a personal tragedy into a tribute that brings joy to Northern Californians will see their story told Dec. 15 in the nationally televised ABC program, “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” Bob and Linda Taylor began decorating their home at 817 Glen Cove […]
Theater group embezzlement case delayed once more
■ Former treasurer accused of stealing as much as $20,000; judge agrees to continue to January Former Benicia Old Town Theatre Group treasurer Kimble Goodman once again appeared before Solano County Judge Tim Kam on Friday, and once again, his attorney, Jeannette Garcia, requested a continuance because of new discoveries in the case. Kam slated […]
Schnaider ‘mixed words’ on Measure C
❒ Finance chief: State will send more tax increase revenue sooner Explaining that “I have found that I mixed my words on Tuesday night,” Finance Director Karin Schnaider said Thursday the state of California wouldn’t hold on to as much money as she indicated at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. During a multi-member staff report on […]
Benicia police launch holiday foot patrols
❒ Spokesman: ‘Goal is to be visible, deter crime from happening’ Benicia Police Department is increasing patrols during the holiday shopping season, Lt. Mike Greene said. During the month, additional uniformed officers will patrol Benicia’s busiest areas, including the downtown commercial district and area shopping centers, Greene said.