Benicia’s mini-Met Gala is back for its 10th year, as designers from around the world— including several associated with the Lifetime series “Project Runway”— descend upon Benicia for the annual Benicia Fashion Runway this weekend. The event will be an opportunity to showcase the newest trends in high-end fashion while supporting a local business and […]
A Vibrant Faith for the 21st Century: Scripture and social justice
Earlier this month, a statement titled “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” was released to the public. The heart of this statement can be identified by these words from the introduction to the statement itself: “Specifically, we are deeply concerned that values borrowed from secular culture are currently undermining Scripture in the areas […]
Missing woman last seen in Martinez
Residents in the Martinez-Benicia area are asked to assist with any information in the whereabouts of a Benicia graduate who has been missing since last week. Sidney Avant, 24, was last seen at the Amtrak station in Martinez on Monday, Sept. 17. According to a Facebook post by her father Robert that was shared to […]
Photo: Burn, baby, burn!
A Different Drummer: Growing up with girls
I grew up in a household of all girls, and as a result, I have come to a much deeper and broader misunderstanding of them. The guys in my life were gone quick. My dad and his car burst into flames when I was five, and my grandfather ran off before I was born. I […]
Steve Young: Benicia voters should be wary of fake poll
While relaxing at home one evening, I received a call from a Saratoga phone number. The caller said she was conducting a poll for Research America on the upcoming election for governor, senator and City Council. Having more than a passing interest in the topic, I agreed to be questioned on my opinions. However there […]
Dennis Lund: Dianne Feinstein no longer the lesser of two evils?
In recent days the nation has witnessed an unseemly display of political gamesmanship, one which has served as testimonial to just how low the Democrats have sunk. Desperate to regain the power they believe to be rightfully theirs, Sen. Dianne Feinstein trotted out a 36-year-old “he said, she said” story regarding drunken teenagers. In recent […]
Write Away: Logging lies
On the second day of school, Colin’s homework was to read for twenty minutes and fill out a reading log. Colin reads a lot, so this log would be no problem. But of course the day the reading log came home, there was no time to read. Normally, I’d say, eh, you’ll make up the […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Cud
I was just a blade of grass That grew upon a lea I soaked the sun and drank the rain So pleased that I was me The seasons came, the seasons went The time just trundled by The Earth engulfed my roots in warmth Beneath the vast blue sky A herd of milk cows came […]
Liberty High rolling out new internship program
Liberty High School is in the process of implementing a new internship program for its students. New Principal Kimberly Lewis provided an update on the process at Thursday’s school board meeting. Lewis’ presentation was introduced by Dr. Leslie Beatson, assistant superintendent of educational services, who said the district has been exploring new opportunities for students […]