2 incumbents, 3 newcomers in race Planning Commissioner George Oakes filed papers in July to appear on the November ballot as a candidate for Benicia’s city council, the second planning commissioner to do so this year. Steve Young filed his intent to run just a few months earlier. In an interview at the Herald on […]
Aroma owners open new Mirchi Grill
Aroma Indian Cuisine has been serving customers on First Street in Benicia since 2008 and at its newer location in Napa since 2014, chef and owner Harjeet Bhangu told the Herald Monday. “There are limitations in the kitchen at the historic building on First Street,” he said, “but at Mirchi Grill (the new restaurant on […]
Benicia bike club announces bridge-to-bridge ride with Rep. Mike Thompson
The Benicia Bicycle Club has announced a “bridge to bridge” ride with Congressman Mike Thompson for Sunday, July 31. Riders will meet at the parking lot at First and B Streets at 8:30 a.m. The congressman and other area VIPs will join club riders as they cycle across the Carquinez Bridge, continuing on to […]
City Council considered Industrial Park, tax issues at Tuesday’s meeting
Note: This is the second part of a two-part report on last Tuesday’s City Council meeting. At its regular meeting Tuesday, the City Council considered an industrial park marketing contract with Chabin Concepts, heard a presentation on the state of child welfare in Benicia and Solano County with regard to a quarter -cent sales tax […]
City Council addressed multiple issues Tuesday
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Benicia City Council heard an annual report from the Planning Commission; a monthly water update from multiple city department representatives; a request for approval of a marketing contract for Industrial Park business development; a proposed ¼-cent sales tax initiative for the November, 2016 ballot; and a request for amendments […]
Benicia K9s greeted customers at weekend fundraiser
Pet Food Express hosted a fundraising event for “Cover Your K9” over the weekend, donating 100 percent of proceeds from the purchase of dog wash tokens to the California non-profit during business hours Saturday and Sunday. Benicia Police Department (BPD) canine officers Kirk Keffer and Jake Heinemeyer and their canine partners Bak and Atos, […]
Planning Commission speaks on signage, zoning at Thursday’s meeting
At its regular meeting Thursday, the Planning Commission considered an appeal of staff’s decision to deny a First Street business sign permit, and a proposed zoning amendment pertaining to affordable housing density requirements, among other actions. Principal Planner Amy Million presented the staff report pertaining to the zoning amendment. The summary of the amendment states […]
Council hears about crude by rail, water infrastructure and EMS costs Tuesday
At its regular meeting Tuesday, Benicia City Council had a busy meeting with lots of activity. First, the Council recognized the Parks and Community Services Department with a proclamation declaring July, 2016 as “Parks Make Life Better Month,” in conjunction with the statewide designation. Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission member Rich Payne accepted the proclamation […]
‘Hamlet’ improv to continue through January at Shotgun
Shotgun Players of Berkeley had a crazy idea: put all the roles for William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” on pieces of paper and stuff them into a hat – no, make that a skull! Then just before each performance, the actors can pull their roles out of the skull. Random parts! The show has been a roaring […]
City Council candidate to host meet and greet at The Loft tonight
Lionel Largaespada, a candidate for Benicia City Council, will be at The Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant this evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a meet and greet event. Benicia residents are invited to attend and ask questions of the candidate while supporting a local downtown business. The event will be hosted by […]