Ahoy, mateys! Benicia Unified Performers will be presenting its annual dinner theater fundraiser next Saturday with proceeds benefiting Mary Farmar Elementary’s art program. This time around, Mary Farmar’s Multi-Purpose Room will be transformed into a cruise that has been plundered by pirates for “Death on Deck.” This is the third year in a row that […]
BHS principal reviews bell schedule, next steps at school board meeting
After one semester of a new bell schedule at Benicia High School, Principal Brianna Kleinschmidt delivered a presentation on how the schedule was going and potential next steps for modification at Thursday’s school board meeting. In 2015, BHS formed a Schedule Advisory Committee made up of parents, students, teachers and administrators to discuss a possible […]
BOTTG receives further payment in restitution hearing
A former treasurer for the Benicia Old Town Theatre Group accused of embezzling money from the group’s account was ordered to pay just over $17,700 in restitution, according to a Tuesday ruling by the Solano County Superior Court. In 2013, BOTTG members had tried to secure the rights to a play but were unable to […]
Heritage Presbyterian Church asking to ‘send Ben’ around the world
He is set to become Benicia’s biggest globe traveler, even though he is just a piece of paper. Still, Heritage Presbyterian Church (HPC) is on a mission to send Ben— Benicia’s unofficial mascot— to as many exotic places as possible. Ben is a cartoon city ambassador drawn by local artist Joe Leon as part of […]
School board to vote on new, realigned BHS course outlines at Thursday’s meeting
Nine new or restructured Benicia High School course outlines are up for review at Thursday’s school board meeting. “The course outline of record plays a critical educational role,” Dr. Leslie Beatson, assistant superintendent of educational services, wrote in the agenda. “It is the primary vehicle for course planning. When a course is revised or updated, […]
Starbound Theatre to return to Benicia with ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Enrollment now available for ages 7-18 After a long slumber away from Benicia, Starbound Theatre will awaken with an adaptation of “Sleeping Beauty” rehearsed and performed right here in town. The Suisun City-based youth theatre-program was founded in 2003 but expanded in 2009 to start doing productions in other municipalities in Solano and Napa counties. […]
Representatives react to Gov. Brown’s budget proposal
Gov. Jerry Brown announced the details of his 2018-19 General Fund budget plan, the last of his governorship, on Wednesday. The $131.7 billion proposal includes a number of goals, including filling the state’s rainy day fund to its constitutional target, implementing California’s K-12 Local Control Funding Formula two years ahead of schedule and providing $4.6 […]
Benicia High School grad scores lead role in ‘Hamilton’
Austin Scott has had an incredible acting journey. The 2011 Benicia High School graduate has gone from starring in advertisements at the age of 8 to being cast in the title role in “Hamilton” for the smash hit musical’s national tour. “It’s a dream come true,” Scott said of his role. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning […]
Board of Supervisors to recognize BMS campus supervisor as Classified Employee of the Year
The Solano County Board of Supervisors will present and adopt a resolution recognizing Benicia Middle School campus supervisor Angie Porter as the county’s Classified School Employee of the Year at today’s meeting. “The Clasified School Employee of the Year program is designed to highlight the contributions of classified school employees who support the education of […]
Bruno Mars, The Killers, Muse to headline BottleRock 2018
So you’ve seen the Coachella lineup this year, right? This star-studded bill is headlined by Eminem, Beyonce and The Weeknd, but three-day passes are already sold out, and the tickets aren’t cheap for a potential excursion to the Coachella Valley. Fret not, Benicia music lovers! The BottleRock Napa Valley music festival just announced its lineup […]