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Benicia Herald Candidate Questionnaire responses

October 1, 2020 by Editor 2 Comments

Galen Kusic, Editor These questions have been formulated to best address issues affecting Benicia residents. While this publication usually conducts candidate interviews, it does not endorse. Therefore, these questions went out to all registered candidates and their answers were printed alphabetically by last name over three print editions. These questions are unbiased and addressed to […]

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Benicia City Council appoints Interim City Manager

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA —The Benicia City Council appointed Police Chief Erik Upson as Interim City Manager at their city council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. “Mr. Upson will provide the steady hand at the helm as the council begins the recruitment process for a new city manager,”said Mayor Patterson. “I am honored that the Council and the Mayor […]

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City Manager tenders resignation

October 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – The City of Benicia announced this morning (Sept. 8) that City Manager Lorie Tinfow has tendered her resignation to the City. The City Council is grateful for Ms. Tinfow’s service to the City of Benicia and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Mayor Elizabeth Patterson, on behalf of the city council, expressed […]

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After 22 years in business, Lindsay Art Glass is closing this fall

October 1, 2020 by Editor 1 Comment

BENICIA- After 44 years as a glassblower and over 22 years as co-owner of Lindsay Art Glass, David Lindsay is retiring. David and his wife and business partner, Ann Lindsay, opened Lindsay Art Glass in 1998, and will close the business this fall. Starting as an apprentice at Nourot Glass Studio in 1976, David quickly […]

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Progressive Dems endorse Steve Young for mayor, Terry Scott for City Council

September 30, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

By Ralph Dennis, August 18, 2020 In this age of pandemic distancing, the Progressive Democrats of Benicia convened about 50 members and interested parties in a digital ZOOM Candidate Forum on Aug. 11. Candidate for Mayor Steve Young and candidates for City Council Trevor Macenski and Terry Scott gave opening statements, answered prepared questions and […]

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Arts Benicia issues fundraising appeal

July 31, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – Like many similar non-profits across the country, Arts Benicia has been closed for over four months due to the shelter-in-place directives for Solano County and California. While Arts Benicia traditionally delivers in-person programming, we have pivoted to working from home to produce online exhibitions and classes for both youth and adults. In addition, […]

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Local artist brings students together with YouTube channel

July 31, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA- In the face of shelter in place restrictions, local artist and instructor Diane Williams had to learn newways to teach. In addition to quickly learning a variety oftechnology platforms, this week Williams launched her ownYouTube Channel, I AN I Studio channel connection. In addition to painting full time, Williams and her husband, artist Chuck […]

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Pacifica Pizza owner Jeff Cromer constructing public outdoor seating site downtown

July 31, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor The Benicia community continues to step up when it’s needed most. Pacifica Pizza owner Jeff Cromer wanted to help bring more business to restaurants downtown during the COVID-19 pandemic. In turn, he started construction in the empty lot next to Pacifica Pizza, where a large outdoor seating pavilion is being constructed for […]

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Benicia employee tests positive for COVID-19; Community Center closed

July 22, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Benicia –The City of Benicia shared news that an employee at the Benicia Community Center informed the City of Benicia Mon. that they received a positive test result for COVID-19. The City of Benicia has been in contact with Solano County Public Health Office and is following and exceeding their guidance. In an abundance of […]

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Council approves appeal of Lake Herman Solar Project, 4-1

July 20, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor After a motion to amend the City’s current open space ordinance was shot down by the Planning Commission on May 28, Renewable Properties appealed the decision and the Benicia City Council voted 4-1 on July 7 in favor of moving the project forward. The decision comes on the heels of the council […]

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