Galen Kusic, Editor On Tue., the Benicia City Council will have a huge decision to make on whether to approve an appeal to go forward with Renewable Properties’ Lake Herman Solar Project. After a motion to amend the City’s current open space ordinance was shot down by the Planning Commission on May 28, Renewable Properties […]
‘Business Helping Business’ Grant checks hand-delivered to small businesses in Benicia
BENICIA – Jimmy Ponder, owner of Ponder Environmental Services in Benicia, pulled a small committee of close friends and colleagues together on June 11 to discuss how they could collectively assist small businesses in Benicia that are struggling through the COVID-19 crisis. 20 days later, grant checks were hand-delivered to businesses throughout town. The program […]
Rotary Club of Benicia hands out Jack Bell Merit Awards
BENICIA – Rotary Club’s philosophy is “Service above Self.” The worldwide organization gives money to many organizations locally and around the globe. Locally, the Benicia Rotary Club is very involved in helping the Benicia Teen Center or the Kyle Hyland Foundation, Liberty High School, Benicia High School, Benicia Education Foundation, and many other local organizations. […]
Terry Scott enters Benicia City Council race
BENICIA — Terry Scott, business consultant, futurist and chair of the Benicia Arts and Culture Commission has announced he’s running for Benicia City Council. Terry’s been a Benicia resident since 2013 and married to wife Randi, a forensic archeologist, for 43 years; they have three grown sons and two grandchildren. “Our unique small-town heritage and […]
Macenski announces City Council run
BENICIA — Planning Commissioner and community volunteer Trevor Macenski has officially announced that he will be running for city council in Nov. “I look forward to giving back to our community to help tackle complex issues that include increasing water rates, deteriorating infrastructure, unfunded pension liabilities, and strained relationships with our local businesses”, he said […]
Ace Hardware employee tests positive for COVID-19; owner assures customers store is safe
Galen Kusic, Editor On Mon., Pedrotti Ace Hardware in Benicia received a report that an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. Solano County Health Department officials have reviewed the case and have instructed the store to inform employees that were considered in “close contact” to get tested immediately. Employees are able to continue to work, […]
Solano County issues Local Emergency and Curfew Order
SOLANO COUNTY – In cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, Solano Sheriff Thomas A. Ferrara has imposed a Countywide Local Emergency and CurfewOrder effective immediately, commencing this evening, June 2 at 8 p.m. The curfew requires people in the County of Solano to stay indoors from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. The Local Emergency will […]
Benicia Council rejects mandate to wear masks in local businesses by 3-2 vote
Galen Kusic, Editor The issue of mandated face coverings in closed public spaces has been a contentious debate in Benicia. The City has received many emails requesting that the City mandate the wearing of face coverings. Currently, the shelter-at-home orders for Solano County and the State of California do not mandate face coverings, but it […]
County amends health order to include barbershops and hair salons to reopen with modifications
SOLANO COUNTY – Public Health Officials have amended the County’s stay-at-home health order and directive, giving barbershops and hair salons permission to reopen immediately if they meet specific guidelines as outlined in the updated health order. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) made the announcement this week, giving Counties that have attested to meeting […]
Council unanimously adopts Climate Emergency Resolution
Galen Kusic, Editor At the Sept. 3, 2019 council meeting, the City Council agreed to discuss a request from Mayor Elizabeth Patterson considering the adoption of a Climate Emergency Resolution. The request was discussed again on Feb. 4 at a Special City Council meeting, where a subcommittee was formed consisting of Councilmembers Tom Campbell and […]