They say laughter is the best medicine. Brad Upton is not a doctor, but if the weight of the world has you down, Upton has the cure for what ails you. He can be seen at the Empress Theatre in Vallejo on Friday, Feb. 10. The Seattle comic got his start as a grade school […]
Vallejo Police Department to increase DUI patrolling on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl LI is this Sunday. As always, millions of people worldwide will be watching the Atlanta Falcons take on the New England Patriots. For those who are planning to drive to Vallejo to watch the game and consume alcoholic beverages, Vallejo Police Department has a simple recommendation: let someone else drive. Vallejo PD is […]
School board to vote on Benicia Middle School campus renovation at Thursday’s meeting
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District will be voting on a proposed renovation of Benicia Middle School’s campus at Thursday’s board meeting. Construction on the current BMS campus was completed in 1976 and was comprised of four buildings and eight portable classrooms. Now the school is looking to modernize its campus by […]
Fire Department investigating hazardous material spill in garage
The Benicia Fire Department and Solano County’s hazardous materials team were deployed to Viewmont Street yesterday afternoon following reports that a hazardous material had spilled in a household garage. The house’s residents were evacuated and a shelter in place was established for neighbors. Benicia Fire Chief Jim Lydon said the incident occurred at a […]
Benicia beaver rehabilitated, released to wild
Leave it to beaver, indeed. A beaver was found wandering around Joe Henderson Elementary School a few weeks ago following a major rainfall. The 2-year-old beaver was taken to the Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, where it was nursed back to health and released back into the wild just last week. Although Henderson’s mascot is a […]
Solano County receives failing grade in tobacco control policies
On Wednesday, the American Lung Association released its “State of Tobacco Control 2017 – California Local Grades” report, which found that city and county leaders throughout the Bay Area made great efforts to improve tobacco control policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use as well as limit exposure to secondhand smoke. However, Solano County is […]
Christina Strawbridge named to Benicia Main Street board
Benicia Main Street announced yesterday that Christina Strawbridge, who previously served as an event coordinator for the organization for 10 years, will be returning as a board member. “It’s kind of deja vu,” she said with a laugh. “I started out on the board many years ago, and Benicia Main Street is celebrating its […]
Dog found in Benicia seeks foster home
(This story has been updated from the print edition) If you are in the process of looking for a new pet, consider those who really need a home. Right now, there is a dog discovered in Benicia who is is desperate need of a foster home. In early January, a 12-year-old female Chihuahua mix […]
Mini Maker Faire accepting applications through March 3
Have a creative idea that you would like to share with the community? Benicia Makerspace is here to help. The Benicia Mini Maker Faire, the city’s technological Woodstock, will be returning to Benicia Middle School for its third year on Sunday, April 2 to once again showcase the unique ideas of Bay Area makers, all […]
Historic Preservation Review Commission to discuss proposed property at Thursday’s meeting
The Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) will be discussing a design proposed for a new home on East H Street at Thursday’s meeting. Applicant Angela Fortain has proposed the construction of a new single family home on a 9,576 square foot parcel located at the corner of East H and Fourth streets. The two-story home […]