The Benicia Unified School District is already in the process of looking for a contractor for the fire alarm upgrade at Benicia High School. The school board will be voting Thursday to award the contract to the lowest bidder. The fire alarm improvement is another item to be funded through Measure S, the initiative approved […]
Council to vote tonight on keeping mini pigs as pets
The Benicia City Council will be voting to consider whether or not to say “That’ll do” to the ownership of miniature pigs at tonight’s meeting. An ordinance to allow people to keep mini pigs as pets in Benicia is on the council’s table for this evening. As detailed in a staff report by City Attorney […]
3 school drama programs combine for ‘Virgil’s Wedding’
Benicia Unified School District would like to invite you to a wedding— “Virgil’s Wedding,” that is. This week, audiences will be treated to a performance of Eddie McPherson’s Southern comedy at Benicia Middle School for a dinner theater fundraiser. However, the union depicted in “Virgil’s Wedding” is not the only marriage that attendees will stand […]
Arts & Culture Commission presents public art proposal to HPRC
Several walls, utilities and spaces in Benicia could soon be undergoing artistic makeovers, as the Arts & Culture Commission (ACC) presented its plans for a bold new public art initiative at Thursday’s Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) meeting. The plan? Take large, empty spaces on walls and paint murals on them. Also, take trash cans, […]
Mayor Patterson to take part in San Francisco climate forum
Climate One, a branch of San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club of California, will be hosting a forum titled “How Cities Can Solve Climate Challenges” on Thursday, May 4. Among the guests on the panel are Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson. “I’m personally extremely flattered and find it very much of a privilege to be asked to be […]
Council extends rehearing request for Amports’ emergency demolition permit
The Benicia City Council voted to continue Amports’ request for a rehearing regarding an emergency demolition permit for two historic buildings and possibly form a subcommittee at Tuesday’s meeting. The meeting was another entry in a long series of debates over the preservation of the Foundry and Office buildings on West H Street, which were […]
Benicia Police Department conducts tobacco sales sting
1 cited for tobacco sale to minor Last Friday, the Benicia Police Department’s Investigations Unit performed a minor decoy tobacco sales operation at various Benicia businesses that sell tobacco products. Of the 14 businesses, a clerk at one of them was charged with selling tobacco products to a minor. As a part of the sting, […]
Benicia Historical Society to discuss history of former industrial site
As citizens continue to debate about the preservation of the historic Pacific Mail Steamship Company buildings on East H Street, the Benicia Historical Society will host a presentation Thursday to go over the long history of the site. The presentation is part of the society’s Spring Speaker Series. The event, titled “California Would Be Deficient […]
Solano County Educator of the Year nominees announced
BHS math teacher, BMS campus supervisor in running The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) announced its nominees for the county’s Educators of the Year Award. Two Benicia Unified School District employees are in the running. This year, 13 employees from each of the county’s school district are eligible, including teachers and support staff. Representing […]
‘City of Stars’ will come out to shine for ‘La La Land’ themed Community Action Council fashion fundraiser
The Benicia Community Action Council (CAC) is proud to announce the return of its annual Administrative Professionals Day celebration to raise money for the Senior Meals Program. After a successful “Star Wars” themed event last year, the premise for this year is “Moonlight in Benicia.” Sorry, that should have read “La La Land in Benicia.” […]