As discussions continue over the recent flareup at the Valero Benicia Refinery that led to an evacuation of the Industrial Park, Mayor Elizabeth Patterson will be advocating to have a discussion on a possible Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) at a future City Council meeting. The request will be made at tonight’s council meeting. This is […]
iQuest students reflect on life skills learned in senior internship
For the past year, students in Annette Fewins’ iQuest class at Benicia High School have been interning at local businesses to gain skills in the fields of their choice. Last week, students began discussing what they learned as part of their finals. This was the first year the iQuest course was introduced to Benicia High’s […]
Informational meeting on new graduation requirements to be held at Benicia High School
An informational meeting will be held at Benicia High School on Monday to address the planned graduation requirements for the classes of 2022 and beyond, particularly its potential impact on art and elective requirements. At the March 15 meeting, the school board discussed a new set of graduation requirements that allocated a number of elective units […]
Tiles tell stories in new Gallery 621 exhibit
When you go to Gallery 621, you will see more than just ceramic tiles. You will see children’s playthings encased in those tiles. This is the premise of El Sobrante artist Daniel Hunter’s new show “Tile Tales.” Hunter has had an interest in ceramics since taking classes at the University of Arizona, where he got […]
Council hears update on Valero flaring incident
Fire Chief Jim Lydon delivered a preliminary report on the May 5 Valero Refinery incident at Thursday’s City Council meeting which prompted additional questions by residents. On the morning of the incident, Valero’s Benicia refinery experienced a power outage as Pacific Gas & Electric was doing maintenance on power lines. The outage resulted in black […]
Grad Night fundraiser, pasta dinner to be held at Clocktower tomorrow
Benicia High School’s Grad Night Board and Committee will be holding its first ever pasta feed, fundraiser and silent auction tomorrow night at the Clocktower. The proceeds will benefit Grad Night, an evening of safe, sober fun for new Benicia High and Liberty High School graduates on the grounds of the BHS campus, featuring games, […]
‘Get down’ Friday night with KC & the Sunshine Band tribute at Empress
This Friday, put on your boogie shoes and go straight to the Empress Theatre for an evening of fun, dancing and memorable tunes. After all, as the weather continually becomes nicer, this is a good opportunity to take advantage of the Sunshine Experience, i.e., the self-proclaimed only tribute act to KC & the Sunshine Band […]
Benicia to celebrate 170 years with celebration at State Capitol
Benicia is nearing 170 years old, but the city still has the energy to throw a good party. May 19 will mark 170 years since Robert Semple and Thomas O. Larkin purchased land from General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo to found the city of Benicia. On Sunday, the Benicia State Capitol— in conjunction with the Benicia […]
Council to hear update on Valero incident
An update on the May 5 flaring at the Valero Benicia Refinery is on the City Council agenda for Tuesday and will be provided by Jim Lydon, the fire chief and acting assistant city manager. No additional information or supplemental documents on the item were presented in the agenda. A power outage at 6:30 a.m., […]
Seniors, parents vote to hold BHS graduation at DVC this year
After an online poll indicated that Benicia High School graduating seniors and parents would rather hold their graduation at Diablo Valley College than at the school’s own George Drolette Stadium, school administrators made DVC’s stadium the new graduation location. Throughout the 2016-17 school year, the Drolette Stadium has been under construction due to a renovation […]