A new list by the personal finance website WalletHub ranked Benicia as the 34th most livable “beach town” in America with a population between 10,000 and 150,000 inhabitants based on a series of metrics and opinions of experts. According to WalletHub, much of the determination was based on the quality of life in beach towns. […]
Slight change in fireworks launch point this year
The city is moving the location of its 4th of July fireworks, according to a message by the Benicia Fire Department that was posted on the city of Benicia’s Facebook page. In the past, the fireworks were launched from a parking lot at the foot of First Street. Starting this year, the fireworks will be […]
Benicia artists present printmaking works in new library exhibit
While few can deny that painting and sculpting are art forms that require a great deal of time and care by the artists, printmaking takes the time and effort to a whole new level, according to Benicia artists Susan De Haven and Carol Brent Levin. The local printmakers are showcasing the splendid results of the […]
Benicia provides assistance during Vallejo fire Thursday
The Benicia Fire Department was one of several agencies helping to contain a four-alarm vegetation fire that broke out in Vallejo’s Glen Cove neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. At around 12:45 p.m., Vallejo’s Communications Center received reports of a vehicle that had become engulfed in flames on Eastbound Interstate 80 just west of Sonoma Boulevard. The […]
Benicia Business Beat: Vintage clothing, upcycled home goods and Burmese cuisine
Well, it certainly has been a while since the Business Beat graced the pages of the Benicia Herald. A lot has happened in the world of Benicia businesses since then, so bear with us as we try to bring you up to speed. A taste of Burma comes to Benicia One can not deny the […]
Sustainable Solano to host composting workshops
Sustainable Solano does not want your waste to go to waste. They will be demonstrating how to effectively compost in an upcoming workshop. The local volunteer organization, in conjunction with Republic Services, will present an educational series titled “Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet.”The workshop will consist of a presentation, followed by an outdoor demonstration. Both components […]
HPRC to endorse Depot nomination to national historic registry
The Southern Pacific Train Depot could be one step closer to being named as a national historic landmark if the Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) endorses the nomination at its Thursday meeting. In 2015, the Benicia Historical Society and Parks and Community Services Department put together a nomination for the Depot to be placed on […]
Bond committee will discuss possible future Measure S projects over summer
Benicia Unified School District trustees heard an update on Measure S projects completed to date and potential projects for the future at Thursday’s school board meeting. The presentation was delivered by Roxanne Egan, the Measure S bond director. Measure S was a ballot initiative approved by Benicia voters in 2014 to provide $49.6 million in […]
School board reinstates previous graduation requirements
After more than a month of hearing people’s concerns, the Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District voted for Benicia High School to revert back to its previous graduation requirements at Thursday’s meeting. On Jan. 14, the board held a study session to discuss proposed new graduation requirements for Benicia High and went into […]
‘Casablanca’ to be screened at Majestic in July
From the 1920s through the ‘70s, the Majestic Theatre was the place in Benicia to see first-run movies on the big screen, even when it had competition from the Victory Theatre. Apart from a period in the ‘70s where it was screening classic movies and its annual Benicia Film Festival in September, the Majestic has […]